What do you think?
Rate this book
Fairy-tale Inheritance #4
Beauty's Rose
A boy destined to become a beast...
And a girl determined to save him.
Margot's been invited to the medieval town of Chapais, France for a reunion of the town's descendants. She plans to stay with her aunt, who lives above the family bookshop inside the ancient walled city.
Little does she know that three fairies have called her there to help a beastly teenage boy break the curse that has plagued his family for generations.
Proud and arrogant, the boy pushes everyone away until Margot finds a way to reach him.
But when they get close to breaking the curse, the romantic summer turns into a nightmare.
Can they set the beast free before it's too late?
Beauty's Rose is the latest installment in the Fairy-tale Inheritance Series of historical fairy tales. Set in the 1980s, it is inspired by the 1756 version of Beauty and the Beast by French novelist Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont and is a stand alone novel.
The Fairy-tale Inheritance series of books can be read in any order. Aside from the Cinderella books, they are all stand-alone novels. But if you'd like a reading order, you can follow this one:
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2019
48 people are currently reading
1877 people want to read
About the author
Shonna Slayton
23 books523 followersSHONNA SLAYTON is the author of the Fairy-Tale Inheritance Series of young adult novels, beginning with Cinderella’s Dress.
She edited curriculum for an education company before homeschooling her own children using literature-based whole book learning. She’s taught writing using fairy tales in school classrooms and workshops, as well as in public libraries as a writer in residence. Instead of seeing her in person, you can get the Lessons from Grimm Series which includes a writer’s guide and workbooks for writers to learn fiction techniques through fairy tales.
Join her email list and receive a free story as a welcome gift. Be the first to learn of new books and get behind-the-scenes info you can't read anywhere else. Sign up on her website Shonna Slayton
She edited curriculum for an education company before homeschooling her own children using literature-based whole book learning. She’s taught writing using fairy tales in school classrooms and workshops, as well as in public libraries as a writer in residence. Instead of seeing her in person, you can get the Lessons from Grimm Series which includes a writer’s guide and workbooks for writers to learn fiction techniques through fairy tales.
Join her email list and receive a free story as a welcome gift. Be the first to learn of new books and get behind-the-scenes info you can't read anywhere else. Sign up on her website Shonna Slayton
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 47 reviews
March 26, 2022
Beautiful story!
Since this book isn’t Christian, I was surprised to see some references to the Bible.
I loved Burke❤️❤️❤️ and wish the story didn’t have to end!
Since this book isn’t Christian, I was surprised to see some references to the Bible.
I loved Burke❤️❤️❤️ and wish the story didn’t have to end!
April 13, 2025
I really enjoyed the story in this book. The writing sometimes was not the best but the retelling of this classic fairy tale was unique and kept me reading
June 6, 2024
I LOVE this book! Margot is basically a mini me, I have always wanted to be part of a fairy tale! This book was able to put a spin on the classic Beauty and Beast, but was still able to keep its charm!
June 19, 2025
I’m not a huge fan of Beauty and the Beast retellings so this one was a little hard for me to get through.
⭐️- DNF
⭐️⭐️ - finished, but don't recommend
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - enjoyed it; recommend, but it has no staying power
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - enjoyed it, it has staying power, and I recommend you read it
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - pinnacle of books
⭐️- DNF
⭐️⭐️ - finished, but don't recommend
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - enjoyed it; recommend, but it has no staying power
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - enjoyed it, it has staying power, and I recommend you read it
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - pinnacle of books
December 2, 2021
After a run of big heavy serious novels, I needed something light and sweet and fluffy. This one filled the bill nicely. There were some issues with pacing and characterization, but overall it was a charmer.
