Review: Beauty of the Beast by Rachel L. Demeter

Item: Beauty of the Beast
Rating: 4
Author: Shannon

Posted March 1, 2017 by Shannon in Blog Tour, Reviews, Shannon / 1 Comment

Beauty of the Beast by Rachel L. Demeter
Series: Fairy Tale Retellings #1
Published by Self Published Publication Date: March 15th 2017
Pages: 361
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Experience the world’s most enchanting and timeless love story—retold with a dark and realistic twist.
A BEAST LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF HIS PAST
Reclusive and severely scarred Prince Adam Delacroix has remained hidden inside a secluded, decrepit castle ever since he witnessed his family’s brutal massacre. Cloaked in shadow, with only the lamentations of past ghosts for company, he has abandoned all hope, allowing the world to believe he died on that tragic eve twenty-five years ago.
A BEAUTY IN PURSUIT OF A BETTER FUTURE
Caught in a fierce snowstorm, beautiful and strong-willed Isabelle Rose seeks shelter at a castle—unaware that its beastly and disfigured master is much more than he appears to be. When he imprisons her gravely ill and blind father, she bravely offers herself in his place.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Stripped of his emotional defenses, Adam’s humanity reawakens as he encounters a kindred soul in Isabelle. Together they will wade through darkness and discover beauty and passion in the most unlikely of places. But when a monster from Isabelle’s former life threatens their new love, Demrov’s forgotten prince must emerge from his shadows and face the world once more…
Perfect for fans of Beauty and the Beast and The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty of the Beast brings a familiar and well-loved fairy tale to life with a rich setting in the kingdom of Demrov and a captivating, Gothic voice.
Beauty of the Beast is the first standalone installment in a series of classic fairy tales reimagined with a dark and realistic twist.
Disclaimer: This is an edgy, historical romance retelling of the classic fairy tale. Due to strong sexual content, profanity, and dark subject matter, including an instance of sexual assault committed by the villain, Beauty of the Beast is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

Cocktails and Books received this book for free from Provided by Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect our opinion of the book or the content of our review.

Belle and Adam meet when Belle is forced to ask for shelter from the storm at his crumbling castle. She and her father were attempting to run away from the life she didn’t want, but she soon found herself in another prison she didn’t want with a man who thought he could lord over her. But Belle finds the cracks in Adam’s gruff exterior. She’s drawn to his caring side, even when he doesn’t want to show it. They develop a friendship that proves to Adam he is so much more than the ugly scars. That it’s ok to show your heart and let someone in.

If you’re looking for a Disney retelling of this story, you won’t find that here. Adam is a tortured soul. He’s witness horrible things and somehow managed to survive on his own, with the help of one remaining family servant. He’s learned to keep people away, if for nothing else than to save his own torment when they turn on him. But with Belle, everything changes for Adam. We slowly get to see trust, love and become willing to do anything to protect his family.

I enjoyed this retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Despite his outward appearance and his temper, Adam truly wasn’t a beast at all, which he proved time and time again.

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🌹ABOUT RACHEL L. DEMETER🌹

Rachel L. Demeter lives in the beautiful hills of Anaheim, California with Teddy, her goofy lowland sheepdog, and her high school sweetheart of fourteen years. She enjoys writing poignant romances that challenge the reader’s emotions and explore the redeeming power of love.

Imagining dynamic worlds and characters has been Rachel’s passion for longer than she can remember. Before learning how to read or write, she would dictate stories while her mother would record them for her. She holds a special affinity for the tortured hero and unconventional romances. Whether crafting the protagonist or antagonist, she ensures every character is given a soul.

Rachel endeavors to defy conventions by blending elements of romance, suspense, and horror. Some themes her stories never stray too far from: forbidden romance, soul mates, the power of love to redeem, mend all wounds, and triumph over darkness.

Her dream is to move readers and leave an emotional impact through her words.

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I am a lover of alpha males with dirty mouths, strong heroines putting alpha males in their place, and the Chicago Blackhawks. I'm a proud hockey mom who can often be found at the hockey rink cheering on my favorite forward, with my kindle close by.