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3.25 AVERAGE
3.25 AVERAGE
So many people kept saying, and even the synopsis says, this is a modern day Beauty and the Beast. That being my favourite of all Disney tales, I was on board and got this the instant it came out. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. Yes, there is a girl who is considered beautiful, and a boy who is ‘beastly’ due to his appearance. But that’s literally the only thing you can say is beauty and the beast. It’s not like a retelling like I imagined, but more like when a movie comes out and someone writes a Fan Fiction using those characters but not following the same type of story line in the slightest.
I will say, the only reason I continued to read past the first few chapters was once Tuck made an appearance and I became obsessed with knowing his story. I hated Blue. I found her slightly vain and got sick very quickly of her slut shaming and her obsession with a guy who wanted nothing to really do with her in the beginning.
I’m all for those types of love stories where the guys a twat and pulls through, but I can’t stand when it also brings out the whiney, needy girl. Somehow I felt like Blue had never been rejected before, which was probably the case, and found it like some kind of mission to change his mind? If I heard about how beautiful she was one more time I probably would have stabbed someone.
I also think the ending was just some super high dramatic bullshit that totally wasn’t needed at all. Where did that even come from? Everything was somehow realistic in terms of shit that goes on college, but that ending? It was so left of field, that I ended up pissed off once finishing.I spent all those hours for that to happen? What. Don’t even.
I don’t recommend this book to be honest and I never do that, I don’t like to read books I don’t like hence most of my posts being over 2.5 stars atleast. But in the end, the only things going for this book was the cover and some little happy moments throughout the book.
I will say, the only reason I continued to read past the first few chapters was once Tuck made an appearance and I became obsessed with knowing his story. I hated Blue. I found her slightly vain and got sick very quickly of her slut shaming and her obsession with a guy who wanted nothing to really do with her in the beginning.
I’m all for those types of love stories where the guys a twat and pulls through, but I can’t stand when it also brings out the whiney, needy girl. Somehow I felt like Blue had never been rejected before, which was probably the case, and found it like some kind of mission to change his mind? If I heard about how beautiful she was one more time I probably would have stabbed someone.
I also think the ending was just some super high dramatic bullshit that totally wasn’t needed at all. Where did that even come from? Everything was somehow realistic in terms of shit that goes on college, but that ending? It was so left of field, that I ended up pissed off once finishing.I spent all those hours for that to happen? What. Don’t even.
I don’t recommend this book to be honest and I never do that, I don’t like to read books I don’t like hence most of my posts being over 2.5 stars atleast. But in the end, the only things going for this book was the cover and some little happy moments throughout the book.
Wow , this is my first read By h.j. bellus and I loved it . This book had my emotions going haywire. There were laughs and lots of tears . I did feel like the ending was a little rushed , however it didn't take way from the story . I couldn't help but fall in love with Tucks character . I wanted to just wrap him up I'm hugs. It truly was a great book.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would rate this a 3.5 - Its an ending that makes you go HUH????
This book had potential to be amazing. I loved Blue, she started out as a very strong character who wasn't afraid of telling people what she was thinking. She was determined and focused. I also enjoyed Tuck, he had a lot of layers even though sometimes I just wanted to smack his butt into gear. A girl can only take so much. I was throughly enjoying this book until the end, probably towards the 80% mark. After which I kept having WTF moments. I felt as though the story turned bizarre and rushed. By the 95% mark, I thought that this was going to end on a cliff and have a second book, but no it just ended. The reader is left with way too many holes and honestly I was just plain confused and felt as though I had whiplash. The characters changed so much to quickly that we are left with completely different characters that are forced into an HEA. Another reviewer stated, she hoped the author re-released this book with a different ending and I would have to agree. If we don't get a different ending, I would love an extra 100 pages to actually dig into the plot twist the author threw haphazardly at the end. A day after sitting down and reading the whole book in 1 sitting, I'm still frustrated. I fell in love with these characters, rooted for them and now i just feel let down by them both even after the HEA.
This book had potential to be amazing. I loved Blue, she started out as a very strong character who wasn't afraid of telling people what she was thinking. She was determined and focused. I also enjoyed Tuck, he had a lot of layers even though sometimes I just wanted to smack his butt into gear. A girl can only take so much. I was throughly enjoying this book until the end, probably towards the 80% mark. After which I kept having WTF moments. I felt as though the story turned bizarre and rushed. By the 95% mark, I thought that this was going to end on a cliff and have a second book, but no it just ended. The reader is left with way too many holes and honestly I was just plain confused and felt as though I had whiplash. The characters changed so much to quickly that we are left with completely different characters that are forced into an HEA. Another reviewer stated, she hoped the author re-released this book with a different ending and I would have to agree. If we don't get a different ending, I would love an extra 100 pages to actually dig into the plot twist the author threw haphazardly at the end. A day after sitting down and reading the whole book in 1 sitting, I'm still frustrated. I fell in love with these characters, rooted for them and now i just feel let down by them both even after the HEA.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
It was so bad: an unhealthy relationship/romance, lots of slut shaming, the ending was very very abrupt and the plot in general wasn't any good as well. Also the main characters were unlikable. The love interest was even repulsive to me because he was such a douchebag.
Would not recommend, I don't understand why it gets pretty high ratings.
Would not recommend, I don't understand why it gets pretty high ratings.