Read
November 25, 2023Kay so THAT was a trip. Some parts were fairly interesting but it seemed entirely irrelevant for the main story to take place in the 80s. The plot towards the end also seemed to go all over the place tho I have to admit I liked the tension and mystery of exploring the castle. THAT BEING SAID, the SECOND BEAST could have been shoe horned in much better?? And the feral second beast can talk in Margo's dreams but has lost its speech outside of them?? Who even WAS this dude before he got beastified by the fairies? (Ah well, guess it doesn't REALLY matter, let's go back to making fudge while this former human being who was stripped of its humanity gets to wander a desolate empty parallel universe). Honestly it would have been better if the author had leant one way or the other- either transported to a magical realm earlier on OR committed to an 80s beauty and the beast. The plot was reminiscent of Disney's beauty and the beast with the sylvain/gaston refrences, or the reason why the beast was cursed in the first place but it could have had a stronger cultural bridge by bringing up cocteaus which was the first major film of that particular fairytale. Disneys version as well as pretty much every single adaptation made since has knowingly or unknowingly made some refrence to cocteaus film. They're in France, I'm shocked nobody brought up such a famous French film while they were literally in France. As okay as the characters were it was also VERY WEIRD to have these ageless 100+ adults forcing these literal teenagers to be together. Even Margo points out that they're trying to set these two up which is even weirder when taken together with the fact these women are trying to use Margo (or some other girl) to fix their mess, ESPECIALLY when there is such a dangerous second beast running around in a parallel universe- all in all, it had some really interesting things to explore, but it was SO muddled.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2025
I actually quite enjoyed this book. It's quite ironic that all the B&B retellings that I enjoy the most are ones set in modern times, even though, going into them, I have this idea that I won't enjoy them because they are set in the modern era. This and 'Beastly' by Alex Finn have been some of my favourites so far.
Margot:
I liked her character and the fact that she was already into fairy tales. Although it's not uncommon for 'Beauty' characters to already be into fairytales, they usually do not know the Beauty and the Beast tale, but the fact that the author didn't try to hide the original tale from Margot and instead let her know to help her in the story was quite good. She's not going into the situation totally unarmed. At the start of the book, it establishes that she wants to go to college in France, but that idea is quickly changed towards the end of the story when she gets the offer to take over her aunt's book shop. I'm not against the change of heart, but I feel like there was no conflict between her original plan and this new offer.
Burke:
I did actually like his character, but I feel like he wasn't in the story as much as I'd like him to be. I would have liked to hear more from him about his feelings about the curse and some more passages from his perspective. The fact that he was a knight (not a proper one, but whatever) was hot. He didn't really talk much before they went to the enchanted house, and although that was part of his character, he should've opened up with Margot more.
The Fairies:
There were three fairies in this story, but I felt like none of them were very distinct from one another. I kept getting confused about who was talking and so on. None of them had traits that separated them another; they were all quite similar. Clove was the one I remember the most since she had the most 'unique' personality, and was also the original one to place the curse on the beast.
The Pacing:
It wasn't awful, but by halfway through, I expected there to be a stronger connection between Margot and Burke, but until the climax, their relationship didn't seem to progress. They would have a romantic scene that strengthened their connection, but then it would be ruined by something Burke did that offended Margot. This was even acknowledged in the book that their relationship would progress forward, then back again.
The Writing:
It was easy to understand, which is a plus. No long unnecessary paragraphs talking about absolutely nothing. The only thing that annoyed me was the constant line of '(insert French word that is commonly used)- Ha, another French word!' Girl, we get it you're in France and realising that the English language uses French words, please shut up now. I feel bad saying that because Margot is a nice character, but after a while, I started to get annoyed. Something cute and sweet turned frustrating very soon.
The Romance:
I feel like this kind of relates to the points I made about Burke's character and the pacing, but they only start to develop a strong relationship towards the end when they are trapped in the castle together. They did have cute moments, but they were quickly undermined by some tension or drama between Margot and Burke.
The Curse:
We only see the Curses' full potential towards the end (in the enchanted castle again). Although there were hints towards it, with Burke's rapidly growing hair, nothing extreme happens until much later on. Also, it's not revealed or dealt with in the best way. The fairies make a big point about hiding it from Margot because then she may not be able to break the spell, but when they accidentally give away the fact that they are fairies, instead of just revealing that to Margot, they also reveal Burke's curse to her when they didn't need to. Although she was catching on, she still thought that Silvian was the beast, so they didn't need to drop Burke in it like that. When Burke finally turns into the Beast, it's in a different dimension, which is supposed to be in the past at the original Beast's estate. At that point, Margot knew of the curse, so when he transforms, it's not a shock or big deal, just a little unsettling. Because they are completely alone and trapped there, it's not like there are any stakes of someone seeing him this way. I wish it had been revealed in public that he was the beast, like he accidentally starts to transform in a knight duel or fight with Silvian.
