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Bryony and Roses

Written by: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
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Bryony and her sisters have come down in the world. Their merchant father died trying to reclaim his fortune and left them to eke out a living in a village far from their home in the city. But when Bryony is caught in a snowstorm and takes refuge in an abandoned manor, she stumbles into a house full of dark enchantments. Is the Beast that lives there her captor or a fellow prisoner? Is the house her enemy or her ally? And why are roses blooming out of season in the courtyard? Armed only with gardening shears and her wits, Bryony must untangle the secrets of the house before she - or the Beast - are swallowed by them.

©2015 Ursula Vernon (P)2015 Tantor Classics Fantasy Fiction Magic Romance
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I love T. Kingfisher and her stories. I love how the heroines are funny, strong, and so normal.

Fun reimagining of Beauty and the Beast

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Well written book with a great element of mystery an captivating listen! I really enjoyed it.

Fantasy is an escape

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A fun, sweet, and quirky retelling of Beauty and the Beast, this is a great little story about a gardener who finds herself trapped in a cursed house with a beast.

The characters all have the awkward but endearing charm of T. Kingfisher characters, with Bryony being a slightly naive gardener in an extraordinary situation. She steps up to the plate and grows into a strong character, making her a perfect match for the lonely Beast.

The story is easy to enjoy in a single sitting and full of charm. I loved it!

Sweet and Simple

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This is not an enemies-to-lovers trope, which I enjoy. The characters could have been a bit more complex but overall, a cute retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Note that, although this is a romance, there is very minimal steam in this book.

Straightforward but Enjoyable

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I have read a lot of Beauty and the Beast retellings and this ranks among the best!

I thought the narrator was quite good but I am fairly sure this is not her natural accent. It was really well done but there was just an air of affectation that threw me out of the story sometimes.

Great Retelling

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