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A review by brittster622
Rebel Rose by Emma Theriault
5.0
Rebel Rose follows Belle after "The Beast" has become human and resumes his role as a political leader in France. She is in the time of the French Revolution and is having to navigate trusting lords and ladies, and becoming a political leader herself. This is the story we have all been waiting for that we didn't know we needed.
It is full of nods to the original story while providing such a fulfilling, complex, and truly robust world. Belle is nuanced and strong and likable. I loved that rather than a "retelling", this story continues where we left off with the original story. I wish I could express how satisfying this book was, but alas, I do not a have a way with words like the author of this enchanting tale. The author also does an excellent job of incorporating true French culture that is relevant to the book's setting. The combination of the true historical elements and the familiar and magical Disney fairy tale elements, make this story exquisite.
Beauty and the Beast has never been one of my favorite Disney stories, but I adored this book. I cannot wait for more books in this series and I truly hope they tackle as many of our beloved Disney tales as possible.
It is full of nods to the original story while providing such a fulfilling, complex, and truly robust world. Belle is nuanced and strong and likable. I loved that rather than a "retelling", this story continues where we left off with the original story. I wish I could express how satisfying this book was, but alas, I do not a have a way with words like the author of this enchanting tale. The author also does an excellent job of incorporating true French culture that is relevant to the book's setting. The combination of the true historical elements and the familiar and magical Disney fairy tale elements, make this story exquisite.
Beauty and the Beast has never been one of my favorite Disney stories, but I adored this book. I cannot wait for more books in this series and I truly hope they tackle as many of our beloved Disney tales as possible.