The Queen's Council Rebel Rose

 

Description

Ages 14 and up

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.

Belle has always dreamed of leaving her provincial home for a life of adventure. But now she finds herself living in a palace, torn between her roots as a commoner, and her future as a royal. When she stumbles across a mysterious, ancient magic that brings with it a dire warning, she must question whether she is ready for the power being thrust on her, and if being Queen is more than just a title.

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.

My Review

This modern tale of Belle and her Beast was nice. It is not a retelling as it is not the same story but the next chapter in Belle and the Beast's story. This book takes place after Belle breaks the curse and the Beast turns human again. Belle and Beast just want to live their lives together but they can't due to a rebellion. 

What I liked about this book:

The characters. Everyone was pretty much featured in this book. Only they were not candlesticks, teapots, tea cups, or other objects. They were human people. There was no change in their personalities. So it was easy to relate to them. 

What I didn't like about this book:

Lack of action. There was a lot of talk going on but not a lot of action. Not sure if this is because it is the first book in this series or due to the targeted audience. It made for the reading to go at a very slow pace. The story did pick up towards the end but it was kind of a little too late. 

Yet, I do appreciate the imagination of this story.