Bonnie @ The Borrowed Rose
@theborrowedrose.bsky.social
Introduce me to a #BeautyandtheBeast tale any day. I explore all things Beauty and the Beast across literature, fairytale retellings and pop culture. Oh, and tea, I drink lots of tea. www.theborrowedrose.com
Do you wonder what classifies a story as a #fairytale? Yeah, me too.
What Makes a Fairy Tale a "Fairy Tale"?
Common elements of a story that make it a fairy tale.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Do you wonder what classifies a story as a #fairytale? Yeah, me too.
This hit me today:
#Dracula2026 = #beautyandthebeast short-form.
🦁 Beast
🖤 Curse
🕯️Beast sets Beauty free
🌹She returns
✨ Enchanted minions
Not in that order. But... it's there.
IDK, been on my mind.
#Dracula2026 = #beautyandthebeast short-form.
🦁 Beast
🖤 Curse
🕯️Beast sets Beauty free
🌹She returns
✨ Enchanted minions
Not in that order. But... it's there.
IDK, been on my mind.
a man in a top hat and a woman in a tuxedo are standing next to each other in a room .
ALT: a man in a top hat and a woman in a tuxedo are standing next to each other in a room .
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February 16, 2026 at 3:03 AM
This hit me today:
#Dracula2026 = #beautyandthebeast short-form.
🦁 Beast
🖤 Curse
🕯️Beast sets Beauty free
🌹She returns
✨ Enchanted minions
Not in that order. But... it's there.
IDK, been on my mind.
#Dracula2026 = #beautyandthebeast short-form.
🦁 Beast
🖤 Curse
🕯️Beast sets Beauty free
🌹She returns
✨ Enchanted minions
Not in that order. But... it's there.
IDK, been on my mind.
That time I wondered about the significance of the rose in #BeautyandtheBeast tales
#booksky #fairytales
#booksky #fairytales
Symbolism of the Rose in Beauty and the Beast
Roses play a significant role in many Beauty and the Beast stories. Let's explore what they symbolized in the original fairytale.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
That time I wondered about the significance of the rose in #BeautyandtheBeast tales
#booksky #fairytales
#booksky #fairytales
If you enjoy traditional, period romances, what about those with a #BeautyandtheBeast flair? Weekends are perfect for #fairtyales. Check out these 4 tried-and-true authors: www.theborrowedrose.com/2023/09/beau...
#booksky #romancereads
#booksky #romancereads
4 Beauty and the Beast Fairytales by Best Selling Period Romance Authors
4 Beauty and the Beast inspired books by best selling historical romance authors
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February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
If you enjoy traditional, period romances, what about those with a #BeautyandtheBeast flair? Weekends are perfect for #fairtyales. Check out these 4 tried-and-true authors: www.theborrowedrose.com/2023/09/beau...
#booksky #romancereads
#booksky #romancereads
In a re-read of Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward. After blogging about it, just needed to read it again. ##beautyandthebeast #fairytaleretelling
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Will You Be My Vampire?
Two Beauty and the Beast retellings with a vampire mashup - perfect for Valentine's Day!
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February 13, 2026 at 1:28 AM
In a re-read of Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward. After blogging about it, just needed to read it again. ##beautyandthebeast #fairytaleretelling
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One character that won't leave me alone is Zsadist, the tortured hero in Lover Awakened.
J.R. Ward is a master at writing dark, anguished dialogue and amazing characterisation. I feel his pain. It hurts to read about his anguish.
Who is your favorite?
#booksky #jrward #blackdaggerbrotherhood
J.R. Ward is a master at writing dark, anguished dialogue and amazing characterisation. I feel his pain. It hurts to read about his anguish.
Who is your favorite?
#booksky #jrward #blackdaggerbrotherhood
March 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
One character that won't leave me alone is Zsadist, the tortured hero in Lover Awakened.
J.R. Ward is a master at writing dark, anguished dialogue and amazing characterisation. I feel his pain. It hurts to read about his anguish.
