Beastly
Beastly
Book Brief
226
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2007
YA
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
Beastly, by Alex Flinn, is a modern fairytale retelling of "Beauty and the Beast," set in New York City and narrated from the perspective of Kyle, a vain high schooler cursed by a witch to become a beast. To break the curse, Kyle must find true love within two years. Isolated in Brooklyn, he transforms internally while developing a relationship with Linda, who ultimately helps him break the spell.
Romantic
Fantastical
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
178,844 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
In Beastly, Alex Flinn retells "Beauty and the Beast" in a modern urban setting with a teenage protagonist. Reviews commend its fresh take and engaging narrative, appealing to young adults. Critics argue it can be predictable and lacks depth in character development. Overall, it's appreciated for its creativity and readability.
Who Should Read Beastly?
A reader who would enjoy Beastly by Alex Flinn is a young adult who cherishes modern retellings of classic fairy tales. Fans of YA romance and transformation stories like Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine or Beauty by Robin McKinley will find Beastly compelling and enchanting with its contemporary twist on the "Beauty and the Beast" narrative.
178,844 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Beastly by Alex Flinn is a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast set in New York City, offering a contemporary twist on the timeless story.
Alex Flinn was inspired to write Beastly after noticing a lack of fairy tale retellings from the male perspective, leading her to explore the Beast's point of view.
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The novel was adapted into a film in 2011, starring Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens, which brought the story to a new audience and added visual elements to its themes of transformation and love.
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226
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2007
YA
12-18 years
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