A Dark Beauty
About the Book A Dark Beauty
Book: A Dark Beauty
Author: Clarissa Kae
Genre: Fairytale
Release date: March 9, 2021
A Victorian Twist on Beauty And The Beast
Bold and brilliant, Georgiana has a gift for fixing machines—from clocks to carriages—while her father has a penchant for finding trouble. In an accidental fire, Georgiana and her father scar the once handsome face of Lord Pichon, cousin to the queen.
Rumors of Georgiana’s gift raise her family’s status. Her incomparable beauty captures the eye of many gentlemen and the wrath of Lord Pichon. Abandoned by his peers and alone in his cold castle, Lord Pichon is determined to enact revenge.
When Georgiana’s father makes a terrible mistake, she sacrifices herself to pay his debt—as a lowly maid in Lord Pichon’s castle.
Her wit and warmth begin to thaw Lord Pichon’s estate, making him question his version of the past. Will her kindness break the beastly lord or will he hold her family hostage forever?
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My Thoughts on A Dark Beauty
First, this cover is gorgeous. It’s so rich and full and immediately drew me in. Covers have the power to make you pick up or glance over a book and this one definitely screams pick me up.
Second, Beauty and the Beast was always my favorite princess fairytale. Who wouldn’t love a huge library full of books to read? And of course, I’ve always been a bookworm so I felt close to Belle.
This is a wonderfully written book that pulls you in. The characters have feelings and you can easily feel them and quickly find yourself being sucked into the story. I found it was very hard to put the book down once I had picked it up.
A central point in the book is scars and disfigurement. These are from a fire. I do think it wise to point that out so that everyone is aware. But the characters have both come about their issues in different ways and that is the crux of the book. Of course, romance is also involved and some mystery as well.
I have to say I instantly fell in love with the two main characters. How could I not when they were painted so vividly on the pages?
In this book Georgiana is talented, but not in a way that is really accepted for ladies. And from this plots can come about. I love the time period. We’re in the reign of Queen Victoria. I love the queens of England and their time periods so that adds extra points to the book for me.
This is the first book in a series. Definitely read these in order. The first book does have a plot line that is going to carry through the entire series I believe. While it’s not a cliffhanger and the main plot in this book is resolved you do have a few things that are left unsolved so if that bugs you do know it going in. As for me, it just makes me anxious for the next book to come out!
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of A Dark Beauty
Clarissa Kae is a preeminent voice whose professional career began as a freelance editor in 2007. She’s the former president of her local California Writers Club after spending several years as the Critique Director.
More from Clarissa
As a young girl, most of the fairy tales talked about beauty as the only attribute but when Disney came out with Beauty and the Beast, my world was rocked. For the first time, the heroine was a woman with a brain and a plan. I began researching fairy tales and read every version. When my youngest daughter was born (with dark hair and big beautiful brown eyes) I named her Isla Belle. For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of writing a Beauty and the Beast retelling. And finally, that dream has come true.
Blog Stops for A Dark Beauty
For Him and My Family, March 25
Labor Not in Vain, March 25
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 26
The Write Escape, March 26
Books and Everyday Life, March 26
Texas Book-aholic, March 27
Breny and Books, March 27
The Christian Fiction Girl, March 28
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 28
Melissa Wardwell’s Back Porch Reads, March 28
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, March 29
Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 29
Through the Fire Blog, March 30
Inklings and notions, March 30
deb’s Book Review, March 31
Connect in Fiction, March 31
Inside the Wong Mind, March 31
Locks, Hooks and Books, April 1
Inspiration Clothesline, April 1
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, April 2
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, April 2
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, April 3
To Everything There Is A Season, April 3
Beauty in the Binding, April 3
Connie’s History Classroom, April 4
Blogging With Carol, April 4
A Baker’s Perspective, April 5
Genesis 5020, April 5
Pause for Tales, April 5
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 6
Godly Book Reviews, April 6
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 7
Adventures of a Travelers Wife, April 7
Mary Hake, April 7
Giveaway for A Dark Beauty
To celebrate her tour, Clarissa is giving away to two winners one $25 Amazon gift card each!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/109d3/a-dark-beauty-celebration-tour-giveaway
megan allen
I love fairytale retellings!! Im so excited to read this!
Erin S.
Yes! I do too and I thought this was a good one.
Caryl Kane
Nice review, Erin! “A Dark Beauty” sounds like one not to miss. Thank you for sharing.
Erin S.
I hope you enjoy it.
Debra J Pruss
Thank you for sharing your time and your talent. God bless you. I love the cover of your book.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
megan allen
I absolutely love fairytale retellings!! I was the little girl with all of the Disney movies and wanted to be a princess! Now I’m the woman reading fairytales made over in books!
Erin S.
Yes! I wanted to be Belle because she got to read all the books.
Cindy Merrill
In reality, the Lord would not have been an outcast, since scars were considered honorable in Victorian society- a show of courage.
Erin S.
True, but I think that combined with his attitude and how he was burned by people he cared for made him think he was an outcast.
Faith Creech
Thanks for featuring this book. Looks good and a new author for me!
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!