The Borrowed Rose Book Report & Reading by Themes

I've realized that I have a tendency to read in themed phases. Do you do that, too?

Sometimes I'm all about finding a fun, modern fantasy. Sometimes I'm eager for the classics. Sometimes it's one Beauty and the Beast fan fiction pick after another. Other times, I'm looking for a quick and dirty read with good character development. And I always have a business or non-fiction book, I'm working through. I find that I'm discerning about solid writing, but I don't have a go-to genre. And variety is good, right?

Have you noticed a trend in your book choices?

Beauty and the Beast will always be a feature in my reading list, and I have a TBR list when Beauty and her Beast call.

Three Beauty and the Beast Tales to Add to Your TBR List

To Love a Monster by Marina Simcoe - Contemporary, adult romance set in Canada. Beauty gets friendly with Beast while he's a beast, which is... interesting.

Heart of the Fae by Emma Hamm - Beauty and the Beast meets the world of Fae in this interesting rendition.

Hunted by Meagan Spooner - young adult fairy tale retelling. Ms. Spooner addresses some of the common criticisms of the BATB fairy tale, such as Stockholm Syndrome, while still showcasing a strong Beauty, an interesting Beast character, and utilizing some of the common Beauty and the Beast elements (refer to my post on the original story to catch the references). ♥

Would love to hear about any recommendations you have to add to the Beauty and the Beast reading list.

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