Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.
Today I'm sharing the first five Romance Retellings I loved and reviewed on the blog. Retellings are stories we've all pretty much heard, but the author has taken their own spin on things. It could be fantastical, magical, dark, contemporary, etc. There's something really special when a story retold has such a unique voice.
If you happen to know of a book in this theme that you think I'd love, please let me know.
The Bachelor Auction by Rachel Van Dyken
Cinderella never had to deal with this crap. I seriously enjoyed this book WAAAAY more than I expected to. It made me realize that RVD was someone I wanted to read more from. I easily fell for these main characters, Jane and Brock, and this attempt at a Cinderella retelling. It was hilarious and romantic and I only wanted more in the end.
Find my review HERE
Don't Speak by Katy Regnery
A fisherman’s daughter.
The governor’s son.
Two very different worlds.
It was slow to start, but I was soon engrossed in a story about two poor unfortunate souls. See what I did there? This book definitely tried to make a girl swoon with characters who quickly grab a hold of your heart and force you to enjoy the ride.
Find my review HERE
Beauty of the Beast by Rachel L. Demeter
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. Honestly, this book made a bunch of promises and I was more than a tad skeptical when I cracked it open, but putting the odd blurb aside, I really enjoyed myself. Adam was a beast of a man, but no mythical beast and Isabelle was the only woman to see the very heart of him.
Find my review HERE
The Black Lily by Juliette Cross
Arabelle is sworn to kill Marius at all costs, but what if Prince Charming is more than he appears to be? If it weren't for this book, I never would have fallen in love with the way this author writes. I never would have met the witches, wolves, and grims that make up most of my favourite characters. So she's definitely worth the read :)
Find my review HERE
In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec
A tale as old as time: she needs a place to stay, he's a grump with a secret and an extra room...can love find a way? If you love your romance with a touch of ridiculous, you'll definitely enjoy this book. It's funny, silly, and endearing and very easy to recommend.
Find my review HERE
4 comments
Beauty of the Beast is one of the best retellings I have ever read!!!!! Its amazing. I hardly see anyone talk about it. I also enjoyed that Tara Sivec series too. Have you read Linda Kage? She has a great retelling series. Its called the Fairytale Quartet.
ReplyDeleteI have not so I'll definitely look into it. Thanks for the rec :)
DeleteI read that RVD book. I liked it! Her Ruin series is probably my favorite of hers, though. I also enjoyed the Sivec book. It was my first of hers. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look into her Ruin series. I know nothing about it, but I hope I like it :)
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