Who is your favorite?
#booksky #jrward #blackdaggerbrotherhood
J.R. Ward is a master at writing dark, anguished dialogue and amazing characterisation. I feel his pain. It hurts to read about his anguish.
Who is your favorite?
#booksky #jrward #blackdaggerbrotherhood
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In Lover Awakened, J.R. Ward explores Zsadist's complex psyche and his development. A stunning work of darkness and light.
https://theartofreading.de/en/lover-awakened-j-r-ward-review/
https://theartofreading.de/en/lover-awakened-j-r-ward-review/
July 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
In Lover Awakened, J.R. Ward explores Zsadist's complex psyche and his development. A stunning work of darkness and light.
https://theartofreading.de/en/lover-awakened-j-r-ward-review/
https://theartofreading.de/en/lover-awakened-j-r-ward-review/
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"I was dead until you found me, though I breathed. I was sightless, though I could see. And then you came...and I was awakened."
- Lover Awakened, J.R. WARD.
- Lover Awakened, J.R. WARD.
November 15, 2024 at 3:37 PM
"I was dead until you found me, though I breathed. I was sightless, though I could see. And then you came...and I was awakened."
- Lover Awakened, J.R. WARD.
- Lover Awakened, J.R. WARD.
I think this is why I love #BeautyandtheBeast retellings so much: they challenge the status quo, scratch the inner call-of-the-wild itch and of course, romance.
I didn't connect the dots until I read "The Meanings of Beauty & the Beast." 🌹🏰
I didn't connect the dots until I read "The Meanings of Beauty & the Beast." 🌹🏰
Digging into a Literary Analysis of Beauty and the Beast
Literary analysis of Beauty and the Beast by Jerry Griswold in The Meanings of Beauty and the Beast A Handbook
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February 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I think this is why I love #BeautyandtheBeast retellings so much: they challenge the status quo, scratch the inner call-of-the-wild itch and of course, romance.
I didn't connect the dots until I read "The Meanings of Beauty & the Beast." 🌹🏰
I didn't connect the dots until I read "The Meanings of Beauty & the Beast." 🌹🏰
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Still thinking about it.
Mina, err... maybe not my fave. Costumes & cinematography - lovely. Dracula casting - worked.
Mina, err... maybe not my fave. Costumes & cinematography - lovely. Dracula casting - worked.
The new #Dracula2026. Thoughts?
February 8, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Still thinking about it.
Mina, err... maybe not my fave. Costumes & cinematography - lovely. Dracula casting - worked.
Mina, err... maybe not my fave. Costumes & cinematography - lovely. Dracula casting - worked.
Will you be my Vampire? 🖤
2 #BeautyandtheBeast vampire mashup romances — one brooding, one fluffy — plus a few iconic fanged faves. www.theborrowedrose.com/2026/02/will...
If February needs a little bite, got you covered.
#VampireRomance #BookRecommendations #ValentinesReads #BookSky
2 #BeautyandtheBeast vampire mashup romances — one brooding, one fluffy — plus a few iconic fanged faves. www.theborrowedrose.com/2026/02/will...
If February needs a little bite, got you covered.
#VampireRomance #BookRecommendations #ValentinesReads #BookSky
Will You Be My Vampire?
Two Beauty and the Beast retellings with a vampire mashup - perfect for Valentine's Day!
www.theborrowedrose.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Will you be my Vampire? 🖤
2 #BeautyandtheBeast vampire mashup romances — one brooding, one fluffy — plus a few iconic fanged faves. www.theborrowedrose.com/2026/02/will...
If February needs a little bite, got you covered.
#VampireRomance #BookRecommendations #ValentinesReads #BookSky
2 #BeautyandtheBeast vampire mashup romances — one brooding, one fluffy — plus a few iconic fanged faves. www.theborrowedrose.com/2026/02/will...
If February needs a little bite, got you covered.
