Genre: Historical Romance, retelling
Rating: 4 stars
Publisher: Berkley Books
At Summer's End by Courtney Ellis is a Beauty retelling with
hints of Phantom of the Opera the musical aspect and mask not the creepy
stalker dude. Set in 1920s Britain, when the nation was still recovering from
WWI and dealing with injury soldiers both mentally and physically. Alberta
Preston "Bertie" and artist is commissioned by Julian the Earl of
Wakeford to make paintings of his house and grounds. He was scarred in the war
and wears a mask and has become a recluse only letting his older sister visit
him. That is till Bertie shows up. I enjoyed this story, and you can see
elements of the story of Beauty and the Beast threaded through Bertie's and
Julian's romance. And it's slow burn one at that. As Bertie and Julian butt
heads at the start which reminded me so much of Belle and Beast's banter and
love story. All in all, I enjoyed this sweet romance and retelling. And look
forward to future books
This is main stream historical romance and
retelling so there is some language as well as a little on the streamy side
in some parts but those are easy to skip over and it doesn't get to
detailed.
I received a copy of this book from the
publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All
opinions expressed are mine alone.
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