A Beautiful Evil by Bea Fitzgerald Review (Gifted/AD)

Hello Readers,
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Random House Children’s for the early copy of A Beautiful Evil. This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and while I’m a bit late sharing my review, I’m excited to share it with you now.  I received a complimentary eBook in exchange for an honest review. Since publication day was last week this review is completely spoiler-free.

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Happy Belated Publication Day

Title: A Beautiful Evil
Author: Bea Fitzgerald
Genre: YA Greek Mythology
Pages: 433
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Synopsis: Pandora is the first human woman – made by the gods on Olympus for one simple to love and be loved by her new husband, the titan Epimatheos.

The only problem? He wants nothing to do with her.

Hurt and confused, Pandora struggles to find meaning in her new life. What's the point of being given all these gifts by the gods, if she can't get this infuriating, awful, frankly very rude man (with an admittedly quite nice face) to love her? Maybe she's failing at her life’s purpose. Or maybe she's destined for an entirely different one . . . ?

As Pandora and Matheos work to uncover why she was created, that fated connection between them feels increasingly difficult to ignore. And with that comes terrible risk. Because Matheos’s traitorous brother, Prometheus, is a seer – and before the gods captured him he issued a final that Pandora and Matheos’s love will be humanity’s doom.

So . . . what do you do when faced with an all-powerful love . . . that just happens to threaten the end of the world?

Pandora’s about to find out.

Miniature Review
The full on princess diaries “Shut Up” I didn’t when I saw I was approved for this arc on NetGalley.   Having loved the previous two books in this collection, Girl Goddess Queen and The End Crowns All, I was excited to dive into this latest release. I also adore the Waterstones editions of all three books the stunning cover designs, sprayed edges, and the naked hardback under the dust jacket truly show the time and care put into these editions. Ill stop my love letter to Bea here I promise.
 
A Beautiful Evil is a captivating reimagining of the Pandora myth, blending Greek mythology with modern themes of self-discovery and identity. This YA fantasy novel follows Pandora, the first human woman created by the gods, as she navigates complex emotions, unexpected relationships, and her own unique place in the world.
 
What makes this book stand out is its authentic representation of autism through Pandora, providing meaningful visibility rarely seen in fantasy protagonists. Bea’s witty and heartfelt writing brings the characters to life, especially the charming grumpy-sunshine dynamic between Pandora and Epimatheos.
 
Fans of slow-burn romance, feminist retellings, and inclusive representation will find A Beautiful Evil both engaging and thought-provoking. With its blend of humour, mythology, and hope, this book is a must-read.

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