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linz's review
4.0
(I received a copy of this from the author in exchange for an honest review.)
This was an incredibly fast-paced short story, very loosely based on the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. It's a tale of the love of sisters, a beast, and forgiveness.
In testament of the author's incredible gift for writing, I was completely drawn into this world and invested in the characters - all in less than 25 pages.
Haunting and gripping, this is a gem of a short story.
This was an incredibly fast-paced short story, very loosely based on the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. It's a tale of the love of sisters, a beast, and forgiveness.
In testament of the author's incredible gift for writing, I was completely drawn into this world and invested in the characters - all in less than 25 pages.
Haunting and gripping, this is a gem of a short story.
stellalectorem's review
5.0
The story, told in the first person, is a variant of a famous story. It stands on its own. It radiates emotion - anger, revenge, and sadness. I would recommend reading this tale.
kaeritha's review
3.0
Light a Candle for the Beast had an interesting premise and it did not disappoint. My only real complaint with the story is that I wanted more out of it. More background, more story. But this is, after all, a short story so it has the right amount of information and development for that.
I enjoyed Light a Candle for the Beast and should Echo Shea ever write an expanded version of the story, I would absolutely want to read it.
I enjoyed Light a Candle for the Beast and should Echo Shea ever write an expanded version of the story, I would absolutely want to read it.
suleika's review
5.0
*ecopy provided by the author for an honest review
Short story but very interesting and different in a good way. I liked the story line, it was a bit on the dark side. It kept my interest the whole time.
It is a fast read, less than 30 minutes.
Short story but very interesting and different in a good way. I liked the story line, it was a bit on the dark side. It kept my interest the whole time.
It is a fast read, less than 30 minutes.
bookfever's review
4.0
I really liked Light a Candle for the Beast. In fact, it's one of the best short stories I've read in a while and it made me want more. The reason I loved it so much was that it isn't only a Beauty and the Beast retelling but it also features Greek mythology, which happens to be one my favorite things ever.
Aside from it being a retelling and featuring Greek mythology I also liked it because it was a rather dark story. I love stories that are dark so this one was really something for me. This certainly isn't your typical Beauty and the Beast re-imagining. But that's what I loved about it.
Another thing I liked was the writing. It was really beautifully writting, in my opinion. That's what stood out to me the most, actually, when I started the book. I would've loved to read a full story in this world but even though it's a really short story, it didn't feel rushed at all. I thought it was really good as it was.
And also, the main character is a Naiad. How freaking cool is that? I've always wanted to read a story with a Naiad in the lead.
Aside from it being a retelling and featuring Greek mythology I also liked it because it was a rather dark story. I love stories that are dark so this one was really something for me. This certainly isn't your typical Beauty and the Beast re-imagining. But that's what I loved about it.
Another thing I liked was the writing. It was really beautifully writting, in my opinion. That's what stood out to me the most, actually, when I started the book. I would've loved to read a full story in this world but even though it's a really short story, it didn't feel rushed at all. I thought it was really good as it was.
And also, the main character is a Naiad. How freaking cool is that? I've always wanted to read a story with a Naiad in the lead.
lissyiszy's review
3.0
This was a quick read since it was a short story. I was confused at first what the story was about until 1/3 of the way through because then we discover what is the point of the story.
I found this story interesting, because I feel this short story was just the start of the protagonist's adventures. The writing was decent but I felt like the story was too short to grab me entirely. I was about 2/3 of the way through the story before I found myself really engrossed with the reading and then it was over before I knew it.
What I wanted to know more was the 'why' in the story. We are told what happened and I'd like to know why a certain character deserves forgiveness and why the victim felt that way but we never learn about it from this story.
A light and easy read that if you enjoy fantasy, learning to forgive, and a small time skip, then you will enjoy this story.
3 out of 5 rating for me!
Click for my full review: http://originiquequanimity.blogspot.com/2014/12/book-review-light-candle-for-beast.html
(An ARC was provided for an honest review. I was not compensated in any other way.)
I found this story interesting, because I feel this short story was just the start of the protagonist's adventures. The writing was decent but I felt like the story was too short to grab me entirely. I was about 2/3 of the way through the story before I found myself really engrossed with the reading and then it was over before I knew it.
What I wanted to know more was the 'why' in the story. We are told what happened and I'd like to know why a certain character deserves forgiveness and why the victim felt that way but we never learn about it from this story.
A light and easy read that if you enjoy fantasy, learning to forgive, and a small time skip, then you will enjoy this story.
3 out of 5 rating for me!
Click for my full review: http://originiquequanimity.blogspot.com/2014/12/book-review-light-candle-for-beast.html
(An ARC was provided for an honest review. I was not compensated in any other way.)
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