Thank you to NetGalley, Hyperion Avenue and Jasmine Guillory for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t know this was kind of a beauty and the beast retelling because I’ll read anything a Guillory writes! Although, I think going in blind helped! I loved both characters and I have a soft spot for those grumpy characters. Plus, I love a book about well books! I’d definitely recommend if you enjoy Guillory’s writing!

I am loving this series and cannot wait to see what comes next.

<i>Barely even friends, then somebody bends, unexpectedly.</i> In this modern Beauty and the Beast retelling, editorial assistant Isabelle is at the end of her rope. Her superiors at work do not respect her, she is overworked and underpaid. When an opportunity arises for her to prove herself to her boss, Izzy jumps at the chance. All she has to do is go visit infamous star Beau Towers and see why he has yet to deliver his manuscript, which has been over two years in the making. As the two get to know each other, Izzy begins to see through his beast-like exterior.

I wanted to return to this world for days after I finished the book. It was so well written and comforting— familiar, but in a new way. These characters were so lovable. All the subtle (and not so subtle) references were so fun to see.

I'm absolutely obsessed with this book!! Every single Jasmine Guillory book is pure perfection and this is no exception! I empathized with Beau and Izzy and was so happy when they decided to actually communicate their feelings and by the end of this book I was smiling so wide for the last 30 pages. Such a great, feel-good story!

I loved this book! From the beginning I was completely sucked in by Isabella and beau's dynamics. Their banter and enemy to lover relationship was written beautifully. I definitely got all the beauty and the beast vibes, just with a modern twist. The ending was perfect but of course left me wanting more(but that's a ME problem).

I am sorry to say that this book was not a good fit for me. While I can see that it may be a suitable selection for many people, I was not swayed by either the characters or the connection to Beauty and the Beast. Unfortunately, this was a DNF for me.

I was really excited for a new Jasmine Guillory novel, so I didn’t fully read the description and was disappointed it wasn’t part of the Wedding Date series. This one definitely didn’t compare to her other romance novels. I felt like something was missing, the characters were pretty bland, especially Beau, and there was almost zero sexual/romantic tension between the two intended love interests. The best part of the book came right at the end, the writing from Beau. This should have been sprinkled throughout the book, I think it would have built more interest. It was a cute idea to have it be a modern day retelling of beauty and the beast, but it felt like the references were pretty forced. Overall, I will look forward to future books from Guillory, but this one was a miss for me.

After reading an intense novel, I needed something light to read. By the Book was everything I needed and more. I devoured the witty banter, likable characters, and book themed plot. I needed to know what would happen with Beau and Izzy, and their bookish love story. A wonderful summer read that everyone should pick up and enjoy.

A quick and enjoyable contemporary romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast. The fairy telling aspect of this novel will have you feeling like you've read this book before.

As clean romances go, this was probably THE BEST clean rom com I’ve ever read! I absolutely loved the plot, and all the tension, sexual and otherwise between Izzy and Beau was next level. Romantic Comedisney needs to be it’s own genre because this was just so good!!! I would have loved a little bit more romance instead of fade to black, but I get it. I can’t wait to read more books from this line. Jasmine Guillory is the queen of Rom Coms, and I just loved this Beauty and the Beast inspired read!!

Being a huge Beauty & the Beast fan, I found this book to be so much fun to read. I thought the modern take on this "tale as old as time" was imaginative. Isabelle & Beau were fun to get to know. I enjoyed looking for all of the little nods to the original story, like her talking to the bathtub & thinking she might have heard it talk back or the WiFi password being Lum1ere! Highly recommend reading this book if you enjoy romance & fun.
Thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for advanced copy in exchange for my honest review

This book gets better as it goes along. I had actually started this book months ago, but the over-the-top nature of the first chapter (a little TOO Disney Princess optimistic) made me set it aside. But I'm glad I picked it back up! After the prologue, the book takes a turn for the better, and it really hits it stride around halfway in and concludes nicely. The Beauty and the Beast references are a fun nod, though I think the need to fit the mold is what hurdled the book in its beginning. But setting that aside, this is a solid celebrity romance with two interesting, well-developed characters. I wouldn't say it feels traditionally Jasmine Guillory, but it's a fun read I'd recommend to Beauty and the Beast fans.

Thanks to Disney Hyperion for my eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4 stars - 7/10

Jasmine Guillory writes the cutest romance stories and By The Book is for the lovers of literature among us.