1980s setting:
I thought this was quite cool. I enjoyed all the references despite not growing up in the 80's (unfortunately). Not much to say about that, to be honest.
BnB aspects:
The Beauty and the Beast stuff only really develops later in the story. At the beginning, it felt more like a teen drama. Honestly, if it had gotten rid of the B&B stuff, I think this could've been a great teen romance book. It kind of gave 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' or 'My Life With The Walter Boys' vibes. A missed opportunity. I don't dislike the BnB stuff, but it would've been cool to get a series about Margot and all these hot French dudes fighting over her with their own private feuds in the background. Also, it would've fit better with the ending. In the end, she goes back to America but says she'll come back next summer and eventually move there. If it were a teen drama, her going back to America would've been fine, but with a fairytale retelling, the endings are meant to be more final, if that makes sense. Like the two Mcs get married and live happily ever after. But with them being teens and being separated when they are finally in love, it just didn't feel complete. Yes, they have the magic mirror to talk to each other, but if they're separated, the relationship isn't going to be that strong, especially since they are young and still discovering themselves. What if one of them finds someone they love more in their own country? Does the curse reverse or something? This is also my problem with the 'Beastly' ending. How are teens supposed to decide if they love each other at 18 or something? They are likely not going to stay together. Maybe if they were teens in a historical setting, it would've worked because people got married younger and marriage vows were taken more seriously. I'm probably taking this ending way too seriously, but whatever.
In conclusion:
Wow, that review was longer than I expected. Although I put a lot of negatives in this review, I did genuinely enjoy it; the negatives I mentioned aren't a big enough deal to make me rate it less, so I still think this book deserves a high review; they are just things I thought I would point out that somewhat bugged me. Recommend this book if you want a light-hearted read.
Margot:
I liked her character and the fact that she was already into fairy tales. Although it's not uncommon for 'Beauty' characters to already be into fairytales, they usually do not know the Beauty and the Beast tale, but the fact that the author didn't try to hide the original tale from Margot and instead let her know to help her in the story was quite good. She's not going into the situation totally unarmed. At the start of the book, it establishes that she wants to go to college in France, but that idea is quickly changed towards the end of the story when she gets the offer to take over her aunt's book shop. I'm not against the change of heart, but I feel like there was no conflict between her original plan and this new offer.
Burke:
I did actually like his character, but I feel like he wasn't in the story as much as I'd like him to be. I would have liked to hear more from him about his feelings about the curse and some more passages from his perspective. The fact that he was a knight (not a proper one, but whatever) was hot. He didn't really talk much before they went to the enchanted house, and although that was part of his character, he should've opened up with Margot more.
The Fairies:
There were three fairies in this story, but I felt like none of them were very distinct from one another. I kept getting confused about who was talking and so on. None of them had traits that separated them another; they were all quite similar. Clove was the one I remember the most since she had the most 'unique' personality, and was also the original one to place the curse on the beast.
The Pacing:
It wasn't awful, but by halfway through, I expected there to be a stronger connection between Margot and Burke, but until the climax, their relationship didn't seem to progress. They would have a romantic scene that strengthened their connection, but then it would be ruined by something Burke did that offended Margot. This was even acknowledged in the book that their relationship would progress forward, then back again.
The Writing:
It was easy to understand, which is a plus. No long unnecessary paragraphs talking about absolutely nothing. The only thing that annoyed me was the constant line of '(insert French word that is commonly used)- Ha, another French word!' Girl, we get it you're in France and realising that the English language uses French words, please shut up now. I feel bad saying that because Margot is a nice character, but after a while, I started to get annoyed. Something cute and sweet turned frustrating very soon.
