Legacy of Roses

A Beauty and the Beast Tale (Kingdoms of Legacy, Book 1)

De: Melanie Cellier

Narrado por: Esther Wane, Nathaniel Priestley

A returned royal with no interest in becoming an enchanted prince.
A merchant’s daughter who knows better than to pick roses.
A Legacy determined to force them into a story neither wants.

Rosalie’s family has already lost everything, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to protect them from further harm. Even if that means stopping ignorant newcomers from picking enchanted roses.

Dimitri knows little about his new kingdom, and he can’t help being captivated by the fiery girl who holds the answers. But Rosalie seems horrified by both his presence and his handsome face, and it turns out she has good reason. In the kingdom of Glandore, it’s a dangerous thing to be a young man of royal blood living alone in a castle. Almost as dangerous as being the youngest daughter of a merchant.

Enter a world where tales of the past shape the enchanted landscape—where glass can bend like a slipper and picking a rose courts danger. A world where the inhabitants must overcome the fabled Legacies as they find romance, adventure, and friendship.

©2024 Melanie Cellier (P)2024 Luminant Publications

Lovable characters

This was a delightful and somewhat unique take on the Beauty and the Beast (BatB) fairy tale. I did wonder how things were going to go down since the “Prince” everyone expected would turn into a beast was already just the sweetest, most thoughtful young man.

The author pulled off an enjoyable story that kept within the framework of the classic BatB story, kept the characters true to their…well, characters…and introduced some novelty to the tale. There were even a couple of tropes turned on their heads. There were some villains, but except for them the townsfolk in and around the main characters’ lives all seem to be lovely, helpful people.

I loved the supporting characters, ESPECIALLY Rosalie’s brothers, who were hilarious. I get the feeling many of the side characters will star in their own fairy tale retellings, and I am here for it!

Another Amazing Book

Another great story. The narration was great. I was a little worried about having two people do it Ester Wane has done other narration for melanie cellier books so I knew she'd be great. But it was a wonder book to add to the library. Good clean. would let my preteen listen to. when is the next one?

Lovely fairy tale adaptation

I enjoyed the triplets, drowsy Daphne, and the enchanted manor house with its gold roses and rosé armchairs.

loved it

What a fun story. It takes place years after the true Beauty and the Beast story where the Legacy is sort of a curse that might pull people into repeating the story, but without the guarantee of a happy ending. I look forward to reading more of this series of books!

Excellent

This is the most unique Beauty and The Beast retelling I’ve ever read. I thoroughly enjoyed all of Melanie Cellier’s Kingdoms series and was excited to come across this new one. I’m happy to report that Cellier did not disappoint! The world is so imaginative and fun. There is a great cast of eclectic characters and plenty of action to hold my attention.

I admit, the beginning is a little confusing in how it jumps straight into the legacy, but it clears up quickly. I also found Rosalie to be rather mean and unlikeable in those beginning chapters, but that too clears up and all is well.

For those who enjoy listening, the audiobook narrator is excellent.

Content:
There is no foul language or sex, and the violence is minimal. The romance is limited to a couple chaste kisses. A female character is abducted twice but rescued. There is no mention of faith or God.

Enjoyed the twist on an old classic.

It was a fun twist on an old classic. These seem to be overdone but this book seamed to be a fresh twist. I enjoyed the story very much.

An enjoyable twist to a classic tale

I love most Beauty and the Beast retelling but this one was a unique twist that kept me excited to read every time I picked it up.