A review by f18
Beauty's Beast by S.T. Lynn
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I noticed a lot more editing mistakes in this entry than the previous two stories-- not just typos but things like Gaston's hair changing colour.
Beauty's Beast got a lower rating because I felt like there was muddled pacing which in this more complex story made it harder for the reader to believe character motivations without fleshing them out more. The moment that stands out most is Quinn struggling with their mood swings being seen by Belle as inhuman, but then later in the day she is much more understanding without the reader really seeing how she got to that point.
The big changes from the traditional formula of the story and from the Disney version were really enjoyable despite that though!
Beauty's Beast got a lower rating because I felt like there was muddled pacing which in this more complex story made it harder for the reader to believe character motivations without fleshing them out more. The moment that stands out most is Quinn struggling with their mood swings being seen by Belle as inhuman, but then later in the day she is much more understanding without the reader really seeing how she got to that point.
The big changes from the traditional formula of the story and from the Disney version were really enjoyable despite that though!
Spoiler
I loved that Belle being accepted by Quinn and the household whether looking traditionally feminine or not is mirrored by Quinn's nonhuman looks being accepted by Belle and her father and them actively choosing how they want to present in the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Violence
Minor: Transphobia