The Romance:
I feel like this kind of relates to the points I made about Burke's character and the pacing, but they only start to develop a strong relationship towards the end when they are trapped in the castle together. They did have cute moments, but they were quickly undermined by some tension or drama between Margot and Burke.
The Curse:
We only see the Curses' full potential towards the end (in the enchanted castle again). Although there were hints towards it, with Burke's rapidly growing hair, nothing extreme happens until much later on. Also, it's not revealed or dealt with in the best way. The fairies make a big point about hiding it from Margot because then she may not be able to break the spell, but when they accidentally give away the fact that they are fairies, instead of just revealing that to Margot, they also reveal Burke's curse to her when they didn't need to. Although she was catching on, she still thought that Silvian was the beast, so they didn't need to drop Burke in it like that. When Burke finally turns into the Beast, it's in a different dimension, which is supposed to be in the past at the original Beast's estate. At that point, Margot knew of the curse, so when he transforms, it's not a shock or big deal, just a little unsettling. Because they are completely alone and trapped there, it's not like there are any stakes of someone seeing him this way. I wish it had been revealed in public that he was the beast, like he accidentally starts to transform in a knight duel or fight with Silvian.
1980s setting:
I thought this was quite cool. I enjoyed all the references despite not growing up in the 80's (unfortunately). Not much to say about that, to be honest.
BnB aspects:
The Beauty and the Beast stuff only really develops later in the story. At the beginning, it felt more like a teen drama. Honestly, if it had gotten rid of the B&B stuff, I think this could've been a great teen romance book. It kind of gave 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' or 'My Life With The Walter Boys' vibes. A missed opportunity. I don't dislike the BnB stuff, but it would've been cool to get a series about Margot and all these hot French dudes fighting over her with their own private feuds in the background. Also, it would've fit better with the ending. In the end, she goes back to America but says she'll come back next summer and eventually move there. If it were a teen drama, her going back to America would've been fine, but with a fairytale retelling, the endings are meant to be more final, if that makes sense. Like the two Mcs get married and live happily ever after. But with them being teens and being separated when they are finally in love, it just didn't feel complete. Yes, they have the magic mirror to talk to each other, but if they're separated, the relationship isn't going to be that strong, especially since they are young and still discovering themselves. What if one of them finds someone they love more in their own country? Does the curse reverse or something? This is also my problem with the 'Beastly' ending. How are teens supposed to decide if they love each other at 18 or something? They are likely not going to stay together. Maybe if they were teens in a historical setting, it would've worked because people got married younger and marriage vows were taken more seriously. I'm probably taking this ending way too seriously, but whatever.
In conclusion:
Wow, that review was longer than I expected. Although I put a lot of negatives in this review, I did genuinely enjoy it; the negatives I mentioned aren't a big enough deal to make me rate it less, so I still think this book deserves a high review; they are just things I thought I would point out that somewhat bugged me. Recommend this book if you want a light-hearted read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 28, 2022
I've read lots of Beauty & the Beast retellings - it's one of my favorite genres. "Beauty's Rose," by Shonna Slayton has a surprising and very unique twist on the story.
It seemed a bit odd at first, Margo (love the name and have never encountered a 'Beauty' with it before) is traveling to a small town in France for the summer. She is attending a reunion of the descendants of the families who live in the town. Margo's Aunt Suzette lives in Chapais and owns the bookshop there. Margo is the only one in her family who is able to attend the event - plus she loves fairy tales, and so it is decided that she will represent their family.
This might have seemed like a strange sort of event, however, I once watched a documentary about a small village in Italy whose families have lived there for generations and who support themselves by putting on a yearly play for the tourists. So, I pictured Chapais to be that sort of town.
It seems as though the current time period here is the 1980s - and I wasn't sure why it couldn't just be current day. The version of Beauty & the Beast that this is based on is the 1756 version by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. Although, that is not really anything new - I think most versions take at least a little inspiration from that version. I've read versions of it myself.
