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beauty_bydebrosse's review against another edition
5.0
I think it’s more of 4.75. This book was so much fun. I found myself annotating, and just being excited for Ashleigh and Beast’s story. I was a Beast fan from the beginning and only warmed up to Ashleigh towards the end. But overall it was such a good read. I was a little worried towards the 40% mark that this story will have a stupid break scene or unnecessary SA scene but everything was handled pretty well. Trigger warnings for eating disorders and hints of fat phobia. But overall, it didn’t trigger me too bad. Highly recommend if you want a cute love story and like cinnamon heroes.
africreole's review against another edition
5.0
I just loved this story!!!
I identified with both Ashleigh and Chris concerning outward looks. Weight is something I have battled with all of my life, The difference in my family is that I have loving support with no judgment. This story was well written. The author managed to get the reader involved in the process that both Chris and Ashleigh were going through by cheering on their progress. Both characters' struggle with their emotional baggage was heart-wrenching. Being attracted to and loving someone one can be initially about outward appearances but there has to be more than that to make a lasting and loving bond, and that is what this couple did, regardless of the outward appearances. The Beast loved Ash regardless of her weight and eating disorder and she loved him regardless of his bilateral cleft deformity. Because she got to know Chris, she loved the person he was, to Ashleigh he was beautiful inside and out. I just loved the family reunion scene about the Wildcats. That was so funny with much needed comic relief. Special Operative Marine Lt. Christopher Henry Jameson, aka "the Beast" and his Little Trooper, Ashleigh Marie Dalton deserved their hard earned HEA. Both of them sacrificed so much for each other.
This has become one of my favorite books to read over and over again.
Note: This book was re-read using Audible.com in conjunction with Kindle reader.
I identified with both Ashleigh and Chris concerning outward looks. Weight is something I have battled with all of my life, The difference in my family is that I have loving support with no judgment. This story was well written. The author managed to get the reader involved in the process that both Chris and Ashleigh were going through by cheering on their progress. Both characters' struggle with their emotional baggage was heart-wrenching. Being attracted to and loving someone one can be initially about outward appearances but there has to be more than that to make a lasting and loving bond, and that is what this couple did, regardless of the outward appearances. The Beast loved Ash regardless of her weight and eating disorder and she loved him regardless of his bilateral cleft deformity. Because she got to know Chris, she loved the person he was, to Ashleigh he was beautiful inside and out. I just loved the family reunion scene about the Wildcats. That was so funny with much needed comic relief. Special Operative Marine Lt. Christopher Henry Jameson, aka "the Beast" and his Little Trooper, Ashleigh Marie Dalton deserved their hard earned HEA. Both of them sacrificed so much for each other.
This has become one of my favorite books to read over and over again.
Note: This book was re-read using Audible.com in conjunction with Kindle reader.
bookkraves's review against another edition
5.0
Finally read Beast....why have I been sitting on this
inkerly's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful steamy spin on a classic tale!
4.5 stars. I picked up this book on a whim and thankfully my first Goodreads-recommended steamy romance book was a smokin’ one! I loved everything about this book - the characters, the story everything - and it was such an easy sweet read. Couldn’t stop cheesing at the end. Do I think more of the storylines could’ve been delved into more (there are mentions of bulimia, m*lestation of friend, and racism/homophobia) - Yes. This book is very light! But I think the book serves its purpose to show a tale between Beauty and Beast and it wraps up its main plot points nicely. I will definitely be reading more of Pace’s works.
4.5 stars. I picked up this book on a whim and thankfully my first Goodreads-recommended steamy romance book was a smokin’ one! I loved everything about this book - the characters, the story everything - and it was such an easy sweet read. Couldn’t stop cheesing at the end. Do I think more of the storylines could’ve been delved into more (there are mentions of bulimia, m*lestation of friend, and racism/homophobia) - Yes. This book is very light! But I think the book serves its purpose to show a tale between Beauty and Beast and it wraps up its main plot points nicely. I will definitely be reading more of Pace’s works.
malicepoyo's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bukworm7's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
renbooks's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
I liked the characters and the story for the most part, but this book really needed a proofreader and editor. I got the ebook from the library and there were so many typos (more than ten). Also, grammatical mistakes and using the wrong word (using "regulated" when the proper word was "relegated", using "chez" when the proper word was "chaise", etc). The other thing is I can't stand romance novels where the characters are together only a short time and all of a sudden the woman is unexpectedly pregnant. And even though they've been together only a few months, the 25 year old male protagonist is over the moon about their unplanned pregnancy. It's a stupid cliche and that's not how real life works.
Also, I knocked off a half a star for the scene with the contact lens. What kind of person puts a stranger's (or someone they know.... Really) contact lens into their mouth then puts it back into the person's eye? Wtf!!! That is so abnormal and bizarre and the author includes this scene like it's intimate or romantic? Again, wtf.
That being said, there were some actually very touching scenes. Especially relating to the main male character's facial deformities. I had a friend growing up who had a severe cleft palate and ended up getting a life changing surgery to repair it. The scenes where he talks about how it affects his life really hit close to home and brought out such tender emotions. I would definitely read more by this author, but hope she finds a good proofreader. I like that there was some depth to the characters and she covered some more sensitive topics like eating disorders and family dynamics surrounding interracial romance.
I liked the characters and the story for the most part, but this book really needed a proofreader and editor. I got the ebook from the library and there were so many typos (more than ten). Also, grammatical mistakes and using the wrong word (using "regulated" when the proper word was "relegated", using "chez" when the proper word was "chaise", etc). The other thing is I can't stand romance novels where the characters are together only a short time and all of a sudden the woman is unexpectedly pregnant. And even though they've been together only a few months, the 25 year old male protagonist is over the moon about their unplanned pregnancy. It's a stupid cliche and that's not how real life works.
Also, I knocked off a half a star for the scene with the contact lens. What kind of person puts a stranger's (or someone they know.... Really) contact lens into their mouth then puts it back into the person's eye? Wtf!!! That is so abnormal and bizarre and the author includes this scene like it's intimate or romantic? Again, wtf.
That being said, there were some actually very touching scenes. Especially relating to the main male character's facial deformities. I had a friend growing up who had a severe cleft palate and ended up getting a life changing surgery to repair it. The scenes where he talks about how it affects his life really hit close to home and brought out such tender emotions. I would definitely read more by this author, but hope she finds a good proofreader. I like that there was some depth to the characters and she covered some more sensitive topics like eating disorders and family dynamics surrounding interracial romance.