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Robin McKinley
Rose Daughter
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Robin McKinley's "Rose Daughter" is a captivating and beautifully written retelling of the classic fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." McKinley, a Newbery Medal-winning author, is known for her lyrical prose and her ability to create rich, immersive worlds, and "Rose Daughter" is no exception. The novel follows the story of Beauty, a young woman with the ability to communicate with plants, and her family as they struggle to make a living in a small village. When Beauty's father becomes indebted to a mysterious beast, she offers to take his place in the beast's enchanted castle. As Beauty grows to know the beast, she discovers that he is not the monster he appears to be, but a cursed prince. With the help of her rose-garden, Beauty sets out to break the curse and free the prince from his beastly form. McKinley's "Rose Daughter" is a beautifully written and deeply moving exploration of love, sacrifice, and the power of nature. The novel is imbued with a sense of magic and wonder, and the characters are complex and fully realized. Beauty is a strong and independent heroine, and the beast is a sympathetic and nuanced character. The novel also features McKinley's signature attention to detail, particularly when it comes to the natural world. The descriptions of the rose-garden and the enchanted castle are vivid and transporting, and the reader can't help but be drawn into Beauty's world. Overall, "Rose Daughter" is a must-read for fans of fairy tale retellings and for anyone who enjoys beautifully written, immersive fiction. It is a novel that will transport you to a world of magic and wonder, and leave you with a deep appreciation for the power of love and the beauty of nature...
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