The main differences are that there are fairies involved. But there is a fairy in most versions - someone who puts the spell on the prince has to have magic. In Disney's version they may call her a sorceress, but that's not much different, in my opinion.
Here there are three fairies, one of whom cursed the original prince who lived in the castle in town. Something went wrong with the spell and now it affects every generation. Burke and his family are descendants of that first royal family and the curse has struck him - as it has all princes born in this family.
Because Margo loves fairy tales, she is quick to put together what is going on with the strange guy who gives her a ride from the airport and is not very welcoming. What this really is is a story within a story. Margo gets drawn into the situation and finds herself actually trapped in a magical castle with Burke where the pressure is on to break the curse.
The only thing that felt a little fake was that Margo's Aunt Suzette was not brought into the secret. She is given a mysterious illness that is obviously a way to get her out of the way of the magical parts of the story. I felt that part could have been written a little better since Margo's Aunt is the only reason she is even in Chapais.
But over all, if you are a Beauty & the Beast fan, you will like this retelling. The setting is beautiful - the bookshop, the village with cobblestone streets, the medieval touches for the festival, such as jousting tournaments, etc. I think the action gets better as it goes on with the ending part in the castle being the most interesting. The writing was okay - maybe a little stilted at times, but at other times good.
I love the cover art of the bookshop window, and I love the tag line on the cover, "Love and trust grow unnoticed." If you are a Beauty & the Beast fan, this will be a stand out addition to your collection!
It seemed a bit odd at first, Margo (love the name and have never encountered a 'Beauty' with it before) is traveling to a small town in France for the summer. She is attending a reunion of the descendants of the families who live in the town. Margo's Aunt Suzette lives in Chapais and owns the bookshop there. Margo is the only one in her family who is able to attend the event - plus she loves fairy tales, and so it is decided that she will represent their family.
This might have seemed like a strange sort of event, however, I once watched a documentary about a small village in Italy whose families have lived there for generations and who support themselves by putting on a yearly play for the tourists. So, I pictured Chapais to be that sort of town.
It seems as though the current time period here is the 1980s - and I wasn't sure why it couldn't just be current day. The version of Beauty & the Beast that this is based on is the 1756 version by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. Although, that is not really anything new - I think most versions take at least a little inspiration from that version. I've read versions of it myself.
The main differences are that there are fairies involved. But there is a fairy in most versions - someone who puts the spell on the prince has to have magic. In Disney's version they may call her a sorceress, but that's not much different, in my opinion.
Here there are three fairies, one of whom cursed the original prince who lived in the castle in town. Something went wrong with the spell and now it affects every generation. Burke and his family are descendants of that first royal family and the curse has struck him - as it has all princes born in this family.
Because Margo loves fairy tales, she is quick to put together what is going on with the strange guy who gives her a ride from the airport and is not very welcoming. What this really is is a story within a story. Margo gets drawn into the situation and finds herself actually trapped in a magical castle with Burke where the pressure is on to break the curse.
The only thing that felt a little fake was that Margo's Aunt Suzette was not brought into the secret. She is given a mysterious illness that is obviously a way to get her out of the way of the magical parts of the story. I felt that part could have been written a little better since Margo's Aunt is the only reason she is even in Chapais.
But over all, if you are a Beauty & the Beast fan, you will like this retelling. The setting is beautiful - the bookshop, the village with cobblestone streets, the medieval touches for the festival, such as jousting tournaments, etc. I think the action gets better as it goes on with the ending part in the castle being the most interesting. The writing was okay - maybe a little stilted at times, but at other times good.
I love the cover art of the bookshop window, and I love the tag line on the cover, "Love and trust grow unnoticed." If you are a Beauty & the Beast fan, this will be a stand out addition to your collection!
