Roses
“A lyrical, remarkably unusual retelling breeds new life into the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ tale. . . . Mannering’s beautifully written, third-person prose unfolds at a nearly perfect pace, cleverly placing scenes that shed light on various mysteries at the beginning of each of the five sections of the story. . . . A great choice for fans of high fantasy and fairy-tale retellings; they will hope for a sequel.” (Kirkus Reviews)