This, the first, in Ms Lackey's retold faerie tales was an interesting experience when I first read it. With her usual deft characterizations she gave us a whole new story based on the classic Beauty and the Beast. Set in the wild west of the 1800s, I really enjoyed this novel. History was well wo...
Considered one of the Elemental Masters books, but seems to conflict with canon established in the other tales in small ways. On its own it is enjoyable.
I liked Jason and Rose but for me too much of this book took place inside their heads. Whenever they were together or at least interacting it was much more enjoyable. But then there would be pages and pages of introspection, which made this a slower read than most Mercedes Lackey.
My sister told me about this book when we were on vacation. It sounded like a good time, and I dig fairy tale retellings, so I gave it a shot.I bought it, bought it, bought it... and then our Bad Guy surfaces. Okay, Mercedes Lackey, I thought, I still buy it. But she didn't believe me. Instead, she ...
This book is set in the early 20th century. Rose Hawkins is a young scholar in Chicago who finds herself having to make some tough decisions after her father dies and creditors take nearly everything she has left. With no other options left to her, she accepts a position as a governess for the child...
As a retelling of "The Beauty and the Beast" fairytale, this was a great deal different in tone and content than many other versions that I've read. It dragged in places, but, overall, I liked it and would recommend it to fans of fairytales, especially if you are looking for something a bit out of t...
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