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Gerard
Two brothers
Two curses
One lesson
In this retelling of a tale as old as time, the enchantress Aerowyn curses and separates two beastly brothers, Gerard and Antoine, to punish them for their selfishness and cruelty. Having learned the truth about his cursed past, Gerard must now face his demons of jealousy, bitterness, and obsessive lost love to move forward.
With the help of Bellarose, an antagonistic beauty, he must try to break his brother’s curse — which has left him and his manor under a powerful enchantment. But it will take more than true love’s kiss to save his brother. Is Gerard up to the challenge, or is his heart too hard after years of suffering?
You’re invited to be our guest on this enchanting, almost-familiar adventure based on the beloved fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Settle in for a brand new once upon a time, and be ready to be swept away.
Two curses
One lesson
In this retelling of a tale as old as time, the enchantress Aerowyn curses and separates two beastly brothers, Gerard and Antoine, to punish them for their selfishness and cruelty. Having learned the truth about his cursed past, Gerard must now face his demons of jealousy, bitterness, and obsessive lost love to move forward.
With the help of Bellarose, an antagonistic beauty, he must try to break his brother’s curse — which has left him and his manor under a powerful enchantment. But it will take more than true love’s kiss to save his brother. Is Gerard up to the challenge, or is his heart too hard after years of suffering?
You’re invited to be our guest on this enchanting, almost-familiar adventure based on the beloved fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Settle in for a brand new once upon a time, and be ready to be swept away.
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Published July 12, 2020
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November 20, 2023
Gerard is a very loose retelling of Beauty and the Beast from Disney’s Gaston’s point of view. I love fairy tale retellings, and this one did not disappoint!
While there are some familiar elements of the original tale, the author puts her own spin on it and adds her own twists and the plot takes a completely new course from what we know. I love being able to get a backstory on a character that I “think” I know, especially a villain, and to see Gerard’s character grow and change throughout the story was so intriguing to me.
The ending was something I didn’t see coming, and I absolutely loved it! It was fun getting a glimpse of Aerowyn, the enchantress in this series, and learning more of her fae background. I have a feeling we’ll be seeing more of her story throughout this series. At least I hope so! I also loved that there is a hint in the last chapter of what’s to come in the next book, Jasper, which I’m very much looking forward to reading soon.
All in all, I found this book to be a delightful twist to a familiar tale, and I highly recommend it to any and all ages!
While there are some familiar elements of the original tale, the author puts her own spin on it and adds her own twists and the plot takes a completely new course from what we know. I love being able to get a backstory on a character that I “think” I know, especially a villain, and to see Gerard’s character grow and change throughout the story was so intriguing to me.
The ending was something I didn’t see coming, and I absolutely loved it! It was fun getting a glimpse of Aerowyn, the enchantress in this series, and learning more of her fae background. I have a feeling we’ll be seeing more of her story throughout this series. At least I hope so! I also loved that there is a hint in the last chapter of what’s to come in the next book, Jasper, which I’m very much looking forward to reading soon.
All in all, I found this book to be a delightful twist to a familiar tale, and I highly recommend it to any and all ages!
August 1, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this story! The tale was, indeed, familiar while still being completely new. Even though we think we know the story, and thus how it will end, because of the twists of the retell, it was not predictable. This book is the first in a trilogy. Although the ending indicates that part of the story line will continue into book two, this is a stand alone story that feels complete.
In my opinion, the author's strength is her descriptions. She uses varied, specific vocabulary, allowing the reader to picture the characters and events, without it sounding overdone. Ex: "The sound of clothes tearing was rapidly replaced by a disoriented whine and growl. The wolf's mixed-colored fur of brown and white prickled up as he inspected his surroundings." I found myself repeatedly rereading sentences like these just to enjoy the sound of the language.
This was a fun summer read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
In my opinion, the author's strength is her descriptions. She uses varied, specific vocabulary, allowing the reader to picture the characters and events, without it sounding overdone. Ex: "The sound of clothes tearing was rapidly replaced by a disoriented whine and growl. The wolf's mixed-colored fur of brown and white prickled up as he inspected his surroundings." I found myself repeatedly rereading sentences like these just to enjoy the sound of the language.
