This book started off nicely but fell flat around the middle of the book, not really picking up again. I was struggling.
There were too many unnecessary descriptions - it was jarring. Too many inconsistencies and anachronisms in the story - annoying.
Don't get me wrong, I liked the idea of the retold story, even liked the idea behind the ugliness of the beast, but the execution left me wishing for more.
2/5 stars