DNF at 34% 
 I really hate to not finish a book and I've read some really bad books as a result of that. But sometimes you just have to be honest with yourself and stop reading something you don't like. That's the case with The Beautiful and the Cursed. 
 Going in I thought that "The Beautiful and the Damned" is an amazing title, the cover art was pretty dope, and it was something about gargoyles. What's not to like? I didn't realize until I started reading it that it took place in 1899. Now... I understand that historical pieces are good in their own way and a lot of people like them. However, it really takes a whole lot to get me to like anything historically set. There are some historically set stories that I get really into. For example, I loved the Winner's Curse series and I loved An Ember in the Ashes. But for me, I'm usually bored to tears! There just isn't enough action to keep me interested or I just really don't like the personalities of the characters in that time period... it's really just a perfect storm of suck for me. 
 I really tried to give The Beautiful and the Cursed a fighting chance and I stuck with it for 10 chapters. But, it was just go stagnant. Nothing was progressing or happening really. Yes, there were some events but not enough to give the story any kind of real momentum. In result I my mind just kept wandering and I wasn't paying attention and not enjoying the story. I think throwing in the towel on this one was the best choice.