The Borrowed Rose Book Report & the Value of Kindle Unlimited

A great resource for those with a passion for fairy tale retellings? Kindle Unlimited. I found I was spending $3-5 for many of the quick reads I enjoy and most of them were Kindle Unlimited offerings. The $10/month investment in Kindle Unlimited has been a savvy savings for us, as the hubs has made great use of it, too. We both consume books at a fast clip, and most of the Unlimited books are self-published, affordable, quick reads, making it a good value for us. A majority of the books I read for book club or catching up on my ever-growing wish list are not included on Unlimited, but that's ok. When perusing a quick weekend paranormal mind-melt, it's a good bet.

Currently, two of the books on the list below are included with Kindle Unlimited.

New Beauty and the Beast discoveries

Hunting the Beast: A Beauty and the Beast Fairy Tale Retelling (Fairy Tales with a Bite Book 1) by Anna Santos & May Freighter - Fantasy romance with an alpha-male werewolf twist.

Gerard's Beauty (Kingdom Series Book 2) by Marie Hall - A quick retelling from the Disney villain's perspective, but it's Gerard vs Gaston. Love moves quickly in this version.

Beauty and Beastly: Steampunk Beauty and the Beast (Steampunk Fairy Tales Book 3) by Melanie Karsak - a nod to the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast with steampunk style. Check out this post on steampunked Beauty and the Beast retellings.

The Unbreakable Curse: A Beauty & the Beast Retelling by Jenna Thatcher - A sweet, quick young-adult retelling. There are few elements that tie back to the original tale except for the basics of a cursed Beast and merchant's daughter.

I hope one of these tales tickled your fancy. If you're looking for other Beauty and the Beast retellings, visit the growing Beauty and the Beast Fan Fiction list.

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