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alexperc_92's review against another edition
5.0
Sweet and beautiful! Though I read it on the author's website I loved the art and the mystery behind it!
lightningbug's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lairedae's review against another edition
4.0
I ... forgot I had this one. From the Valor anthology Kickstarter. A charming adaptation of the classic tale. Enough so that I'll need to seek out more.
samantha_randolph's review against another edition
5.0
Short(ish) and Sweet:
If you know me at all, you know Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale, and I have a minor* obsession with it. I stumbled upon this incredible comic series by Megan Kearney here while doing research for my thesis, and I was amazed. Only glancing through her site, I noticed how unique the artwork is and how much research and love she also clearly has for the story. Though she offers her comic free on her site (it’s still ongoing), I decided to purchase the first volume which is available to buy, mainly because I love print. I LOVED her spin on the tale and the beautiful artwork, and I would recommend it for any B&tB fan.
To Elaborate…
Even if you only know the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast, you can likely tell how versatile the story is and how many different angles and perspectives you can take it. If you ever read the original by Gabrielle Suzanne de Villeneuve, you’ll see that times a million. Kearney crafts her own interpretation of the tale and presents it in a gorgeous graphic novel format. The character designs are stunning, and the lines are so clean. The facial expressions add so much to the story and help the reader to tap into the real emotions of the characters.
In some retellings, Beauty’s sisters are left out of the story, and I’m so glad they are included in this one. Temperance and Virtue are interesting characters, and though their roles are minor, they are still fun to get to know. Beauty is headstrong and loving, and her determination is incredible. I especially love her dream scene and the flashbacks of her growing up.
Megan Kearney’s Beauty and the Beast is the perfect addition to the realm of Beauty and the Beast retellings. I can’t wait for the next installment of this addictive comic series.
Originally posted at The Forest of Words and Pages: http://www.forestofwordsandpages.com/2016/01/review-beauty-and-the-beast-act-one-by-megan-kearney/
If you know me at all, you know Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale, and I have a minor* obsession with it. I stumbled upon this incredible comic series by Megan Kearney here while doing research for my thesis, and I was amazed. Only glancing through her site, I noticed how unique the artwork is and how much research and love she also clearly has for the story. Though she offers her comic free on her site (it’s still ongoing), I decided to purchase the first volume which is available to buy, mainly because I love print. I LOVED her spin on the tale and the beautiful artwork, and I would recommend it for any B&tB fan.
To Elaborate…
Even if you only know the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast, you can likely tell how versatile the story is and how many different angles and perspectives you can take it. If you ever read the original by Gabrielle Suzanne de Villeneuve, you’ll see that times a million. Kearney crafts her own interpretation of the tale and presents it in a gorgeous graphic novel format. The character designs are stunning, and the lines are so clean. The facial expressions add so much to the story and help the reader to tap into the real emotions of the characters.
In some retellings, Beauty’s sisters are left out of the story, and I’m so glad they are included in this one. Temperance and Virtue are interesting characters, and though their roles are minor, they are still fun to get to know. Beauty is headstrong and loving, and her determination is incredible. I especially love her dream scene and the flashbacks of her growing up.
Megan Kearney’s Beauty and the Beast is the perfect addition to the realm of Beauty and the Beast retellings. I can’t wait for the next installment of this addictive comic series.
Originally posted at The Forest of Words and Pages: http://www.forestofwordsandpages.com/2016/01/review-beauty-and-the-beast-act-one-by-megan-kearney/
alexandra_92's review against another edition
5.0
Sweet and beautiful! Though I read it on the author's website I loved the art and the mystery behind it!
emilyhopefisher's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
emilythesmelly's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, I loved this one! In so many ways, it was faithful and familiar, but there were also a huge handful of details and plots that were new and added interest to the story.
(a review for all three parts)
(a review for all three parts)
heypretty52's review against another edition
3.0
*3.5 Stars*
Lovely art, but I expected this to be more variable from the Disney version than it is.
Lovely art, but I expected this to be more variable from the Disney version than it is.
maria_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
starsabovejess's review against another edition
3.0
While I did enjoy the art and style that the story was told in, I just really felt that it was overly rushed. I will continue with Act Two to see if it provides more depth but I was just neutral to this one.
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