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Reader reviewed by Em

This book took me on a rollercoaster of feelings. It's a modern day telling of Beauty and the Beast through the beast's point of view. First I hated the character, he was annoying and pompous and grated heavily on my nerves. Although this is to be expected from a boy soon to become Beast right? Once he was Beast he quickly became a sad and pathetic guy who I pitied but still was annoyed by. And finally Lindy enters the picture and things pick up. Count on the woman to add flavor, interest, and something to perk up and pay attention to. The characters were interesting and it was well written. It was cheesy at times but I thoroughly enjoyed how Alex Flinn twisted the old story into something fresh and new. I will gladly get her other retellings now that I see how beautifully done they are.