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...

Halloween calls for completely necessary frippery.  And there's plenty of completely necessary and super fun Beauty and the Beast frippery to celebrate this favorite fairy tale.   artist Julia Volk via Pexels Check out these Beauty and the Beast Halloween ideas. Disney's™  Beauty and the Beast Costume Yes, you can always be Beauty and the Beast savvy with Disney themed costuming, like this dress for Belle . The Beast Halloween Costuming This is a good representation of Beast from quite a few of  retellings, and others would quickly spot you as the Beast. A Lovely 17th Century French Era Gown for Beauty If you'd like to be a true-to-the-times Beauty, this gown in pink reflects the 17th century - the time period of the original Beauty and the Beast tale .  Marie Antoinette set the style with lovely rococo designs.  You would indeed be the Belle of the ball in one of these gowns. Fairies Set the Stage & Ruled the Day in the Original Beauty and the ...

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...

Are you like me?  You like to weave a little fairy tale magic into your daily routine?  Yes! It's back to school season - for kids and adults. I feel the pull of the back-to-school aisles, too!  Freshly sharpened pencils and a crisp new backpack.  I'm in.  New lunch box, backpack and cute shoes.  I'm in! And of course we want to share our love of Beauty and the Beast with the school and work crew.  Here are a few options to stay organized and ready for the year with understated fairytale style .   Cheerful and understated options to carry Beauty and the Beast with you throughout the day (updated for the 2024 school year) 2024 - 2025 Academic Planner  That's Coming up Roses! Staying organized is a must.  Staying organized in style... also a must.  I love this "Roosevelt Pink" 2024 - 2025 academic planner from Blue Sky. eatsleepdoodle Fairytale Color-in Pencil Case A fairytale pencil bag that you can color and customize.  Cute!...

Like many young girls in the 1980s, my love for fairy tales began with the Disney classics.  They are great, after all. My first favorite was Sleeping Beauty ... until Disney released Beauty and the Beast in November 1991, and I was hooked.  I loved Belle and the different kind of princess she brought to the classic mix.  She loved books and independence and deftly navigated those around her that didn't agree with her perspectives. I collected posters, the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack CD to memorize all song lyrics, figurines, dolls, you name it, I probably had it.  I really loved this movie… and I was a senior in high school.  We were not too cool for Beauty and the Beast . My high-school sweetheart liked to draw, and was a good artist.  For my birthday he drew a frame-worthy masterpiece of one of the ballroom scenes.  I loved it, and it proudly went to college with me.  I've saved the picture and toted it around with me for 30 years beca...

Warwick Goble's Beauty & the Beast, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Do you wonder what classifies a story as a fairy tale?   I 've been wondering that lately, as I read a wider variety of  Beauty and the Beast tales.   Plus, h ow can I discern if a retelling is a true fairy tale or a fun rendition using the BATB premise of girl falls for beastly guy?   So I did a bit of light research (resources at the end), and here's what I found about the general make-up of a fairy tale: There's a moral lesson to be learned There's a heroine or hero There's an obstacle, task that needs to be accomplished or ordeal to be endured There's magic involved There are friends or other characters supporting the protagonist There's a happily ever after - the ordeal is overcome! and...   I'm not sure of the reliability of this source , but it sure sounds legit and rings true with what I know of the original Beauty and the Beast tale: A fairy ...

There's one thing that Beauty & the Beast fan fiction doesn't skimp on - racy retellings of this beloved fairy tale.  courtesy of StockSnap I've found, especially via Kindle Unlimited and with the relative ease that authors can self publish, there's a plethora of racy versions no matter the genre you're seeking.   Looking for a fun browse through stories that push the boundaries into light erotica?   Check out alien abductions, shape shifters or other paranormal topics.   I've seen equally racy selections in contemporary romance and have read my share of racy historical picks.   We love racy.   It's ok to own it.   It's safe here.   And what better time of the year to enjoy a racy retelling of a favorite fairy tale?   Summer, of course!   Beach time, pool time, sofa time, before bed time.   Anytime is a great time for a racy rendition in the summer.   Though I might posit that anytime in the year is great for a racy r...