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Kingdom of Forgotten Curses: Book 1 of The Stolen Royalty Series by Autumn Kaufer, Autumn Kaufer
rikkakang's review
4.25
Now I love that this book took Beauty and the Beast and rewrote it in a way that was not stereotypical. The Prince is cursed after not aiding a disguised fairy, though in this story, he becomes a vampire and his staff are bound to the lands, any trying to flee the grounds will turn to stone. Less than 80 years later, a steward of the king finds a land that has not paid taxes. In visiting these lands, he chooses to take a rose, something that the lord finds as stealing and punishable by life in the dungeon, leaving behind his 3 daughters. This is where his youngest daughter Bellamina "Mina" comes into his life.
This book has fated mates, who did this to you, hidden identities, touch her and die, and several common tropes. I found it interesting that not only did the author take this as a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but also intertwines Dracula vibes. This made the story more intriguing.
While the end was a little drawn out. I think it felt longer as there was more to this curse than just the MMC's. As most people are familiar with the B&TB timeline, this may make the ending extra for another reader as there is more to this story than meets the eye.
This book has fated mates, who did this to you, hidden identities, touch her and die, and several common tropes. I found it interesting that not only did the author take this as a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but also intertwines Dracula vibes. This made the story more intriguing.
While the end was a little drawn out. I think it felt longer as there was more to this curse than just the MMC's. As most people are familiar with the B&TB timeline, this may make the ending extra for another reader as there is more to this story than meets the eye.
phyllica_reads's review
4.0
*3.75 -4 Stars*
What grabbed my attention immediately was the fact that this was a mash-up of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale and inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula.
The story begins like most Beauty and the Beast stories, but with a twist on our "Beast." From there the story unravels beautifully and layer by layer the pages weave a fast pace (which I very much enjoyed) tale. I did find myself getting lost in their journey and was able to vividly picture their world.
However, the story becomes disjointed around the last 75%.
I understand the reimagined idea that the author was trying to achieve, I just felt as if it could have been cut a little sooner. The flow from the beginning of the book didn't exactly translate through the entirety of the story.
Another element that I didn't love was the FMC, especially in the last few parts. She had a traumatizing past, but she couldn't let it go. She would pull the MMC close to her only to get frustrated and send him away. It was driving me bonkers! The MMC is flawed, yes, but he didn't deserve a lot of what she was putting him through. He clearly was my favorite part of this story.
Even with all of that being said, I did still enjoy the story very much. The enchanting story from the beginning and my love for the MMC are really what made this story for me.
What grabbed my attention immediately was the fact that this was a mash-up of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale and inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula.
The story begins like most Beauty and the Beast stories, but with a twist on our "Beast." From there the story unravels beautifully and layer by layer the pages weave a fast pace (which I very much enjoyed) tale. I did find myself getting lost in their journey and was able to vividly picture their world.
However, the story becomes disjointed around the last 75%.
I understand the reimagined idea that the author was trying to achieve, I just felt as if it could have been cut a little sooner. The flow from the beginning of the book didn't exactly translate through the entirety of the story.
Another element that I didn't love was the FMC, especially in the last few parts. She had a traumatizing past, but she couldn't let it go. She would pull the MMC close to her only to get frustrated and send him away. It was driving me bonkers! The MMC is flawed, yes, but he didn't deserve a lot of what she was putting him through. He clearly was my favorite part of this story.
Even with all of that being said, I did still enjoy the story very much. The enchanting story from the beginning and my love for the MMC are really what made this story for me.