![]() ![]() While nothing too romantic or steamy ever happens, it is evident how much Belle and Lio loved each other with the way Belle thought of him and how she was the only thing that could comfort him in his sufferings. I liked how Theriault explored the positive sides of marriage and how a couple must work together in order to live a fulfilled life. But Lio’s cousin, Bastion, seems to put her down at every turn, undermining her decisions and she isn’t sure if she should trust him or not. Belle wants to change the world, and to find adventure beyond the walls of the castle, where she lives as the wife of the prince, but not as a princess. This gives a darker, more grown-up feel to the overall story, as well as the tension in France with the impending revolution. In Theriault’s tale, Belle is haunted by magic, and Lio by nightmares. Rebel Rose is not your typical retelling. ![]() Following the tale of Belle after her marriage to Prince Lio (Beast) and their struggles to keep the princedom of Aveyon safe on the brink of the French Revolution. Emma Theriualt’s novel is an interesting new twist on the tale of Beauty and the Beast. ![]()
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