This was a fun summer read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
August 19, 2020
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy to review! All opinions are my own.
I was really intrigued by this series because its a retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast but with more Gaston, aka Gerard!
In this book, there is a lot of backstory for Gerard and I really liked that. In the Disney version we get nothing besides him being full of himself and that’s about it. I mean, I do like Gaston but Gerard definitely takes the cake for me.
It’s easy to pick out the little details from other versions of the original but the author does a great job of making the story her own and putting her own twists into the popular tale.
From start to finish I enjoyed reading about the characters, with a few getting their own point-of-views in chapters. There is romance between a couple and I was really surprised, in a good way, by the pairings.
There are some good life lessons to be had which is also always nice to see.
Overall, I enjoyed this tale and because of that cliffhanger I am looking forward to reading the next installment in this series.
I was really intrigued by this series because its a retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast but with more Gaston, aka Gerard!
In this book, there is a lot of backstory for Gerard and I really liked that. In the Disney version we get nothing besides him being full of himself and that’s about it. I mean, I do like Gaston but Gerard definitely takes the cake for me.
It’s easy to pick out the little details from other versions of the original but the author does a great job of making the story her own and putting her own twists into the popular tale.
From start to finish I enjoyed reading about the characters, with a few getting their own point-of-views in chapters. There is romance between a couple and I was really surprised, in a good way, by the pairings.
There are some good life lessons to be had which is also always nice to see.
Overall, I enjoyed this tale and because of that cliffhanger I am looking forward to reading the next installment in this series.
September 18, 2020
This is a loose retelling of Beauty and The Beast from the perspective of Gaston and it was exactly what I hoped for! I have always wanted to know the background for his character, because I always suspected he had PTSD and War Trauma and I loved reading Carla’s perspective on it. It has the type of ending I always look for in books too, so that was an added bonus! The great thing about Carla’s books is that they are suitable for a wide age range as well.
July 15, 2020
I was given a copy of this for an honest review. I knew when I started that it would not be a typical beauty and the beast retelling. I have laughed at our main character. Carla has his arrogant attitude down. Our beast isn't a typical beast. I don't want to spoil anything. There are so many things that I love about the plot twist. I can't wait to see whats next.
January 14, 2021
Gerard is based on Disney’s version of Beauty and the Beast. Since it’s my second favorite Disney movie (seriously, as a reader, it’s all about that library), I was really excited to read it. I wasn’t sure of what to expect or how far it would be inspired by the movie, but I loved how it took everything I was familiar with and gave it its own spin.
The Plot: A Delightful Spin on a Familiar Story
In France, Gerard de la Rose and his twin brother Antoine are the spoiled children of wealthy nobles. Their indulgences are well-known and their excesses have turned the boys into absolute spoiled brats in every sense of the word. Until a fairy joins their midst and curses the family, tearing the brothers apart.
Gerard has few memories of his earliest years and was instead raised in a poor family. As a young man who spent his childhood working hard, he longs to do something to not be a burden on his adopted family. He and his best friend, Leo, become soldiers and are sent to Louisiana to fight in the Revolutionary War under a General de la Rose. There, Gerard unknowingly meets his father, as well as the love of his life, who perishes in the war. After the war, he hides his grief with machismo and is quickly offended by a young woman who isn’t charmed by him, Bellarose.
The daughter of a French noble family, Bellarose finds herself orphaned before the ship taking her and her family to America docks. Penniless, she takes what job she can, only to find herself thrown out. An old woman, though, points her to a manor that would be able to offer her employment.
Not long after, Gerard is informed of his true descent and is likewise sent to the manor to meet his brother. Unexpectedly thrown together, Gerard and Bellarose find an uneasy truce as they learn the secrets the manor holds, and the curse the master and his staff are forced to live under. But time is ticking, and the curse might stick if Gerard and Bellarose don’t do something quick.
Despite being more tell than show, Gerard was a fun spin on Beauty and the Beast. The story loosely follows the fairy tale with a household enchanted to be inanimate creatures and the master being a terrifying beast and a curse needing to be broken. But it gives the characters their own histories and spins.
