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breezy610's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like this book. it was too slow and i couldn't get myself interesting to continue on read, but i have manage to continue and finished the book. It's not like her other books.
kathydavie's review against another edition
2.0
Great story but terrible execution. Felt like an amateur who was rushing through the story…and so similar to the Scarletti Curse that I almost felt as though I was re-reading it.
kbauer20's review against another edition
4.0
same thing here as with “when a scot ties the knot”…it took like 99% of the book for the frickin curse to be broken and then the ending was soooo rushed…can we get a little breathing room please for the conclusion? but overall very much liked my first feehan read!
threecrows99's review against another edition
Like this author, this book moved a little slower.
kimberly_b's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a sucker for a Beauty and the Beast tale, so this novel really captured my attention. It's a great story with lots of steam, but there was a lot of repetition for me and the book seemed longish for what the story was. Still, I was thoroughly entertained and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who loves Beauty and the Beast or the Black Dagger Brotherhood book, [b:Lover Eternal|35729|Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #2)|J.R. Ward|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1300845974s/35729.jpg|1593685]. Solid 4 stars.
tucaballa's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lynseyisreading's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
I'd previously been a bit of a hit and miss with Feehan's writing. Mostly miss. See, I have this thing about men who are too controlling in books (in my opinion anyway, which sometimes differs greatly from that of others of the female persuasion). I know, for some, it makes their toes curl to be dominated and told what to do yada yada yada. But for me, it just makes me want to hurl something.
But in this book, although the male lead character (Nikolai) was very male and alpha and all that jazz, it didn't bother me nearly as much. He was the Don of the castle so she (the female lead- Isabella) was technically supposed to do as he said anyway- but she never did, which I just thought was awesome. Who doesn't like a little rebellion, hmm? And also the fact that he tried to protect her, tried to send her away to save her even knowing she was the only one who could help break the curse, gave him big brownie points with me too.
As you'd expect, a lot of the plot was familiar and predictable since it is a fairy tale retelling, but it still managed to remain mysterious in many ways. I really like what Feehan did with the curse, what it meant for the castle's inhabitants etc. It was (and always has been) a very good story and I enjoyed this version of it immensely.
And there were a lot of hot smexy times which were quite tastefully done as well, I thought. That never hurts either, does it?
So, even though I may never get invited to a Carpathian reunion party, I'm glad to know that there are other works in Ms Feehan's extensive back- catalogue that I can rummage through and enjoy, like this one.
4 magical stars.
I'd previously been a bit of a hit and miss with Feehan's writing. Mostly miss. See, I have this thing about men who are too controlling in books (in my opinion anyway, which sometimes differs greatly from that of others of the female persuasion). I know, for some, it makes their toes curl to be dominated and told what to do yada yada yada. But for me, it just makes me want to hurl something.
But in this book, although the male lead character (Nikolai) was very male and alpha and all that jazz, it didn't bother me nearly as much. He was the Don of the castle so she (the female lead- Isabella) was technically supposed to do as he said anyway- but she never did, which I just thought was awesome. Who doesn't like a little rebellion, hmm? And also the fact that he tried to protect her, tried to send her away to save her even knowing she was the only one who could help break the curse, gave him big brownie points with me too.
As you'd expect, a lot of the plot was familiar and predictable since it is a fairy tale retelling, but it still managed to remain mysterious in many ways. I really like what Feehan did with the curse, what it meant for the castle's inhabitants etc. It was (and always has been) a very good story and I enjoyed this version of it immensely.
And there were a lot of hot smexy times which were quite tastefully done as well, I thought. That never hurts either, does it?
So, even though I may never get invited to a Carpathian reunion party, I'm glad to know that there are other works in Ms Feehan's extensive back- catalogue that I can rummage through and enjoy, like this one.
4 magical stars.
dideso's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure if I understand some parts of this book. But it was a great read.I feel like the end was kind of rushed.
alejandranataly's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5