It took nearly 100 pages for Beauty to reach the Beast's castle, and then even more time to build a connection between the unlikely pair. However, I also quickly discovered that McKinley's stories cannot be rushed. What I discovered was a lushly drawn setting and strong characters, woven into a story that truly felt timeless. īeauty is the first book I've read by Robin McKinley, but friends have been raving about her stories for a long time. Wanting more of this unlikely but beloved couple, I was eager to pick up Beauty, Robin McKinley's retelling. Unlike many fairytales, Beauty and the Beast's relationship is not based on insta-love or physical beauty, and it takes time to develop trust between them, let alone love. My favorite growing up was always The Little Mermaid, but recently I've fallen more and more in love with the tale of Beauty and the Beast. As my daughter discovers Disney animated movies, we've been revisiting fairytales in our household.
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