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13 reviews for The Beast’s Beauty (The Beauty and the Beast Book 1)
tiger –
Great series
It starts out kinda dark and after the first one your almost not sure how you feel about their progress. You start debating with yourself, how the author is gonna pull this off. Then she does. This author is really good about getting into the Chara gets mindsets and letting us experience the weird transformation and odd compromises they’re forced into, to have what they want. Loved it.If you haven’t read this author before, it has kidnapping and a warning a dubcon but the whole story is about rebuilding Ryder so one day he will love him. So Griffin resists doing anything Rider doesn’t want sexually because he doesn’t wanna push too far. He wants a partner whether he realizes it or not.
Ana –
It was so good.
This was so good. I loved Ryderâs defiance so much. This two made me smile so much. I had a wonderful time reading it. One of the things that I liked about it was that I have no idea what to expect. I loved the writing and I loved the emotions coming from the characters, most of all from Ryder who was my favorite. I hope there will be a future for them because I was felt wanting so much more.It might not be suitable for every reader. It contain humiliation and puppy play, the last one a particular problem to me and yet it didnât make me enjoy the book any less. Definitely recommended.
Nikki Attenbrough –
3 stars
To be honest, I donât know how I feel about this story. I almost gave up a few chapters in because it felt way darker than I was prepared for. But I persevered out of curiosity and Iâm at the end and I really donât know how to feel about this.Dubious consent has always been a show stopper for me. But this one, hadnât quite reached that point. Griffin has at least some conscience. But the choices he made is also less conscientious than expected.I suppose itâs interesting that while Griffin is clearly not a good guy, the way the authors paint him allows one to sympathise with him, and it gets one thinking doesnât it? Iâm not saying that heâs innocent. Far from it but itâs just really interesting to see the human psyche behind the bad decisions.
Bianca M –
Stockholm
I kinda liked this. Itâs well written, blatant in the fact that it is a dark, gay version of beauty and the beast. The way that the mental play is written comes across nicely. That last bit was pretty intense.
Shawn C –
Pretty dark
This book was kind of dark itâs a slow burner and serious Stockholm syndrome. But in a way I canât help but feel bad for both ryder and griffin. Hope to read book 2 now.
Babs0214 aka Barb Ingram –
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This was definitely out of my comfort zone, but I felt the author did a good job with the storyline. Psychological angst is hard to make believable, but I felt the varying emotions from Griffin and Ryder. I will check out the sequel to see how it all plays out!
L.D. –
Puppy Play
Griffin lost the life he was used to when he was burned and scarred. In desperation, he decides that the only way for him to have the perfect companion was to find and take one by force. Ryder â heâs young, beautiful, and scared â kidnapped because heâs attractive, Ryder must figure out how to navigate this new world where Griffin calls all the shots. I was instantly attracted to this book due to itâs dark theme and kinky premise. This story is not for the light of heart, but itâs also not as dark as I thought it would be. Thereâs also surprising little sex and pet play for a book with such a strong BDSM and kink theme.Overall Rating: 2.75 Stars. The writing is fine, and thereâs a lot of character development, but I wished there was much more sex and pet play. When the story finished it felt more incomplete instead of a cliff hanger. I think this book would have been stronger if it was a bit more developed or if this book and second book were combined into one book.
Rose –
I don’t even like puppy play
I don’t even like puppy play, but this was good. An interesting mix between horror and a dark Stockholm romance – this was a good read for anyone who enjoys captive books and dark romances. I hope there is a book 2.
Tina –
In the beginning you might think that book is just too cruel. After maybe four pages I found myself sucked into the story and characters. There are points where I sympathised with Griffin and then again points where I felt for Ryder and his position.At the end I couldnât wait for the second book.
Lea –
I like the writing style of this book. As well as the two different POVâs. It gave the characters more insight to their thoughts and insecurities. Iâm curious what the sequel to this is going to be.