I loved this fun modern take on Beauty and the Beast (which is one of my all time favorite fairy tale stories). It was different enough to be realistic, but the similarities were hard to miss. The cover for one. I'm a big fan of Jasmine Guillory and her newest book didn't disappoint. The characters are likable and had such fantastic chemistry. It was the will they or wont they plot that kept us reading and wanting more.

I really love Jasmine Guillory's books and her characters. This one felt a little lighter and not as developed as some of her other books, so while it was an enjoyable read, I also found that it didn't stick with me for a long time. I will look forward to reading her next book though!

Jasmine Guillory never disappoints, & I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Izzy and Beau's journey to both finding themselves and happiness. Readers will love this version of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first Jasmine Guillory book and I am hooked. This was such a cute story and Isabelle (Izzy) and Beau had me won over. It has a Beauty and the Beast vibe and that is always a win for me. It's sweet and you just root for the two of them to fall in love. I did like that it wasn't instant and we could see the build up between them.

Perfect for a summer read.

Jasmine Guillory knows his to craft a story, that’s gonna hook you from the very beginning until the end. By the Book is an ode to all book lovers and one of the best retelling of Beauty and the Beast I’ve read.
I enjoyed getting to know Izzy and Beau, these two kept me laughing with the back and forth, their quirky interactions and the great snacks they ate.

By the Book is a sweet and heartwarming story. It’s ode to book lovers all over and it’s definitely worth reading.

So this wasn't my favorite Jasmine Guillory book. It was cute but it felt as it dragged on.. I did love the beauty and the beast representation it was cute. There was just a lot of overthinking from the main character that made me feel like 'we're adults, we should be able to talk about these things without overthinking'.

Overall, cute read.

Tale as old as time… with a nice shove into modern time.
Readers will find cute little “easter eggs” from Beauty and the Beast throughout By The Book by Jasmine Guillory. It’s in small moments, such as nicknames, company names, WIFI passwords etc. I enjoyed these tiny details throughout this love story. By The Book is so much more than a modern retelling of a book lover that falls in love with the beast. Our leading lady in this story first falls in love with his snack pantry, then his library later.


I know what you’re thinking… snack pantry? But it plays such a silly role in the development of Izzy and Beau’s friendship. Beau is a spoiled celebrity, famous for being famous. Naturally, that means he has a well stocked pantry similar to what we’ve heard of from Khloe Kardashian. The kitchen and pantry are described as a fantastical setting, and it’s full of things they both love. It’s a place that they often meet up and have cozy moments with comfort foods.

Enemies, to co-workers, to friends, to lovers…
Izzy is starting to be burned out with her job at Tale as Old as Time publishing in New York. By being planted in Beau’s house in southern California, Izzy hopes to prove to her boss (and herself) that she is meant to be in publishing. That her love of books is not dwindling each day she walks into work. She knows it won’t be easy to get Beau Towers to write his memoir, but no one has ever gotten him to agree to try before she had. As challenging and grumpy Beau can be with her, the grand stair case and clawfoot bath tub leave a magical feeling in her heart. Time alone in her room upstairs could feel like being locked in a tower, but it becomes almost soothing for Izzy. She begins talking to her bathtub which sounds crazy but is actually so normal to me. Again, it’s a playful tie-in to the fiction fantasy tale.

If you’re looking for a sweet romance that skips over the bedroom scenes, this is a great book for you.

Jasmine Guillory delivers all of the swoons between two adults that find love in a place they least expected. Neither of them had ever fallen for someone quite like the other. This point wasn’t overly stated throughout the book, and I’m glad it was dual sided. Sometimes in romances the heroine will focus heavily on not being the right type for the guy; however, Beau wasn’t the typical type of man for Izzy either.

As a bonus, we see a fictional behind the scenes to the publishing world. Guillory shares some relatable pains of a writer having to take a leap and be vulnerable in order to write a book. Readers don’t just swoon over the developing love, we swoon over the life of an editor and their unlimited access to books!

The way these two meet is a little unconventional. The fact that she moves into his house almost on a dare seems a little strange, but then again, Belle moved in with the beast as a prisoner! By The Book is light-hearted, and full of little moments between lovers that make you say “aww”. I’d say this is a great book for anyone who needs a cute happily-ever-after in their life.

This was … fine. I really low low-angst romances in general but I honestly felt bored by this one most of the time. I would have usually put it down, but I’ve liked Guillory’s stuff in the past so I wanted to see if it got better and … it was just fine.