This story was a lot of fun. If you want a YA book set in a world of glitz, glamour, and palace intrigue, then this book is for you. It's a story where you love the main character (even if she gets a bit whiny sometimes), and want to punch the villain in the face. My only issue was some of the repetitiveness of certain aspects: every animal was a teacup something (teacup lion, teacup dragon, teacup monkey, etc.) and almost every product in the kingdom had the word Belle in front of it.
The world building is excellent and I loved watching the details unfold, especially concerning the origins of the Belles and their secrets. And there are still so many questions not yet answered! I also feel like any upcoming books in the series will have a lot to cover: a tyrant princess, Belle rights, and changing the society's view of beauty. I am really looking forward to the next installment and I highly recommend this book!
The world building is excellent and I loved watching the details unfold, especially concerning the origins of the Belles and their secrets. And there are still so many questions not yet answered! I also feel like any upcoming books in the series will have a lot to cover: a tyrant princess, Belle rights, and changing the society's view of beauty. I am really looking forward to the next installment and I highly recommend this book!