The first pages of this book are sad and frustrating. I felt horrible for Benella and wanted her so much to stand up for herself against her idiotic sisters. I wanted to punch her father for allowing them to treat her this way and I wanted to punch Alec for not going after her. 
 Benella is scarred psychologically and is completely alone in this situation; she needed a hug and someone to rely on. 
 The final part of the story deals with the effects of the broken curse. Rose is still there demanding things from Alec to assure herself that he'll be a worthy lord. Alec, on his part, divides himself between trying to reestablish the estate's former glory, meeting Rose's demands and gaining back Benellas trust and affection. Benella finds herself again on the estate against her wishes, missing the beast but hurt and distrustful towards Alec. Its ok for a while but after a few chapters she just seems a bit stubborn. 
 There were some things that I would have liked answered but aren't so important to the plot: 
 (view spoiler)[ What did Rose and Alec do on that night of pleasure? Why didn't Alec help Benella with the baker? Rose's hand wouldn't have stopped him if he tried. Why didn't Alec search for Benella after she left the estate? I'm a bit disturbed that Benella didn't demand this answers (hide spoiler)] 
 Either way, it is a fun read. Some people might think it's a bit unoriginal but it IS a retelling of the beauty and the beast after all, with adult moments. I'm a sucker for retellings of the beauty and the beast so I'm a little bit biased, but give it a try.