Flinn puts a modern twist on the classic "Beauty and the Beast" story. While the storyline sticks closely to the well-known story, Beast's father is a television news anchor and Beauty's father is drug-user. The Beast is Kyle, once the prince of his school, and Beauty is Lindy. Kyle is turned into a beast by a witch and he has two years to earn Lindy's love and break the spell. A very entertaining read, even for those familiar with the tale.
I think this book is overall amazing. It had a great sequence and leaves me always wanting more. You may say this book is better, or not as good, as the original, but I think they are the same.
ReplyDeleteI suggest this book to any middle schooler. I think teenagers should be required this book to be read for it teaches you to not judge a book by its cover and to love someone for not what¿s on the outside, but the inside.
Alex Flinn explores this intriguing premise in her novel, Beastly.
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