I did feel the curse took a bit of a backseat to Gerard and his development. It was always there as Gerard and Bellarose worked out what was going on and then worked on figuring out how to break it, but, overall, it felt like a smaller part of the story. The first half of the story was fascinating as it painted a rich backstory to Gerard while the second half, the part focusing on the curse, felt like the Disney movie stretching out in a different direction. While still interesting with it’s own spin, it was also hard to not see the Disney movie woven into it, so it felt more like a familiar story trying to fall in line with the original while bending its own way.
Overall, though, it’s a fun take on a familiar and beloved story. I loved that it focused on a character who didn’t get much screen time, but who was still an invaluable part of the story. Despite everything crammed into it, from the backstory to the reimainged Disney movie, it’s fast-paced and I don’t think there was ever a lull in the story.
The Characters: How Gaston Became Who He Was
Based on Bellarose, I expected to see more of Bellarose. But this really is Gerard’s story. It’s the story of Gaston and how he became who we see in the movie. It reimagines him in a way that makes him more sympathetic. I could absolutely see Gaston in him, as well as the layer that makes him more than the self-centered man portrayed in the movie. I loved that this book makes him less of a villain and even something of a hero.
I really liked how Gerard was made into more than a villian. I loved his growth and changes as the story unfolded. There’s a twinkle of his redemption at the beginning, when he’s trying to do something good for his family. But later overwhelming grief plays a strong role, serving as the catalyst for him turning into the character of Gaston. It’s easy to see Gaston and Gerard merge, easy to see how Gaston turned out the way he did and behaved the way he did. But Gerard makes him into so much more than that, forcing me to think of Gaston in a new light. While I don’t usually like stories that make Disney villains sympathetic, I really enjoyed this one. Gaston, like so many Disney villains, is so one-dimensional, but Reighard’s version makes him into a living, breathing character who takes a life of his own, and takes that life by its horns. He was fascinating, and I loved how he sometimes wasn’t as sure-footed as Gaston would have you think.
I was a little disappointed to not see Bellarose much, but I adored getting to know all of the chapters from her perspective. She’s spunky and adventurous just like Belle. I loved that she wasn’t afraid to put Gerard in his place, but also didn’t act like she was raised in wealth. She was down to Earth while also be able to play the noblewoman. She was, overall, a very good sort of person who had a lot of depth to her. She’s Belle, but taken a step further to really come into her own.
The rest of the characters were mostly the household staff and the master of the manor. The reader’s first meeting with them feels quite bizarre and there are so many questions, but I liked that they were quickly answered. They all took on a life of their own and each had a fun personality. They strongly reminded me of the household staff in the movie, so it made it easier to figure them out. Though I really enjoyed the spin taken with some of them that helped make the story into something different from the Disney version.
The Setting: Louisiana
My favorite part of Gerard was that it took the story from France to Louisiana. I loved everything about the strong French feel with an American twist. It made me think of the French Quarter at Disneyland, which instantly made it feel like home. It was different, yet similar. Refreshing, yet comforting. My favorite part of the transplantation was that it gave the story and characters to breathe their own life into it and make it their own while still bowing to the French story.
Mostly set in the years bookending the Revolutionary War, it paints a Louisiana that’s still finding it’s feet, but has strong roots in the French tradition that’s still prevalent today. I don’t think I have any more words for how much I adored this twist. It gave me a strong sense of place and time. The plantation, too, had me thinking of the typical plantation home, but with an air of mystery surrounding it. I do wish it and the grounds had been explored a little more, but I still got a sense of a beautiful, palatial home.
Overall: Perfect for Fans of the Disney Movie
I got the sense that, maybe, the story depended a bit too much on familiarity with the movie to be able to fill in the details, but I did love the spin Gerard took to one of Disney’s classic movies. All the tell disappointed me, but, at it’s heart, this was a lovely story that managed to make Gerard sympathetic and redeeming, casting a very different light onto Gaston (I may never view the movie the same way again). I wished to have seen Bellarose more, but I absolutely loved the way she and Gerard interacted with each other. The story puts the characters of Belle and Gaston in closer contact and maybe asks the “what if” question of what would happen if they were forced to spend time together. My favorite part of Gerard, though, was that each character seemed to be based on a familiar one and then was allowed to breathe its own life. Overall, a delightful twist to a familiar story.
