Monday, December 09, 2024

#BookReview: Rebel Rose (Queen's Council, #1) by @eltheriault



Happily ever after is only the beginning as Belle takes on the responsibility of becoming queen and learns to balance duty, love, and sacrifice, all while navigating dark political intrigue—and a touch of magic.

It’s 1789 and France is on the brink of revolution. Belle has finally broken the Enchantress’s curse, restoring the Beast to his human form and bringing life back to their castle in the province of Aveyon. But in Paris, the fires of change are burning, and it’s only a matter of time before the rebellion arrives on their doorstep.

Not so very long ago, Belle dreamed of leaving her provincial home for a life of adventure. But now she finds herself living in a palace, torn between her past as a commoner, and her future as royalty. While Belle grapples with her newfound position, there are those who would do anything to keep her from power.

When she stumbles across a magic mirror that holds a dire warning, Belle wants nothing more than to ignore the mysterious voice calling her to accept a crown she never desired. But violent factions of the revolution may already be lurking within her own castle, and doing nothing would endanger everything she holds dear. With the fate of her country, her love, and her life at stake, Belle must decide if she is ready to embrace her own strength--and the magic that ties her to so many female rulers before her--to become the queen she is meant to be.

Rebel Rose is the first in the Queen's Council series, an empowering fairy tale reimagining of the Disney Princesses-and the real history behind their stories-like you've never seen before.









RAITING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
REVIEW: 
'Rebel Rose' by Emma Theriault was a wonderful retelling of "Beauty and the Beast,"  in this story we get to see Belle's early days at the palace and her journey to reclaiming her independence.  The rich setting of this enchanting tale was wonderful.  With just enough of the original story it did a wonderful job transporting me to 18th-century France.  I will say that the pacing at times was kind of slow. but overall it was still great.  Way more of a slow burn story.  

The characters were super interesting and felt fully formed.  I really loved Belle's journey in this story and I can not wait to see what happens with the next title. Overall, this was a wonderful addition to the world of "Beauty and the Beast". and did a great job reimagining of Belle's story offers a fresh perspective on a beloved tale. 


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