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Reader reviewed by mlecompt

This book is the story of Beauty and the Beast set in present-day New York City. Kyle is rich, handsome, and popular. He has everything he wants and looks down on people who aren't beautiful, don't know how to dress, or don't have money. He plays a prank on a girl in his class, inviting her to a dance, then dumping her when she shows up to meet him. Unfortunately for Kyle, the girl is a witch, and she turns him into a beast. The spell can only be broken by a kiss from someone who loves him.

There are no surprises in this book. If you know the story of Beauty and the Beast, you know what is going to happen. Alex Flinn does a great job of writing it though, and it's worth picking up if you like fairy tales. Kyle is very well-written and his personal growth is very believable. Parts of this book start to veer into sappy territory, but since it is a fairy tale, I'll let that slide.