The Plot: A Delightful Spin on a Familiar Story
In France, Gerard de la Rose and his twin brother Antoine are the spoiled children of wealthy nobles. Their indulgences are well-known and their excesses have turned the boys into absolute spoiled brats in every sense of the word. Until a fairy joins their midst and curses the family, tearing the brothers apart.
Gerard has few memories of his earliest years and was instead raised in a poor family. As a young man who spent his childhood working hard, he longs to do something to not be a burden on his adopted family. He and his best friend, Leo, become soldiers and are sent to Louisiana to fight in the Revolutionary War under a General de la Rose. There, Gerard unknowingly meets his father, as well as the love of his life, who perishes in the war. After the war, he hides his grief with machismo and is quickly offended by a young woman who isn’t charmed by him, Bellarose.
The daughter of a French noble family, Bellarose finds herself orphaned before the ship taking her and her family to America docks. Penniless, she takes what job she can, only to find herself thrown out. An old woman, though, points her to a manor that would be able to offer her employment.
Not long after, Gerard is informed of his true descent and is likewise sent to the manor to meet his brother. Unexpectedly thrown together, Gerard and Bellarose find an uneasy truce as they learn the secrets the manor holds, and the curse the master and his staff are forced to live under. But time is ticking, and the curse might stick if Gerard and Bellarose don’t do something quick.
Despite being more tell than show, Gerard was a fun spin on Beauty and the Beast. The story loosely follows the fairy tale with a household enchanted to be inanimate creatures and the master being a terrifying beast and a curse needing to be broken. But it gives the characters their own histories and spins.
I did feel the curse took a bit of a backseat to Gerard and his development. It was always there as Gerard and Bellarose worked out what was going on and then worked on figuring out how to break it, but, overall, it felt like a smaller part of the story. The first half of the story was fascinating as it painted a rich backstory to Gerard while the second half, the part focusing on the curse, felt like the Disney movie stretching out in a different direction. While still interesting with it’s own spin, it was also hard to not see the Disney movie woven into it, so it felt more like a familiar story trying to fall in line with the original while bending its own way.
Overall, though, it’s a fun take on a familiar and beloved story. I loved that it focused on a character who didn’t get much screen time, but who was still an invaluable part of the story. Despite everything crammed into it, from the backstory to the reimainged Disney movie, it’s fast-paced and I don’t think there was ever a lull in the story.
The Characters: How Gaston Became Who He Was
Based on Bellarose, I expected to see more of Bellarose. But this really is Gerard’s story. It’s the story of Gaston and how he became who we see in the movie. It reimagines him in a way that makes him more sympathetic. I could absolutely see Gaston in him, as well as the layer that makes him more than the self-centered man portrayed in the movie. I loved that this book makes him less of a villain and even something of a hero.
I really liked how Gerard was made into more than a villian. I loved his growth and changes as the story unfolded. There’s a twinkle of his redemption at the beginning, when he’s trying to do something good for his family. But later overwhelming grief plays a strong role, serving as the catalyst for him turning into the character of Gaston. It’s easy to see Gaston and Gerard merge, easy to see how Gaston turned out the way he did and behaved the way he did. But Gerard makes him into so much more than that, forcing me to think of Gaston in a new light. While I don’t usually like stories that make Disney villains sympathetic, I really enjoyed this one. Gaston, like so many Disney villains, is so one-dimensional, but Reighard’s version makes him into a living, breathing character who takes a life of his own, and takes that life by its horns. He was fascinating, and I loved how he sometimes wasn’t as sure-footed as Gaston would have you think.
I was a little disappointed to not see Bellarose much, but I adored getting to know all of the chapters from her perspective. She’s spunky and adventurous just like Belle. I loved that she wasn’t afraid to put Gerard in his place, but also didn’t act like she was raised in wealth. She was down to Earth while also be able to play the noblewoman. She was, overall, a very good sort of person who had a lot of depth to her. She’s Belle, but taken a step further to really come into her own.
The rest of the characters were mostly the household staff and the master of the manor. The reader’s first meeting with them feels quite bizarre and there are so many questions, but I liked that they were quickly answered. They all took on a life of their own and each had a fun personality. They strongly reminded me of the household staff in the movie, so it made it easier to figure them out. Though I really enjoyed the spin taken with some of them that helped make the story into something different from the Disney version.