April 6, 2020
One of the more creative twists on Beauty and the Beast I've seen in awhile. It's a sort-of modern retelling, set in the late 1980s (I suspect deliberately pre-Disney movie) so there is lots of throwback 80s teen culture like Walkmen, teased hair, mix cassette tapes, and so on. The lead character, Margot, goes to visit her great-aunt in a tourist town on the French Mediterranean coast for the summer and meets a surly local boy who is a descendant of the original Beauty and the Beast--and the curse has been passed on to him. He has a limited amount of time to get a girl to fall for him before he turns into a beast himself. Margot is initially attracted to him only physically and tries to ignore it because he's not very pleasant, but as she spends time with him thanks to the contrivances of his three fairy guardians who are trying their best to help him beat the curse she discovers he actually does have a softer side. But will they come together before time runs out?
Margot is easy to like, and she reads to me like an actual teen girl, one a bit mature for her age due to the early death of her mother and the way her older siblings jetted off as soon as they turned 18, leaving her to see herself through teenagehood (though I did like that the dad wasn't totally helpless or uninvolved, he and Margot just don't have a lot in common so they aren't close.) Margot has a best friend, and she also makes friends her own age outside of the love interest during her stay in Chapais, which I liked to see. I also liked the descriptions of Chapais itself.
Recommended if you're looking for a fresh, interesting retelling of an old story with some 80's flair.
Margot is easy to like, and she reads to me like an actual teen girl, one a bit mature for her age due to the early death of her mother and the way her older siblings jetted off as soon as they turned 18, leaving her to see herself through teenagehood (though I did like that the dad wasn't totally helpless or uninvolved, he and Margot just don't have a lot in common so they aren't close.) Margot has a best friend, and she also makes friends her own age outside of the love interest during her stay in Chapais, which I liked to see. I also liked the descriptions of Chapais itself.
Recommended if you're looking for a fresh, interesting retelling of an old story with some 80's flair.
October 7, 2020
Set in the 1980’s, Beauty’s Rose tells the story of Margot visiting an Aunt in France. Aunt Suzette owns a cozy bookshop in a small French town steeped in traditional tourist attractions, royalty, knights, jousting, and festivals. Margot meets several people her age and enjoys the scenery of Chapais. Burke is an aloof mystery to the town and Sylvain seems to be a player. When Margot starts having dreams involving conversations with a beast, she thinks she’s losing her mind. Aunt Suzette’s friends, who are actually fairies (Clove, Sage, and Thyme), let Margot in on the curse that’s taking over the local prince’s life. Burke and Margot become friends and end up trapped in a hidden mansion together as he transforms into the beast. I was saddened when the story ended because I wanted more! A gentle, contemporary 1980’s fairytale retelling about love, loyalty, and sacrifice.
November 13, 2024
This is the story of Margot and how she falls in love with the beast.
We learn that she has been invited to the French town of Chapais for a reunion of the town's descendants, where she stays with her aunt above the family bookstore.
But we later discover that this is just a ruse for the real reason she is there. Three fairies believe that she could break the curse and help save a beastly teenage boy.
Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale, so I was looking forward to this.
Margot is a likable and relatable character, and the story between her and Burke is believable.
Throw suave Sylvain into the mix, and you have a great love triangle right there.
A good book for all Beauty and the Beast fans.
We learn that she has been invited to the French town of Chapais for a reunion of the town's descendants, where she stays with her aunt above the family bookstore.
But we later discover that this is just a ruse for the real reason she is there. Three fairies believe that she could break the curse and help save a beastly teenage boy.
Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale, so I was looking forward to this.
Margot is a likable and relatable character, and the story between her and Burke is believable.
Throw suave Sylvain into the mix, and you have a great love triangle right there.
A good book for all Beauty and the Beast fans.
February 9, 2024
I feel like it was really predictable, in a way that made you frustrated with the protagonist rather than clever for figuring it out. I’m usually terrible at predicting endings and this one was both predictable and also so rushed. I don’t know why this one is shorter than the rest, because it would have benefitted from some more pages.
On the bright side, I did like the time period, location, and protagonist. Unfortunately, I didn’t really buy into the love story between the protagonist and the love interest. They were good when they were in the town, but when they went into the castle, I felt like they were too rushed into falling in love when they barely knew each other.
