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tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
Gorgeous artwork but not a very in-depth storyline. I read this on Kindle (on my phone) and the colors were vibrant but it felt basically like scenes were just taken out of the movie and put into manga format. There was not a lot of stuff from the Beast’s perspective that we don’t get from just watching the film (either animated or live action). I was just hoping for a little more substance, I guess. But overall this was not a terrible read.
ivyinthepages's review against another edition
4.0
Rating: 4.25 leaves out of 5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 4.5/5
Story: 4/5
Writing: 4.5/5
Genre:Fantasy/Romance/Retelling
Type: Manga
Worth?: Yeah
First want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this in exchange for an honest review! Just like the first book I was excited to read this one as well. I really love seeing Beast's side of things since the story really just focuses on Belle. His backstory is just really sad but at the same time I can see why he turned out the way he did. Like the first book the coloring was done well and the only complaint about the manga is how some of the characters are drawn. There were just a bit off. Other than that it was a pretty good read!
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 4.5/5
Story: 4/5
Writing: 4.5/5
Genre:Fantasy/Romance/Retelling
Type: Manga
Worth?: Yeah
First want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this in exchange for an honest review! Just like the first book I was excited to read this one as well. I really love seeing Beast's side of things since the story really just focuses on Belle. His backstory is just really sad but at the same time I can see why he turned out the way he did. Like the first book the coloring was done well and the only complaint about the manga is how some of the characters are drawn. There were just a bit off. Other than that it was a pretty good read!
z_bookfluencer's review against another edition
5.0
Adorable! A new take on Disney's Live Action Movie!
annsbibliotherapy's review against another edition
5.0
This is like watching a movie on paper. It's stunningly beautiful, and while Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite movies I was still drawn into the story.
The artwork, I seriously cannot say enough about this illustrator, every panel was a true work of art and I found myself extremely sad when I got to the end.
I've never been a fan of graphic novels, manga, or comic books, but with art and writing like this one I'll be reading everyone I can by this author and Illustrator.
Bravo Mallory Reaves for breathing new life into a tale as old as time and making it feel new and original.
The artwork, I seriously cannot say enough about this illustrator, every panel was a true work of art and I found myself extremely sad when I got to the end.
I've never been a fan of graphic novels, manga, or comic books, but with art and writing like this one I'll be reading everyone I can by this author and Illustrator.
Bravo Mallory Reaves for breathing new life into a tale as old as time and making it feel new and original.
kaitmc552's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! The art in the book was gorgeous, the story followed the movie accurately. Definitely recommend reading it and the Belle's Tale version close together, made the whole experience just that much better.
silverlotus's review against another edition
4.0
Tokyo Pop has taken the recent live-action release of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and created a beautiful pair of manga. This volume tells the story from the Beast's point of view, beginning with the night he was cursed, through to his meeting with Belle, and all the way to the final battle of the movie. The art style is pure manga, but it is very clearly influenced by the movie. Although somewhat sparse, as is the style in many manga, the backgrounds are loaded with beautiful baroque details.
I really enjoyed this book. It is short and it moves quickly, but it evokes the feeling of the movie so well. Truthfully, I am more a fan of the original animated movie, but reading this book helped me appreciate the new movie more.
If you have read the first volume, Belle's Tale, you will notice that some of the artwork (and even whole pages!) have been reused but with different text. I can sort of understand why, but it feels a touch lazy to me. Nonetheless, this is still a wonderful book for Beauty and the Beast/manga fans.
I really enjoyed this book. It is short and it moves quickly, but it evokes the feeling of the movie so well. Truthfully, I am more a fan of the original animated movie, but reading this book helped me appreciate the new movie more.
If you have read the first volume, Belle's Tale, you will notice that some of the artwork (and even whole pages!) have been reused but with different text. I can sort of understand why, but it feels a touch lazy to me. Nonetheless, this is still a wonderful book for Beauty and the Beast/manga fans.
illbefinealone's review against another edition
4.0
Copy received through NetGalley
I am reviewing both volumes in one.
This was my first experience with Manga, and it was really fun. I loved the style of the art work.
I had an interesting experience with the way it was told, it took me a while to get accustomed to the story in this form (I am somewhat emotionally attached to the cartoon version), but I liked it overall. Getting the Beast's side of the story in Vol. II was an awesome follow-up, the two volumes compliment each other well. I really enjoyed them.
I am reviewing both volumes in one.
This was my first experience with Manga, and it was really fun. I loved the style of the art work.
I had an interesting experience with the way it was told, it took me a while to get accustomed to the story in this form (I am somewhat emotionally attached to the cartoon version), but I liked it overall. Getting the Beast's side of the story in Vol. II was an awesome follow-up, the two volumes compliment each other well. I really enjoyed them.
mariakureads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I was hoping to love this manga from the Beast's POV but I'm saddened to say it felt short.
It's adapting the latest Disney film version, which I was meh about, and then condensing it further so you get some key moments but it's just missing a lot of story to be able to really tell the story and especially from his perspective.
Sorry to say it fell short but the illustrations also based on the film, were interesting to see as I didn't think trying to adapt the beast creature into manga would be that different but he leans more towards the film version so more human like but even that couldn't save it for me.
It's adapting the latest Disney film version, which I was meh about, and then condensing it further so you get some key moments but it's just missing a lot of story to be able to really tell the story and especially from his perspective.
Sorry to say it fell short but the illustrations also based on the film, were interesting to see as I didn't think trying to adapt the beast creature into manga would be that different but he leans more towards the film version so more human like but even that couldn't save it for me.
toloveisdestroy's review against another edition
4.0
Similar to the prior book, but focusing more upon the Beast as the main character. I'm pretty biased but I think this was a great manga.