The Setting: Louisiana
My favorite part of Gerard was that it took the story from France to Louisiana. I loved everything about the strong French feel with an American twist. It made me think of the French Quarter at Disneyland, which instantly made it feel like home. It was different, yet similar. Refreshing, yet comforting. My favorite part of the transplantation was that it gave the story and characters to breathe their own life into it and make it their own while still bowing to the French story.
Mostly set in the years bookending the Revolutionary War, it paints a Louisiana that’s still finding it’s feet, but has strong roots in the French tradition that’s still prevalent today. I don’t think I have any more words for how much I adored this twist. It gave me a strong sense of place and time. The plantation, too, had me thinking of the typical plantation home, but with an air of mystery surrounding it. I do wish it and the grounds had been explored a little more, but I still got a sense of a beautiful, palatial home.
Overall: Perfect for Fans of the Disney Movie
I got the sense that, maybe, the story depended a bit too much on familiarity with the movie to be able to fill in the details, but I did love the spin Gerard took to one of Disney’s classic movies. All the tell disappointed me, but, at it’s heart, this was a lovely story that managed to make Gerard sympathetic and redeeming, casting a very different light onto Gaston (I may never view the movie the same way again). I wished to have seen Bellarose more, but I absolutely loved the way she and Gerard interacted with each other. The story puts the characters of Belle and Gaston in closer contact and maybe asks the “what if” question of what would happen if they were forced to spend time together. My favorite part of Gerard, though, was that each character seemed to be based on a familiar one and then was allowed to breathe its own life. Overall, a delightful twist to a familiar story.
August 10, 2021
Carla Reighard brings an interesting twist to the retelling of Beauty and the Beast in the first of this series. Gerard tells the story from Gaston’s perspective, with his PTSD following war driving his actions and emotions. Despite the fairytale happenings at the centre of this story, Gerard’s trauma keeps it rooted in reality and adds to the strength of this tale.
I enjoyed discovering Reighard’s twists on the original story and how she gave some of the characters a chance to get their say in, but the ending is what really made the book for me. It leads the reader very nicely into the possibilities of what’s to come next in the series and I found it cleverly done and full of promise.
A smarter than most fairtytale retelling here, with great potential for the next books in the series. An easy five stars.
I enjoyed discovering Reighard’s twists on the original story and how she gave some of the characters a chance to get their say in, but the ending is what really made the book for me. It leads the reader very nicely into the possibilities of what’s to come next in the series and I found it cleverly done and full of promise.
A smarter than most fairtytale retelling here, with great potential for the next books in the series. An easy five stars.
January 12, 2022
Gerard is the first of the Aerowyn Tales that takes the reader on a fantastical journey. Yes, there are bits and pieces of a bizarre retelling of Beauty and the Beast towards the end; but it’s the journey of getting there that had me captivated and turning the pages. Gerard is way more than a simple retelling of a fairy tale.
The Preface is exactly that and it gives the reader a heads up of what to expect from Aerowyn, the beautiful and elusive enchantress. Gerard is her focus for lots of reasons. The problem is that he has no idea that he is the crux of this story of second chances and magical tales of old.
Gerard blossomed growing up with his family, even though they were always struggling with real poverty. Then tragedy strikes and sorrow soon swallows him whole allowing the darker side to grow and soon dominate. Gerard is on a precipice. Which way will he choose?
The story itself is intricate, multilayered and the ending eerily poetic; but hopeful as well. Reighard has set in motion a series stories of enormous possibilities. The characters are well defined, complicated and unpredictable. The story ebbs and flows seemingly all on its own. The last paragraph was tantalizing leaving me holding the book in shock.
There is much to offer here for the tween, early teen readers and those who love to slip back a few or many years. I have not seen the last of Aerowyn. I’ll be opening Jasper very soon. I wonder where I’ll end up?
Note:
Bellrose is a short prequel to Gerard. I happened to read it prior because it was prequel, why not? I’m glad I did because the character of Belle in Gerard meant so much more and I think elevated Gerard’s story to a whole other level. The choice is yours.
