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Tenyo Magic 2023 is a highly anticipated event in the world of magic. Tenyo is a Japanese magic company that is known for creating innovative and mind-boggling magic tricks. Every year, they release a new collection of tricks that push the boundaries of what is possible in magic. The Tenyo Magic 2023 event is expected to showcase a range of new tricks and illusions that will leave audiences astounded. The company is known for its high-quality props and clever methods, and fans are excited to see what they have in store for the upcoming year. One of the most anticipated aspects of the Tenyo Magic 2023 event is the release of the new Tenyo catalog.

One of the most anticipated aspects of the Tenyo Magic 2023 event is the release of the new Tenyo catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive guide to all of the tricks and illusions that Tenyo will be releasing in the upcoming year. It is a must-have for any serious magician and gives a sneak peek into the world of Tenyo Magic.

Review – A Curse of Thorns by Nicole Mainardi

In order to repay her father’s debt to the Regime and save her sisters from a terrible fate, Belle Fairfax—an eighteen-year-old girl with a love for forbidden books and the thrill of the hunt—must risk everything to find the reclusive Beast and steal the ring that cursed him.

But the Beast is not what she expects.

A young king cursed by a witch and forgotten by his village, all Bastian wants is to win the heart of the forest girl with the silver scars. But he’s a hideous Beast that abandoned his people for the sake of vanity, and he knows it won’t be easy to earn her affection.

But there’s more to the girl than he thought.

Belle only has one purpose once she makes it to the Beast’s castle: find the ring, take it, and leave the Beast to rot. But as she comes to know about the Beast, she realizes that she has more to fight for than just her family. Bastian knows he’s left his people in the hands of the corrupt Regime, and the guilt of their suffering gnaws at him. The more time he spends with Belle, though, the less he hates what he’s become.

With Briar on the brink of falling completely under the control of the Regime, Belle and Bastian find that, together, they may be the key to freeing their home from the reaching grasp of the tyrannical Emperor.

Initial Thoughts

I was super excited to have been chosen for this review tour by Read and Review Book Tours. Since I am new to the bookish community, I am eager to meet new book lovers and connect with authors. Being chosen allowed me to chat directly with Nicole Mainardi via email (and that was so exciting!). Anyway, this is a Beauty and the Beast retelling and I absolutely love fairy tale retellings. Needless to say, this story sounded amazing.

Cover Art

Although I have this as an e-book, and shelf appeal doesn’t really apply here, I really like the cover. Classic imagery that comes to mind when I think of Beauty and the Beast includes the Beast’s castle, books, roses, teapots, candelabras, etc.. I loved that this cover strays from the conventional. Rose petals (instead of roses), the castle in the background, and, most importantly, Belle featuring her silver scars. The cover immediately evokes the feeling of Beauty and the Beast without being cliché.

The Setting

I can’t express in words how much I loved the setting of this story. Unlike the original story, this telling of Beauty and the Beast is set in a version of the real world. I really enjoyed the references to Pride and Prejudice, Hamlet, and France in general. It grounded the story in a way that I found incredibly refreshing.

Additonally, I thought the introduction of the Regime was a great plot element. It is something that can transcend this book and continue into more books in a series.

I am a huge fan of historical fiction and the Regime gave me World War I/World War II Germany feels. Not sure if that was specifically the author’s intention, but I loved the dystopian/historical fiction vibe that it created.

Series Value

I loved all of the references to other fairy tales in this story. I think Nicole Mainardi has set up a fantastic setting that could easily be spun into other stories. I would read any other stories she writes that are set in this world.

Final Thoughts

I loved this book! I read it all in one sitting (always a good sign). I think this series has so much potential and I can’t wait to see what else Nicole Mainardi comes up with. This was a fantastic Beauty and the Beast retelling with elements of so much more sprinkled throughout it.

Recommendtions for Further Reading

• Thief of Cahramanby Lucy Tempest – this is another fairy tale retelling where several tales are spun into one setting. There is a Beauty and the Beast sub plot featured in book 4 of this series.
• Frostblood (and the entire series) by Elly Blake – although the main plots are quite different, both A Curse of Thorns and Frostblood feature a Beauty and the Beast romance theme. Definitely give this series a try if you liked A Curse of Thorns.
• Fawkes by Nadine Brandes – I absoutely love Nadine Brandes’s writing style (for many of the same reasons I fell in love with Nicole Mainardi’s). Fawkes has another Beauty and the Beast vibe to it with a magical/historical fiction backdrop.

“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.” Matthew 25:41

Another highlight of the Tenyo Magic 2023 event will be the live performances by Tenyo magicians. These performances are known for their incredible skill and showmanship. Audiences can expect to witness mind-reading, disappearing acts, and other mind-bending illusions that will leave them questioning reality. In addition to the live performances, the Tenyo Magic 2023 event will also feature workshops and lectures by professional magicians. These workshops give aspiring magicians the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and improve their own skills. Overall, the Tenyo Magic 2023 event is shaping up to be a magical experience for magic enthusiasts. With a new collection of tricks, live performances, and educational workshops, attendees can expect to be immersed in the world of Tenyo Magic and witness some truly unbelievable feats..

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