Beanie –
I love a dark psychological drama/romance(?) and for the most part this book delivers, although truthfully Ryderâs at times sassy internal monologue and snarky retorts gave the narrative an almost humorous tone that I wasnât quite expecting, and it took some getting used to.In short, itâs a Stockholm Syndrome tale, ergo, our captiveâs flippancy initially threw me â as itâs not the reaction I expect from someone who awakes to the nightmare of his own abduction and imprisonment at the behest of a facially disfigured fruitloop whoâs hellbent on making him bark like a dog while answering to the pet name of Toby â and yet I somehow found myself warming to his plucky attitude and even beginning to understand and admire it for the coping mechanism that it surely is. Naturally he rebels to a degree, but all things considered he remains fairly calm and rational, which only endeared me to him further.On the other hand, self-imposed recluse and billionaire ex-musician, Griffin, is a much more complex individual who is every kind of effed up and for good reason. His anger and overall melancholia are understandable and even heartbreaking to a point, but itâs no excuse for the twisted lengths he goes to in order to procure a beauty for his own amusement..or âcompanionshipâ. And to be blunt, he often comes across as juvenile and whiny and not at all like a forty-something, grown-ass man! Itâs like..it happened..get over it..move on.Itâs a little bit different to many of the capture-bonding tales Iâve read, possibly because of the lack of graphic sex or violence involved â although there are scenes that could definitely be a trigger for some. The leadsâ relationship is refreshingly slow-paced with no forced or unrealistic dialogue, and no obvious rush to get to the sex or declarations of love either. Thereâs a whiff of non-con(ish) not-quite sex near the end, and rather than inflict physical harm Griffin relies much more on coercion and mind-fâery to help break his would-be pup, but the psychological aspect along with the painfully slow-burn love(?ð¤ð¼) story is what ultimately drives the narrative.A thoroughly entertaining read that packs a punch, although it is fairly short and with a cliffhanger ending that leaves us guessing as to whether Ryderâs finally resigned to his new role and accepted his fate, or is merely playing the long game to secure his escape?? My one complaint is that I now have to pray thereâs a sequel. Iâm jonesing here. So fingers crossed itâs release is imminent and at least twice as long as this book.
Lila Ilak –
It’s well written, and I’m kind of glad that it focuses more on the psychological aspect rather than physical.In the end, I’m still a little uncomfortable with the direction of the story, and that’s why I give it one less star.
Mrs C –
I love kidnapping stories but not humiliation to the point of treating the captive literally like a dog. I’ve enjoyed many books from R Pheonix, so this book hasn’t put me off reading more from this author.
tiger –
Great series
It starts out kinda dark and after the first one your almost not sure how you feel about their progress. You start debating with yourself, how the author is gonna pull this off. Then she does. This author is really good about getting into the Chara gets mindsets and letting us experience the weird transformation and odd compromises they’re forced into, to have what they want. Loved it.If you haven’t read this author before, it has kidnapping and a warning a dubcon but the whole story is about rebuilding Ryder so one day he will love him. So Griffin resists doing anything Rider doesn’t want sexually because he doesn’t wanna push too far. He wants a partner whether he realizes it or not.
Ana –
It was so good.
This was so good. I loved Ryderâs defiance so much. This two made me smile so much. I had a wonderful time reading it. One of the things that I liked about it was that I have no idea what to expect. I loved the writing and I loved the emotions coming from the characters, most of all from Ryder who was my favorite. I hope there will be a future for them because I was felt wanting so much more.It might not be suitable for every reader. It contain humiliation and puppy play, the last one a particular problem to me and yet it didnât make me enjoy the book any less. Definitely recommended.
Nikki Attenbrough –
3 stars
To be honest, I donât know how I feel about this story. I almost gave up a few chapters in because it felt way darker than I was prepared for. But I persevered out of curiosity and Iâm at the end and I really donât know how to feel about this.Dubious consent has always been a show stopper for me. But this one, hadnât quite reached that point. Griffin has at least some conscience. But the choices he made is also less conscientious than expected.I suppose itâs interesting that while Griffin is clearly not a good guy, the way the authors paint him allows one to sympathise with him, and it gets one thinking doesnât it? Iâm not saying that heâs innocent. Far from it but itâs just really interesting to see the human psyche behind the bad decisions.
Bianca M –
Stockholm
I kinda liked this. Itâs well written, blatant in the fact that it is a dark, gay version of beauty and the beast. The way that the mental play is written comes across nicely. That last bit was pretty intense.
Shawn C –
Pretty dark
This book was kind of dark itâs a slow burner and serious Stockholm syndrome. But in a way I canât help but feel bad for both ryder and griffin. Hope to read book 2 now.
