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Review of Gilded Rose: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling



I received this book after telling the author I would love to Beta Read her book, which was in response to her newsletter. It releases November 27, 2019!

 I am giving this book 5/5 stars!

 I didn't know what to expect from this book. Just before starting it, I had finished another Beauty and the Beast retelling (A Curse So Dark and Lonely)that had quickly made it to the top of my list of favorite retellings. I didn't expect this book to be as great as that, but it was! Gilded Rose: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling quickly made it to the top of my list and is now one of my favorite retellings. 

 The Beast is one of a kind in my eyes. He seemed more demonic and I honestly loved that. It made me think of Persephone and Hades. I hadn't read a book where the beast was portrayed this way, and it left me wondering how on earth the author was going to have Amicia fall in love with someone like that. 

 The first chapter did a great job at setting up the story and getting it on its feet. The second chapter is what really pulled me in and got me hooked. It kept me wondering what was going to happen and how. It pulls the story to where it needs to be, out of slight background for the rest of the story and into where the story will be going.

 There are so many relatable things for readers. I couldn't help but highlight quotes that I enjoyed and things that made me laugh. It definitely brought me to love the book more and feel a connection with it.

 Amicia and the Beast (and a couple of other characters you will get to know) hold a special place in my heart now. Even one of the characters close to the Beast we aren't supposed to like. They are all unique and have a special trait that really sticks out, and I find that to be very realistic. Although we are made up of many personality traits, we usually have one that sticks out no matter what and kind of governs the rest. 

 Do not underestimate this book. It got me to tear up and ripped my heart out. I didn't expect it before reading it, and I surely didn't expect it while reading. I also didn't expect it to end the way it did. I was really sad to see that I was nearing the end because I wasn't ready for the story to end. Thank God there is room left for another book! Keeping my hopes up :)

 I cannot wait for this book to get into more hands, and to have a hard copy in mine. I absolutely enjoyed reading this and would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good fantasy romance/retelling that is original.
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Synopsis:

A monster is holding me hostage inside a chateau. 


The world is plagued by creatures called the Dread. 
And he’s their king. 
I’ve tried to run. I’ve tried to hide. But there’s no escaping him. 
He wants to turn me into one of the creatures. 
Unless… I find a way to break the curse. 
A curse that has turned him into the monster that he is.
He wasn’t supposed to destroy cities. He’s one of the Celestials meant to save humanity. 
As I uncover the truth and break his curse, I wonder if I’ve lost myself in the process.
Can I still escape him?
Or has he taken my heart forever?
A new and unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast from USAToday Bestselling author, Emma Hamm!
Reading log: November 9, 2019 - November 12, 2019
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