Incredibly slow for what it was. The last third of the book had quite a bit going on but that leaves two thirds of it being really drawn out. There were parts that had a steady pace near the halfway point but those were bogged down with confusion so it wasn't much saving grace. This book was only 197 pages but it seemed so much longer. It took me over two weeks to read! I just couldn't get through it any faster. It was like wading through quicksand. 
 The idea was good. It was a different spin on a Beauty and the Beast retelling. The characters were not very likable for me. I didn't really feel for Sarah much until the end of the book and I felt like I wanted to get to know the others better. They all seemed one dimensional.