Part 1: Chs 1-8 Summary

As the book opens, Kyle Kingsbury is introduced as the main character. It is clear from his retelling of his story that his is a privileged, narcissistic young man. Kyle is a freshman at a private high school in New York City. He is loved by everyone for his wealth, looks and popularity, but not for his personality. The story begins with a brief conversation in an internet chat room where it is clear that Kyle has been changed somehow. Chapter 1 begins Kyle's story.

In the prelude to Part 1, the reader discovers that BeastNYC has joined an online, therapeutic chat room. Inside the chat room, BeastNYC finds other people who have been cursed by witches. A prince has been turned into a frog, a mermaid has become a girl and another man has become a bear.

Chapter 1: Kyle Kingsbury...