On the bright side, I did like the time period, location, and protagonist. Unfortunately, I didn’t really buy into the love story between the protagonist and the love interest. They were good when they were in the town, but when they went into the castle, I felt like they were too rushed into falling in love when they barely knew each other.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2020
I absolutely loved this modern/80s retelling of Beauty and the Beast! It gives new twists and turns, but still stays true overall to the original story. For the first time in a long while I was left still thinking about the world in this book and wanting to linger there in my mind. So glad I purchased this book. Shonna Slayton, you did an amazing job. Beauty and the Beast is my all time favorite fairytale and I can not wait to read the one you have on the website!
August 4, 2022
Another lovely book
This series is positively magical. Even though I am not in the series' target audience, these books bring me back to my childhood. Before adulting, bills and children of my own, I always dreamed of being in a fairy tale. Now that I've grown up, and experienced my own fairy tale, reading these fairy tale remixes is delightful. Thank you for returning my childhood dreams!
This series is positively magical. Even though I am not in the series' target audience, these books bring me back to my childhood. Before adulting, bills and children of my own, I always dreamed of being in a fairy tale. Now that I've grown up, and experienced my own fairy tale, reading these fairy tale remixes is delightful. Thank you for returning my childhood dreams!
April 7, 2021
Amazing. I've heard a retelling of the book this one is a continuation of (Thank you podcasts before I discovered audio books.) And it was cool to see a "continuation" of it. The setting was unbelievable, the characters were fun and you wanted to root for them. It's the kinda book you want to fall into and live in.
March 2, 2023
Once again Slayton knocked it out of the park with unexpected twists and turns that drew me into the story. The protagonist is more deeply involved in the fairy tale than in other books I have read in the series, and I loved that. I have liked each book in the series so far, but this may be my favorite!
May 10, 2025
Literally so good!!!
I’m obsessed with the way Shonna Slayton can take a classic fairytale and turn it into something new while keeping the important parts of the origin. It’s like a retelling, but not? An extension of the originals??
I don’t know how to explain the pure magic and cozy feelings these books give me, but I cannot recommend them enough!
I’m obsessed with the way Shonna Slayton can take a classic fairytale and turn it into something new while keeping the important parts of the origin. It’s like a retelling, but not? An extension of the originals??
I don’t know how to explain the pure magic and cozy feelings these books give me, but I cannot recommend them enough!
July 5, 2023
Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie. When I saw this novel available on the Libby app, I had to borrow it and read it. Beauty's Rose is a sweet, YA retelling of the classic story. To be honest, I was not impressed. The story especially at the end was very rushed.
May 9, 2024
It was a fantastic book! I liked the semi modern and fairy tale twist to the retelling of the classic faith tale of Beauty and the Beast. I also liked the fairy’s which the author referenced the original tale as well with.
January 3, 2025
Impeccable vibes and funny banter. I loved this fun little twist on the original 1796 version of La Belle et LA Bête. Burke and Margot were so cute together! Never thought I'd read Beauty and the Beast, but in the 80's haha!
November 12, 2025
this was fun, although it felt a little bit.. amateur? like a fanfiction written in junior high. definitely a fun retelling. the 80's setting didn't come through much, and the characters could have used more dimension, although I still enjoyed reading it!
February 20, 2021
This was a cute book but I was not the right reader for it. I would definitely recommend it for preteens!
May 23, 2021
Another great twist on this fairytale - loving this whole series!!!
June 7, 2021
Fun read!
February 23, 2022
Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairytale and this adaptation did not disappoint. The story was both familiar and a fresh take. And to set it in the 1980s - why not?!?!
April 1, 2023
cute retelling of beauty and the beast, but i did feel like the romance kinda came out of no where? was still a rlly good read and my only complaint was the fast paced romance <3
April 13, 2023
Wow this was good. I need to read more of this author!
May 14, 2023
I really enjoyed this book and I like how it is more fantasy based than some of the other books in the series.
June 12, 2023
I feel like I've picked this one up in the past too just based on the first chapter with the fairies. I just ugh I don't know what's wrong with me. I can't get into this one either.
August 3, 2023
I am loving the cute & fun twist on these fairytales 💖
Displaying 1 - 30 of 47 reviews