Summary of Divide: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling by Jessa Russo

Immerse yourself in Jessa Russo's 'Divide', a whimsical retelling of Beauty and the Beast filled with romance, drama, and unexpected twists.

Welcome to the whimsical world of Divide, where you might want to keep an enchanted mirror handy, just in case you need to escape the impending drama! In this not-so-original retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast, we dive headfirst into a sea of sweet romances, grudging alliances, and enough emotional baggage to rival a high schooler's prom night.

Let's meet our protagonists: there's the brooding beast-oh, excuse me, I meant the grumpy hero-and our sweet, spirited beauty who's about to kick off a saga that could rival a soap opera. The story flips the pages of their relationship from "I can't stand you" to "Maybe I'll save you from your own cluelessness," in a whirlwind of misunderstandings and a big ol' dose of feelings.

So, our leading lady is itching for adventure, and what better way to find it than by stepping into a curse-laden castle? The bad boy (who, let's be honest, is just misunderstood) has a bit of a situation on his hands: a beastly appearance that's more off-putting than a cold pizza on Sunday morning. But fear not! Our heroine is here to look past the fur and fangs, because nothing says "romance" like a magical makeover moment.

As these two bumble through the trials and tribulations of love, they encounter a cast of characters that could give any small town more drama than a telenovela marathon. Expect magical creatures, spells gone awry, and a plot twist or two that might just rearrange your expectations like a bad Ikea assembly.

But wait-here comes the twist! Spoiler alert: just when you think you have the fairytale figured out, bam! there's a new villain in town, and he's got motivations that could make a politician weep. As our protagonists face their fears, both old and new, they must learn that love isn't just about the outward appearances-it's about the inner ugliness we all hide.

Will they triumph over love's trials? Can our rugged beast really ditch the grooming habits of a forest hermit? Can our beauty help him see that the mirror isn't just there for vain selfies? You'll have to delve into Divide to find out if they can break the chains of their respective pasts and grab that happily-ever-after-or if they'll end up sharing their woes over a pint of ice cream instead.

In conclusion, Jessa Russo takes the classic fairytale and injects it with all the angst and drama you never knew you needed. So grab your reading glasses, pour yourself a cup of enthusiasm (or tea-your call), and jump into the enchanting chaos that is Divide! Who knows, you might just pick up a few lessons about love, courage, and the importance of good communication... or at least, a few chuckles at the absurdity of it all!

Maddie Page

Classics, bestsellers, and guilty pleasures-none are safe from my sarcastic recaps. I turn heavy reads into lighthearted summaries you can actually enjoy. Warning: may cause random outbursts of laughter while pretending to study literature.