Smothered Rose Trilogy Book 3: Roseblood
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Publisher Description
"I hate dancing. I don't want to attend all those balls, exchanging fake smiles and watching nobles preen over every compliment like slavering lapdogs."
"Birds and cats preen, Thorny."
"Whatever. I don't care. I hate the whole thing. It's all a pile of worthless sheep dung!"
"Need I remind you that sheep dung isn't entirely worthless? Besides, you don't hate dancing. You just hate the idea of dancing with women who aren't Rapunzel."
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Though Thorny has estranged himself from Elle, he would do anything to keep her safe, even if it means risking his life. When a series of balls necessitates Elle's attendance, Thorny would much rather she remain in Airland, where she will be safe from her stepmother's curse. But Elle is determined to reconcile with him, and Queen Rose has every intention of assisting her in doing so. Unfortunately, there is more happening than meets the eye, and the magical properties of the rapunzel lettuce could end up destroying everything Thorny holds dear.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this reimagining of "Beauty and the Beast," first in the Smothered Rose trilogy, Eye explores the beast's perspective, providing a window into the thoughts and fears of the wolflike protagonist. The story follows a boy of noble birth forced to live among commoners as a shepherd before being bewitched to inhabit an enchanted castle in the body of a beast. In Eye's version, the beast gets more of a backstory, lending a deeper look at his inner turmoil and motivations, including the primal and sometimes desperate drive to be near the woman he loves. The story is peppered with sly references to other fairy tales, including some slated for the spotlight as the trilogy progresses. Beauty (here, called Labelle) and the protagonist are locked in a guessing game over his name for much of the book, la Rumpelstiltskin; Beauty's long golden locks require a servant to carry them, evoking a free-roaming Rapunzel; and Labelle's stepmother is so wicked her father would rather she lived with a beast, crossing into Cinderella territory. Eye weaves a fun tale as she pieces together several well-loved fairy tales. Ages 12 up. (BookLife)
