"Cruel Beauty" is a retelling of the classic "Beauty & The Beast."
However, this is definitely not your average "Beauty & The Beast." It veers off from the regular path and is much more complex. Much more. I don't want to give it away...it's definitely is a bit of a mind-bender and fantastic world building. I loved the writing, image descriptions, mythology, characters and all.
I really love Nyx's character development. She starts off pretty immature but throughout the book she grows. When she gets back home, you see how different she has become. I've heard a lot of complaints against her, but given her upbringing, I think it is expected that she is whiny and angry in the beginning. The relationship between her and Ignifex is fantastic and twisted. He is so wounded, cold, and manipulative. This does change and eventually you do see him for who he truly is.
Another thing that really stood out to me was the descriptions of Ignifex's castle. LORDY! In my imagination, that "castle" is terrifying and beautiful all at the same time! The scene that stands out the most is where Ignifix is showing Nyx her homeland and she realizes what his real job is. I can't tell you...I'll ruin it. But it's good.
If you like time-travel, re-tellings, mind-benders, and fantasy, this is for you!
4.5 Star Rating.
For Fans Of:
Daughter of Smoke & Bone
Any retelling's
Queen of Tearling
Great & Terrible Beauty
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