Beauty and the Beast, retold by a plain but captivating heroine
The Times
A love story for teenagers that marries realism and fantasy with satisfying imagination, elegance of prose and thoughtful characterisation. McKinley's Beauty is more than skin deep
The Sunday Times
McKinley adds delightful touches of her own . . .
The Guardian
Beauty and the Beast, retold by a plain but captivating heroine
The Times
A love story for teenagers that marries realism and fantasy with satisfying imagination, elegance of prose and thoughtful characterisation. McKinley's Beauty is more than skin deep
The Sunday Times
McKinley adds delightful touches of her own . . .
The Guardian
Beauty and the Beast, retold by a plain but captivating heroine
The Times
A love story for teenagers that marries realism and fantasy with satisfying imagination, elegance of prose and thoughtful characterisation. McKinley's Beauty is more than skin deep