Synopsis: A beast. Not quite wolf or bear, gorilla or dog but a horrible new creature who walks upright—a creature with fangs and claws and hair springing from every pore. I am a monster.
You think I'm talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It's no deformity, no disease. And I'll stay this way forever—ruined—unless I can break the spell.
Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she turn me into a beast who hides by day and prowls by night? I'll tell you. I'll tell you how I used to be Kyle Kingsbury, the guy you wished you were, with money, perfect looks, and the perfect life. And then, I'll tell you how I became perfectly . . . beastly. (courtesy of b&n.com)
I had pretty high expectations for this book, and was not in the least bit disappointed.
It's a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, only the Beauty isn't quite the Belle of the Disney movie. The story is set in New York, where modern day monsters roam freely. After Kyle, the resident prep school jock is turned into a monstorous beast, his news-caster father sends him away to live with a house keeper and blind tutor.
The story is told from Kyle's point of view, which is quite refreshing. It is more relateable, with Kyle joining online chats and his quest for true love.
I got very immersed in the lonliness and hunt for a girl, along with the magic of the enchanted mirror. The books emotions sucked me in so that I felt them too.
I like this book better than any retelling I've read before, and plan on reading more of Alex Flinn's books.
Beastly has climbed the ranks and recieved a 5 on the beam scale.
I'm glad to have read such a wonderful book after the let down of my previous read.
Highly recommended! I think I'll even have to check out the movie.
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