#VampireRomance #BookRecommendations #ValentinesReads #BookSky
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February 7, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Weekends need a little growly, #fairytale goodness. #BeautyandtheBeast retellings featuring werewolves and broody non-shifting Beasts 🌹🐺 🏰
Beauty and the Beast Werewolf and Shifter Romances
Beauty and the Beast book recommendations and fairytale retellings. Beauty and the Beast influences in literature and pop culture.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Weekends need a little growly, #fairytale goodness. #BeautyandtheBeast retellings featuring werewolves and broody non-shifting Beasts 🌹🐺 🏰
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January 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Working on a blog post about #beautyandthebeast + vampires.
While not #BATB, the Samantha Moon, Vampire for Hire series by @jrrain.bsky.social is super fun.
Your public service announcement for the evening.
While not #BATB, the Samantha Moon, Vampire for Hire series by @jrrain.bsky.social is super fun.
Your public service announcement for the evening.
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Working on a blog post about #beautyandthebeast + vampires.
While not #BATB, the Samantha Moon, Vampire for Hire series by @jrrain.bsky.social is super fun.
Your public service announcement for the evening.
While not #BATB, the Samantha Moon, Vampire for Hire series by @jrrain.bsky.social is super fun.
Your public service announcement for the evening.
Interesting!
Be Our Guest - A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, set in Thailand at the closing of Tiger Temple - #folktales #beautyandthebeast #kindleunlimited #globalbeasts #books #kindle #whattoread www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM56DF7R
February 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Interesting!
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A cover a day.
Beauty and the Beast #4, Innovation Comics, 1993
Artist: Mike Deodato Jr
Writer: Cynthy J Wood, David Campiti
Cost: $2.50
Value:$3.39
#comicsky #comicbooks #comics #Innovation #beautyandthebeast
Beauty and the Beast #4, Innovation Comics, 1993
Artist: Mike Deodato Jr
Writer: Cynthy J Wood, David Campiti
Cost: $2.50
Value:$3.39
#comicsky #comicbooks #comics #Innovation #beautyandthebeast
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
A cover a day.
Beauty and the Beast #4, Innovation Comics, 1993
Artist: Mike Deodato Jr
Writer: Cynthy J Wood, David Campiti
Cost: $2.50
Value:$3.39
#comicsky #comicbooks #comics #Innovation #beautyandthebeast
Beauty and the Beast #4, Innovation Comics, 1993
Artist: Mike Deodato Jr
Writer: Cynthy J Wood, David Campiti
Cost: $2.50
Value:$3.39
#comicsky #comicbooks #comics #Innovation #beautyandthebeast
#BeautyandtheBeast-inspired Valentine's ideas! Perfect for your honey 🌹 or your galentine ✨
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#ValentinesDay
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#ValentinesDay
Beauty & the Beast Themed Valentines
Beauty & the Beast themed Valentine's gifts
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February 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
#BeautyandtheBeast-inspired Valentine's ideas! Perfect for your honey 🌹 or your galentine ✨
www.theborrowedrose.com/2019/02/beau...
#ValentinesDay
www.theborrowedrose.com/2019/02/beau...
#ValentinesDay
I learned tonight that we will be leaving the year of the wood snake behind and entering the year of the fire horse.
Ok, now what? I feel like I need to understand this.
Ok, now what? I feel like I need to understand this.
February 5, 2026 at 2:41 AM
I learned tonight that we will be leaving the year of the wood snake behind and entering the year of the fire horse.
Ok, now what? I feel like I need to understand this.
Ok, now what? I feel like I need to understand this.
I launched a blog about #BeautyandtheBeast retellings over a bored winter holiday in 2018. I've been meddling with it off and on.
I check out the most viewed posts every now and then. This one always wins by far:
www.theborrowedrose.com/2019/04/beau...
#thewitcher #fantasy
I check out the most viewed posts every now and then. This one always wins by far:
www.theborrowedrose.com/2019/04/beau...
#thewitcher #fantasy
Beauty & the Beast Meets The Witcher. Who Knew?
