The Beast of Beswick

More often than not, covers DO set a precedence for how the book will be in terms of quality. And this cover is...cheesy. Kinda cringy. And so was the book. Maybe it's a personal thing. I liked Astrid and the beginning, but the rest just did not engage me as much as I was hoping (since steamy romances are a fav of mine). Eh, oh well. Not my personal cup o' tea.

I say this in every Beauty and the Beast retelling that I read but that is my favorite Disney movie. I haven't yet read the original Beauty and the Beast books but I have read several retelling and I have enjoyed all of them so far and that was definitely the case with The Beast of Beswick by Amalie Howard. I read this book over a month ago and I am trying really hard to remember everything I wanted to say about it but I am drawing a blank. I remember that I absolutely loved the banter between the hero and the heroine and I found it funny at times. It was also pretty steamy at times as well and you know me the more steam the better. Beyond that I can't remember anything else I had planned to say about this book which bugs me. I really need to get in the habit of writing my reviews as soon as I finish the book so this doesn't happen. I loved this book and definitely want to read the next book. 

Nothing like a bodice-ripping romance to take your mind off the pandemic situation. Really though, this was better than I thought it would be. I liked the smart, strong female lead.

Leuke historische romance, sterk geïnspireerd op Belle & het Beest, maar extra feministisch.

Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairytale because it is the one where the couple's love doesn't happen at first sight. I am always interested in reading an author's take on the classic tale and how they see the couple coming together. I read several glowing recommendations for this book and was excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, my only thought as I closed the book was, "What a waste of potential."

3.5 stars.

Beauty and the Beast meets The Taking of the Shrew?? Uh YES PLEASE. This book had everything you like in regency romances and while it wasn't perfect, it is still worth a read.
Lady Astrid is easy to like. She's headstrong and smart. Everything a lady isn't supposed to be for this particular frame of time. She's protective of her sister and doesn't want her suffering at the hands of a man she knows is without honor. Since years before he lied about her and her virtue after she rejected him.
The Duke of Beswick, or Thane, is a man physically and mentally scarred. As a result, he acts like a beast. Tada