Despite the fact that this tale diverges from the original Disney movie, I loved it! This is from Beast's point of view. It follows his full transition from prince to beast and slowly maneuvers into the tale that we already know. I was rather intrigued with the characterization of Beast himself. This book gives a back story. As askew as it may seem to some it's still great!

I enjoyed this retelling of Beauty and the Beast from the Beast point of view. It was nice seeing him and Belle fall in love from his side. I just wish that his story had been included in the Villain's story. When the Beast wasn't the villian Gaston was.