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Cruel Beauty

By Rosamund Hodge
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In Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge, a young woman named Nyx is wed to an immortal ruler as part of a vengeful plan to end his tyrannical reign. As she delves deeper into the mysterious workings of his castle, she grapples with her own complex feelings and discovers hidden truths. The story creatively blends elements of mythology and fairy tales with captivating fantasy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by imaginative retellings of classic fairy tales infused with dark, romantic elements. This blend of Greek mythology and the Beauty and the Beast narrative offers a unique twist, featuring a strong-willed heroine facing forbidden love and haunting curses in a richly atmospheric world. Ideal for fans of fantasy with a romantic flair and moral complexity.

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Cruel Beauty

Betrothed to the demon who rules her country and trained all her life to kill him, seventeen-year-old Nyx Triskelion must now fulfill her destiny and move to the castle to be his wife.

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If you’re excited about the upcoming Disney film Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson, don’t miss Cruel Beauty.

The romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the adventure of Graceling in this dazzling fantasy novel about our deepest desires and their power to change our destiny.

Perfect for fans of bestselling An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses, this gorgeously written debut infuses the classic fairy tale with glittering magic, a feisty heroine, and a romance sure to take your breath away.

Betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom, Nyx has always known that her fate was to marry him, kill him, and free her people from his tyranny. But on her seventeenth birthday, when she moves into his castle high on the kingdom's mountaintop, nothing is what she expected—particularly her charming and beguiling new husband. Nyx knows she must save her homeland at all costs, yet she can't resist the pull of her sworn enemy—who's gotten in her way by stealing her heart.

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Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge is an engrossing and cleverly reimagined fairy tale that combines a dark, romantic narrative with intricate world-building. The novel features a strong and flawed protagonist, offering a compelling and human story that captivates readers with its dazzling, spellbinding elements. Critics praise its complex characters and the enthralling love story between Nyx and Ignifex, making it an entertaining choice for fans of romantic fantasy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062224743

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Balzer and Bray

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 368

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Rosamund Hodge Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Rosamund Hodge grew up as a homeschooler in Los Angeles, where she spent her time reading everything she could get her hands on, but especially fantasy and mythology. She received a BA in English from the University of Dallas and an MSt in medieval English from Oxford. She now lives in Seattle, Washington, with seven toy cats and a plush Cthulhu. She is also the author of Cruel Beauty; Gilded Ashes, a Cruel Beauty novella; and Crimson Bound. Visit her online at www.rosamundhodge.net.

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