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A review by pause_theframe
Bitterburn by Ann Aguirre
4.0
I am new to Aguirre’s books, and thus completely new to her style, but I really liked the sound of this unique take on a Beauty & the Beast retelling, so I had to dive in. I must say, it is by far the best Beauty & the Beast retelling I have experienced, to date.
It is unique and more gothic than any I’ve read before. I loved that, and was also completely pulled in by the fact that this gave a nod to the tale, but wasn’t completely hand-in-hand with it, as it told its own story, but just kept enough of the hints around to really let you know it was a tribute. I loved that. It was dark, mysterious, sexy and very much a folklore styling, which was wonderful.
The characters were exciting to get to know, as they were also mysterious and very curious. I loved unfolding the layers of their stories and lives, as we got to know the world round them. It was all very detailed, making the tale so beautiful.
Overall, I am very impressed and definitely recommend this wonderful retelling!
It is unique and more gothic than any I’ve read before. I loved that, and was also completely pulled in by the fact that this gave a nod to the tale, but wasn’t completely hand-in-hand with it, as it told its own story, but just kept enough of the hints around to really let you know it was a tribute. I loved that. It was dark, mysterious, sexy and very much a folklore styling, which was wonderful.
The characters were exciting to get to know, as they were also mysterious and very curious. I loved unfolding the layers of their stories and lives, as we got to know the world round them. It was all very detailed, making the tale so beautiful.
Overall, I am very impressed and definitely recommend this wonderful retelling!