One of my favorite books while I was growing up was the Beauty and the Beast. I usually love retellings,as they show me a different side of the story that might be, that I have never considered before. This book, however, almost ruined it all for me. The only reason it didn’t was because I wouldn’t let one bad retelling to ruin my childhood favorite!
The story is about Lucie, who is a servant in Jean Leup’s palace. Through Lucie’s story, we see Jean Leup as a horrible person who only cares about money and the respect he received from his aristocratic community. He treats the servants badly and doesn’t even bother to look at them.
Lucie likes the thought of him. He is a very handsome man, and all she dreams about is for him to notice her. And one day, he does. And something really bad happens. Jean Leup does something horrible to Lucie.
[SPOILER – PLEASE CONTINUE CAUTIOUSLY]
He rapes her. And not only that this scene was very disturbing, it was also three pages long, with broad descriptions and it made be cringe badly. It made me hate everything and this was the part where I almost quit on reading this book]
Yours is the third or fourth negative review that I have seen for this one, which is such a bunmer because I had high hopes for it, but I am sure that I would wind up hating it. Thanks for your honest review, I am going to pass on this one.
I am sorry I wasted my time. The description seemed amazing, but the book…. just no
You aren’t the only one disappointed, if that is any consolation. The synopsis sounded SO GOOD and I am disappointed… although my TBR is rejoicing a bit!
Ah, I am glad I wasn’t the only one. The synopsis was so misleading…
Hmmmn, thanks for the review. Despite your bad experience, it sounds intriguing . . . might have to check it out anyway!
Thank you Alice! Maybe you might enjoy it. Let me know how it goes π
This was actually on my TBR… I was a bit disappointed when I read your review… I was looking forward to reading it. I might have to hold off for a bit.
I am sorry Heather. I was so disappointed as well. The synopsis was so promising, but it didn’t deliver
Thanx for the info, this one is not for me!
Thank you for reading it Empress
The premise sounded so intriguing! Iβm sorry it wasnβt great for you. Thanks for the review.
Thank you Katelynne!
Too bad about the book- the cover is so pretty!
I agree Heidi!
I’ve not heard great things about this book. Not something I would of chose anyway, but you can’t write a fairy tale retelling with some of the scenes I’ve heard about – that is just wrong.
I completely agree…
Thanks for your review. I don’t think this is one for me.
Thank you Jo. It wasn’t the one for me either it seems…
Great honest review! Too bad you didn’t enjoy it.
Thank you Amanda!
Great review. I have seen other reviews that were not impressed with this book. As even at 45 I still love the original story I think I will be giving this book a wide berth.
Thank you!
This is not the first negative review Iβve heard on this. Bummer! Hope your next read is a 5-star gem!
Thank you! xx
Iβve seen many bad reviews for this book. The rape scene just doesnβt sit with me, and I would have rage quit just there, especially because thereβs no justice for her? Just no.
I completely agree!! The other thing that made me angry is, she was so desperate at the beginning, trying to kill herself, and suddenly it’s like nothing happened, and she learns to love… I just can’t process that.
I cheated and read the spoiler and honestly I think I would have just stopped right there. This is not a book for me as that is just to much for me to tackle. Phenomenal review.
Thank you Cia Black! I think those two stars I gave was for me because I managed to finish this book! π
You should give yourself more then.
Great honest review, I have already known about the spoiler part of your review because I was really curious about why readers were giving this book negative reviews on Goodreads and I am glad I have seen their spoiler reviews on Goodreads. Because I know this book is not for me. I am so sorry that this book was not for you I hope your next book is a much better read. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
Thank you so much Katiria!