Beauty is a graphic fairy tale retelling novel by Robin McKinley. It offers a fresh take on the classic Beauty and the Beast story. The book follows the story of Beauty, a young woman who sacrifices herself to save her father and ends up living with a mysterious beast in his enchanted castle. McKinley's retelling delves deeper into the characters' emotions and motivations, creating a rich and captivating narrative that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and inner beauty.