A review by mom2three
Bend Her by Cassie Alexander

5.0

I'm ruined for any other retelling of Beauty and the Beast forever more!
I've never wished I could both read faster and slower at the same time, but that's the only way I can describe how I felt while experiencing this story. And it's an experience more than just a book. Rhaim, or Beast, is everything I want in a book boyfriend - dominant, tortured, growly, sexy, and fierce. Lisane is also the perfect Belle - brave, smart, determined, and strong. Together they are a raging storm, full of thunder and electrifying lightning. And don't even get me started on Finx. He brings the humor and a lightness to the story and I can't imagine the tale without him.

This story is full of action, adventure, magic, and a slow burning romance that will keep you enthralled 'til the very end. I does end in a cliffhanger that has me desperately counting down the days until the next book comes out, but the wait isn't going to be long and I know it's going to be worth it. There are elements of darkness, but I'd call it more of a light grey. I can't recommend this one enough.