I have read this prequel since it was said to be the last prequel needed to be read before I can read Cameron Jace's first full-length novel. Out of all the prequels thus far - with the exception of the one centering around Little Red Riding Hood - this has got to be the best prequel thus far. Just how it flows and the improvement in Jace's writing as well as the memorability of the story makes this prequel worth a perfect score for Goodreads. (In reality, this is more like 9.5/10 but Goodreads doesn't do scores like that!)The prospect on how the beast became the beast and who he was before is quite amazing. In this version of "Beauty and the Beast", the beast is actually female and beauty is male. It fits quite well with how it reads in presentation along with its role within the rest of the Grimm Diaries series. We don't get a name for "Beauty" but the beast is given more depth on who she is and what she has become. Also, there will be differences in how the story would be played out now that the genders have been switched for this situation. I personally love how the beast is ferocious and ugly but still girly.In the end, this is one of the better prequels but this one shows the massive amount of improvement Jace has garnered through his writing even if it may be a re-release with editing. I cannot wait to read the very first novel and I honestly hope I am surprised as much as I was reading this prequel too. "Things must be loved before they are lovely."{my thoughts} - This book is about {beauty} and the {beast}. I am surprised at the way this diary is written and the content within. It's shares some of the common elements of the famous fairy-tale but in the end it's a completely different masterpiece. There is mention of trickery, curses, spells, deceit, and love. I am looking forward to beginning the next book.{reason for reading} - I received this book in return for an honest review.
What do You think about Once Beauty Twice Beast (2000)?
I was really surprised at how Cameron spun this beauty and the beast story. Wow! Another good one!
—Judith
The best prequel thus far!!! I can't wait to read more about Beauty and the Beast!!!!
—Team_Adrian
Awesome!! Who is Beauty and who is Beast?!?! Loved this one!
—Sharon
