Beast: An Urban Fairytale

by Skye Moon

Paperback

Published August 25, 2022

About the author

Skye Moon is an avid reader, writer, and accomplished independent author. Having published her first creative work at a very young age, she always felt destined to land in the literary industry.

Hailing from the seven cities area of Virginia, Skye has an English and Hospitality degree beneath her belt. Some of her favorite authors include Christina C. Jones, Johanna Lindsey, Desiree Granger, Kresley Cole, and many more. Her downtime is often spent consuming paranormal, true crime, and fantasy shows, complete with her favorite snacks.

When picking up one of her books, know that you'll always get characters who are unapologetically black, relatable, well-developed, and feel like family. She'll always transport you to cities rich in African American culture that you won't want to leave.

Reviews

[Mary Mimi Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything Skye Moon writes I will read and love!! This story follows the characters from her first story Beast which is an urban fiction based on beauty and the beast. This novella was wonderful and I am honestly wanting more more more!! The family dynamics the banter all of it was chef kiss!!

[Carolyn Norman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a Beauty and the Beast retelling but thuggish style. I picked it up after reading Power and honestly I like this retelling better.

It mixed so many of the details from the original fairytale but in a well thought out way. Aasim is the Beast in this story. His heart has been broken by the actions of his ex Sage.

Marshall, Reygan’s dad, intervenes when Aasim catches up to his ex and is hurting her. Because Marshall intervenes the ex gets away. So Aasim locks Marshall in a cage in a warehouse.

Reygan, only has her dad so she spends her time looking for him. Finally finding Aasim who trades her for her Dad and the story goes from there. It’s similar to the fairytale but filled with action, suspense, good friends and spicy sex.

I loved these characters and how well thought out and told this story was. Borrowed this from Kindle Unlimited.

[Ms. E aka Ms. ECharm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptionally Done
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2025
Format: Kindle
This is my first book by this author. I was a little skeptical because of how many times re we going to have a remake of Beauty and the Beast?!

I’m glad I took a moment to read, laugh and enjoy this wonderful retelling!

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read. Gangsta life meets fairytale is a great way to tell this story. Aasim and Regyan love hate relationship sets the tone from the beginning. The story is complete fairytale behavior throughout with a modern day hood spin on things. Time and the right person can change the course of your life without you even noticing.

[B. Bewtie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best retelling I’ve ever read!!!! Skye you and Aasim tore my nerves slam up, but in the best way. Oh I loved this real good. If I could bring Gabriel back, I’d push his ass off a troll bridge. Thank you for this