Beastly - Book Review by Mallory

Beastly by Alex Finn


Beastly is basically Walt Disney’s movie Beauty and the Beast put into text with a few changes. For instance the main character is a rich popular kid in private school. The witch who casts a spell on him is also a “student” at this school as is the equivalent of Belle, Linda. After Kyle becomes a beast he secludes himself and becomes a connoisseur of roses by the instruction of his blind tutor Will. As the story progresses Kyle begins watching Linda with his enchanted mirror (as seen in Disney’s version) and sees how awful her living conditions are. Then one night Linda’s father tries to rob Kyle and in exchange for his not being turned over to the cops he trades Linda who is furious with the arrangement. However, she soon becomes attached to Kyle and is deeply torn when she sees her father hurt in the enchanted mirror. Kyle lets her go, and later goes on to save her life and consequently regain his human form. Over all I rather enjoyed the story. I found it to be a light and fun read.

Review by Mallory