Babs0214 aka Barb Ingram –
ð¥ð«ð¥ð«ð¥4 The Beast’s Pup Starsð«ð¥ð«ð¥ð«
This was definitely out of my comfort zone, but I felt the author did a good job with the storyline. Psychological angst is hard to make believable, but I felt the varying emotions from Griffin and Ryder. I will check out the sequel to see how it all plays out!
L.D. –
Puppy Play
Griffin lost the life he was used to when he was burned and scarred. In desperation, he decides that the only way for him to have the perfect companion was to find and take one by force. Ryder â heâs young, beautiful, and scared â kidnapped because heâs attractive, Ryder must figure out how to navigate this new world where Griffin calls all the shots. I was instantly attracted to this book due to itâs dark theme and kinky premise. This story is not for the light of heart, but itâs also not as dark as I thought it would be. Thereâs also surprising little sex and pet play for a book with such a strong BDSM and kink theme.Overall Rating: 2.75 Stars. The writing is fine, and thereâs a lot of character development, but I wished there was much more sex and pet play. When the story finished it felt more incomplete instead of a cliff hanger. I think this book would have been stronger if it was a bit more developed or if this book and second book were combined into one book.
Rose –
I don’t even like puppy play
I don’t even like puppy play, but this was good. An interesting mix between horror and a dark Stockholm romance – this was a good read for anyone who enjoys captive books and dark romances. I hope there is a book 2.
Tina –
In the beginning you might think that book is just too cruel. After maybe four pages I found myself sucked into the story and characters. There are points where I sympathised with Griffin and then again points where I felt for Ryder and his position.At the end I couldnât wait for the second book.
Lea –
I like the writing style of this book. As well as the two different POVâs. It gave the characters more insight to their thoughts and insecurities. Iâm curious what the sequel to this is going to be.
Beanie –
I love a dark psychological drama/romance(?) and for the most part this book delivers, although truthfully Ryderâs at times sassy internal monologue and snarky retorts gave the narrative an almost humorous tone that I wasnât quite expecting, and it took some getting used to.In short, itâs a Stockholm Syndrome tale, ergo, our captiveâs flippancy initially threw me â as itâs not the reaction I expect from someone who awakes to the nightmare of his own abduction and imprisonment at the behest of a facially disfigured fruitloop whoâs hellbent on making him bark like a dog while answering to the pet name of Toby â and yet I somehow found myself warming to his plucky attitude and even beginning to understand and admire it for the coping mechanism that it surely is. Naturally he rebels to a degree, but all things considered he remains fairly calm and rational, which only endeared me to him further.On the other hand, self-imposed recluse and billionaire ex-musician, Griffin, is a much more complex individual who is every kind of effed up and for good reason. His anger and overall melancholia are understandable and even heartbreaking to a point, but itâs no excuse for the twisted lengths he goes to in order to procure a beauty for his own amusement..or âcompanionshipâ. And to be blunt, he often comes across as juvenile and whiny and not at all like a forty-something, grown-ass man! Itâs like..it happened..get over it..move on.Itâs a little bit different to many of the capture-bonding tales Iâve read, possibly because of the lack of graphic sex or violence involved â although there are scenes that could definitely be a trigger for some. The leadsâ relationship is refreshingly slow-paced with no forced or unrealistic dialogue, and no obvious rush to get to the sex or declarations of love either. Thereâs a whiff of non-con(ish) not-quite sex near the end, and rather than inflict physical harm Griffin relies much more on coercion and mind-fâery to help break his would-be pup, but the psychological aspect along with the painfully slow-burn love(?ð¤ð¼) story is what ultimately drives the narrative.A thoroughly entertaining read that packs a punch, although it is fairly short and with a cliffhanger ending that leaves us guessing as to whether Ryderâs finally resigned to his new role and accepted his fate, or is merely playing the long game to secure his escape?? My one complaint is that I now have to pray thereâs a sequel. Iâm jonesing here. So fingers crossed itâs release is imminent and at least twice as long as this book.
Lila Ilak –
It’s well written, and I’m kind of glad that it focuses more on the psychological aspect rather than physical.In the end, I’m still a little uncomfortable with the direction of the story, and that’s why I give it one less star.
Mrs C –
I love kidnapping stories but not humiliation to the point of treating the captive literally like a dog. I’ve enjoyed many books from R Pheonix, so this book hasn’t put me off reading more from this author.