A review by olivialandryxo
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

5.0

Oh my freaking God, I loved this book so, so much. It was absolutely amazing; gripping, emotional, addicting. I couldn't get enough of this book. I didn't want to put it down and I dreaded the end. Nyx was a venomous protagonist, but desperate too, and I didn't even mind. I liked it, actually, because she was written so well. And Ignifex, I don't even know where to start. He's one of my all-time favorite characters, and I love him so much. I loved him from the very first page he was introduced and that didn't waver throughout the story. He reminded me some of Magnus Bane, another of my favorite characters, although I don't exactly know why, but he was just too awesome to not like him. I almost lost it reading about the twist towards the end, and I was so happy and so relieved for the ending, probably more so than is healthy, but anyway. The way Nyx fell in love with Ignifex reminded me of that of Beauty and the Beast, but there wasn't much else that did. I don't care though, the book as a whole was just perfect. Definitely 5/5 stars, and I'd probably give it 10 if the rating system went that high, not even joking. This is definitely one of my new favorite books, and I absolutely cannot wait for book 2. It might be out yet, if it is I'll be picking it up as soon as possible, and if it isn't, I will have the hardest time waiting for it. I'm completely serious. I'm just totally, 100% in love with this story in every possible way, it holds a special place in my heart, and I will surely be rereading it soon.
Okay, I'll stop now. XD