The Castle Rose
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Genre:
Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance
Recommended Age:
15+
Book Blurb:
Bastian Roux lived and died a hundred years ago. Kind of. He certainly feels like nothing more than a ghost as he haunts the abandoned Castle Rose Theatre, his only solace found in the notes of his piano. That is until Odette arrives.
Odette Durand moved to New Orleans for a fresh start. The coffee-addicted local bookshop manager never expected to be pulled into something supernatural and she certainly doesn’t believe in ghosts. But seeing a man no one else can see and hearing music that shouldn’t exist makes a girl question her beliefs and her sanity.
With a mysterious and somewhat charming Southern gentleman thrown in the mix, Odette finds herself entangled in a century-old rivalry bound by a curse. If she’s the only one who can see Bastian, is she also the only one who can break whatever is keeping him stuck in the realm between the living and the dead? As Odette and Bastian navigate the shadows of Bastian’s past, they must grapple with the ultimate question: Will breaking the curse give Bastian his life back or take it away forever?
Review:
The Castle Rose is a magical and sweet romance that points readers to God’s love. I knew this would be a book that I would love once I found out about it and I was not disappointed.
Tabitha strings together a modern romance where Beauty and the Beast collides with a cursed ghost story. She has you hooked by the first chapters with the coffee-addicted main character and the mysterious ghost boy who loves to play the piano. With just the right amount of mystery, expectancy, magic, and romance this book was a pretty perfect read.
This enchanting story will not disappoint, it is full of redemption, broken curses, true love, music, magic, and much more. Go experience it for yourself!
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
Content
Beliefs/Other Content:
Tabitha is a Christian who uses her stories to spread God’s love. You’ll find His love shown throughout the book along with mentions of our Maker, a church service, sacrifice, and redemption.
Violence:
Only slight violence where the villain threatens someone to do his bidding, he is pretty heartless and will do anything to get what, and in the end, he disintegrates. There are mentions of killing to get what he wants but it does not happen. Death is mentioned a few times and there is a brief description of a demon who Bastian refers to as the Grim Reaper, who in the end takes the villain. These deeper themes, however, point to Jesus in the end.
Romance:
Subtle and sweet romance happens in this book. A few kisses are shared and a clean, sweet romance unfolds. It is appropriate for ages 15+.
Other Important Things
Disclaimer:
I aim to be as accurate as possible and may notice details that others might overlook, so please keep that in mind. This review is honest and reflects my sincere effort to provide a true assessment. This review is intended for informational purposes only and should be considered subjective.
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Extras:
Favorite quotes:
“My dear boy, if we all only got what we deserved, there would be no hope for any of us.”
– Sister Mary Cecilia, The Castle Rose
“This kind of love is not so much a feeling –it’s not butterflies in your stomach– it’s sacrifice. It’s humility and forgiveness and putting the needs of others above ourselves
– Sister Mary Cecilia, The Castle Rose