Princess Of Petals

Astrid’s story and a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Astrid is a daughter of a merchant and much to her surprise has been offered a spot at Grimm Academy. Since she has a prophecy about her she is excited to go to the school famous for students avoiding them. She also is thrilled to be going to such a fine academy where she can get a top notch education. Unfortunately her parents only agree because they want her to find a wealthy noble to marry so they can have wealth and a title. Astrid sees a way around this when the Bellpoint competition is announced. The winner becomes heir to a kingdom if she wins she can court whoever she wants ie the sweet and handsome farmer’s son she’s been spending time with and they’ll be nothing her parents can do. But tick tock the countdown on her and Conan’s prophecies has started. Will they be able to figure out how to avoid their fates or will evil magic overcome them?
Super fun read! Lots of action packed into a smaller package. Curses, wicked sisters, overbearing self centered parents, faries and so much more. A fantastic read!!

***1/2 stars- Astrid is a merchant’s daughter. She is ecstatic when she receives an invitation to attend Grimm Academy. Astrid has a prophecy that will begin once someone gives her a rose. Astrid’s parents want her to make a betrothal arrangement with a noble or an heir to a title.

Conan is a farmer’s son. Conan receives a scholarship to attend Grimm Academy because of his prophecy. Conan’s parents wants him to make a Prince indebted to him. This way the Prince will offer Conan a job.

Astrid and Conan know they should not court. Their parents would not be happy. Astrid and Conan enjoy each others company. Will they go against their parents wishes and follow their heart?

Astrid and Conan work together to stop their prophecy. Will they be able to stop their prophecies? Can they live happily ever after together? Astrid and Conan are sweet together. They have instant chemistry. Their budding friendship promises more. Astrid along with her friends Elise and Cordelia, join the Bellpoint Castle Competition to find an heir. If Astrid wins she will become a princess. This will solve who problem of having to marry a nobleman.

This is the fifteenth book in the Grimm Academy series. This was a quick read. The story starts out slow but picks up. This story is a new fresh twist on the Beauty and the Beast story. There are a few elements that are taken from the original fairytale. This series does not need to be read in order. I look forward to reading the stories about her friends Elise and Cordelia. I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

I have to admit that I didn’t recognize the fairy tale while reading it, but in hindsight I can recognize the elements that make this a beauty and the beast story. Although it is a very loose retelling, I did thoroughly enjoy reading it, just as much as I’ve enjoyed other books in the series.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.