Beastly audiobook

On a chilly morning, I wrapped myself in a warm blanket on my balcony, the air fresh and invigorating. I played the Beastly audiobook, eager to hear a tale I thought I knew but told in a modern context. From the very start, as Chris Patton’s voice echoed in my ears, I was transported into Kyle Kingsbury’s life – a life of privilege, beauty, and arrogance.

Alex Flinn’s rendition of the classic Beauty and the Beast is beautifully raw and strikingly relevant. Through the transformation of Kyle to Adrian, Flinn delves deep into the heart of vanity, societal expectations, and the true essence of beauty. As a 30-year-old woman, I couldn’t help but draw parallels with my teenage years – the time when looks mattered the most and when the world seemed cruel to anyone deemed ‘different.’

As the tale progressed, and as Kyle’s transformation turned him into the monster he believed he had become, it wasn’t just a physical change. It was the metamorphosis of a soul. Chris Patton’s narration, with its heartfelt intensity, perfectly captured the angst, the sorrow, and the eventual acceptance of Adrian’s fate.

I found myself lost in the juxtaposition of Kyle’s world – one where outer beauty defined everything, and Adrian’s, where beauty had a much deeper, profound meaning. The story of Beastly is more than just a romantic fairy tale; it’s a poignant reminder of the societal standards we, especially young adults, are often shackled by. And as the last words of the audiobook faded, I felt a renewed sense of gratitude for the lessons life has taught me about true beauty and self-worth.