Witcher meets Beauty and the Beast in a fractured fairytale
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February 3, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I launched a blog about #BeautyandtheBeast retellings over a bored winter holiday in 2018. I've been meddling with it off and on.
I check out the most viewed posts every now and then. This one always wins by far:
www.theborrowedrose.com/2019/04/beau...
#thewitcher #fantasy
I check out the most viewed posts every now and then. This one always wins by far:
www.theborrowedrose.com/2019/04/beau...
#thewitcher #fantasy
Beast preference?
🦁 Lion | 🐺 Wolf | 🐉 Dragon
Book recs accordingly:
🦁 Deceiving the Cursed Beast (not quite a lion!)
🐺 Taken by the Beast
🐉 A Ruin of Roses
📌 Links in the ultimate list of #BeautyandtheBeast Retellings ➽ www.theborrowedrose.com/p/beauty-and...
#romantasy #fairytale
🦁 Lion | 🐺 Wolf | 🐉 Dragon
Book recs accordingly:
🦁 Deceiving the Cursed Beast (not quite a lion!)
🐺 Taken by the Beast
🐉 A Ruin of Roses
📌 Links in the ultimate list of #BeautyandtheBeast Retellings ➽ www.theborrowedrose.com/p/beauty-and...
#romantasy #fairytale
January 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Beast preference?
🦁 Lion | 🐺 Wolf | 🐉 Dragon
Book recs accordingly:
🦁 Deceiving the Cursed Beast (not quite a lion!)
🐺 Taken by the Beast
🐉 A Ruin of Roses
📌 Links in the ultimate list of #BeautyandtheBeast Retellings ➽ www.theborrowedrose.com/p/beauty-and...
#romantasy #fairytale
🦁 Lion | 🐺 Wolf | 🐉 Dragon
Book recs accordingly:
🦁 Deceiving the Cursed Beast (not quite a lion!)
🐺 Taken by the Beast
🐉 A Ruin of Roses
📌 Links in the ultimate list of #BeautyandtheBeast Retellings ➽ www.theborrowedrose.com/p/beauty-and...
#romantasy #fairytale
I spy a #beautyandthebeast retelling!
Author Eli Donovan Talks FairyTales, Kickstarter & Shares an Excerpt #booksky #romantasy veronicascottauthor.com/2026/01/30/a...
Author Eli Donovan Talks FairyTales, Kickstarter & Shares an Excerpt
VS Note: Our family is fortunate to have two published authors – my daughter Eli Donovan was traditionally published several years before I was! She’s got a fabulous Kickstarter going f…
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January 31, 2026 at 2:07 PM
I spy a #beautyandthebeast retelling!
#28DaysLater bam. Best movie I've seen in a while.
#28YearsLater, also not too bad. Today: The Bone Temple. Is there another sequel? I'm confused.
#28YearsLater, also not too bad. Today: The Bone Temple. Is there another sequel? I'm confused.
a man in a green shirt is standing in front of a wall
ALT: a man in a green shirt is standing in front of a wall
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January 31, 2026 at 1:55 PM
#28DaysLater bam. Best movie I've seen in a while.
#28YearsLater, also not too bad. Today: The Bone Temple. Is there another sequel? I'm confused.
#28YearsLater, also not too bad. Today: The Bone Temple. Is there another sequel? I'm confused.
I knew you wanted to learn about the OG Beauty and the Beast! It's not a Disney-approved version.
#BeautyandtheBeast #Fairytales
#BeautyandtheBeast #Fairytales
Madame Barbot de Villeneuve's La Belle et La Bete: Reflections on the Original Beauty & the Beast Tale
The original Beauty and the Beast Fairytale by Madame Barbot de Villeneuve was long and complicated and much more interesting than the one we know.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I knew you wanted to learn about the OG Beauty and the Beast! It's not a Disney-approved version.
#BeautyandtheBeast #Fairytales
#BeautyandtheBeast #Fairytales