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A review by jennysjw
Bitterburn by Ann Aguirre
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
DNF 40%.
The beginning started out beautifully. The premise is interesting and side-steps the kidnapping aspect of the fairy tale.
But once Amarrah, arrives at the castle, the world building and plot quickly disappears (so many scenes where she’s just making bread). The dialogue, interactions, and relationship development between Amarrah and the Beast felt cringe and unnatural. If the chemistry in a Beauty & Beast re-telling doesn’t work, then, what’s the point.
The beginning started out beautifully. The premise is interesting and side-steps the kidnapping aspect of the fairy tale.
But once Amarrah, arrives at the castle, the world building and plot quickly disappears (so many scenes where she’s just making bread). The dialogue, interactions, and relationship development between Amarrah and the Beast felt cringe and unnatural. If the chemistry in a Beauty & Beast re-telling doesn’t work, then, what’s the point.