The Borrowed Rose: Beauty and the Beast Book Recommendations and Retellings

Beauty and the Beast inspired tales and fairy tale retellings for the young adult audience are in abundance, and that's great, because we all need a touch of  BATB magic in our lives. 5 Beauty and the Beast Books for Young Adults with a New Angle Here are 5 Beauty and the Beast inspired young adult books that offer a new angle.  Let's read something, shall we? Hunted by Meagan Spooner Hunted is highly rated, and not just among Beauty and the Beast enthusiasts.  In this BATB -inspired tale, Beauty is a hunter who sets off to find her missing father in a cold, wintry setting.  What she finds are fantastical beasts and a Beast in need of rescue.  It's a beautifully written tale and perfect for young adult audiences. Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast  by Robin McKinley Robin McKinley is one of my favorite authors.  I just love her style.  McKinley's Beauty was one of the early BATB  retellings, published in 1978, long...

I see you there, you love Beauty and the Beast , too!  If you're on the hunt for new takes on this timeless classic, welcome! Grab a cuppa 🍵, find a comfy location and check out these six Beauty and the Beast inspired tales. 6  Beauty and the Beast  Fairytales to Read Today ➤ Three of the books on this list were read via Kindle Unlimited .  It's a great option to check out a variety of Beauty and the Beast tales or any other fairy tale you love.  🌹  A Ruin of Roses (Deliciously Dark Fairytales #1)  by  K.F. Breene The setting of this retelling is spicy, spicy.  Both Beauty & her Beast are dragon shifters fighting the curse of a demon-king. 🌹  The Beast:  A Beauty and the Beast Retelling (Twisted Kingdoms, Book 4) by Frost Kay Beauty is an adventurer for hire and adventures into the wrong lands.  This tale is a twist on Beauty and the Beast with magic and romance.  The Beast has iridescent scales.  Tempted to...

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. Hea...

Three new  Beauty and the Beast books in this Book Report: The Bride & the Beast by Theresa Medeiros - re-read this one.  It's a standard, sweet romantic retelling. Blind Beast Mate by Milana Jacks - super racy, quick read. Scales by Alydia Rackham - young adult fairy-tale retelling.  Really enjoyed how the author changed up the character roles and used the original elements of roses, an enchanted castle and the good + bad fairies (refer to my post on the original BATB story  to catch the references).  Scales  is a great choice for all ages. ♥ I'd love to know what Beauty and the Beast retellings you are reading.  Any to add to the fan fiction list? A note on reviews , and why you won't find many here. Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Your purchases through my site help cover website maintenance fees.  Thank you for your support!