I’d say read this more for the uniquely magical world as opposed to the romance.ĬRUEL BEAUTY, a re-imagined Beauty and the Beast with a foundation in Greek mythology and ancient folk fairy tales, is a complex, surreal story that may take readers some time to digest. There were parts I really enjoyed and parts that were a bit confusing, but overall, it was a decent read. This is definitely one of those “slow burn” reads that you have to really be invested in. Things were a big rushed in the emotion department and I honestly preferred them as friends and cohorts rather than lovers.įinal Verdict: I think if people go into this with an open mind and maybe even, not knowing it’s a Beauty and the Beast retelling, maybe they might enjoy it more.
While I did like their interactions, I didn’t believe their love. Things didn’t really come together until a little after halfway through and that’s when I started to see more bits and pieces that resembled the B&B storyline. Left Me Wanting More: I’ll admit, it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting and the “retelling” part was a bit out there. I don’t want to give anything away, but just know that it was rather amusing seeing them together. Nyx, although not a particularly positive protagonist, has her “Quick wit” moments and I actually enjoyed her interactions with Ignifex. I liked the world she created and the magic and mystery behind it all. It was very elegant, vivid, and imaginary. I don’t think I’ve read any of those so it was nice to see how this author would tackle it.
What I Loved: I was initially drawn to the fact that Cruel Beauty is supposed to be a Beauty and the Beast retelling.
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