Beastly is a bestselling graphic fairy tale retelling novel written by Alex Flinn. It is a modern-day retelling of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. The story follows the life of Kyle Kingsbury, a handsome and arrogant teenager who is transformed into a hideous beast by a witch. To break the curse, Kyle must find someone to love him despite his appearance. Beastly explores themes of inner beauty, self-acceptance, and the true nature of love.