The Beast of Brooklyn
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| Fanfiction | |
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| Title: | The Beast of Brooklyn |
| Author(s): | ArtemisRayne |
| Date(s): | Aug 11, 2018 - Feb 25, 2019 |
| Length: | 94,498 words, 26 chapters |
| Genre(s): | Beauty and the Beast AU, Mafia AU, Modern AU, Fantasy, Romance |
| Fandom(s): | Newsies |
| Relationship(s): | |
| External Links: | AO3 |
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The Beast of Brooklyn is a popular and influential Newsies fanfic based on the stage musical. It centers on the Sprace pairing and has over 10,000 hits. It was followed by a prequel, Il Fuoco d'Italia, and a missing scene, Eyes Wide Open.
Reactions and Reviews
I'm reading this fic for the third time right now, because it's amazing, and scenes like this one with Davey and Race are the reason I keep circling back. There's something really stunning about the way you've set up these versions of the characters and their relationships that never fails to captivate me. I love Davey using Race's given name to emphasise how serious he is about looking out for him, I love the callback to the joke from earlier about their ages, and I love how much they genuinely care about each other. This is by far not the only scene that I adore in this fic, but it's definitely my favorite :)Rehearsal_Dweller[1]
I don't want it to end!!!!! This is everything I never knew I wanted, and you make it so perfect and just,,,,,, ughjwnsnsk. It's so amazing, and beautiful, and wonderful and awesome and,,,,, I cannot think of enough adjectives. You're writing has blessed my eyes. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this absolutely wonderful story!!! and as much as I don't want it to end, I can't wait to see how you finish this wild ride!!!!Sirgrahamcracker[2]
wow, i barely have words. that was beautifully planned and wonderfully executed. i was hooked from the beginning on your interpretation of these characters and rode with them through an incredible journey from chapter to chapter. i love when authors can construct far-fetch’d circumstances and have their characters react realistically in them and you did just that. your descriptions were breathtaking, the dialogue was smooth and raw and real, and nothing was rushed. what an amazing story, definitely one of my favs of all time. keep up the great work and thank you so much for writing this <3papesdontsellthemselves[3]
I devoured this. It was so beautifully written, and so original. I'll probably start reading it again right away because wow. You just don't come across this type of writing every day. It was perfect from start to finish! Thank you for writing it.amscray_punk[4]
This is definitely one of the best fics I have read in a long time. I love how beautifully written it is, and the personality put in each character. I've never read a modernized Beauty and the Beast AU and now I can't help but wish for more of them! The way that each character's story is told and how each have their own personal development is amazing. I love how Spot goes from this rough-around-the-edges guy who doesn't show his face and hates everything about him and his life, it someone with a genuine spark and a love for his life and those around him. Beautiful fic, thank you so much for writing it. <3!Razzbury_Writes[5]
A beauty and the beast/mafia/magic au. There’s magic and high stakes and dancer Race and it’s really, really good. Another one I stayed up late for. Background Javid. Almost made it into my top 5! Modern au, 26/26, M.stillusesapencil[6]
I! Love! This! Fic! Ok so it’s kind of a beauty and the beast AU but it’s more of a modern AU inspired by Beauty and the Beast. I don’t know what else to say except go read it!!roideny[7]
References
- ^ AO3 comment (2020)
- ^ AO3 comment (2019)
- ^ AO3 comment (2019)
- ^ AO3 comment (2020)
- ^ AO3 comment (2022)
- ^ Newsies! Fic Recs (2019)
- ^ Newsies fic recs pt.2 (2020)