The Quantum Rose, by Catherine Asaro
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keilexandraThe Quantum Rose
by Catherine Asaro
419 pages (paperback)
Genre: Fiction/Sci-Fi/Romance
After I discovered in the author bios of Irresistible Forces that this novel was actually a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, I had to go back and finish reading. It is interesting and compelling (I seem to be using that word a lot lately) but not particularly urgent, given that I easily put it aside for three weeks after reading three-quarters of it. There aren't any obvious flaws though, so I suppose it deserves the Nebula.
I still can't believe it's a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
ETA: What does it say about Asaro, that I feel no pressing need to summarize this? Her Skolia books are a reliable romance pick-me-up, but they definitely repeat elements. If you've never tried her, don't start here. If you have--The Quantum Rose is good, but maybe not worth buying new if a cheaper option is available. Or maybe it is. Depends on personal taste, and I can only speak for mine.
by Catherine Asaro
419 pages (paperback)
Genre: Fiction/Sci-Fi/Romance
After I discovered in the author bios of Irresistible Forces that this novel was actually a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, I had to go back and finish reading. It is interesting and compelling (I seem to be using that word a lot lately) but not particularly urgent, given that I easily put it aside for three weeks after reading three-quarters of it. There aren't any obvious flaws though, so I suppose it deserves the Nebula.
I still can't believe it's a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
ETA: What does it say about Asaro, that I feel no pressing need to summarize this? Her Skolia books are a reliable romance pick-me-up, but they definitely repeat elements. If you've never tried her, don't start here. If you have--The Quantum Rose is good, but maybe not worth buying new if a cheaper option is available. Or maybe it is. Depends on personal taste, and I can only speak for mine.
