Enchant

Beauty and the Beast Retold

De: Demelza Carlton

Narrado por: Mary Sarah

A beastly prince. An enchanting beauty. Only love can break the spell.

Once upon a time....

The wicked King Thorn forced the enchantress Zuleika to cast a terrible curse. She fled his court to travel the world, helping those who need her magic most. Until a search for her merchant father's lost ships leads her to an enchanted island, where Prince Vardan, the island's ruler, is afflicted by the most powerful curse Zuleika has ever encountered. She's not sure she can reverse the spell, but she's determined to try.

After all, a prince who fights pirates can't be all bad...no matter how beastly his appearance. Together, can the enchanting beauty and the beastly prince break the spell?

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Demelza Carlton (P)2018 Tantor

Cinderella retold - was very different but just okay

I liked the idea of a very different version of Cinderella but this one was like Beauty and the Beast's story. The narration was very good. This story was very very slow almost painful to have to be dragged on and on. I kept checking on how many chapters left before this story ended.. I cannot recommend this book.

Unique retelling

I’ve read some beauty and the beast retellings and I’ve yet to be able to finish one. This one had such interesting details and fascinating characters. The spin that was put on it was brilliant honestly. I really loved it.

I knew I had to listen to another by this author and I’ve already started Dance the Cinderella retelling. It has a Mulan element but mostly I think that route was taken because of the Chinese Cinderella which I’ve heard is where the original story is from. Idk if that’s true or not. But it’s also a brilliant story so far. I have to say this is one of my new favorite authors for sure! So glad I found these books! I don’t know how more people aren’t raving about them and the author.

📖 Beauty Book Review: Enchant by Demelza Carlton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5 Stars)

Demelza Carlton’s Enchant is a spellbinding reimagining of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale, rich in magic, mystery, and slow-burning romance. From the very first chapter, Carlton enchants readers with a world steeped in cursed castles, dangerous secrets, and a heroine whose inner strength and outer beauty shine equally bright.

The story follows a young woman named Zuleika, who is far more than just a pretty face. She’s intelligent, courageous, and—most importantly—compassionate. Her beauty isn’t just skin-deep, and that’s one of the most refreshing parts of this fairy tale retelling. She represents the kind of heroine we need more of: soft when it counts, but fierce when it matters.

The “beast,” an aloof and tormented prince, is cursed with a physical transformation that mirrors his emotional scars. His journey alongside Zuleika is slow and steady, developing with a believable tension that keeps you turning the page. Carlton does an excellent job of building the chemistry between them without rushing the romance.

The writing itself has a poetic beauty to it, full of vivid imagery and atmospheric detail. The descriptions of enchanted gowns, moonlit gardens, and mystical beasts make this book feel like a dreamy blend of a gothic romance and a dark fairy tale. If you’re someone who loves aesthetics, this book delivers on the visual imagination.

However, at times the pacing lags slightly in the middle, and the magic system isn’t always deeply explained. Still, these are minor flaws in an otherwise gorgeously written fantasy.

Final Verdict:
Enchant is a beautiful story about the power of love, inner strength, and the courage to see beyond appearances. Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings with a darker, more romantic twist. If you’re looking for a book that feels like a glamorously haunted dream, this one’s for you.

Perfect twist

I believe this is my favorite retelling. I love the differences brought in to a timeless story.

Yummy

Glorious and imaginative barely retelling. Characters are intriguing. Intense intrigue in the plot and so well written and so well acted. Thank you