A review by mx_spine_breaker
A Beautiful Evil by Bea Fitzgerald

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Thank you to Bea Fitzgerald, Penguin Random House UK and NetGalley for giving me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

My inner Greek mythology nerd had an absolute blast!

Pandora finally gets her moment in the spotlight. And she shines with cleverness, charm, and a stubborn streak that made me root for her every step of the way. Fitzgerald does such a solid job breathing life into a character who’s been tragically underrated in the mythos.

This isn’t just a retelling. It’s a reimagining with a twist, a little chaos, a lot of heart, and characters that are laugh-out-loud funny. Oh, and Matheos? Low-key hot. Just saying.

A Beautiful Evil is a whip-smart, fresh take on the Pandora legend with sass, soul, and a voice that feels modern without losing its mythological edge.