A review by amakonese
Bitterburn by Ann Aguirre
3.0
Amarrah lives in the town of Bitterburn, next to the castle. The villagers believe the castle is cursed and leave offerings, but the offerings are a little lean due to the endless winter. Amariah decides to sacrifice herself to the castle, and most people do not return. Once there, she finds food and supplies to settle into her new home. Amarrah expects to be killed, but the castle accepts her and allows her to stay.
Njal has been cursed and could never leave the castle. He was left alone and trapped in this beast form. His story is very tragic compared to Beauty and Beast movie.
I enjoyed the witchy elements, which had me intrigued for a while. I wouldn't say I liked the romance because it read like a YA with sex. I was disappointed in this retelling; it was good in the beginning and fell flat towards the middle/end. I was expecting a massive climax but did not get anything.
Rating - 2.5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Njal has been cursed and could never leave the castle. He was left alone and trapped in this beast form. His story is very tragic compared to Beauty and Beast movie.
I enjoyed the witchy elements, which had me intrigued for a while. I wouldn't say I liked the romance because it read like a YA with sex. I was disappointed in this retelling; it was good in the beginning and fell flat towards the middle/end. I was expecting a massive climax but did not get anything.
Rating - 2.5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️