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A review by zombiezami
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
Going into this, I didn't realize it was a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I just wanted to read Jasmine Guillory's latest book. Once I did realize that that's what was happening, I thought it was cute, but some of the references were a bit on the nose (like, why would a publishing company be called "Then Somebody Bends"?). Still, it was cute, and I can tell that Guillory is growing as a writer.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racism, Sexual content, Car accident, and Sexual harassment