Cruel Beauty

De: Rosamund Hodge

Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden

If you’re excited about the upcoming Disney film Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson, don’t miss Cruel Beauty.

The romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the adventure of Graceling in this dazzling fantasy novel about our deepest desires and their power to change our destiny.

Perfect for fans of bestselling An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses, this gorgeously written debut infuses the classic fairy tale with glittering magic, a feisty heroine, and a romance sure to take your breath away.

Betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom, Nyx has always known that her fate was to marry him, kill him, and free her people from his tyranny. But on her seventeenth birthday when she moves into his castle high on the kingdom's mountaintop, nothing is what she expected—particularly her charming and beguiling new husband. Nyx knows she must save her homeland at all costs, yet she can't resist the pull of her sworn enemy—who's gotten in her way by stealing her heart.

Beautiful Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! The narrator was impeccable and the story was a perfect fairy tale for an adult who likes to think.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cruel Beauty?

When Nyx returns to chase away his darkness.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the demon lord takes Nyx to the Heart of Air.

Any additional comments?

I LOVE this narrator! She has a beautiful, young, and sweet voice with perfect pronunciation.

Whew! Intense!

Dark, but I definitely still enjoyed it. I went into it without realizing that it was a remake of Beauty and the Beast, though. I highly suggest that you do the same! This story is SO different, that I don't know why they are even compared. But I felt like this was such a good gothic version of fantasy! The protagonist and antagonists have dark personalities that you have to accept. This is cool simply because most people have a small dark side to them.

Anyways, I really like this book though the narrator WAS a bit interesting. By the end, I liked her, but it took me a while to really warm up to her voice.

Love Love Loved this twist on Beauty and the Beast

I loved this book. I loved the twist on Beauty and the Beast. I figured out early that shade and ignafex were of one person. but getting to the point of nix actually figuring it out really kept me engaged. I can't wait to read the twist on fair tales book.

Pretty good romance, awesome performance

I enjoyed the performance. The story reminded me of Phantom of the Opera as much as it did of Beauty and the Beast. The ending dragged on a bit too long. The main character's relationship with her sister was memorable.

Chemistry felt unearned

Chemistry felt unearned between MMC and FMC. The plot was thin too. Just not quite what I was looking for in this genre.