A Magical 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Parental Note:
Gerard is intriguing twist of a Beauty and the Beast. I can wholeheartedly recommend this Aerowyn series for children 12 and up.
The Preface is exactly that and it gives the reader a heads up of what to expect from Aerowyn, the beautiful and elusive enchantress. Gerard is her focus for lots of reasons. The problem is that he has no idea that he is the crux of this story of second chances and magical tales of old.
Gerard blossomed growing up with his family, even though they were always struggling with real poverty. Then tragedy strikes and sorrow soon swallows him whole allowing the darker side to grow and soon dominate. Gerard is on a precipice. Which way will he choose?
The story itself is intricate, multilayered and the ending eerily poetic; but hopeful as well. Reighard has set in motion a series stories of enormous possibilities. The characters are well defined, complicated and unpredictable. The story ebbs and flows seemingly all on its own. The last paragraph was tantalizing leaving me holding the book in shock.
There is much to offer here for the tween, early teen readers and those who love to slip back a few or many years. I have not seen the last of Aerowyn. I’ll be opening Jasper very soon. I wonder where I’ll end up?
Note:
Bellrose is a short prequel to Gerard. I happened to read it prior because it was prequel, why not? I’m glad I did because the character of Belle in Gerard meant so much more and I think elevated Gerard’s story to a whole other level. The choice is yours.
A Magical 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Parental Note:
Gerard is intriguing twist of a Beauty and the Beast. I can wholeheartedly recommend this Aerowyn series for children 12 and up.
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October 6, 20204.5 Stars
I really really enjoyed this book. It was a retelling of Beauty and the Beast like you have never imagined before. The story follows Gerald, who is a play on Gaston as he learns the truth of his past, as his story intertwines with Antoine, who is The Beast. The book is fast paced, reads quickly, and is fairly light despite covering deeper topics.
The story is firmly in the young adult genre, but it didn’t feel cheesy or annoying as I find some of those books to be (no shame since I am clearly older than their target audience.) I loved the backstory for Gerald and I loved all of the characters’ growth, but I think one of the things I liked most is that it wasn’t what you expected. Not just in the retelling of the story, but the characters and who they love and the assumptions and predictions you make as readers. It really had some great plot twists without feeling like a wrench was thrown into the story.
I am excited for more of this series to be written and I am definitely going to check out more of Reighard’s books. I clearly recommend this book and it is up there in my favorite fairy tale retellings with The Lunar Chronicles and The Golden Curse. This book is available on Kindle Unlimited.
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I really really enjoyed this book. It was a retelling of Beauty and the Beast like you have never imagined before. The story follows Gerald, who is a play on Gaston as he learns the truth of his past, as his story intertwines with Antoine, who is The Beast. The book is fast paced, reads quickly, and is fairly light despite covering deeper topics.
The story is firmly in the young adult genre, but it didn’t feel cheesy or annoying as I find some of those books to be (no shame since I am clearly older than their target audience.) I loved the backstory for Gerald and I loved all of the characters’ growth, but I think one of the things I liked most is that it wasn’t what you expected. Not just in the retelling of the story, but the characters and who they love and the assumptions and predictions you make as readers. It really had some great plot twists without feeling like a wrench was thrown into the story.
I am excited for more of this series to be written and I am definitely going to check out more of Reighard’s books. I clearly recommend this book and it is up there in my favorite fairy tale retellings with The Lunar Chronicles and The Golden Curse. This book is available on Kindle Unlimited.
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September 25, 2021
Enjoyed this beauty and the beast retelling! It is about two brothers who are forced with the choice of learning compassion and kindness verses continuing a life of spoiled, rich arrogance. With the help of a aristocrat turned poor barmaid, the main character, Gerard, is forced to face his demons to find who he truly is. -This book is great for middle school and young adults alike. Found myself loving and hating Gerard, rooting for the true him to show!! I definitely didn't expect the twists at the end!!
January 3, 2021
This was a really cool retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and gave us some insight on why Gerard (Gaston) acts as arrogantly as he does. I liked how this novel had many similarities to Beauty and the Beast but also had its own characteristics. It was a quick read, and I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes fairytale retellings. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!
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