The Beast's Heart

Name: The Beast's Heart
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SKU: 9781473668737
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The magical tale of Beauty and the Beast, reimagined from the Beast's point of view

By Leife Shallcross

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Summary

The Beast's Heart by Leife Shallcross offers a reimagined fairy tale, told from the perspective of the Beast. In this thoughtful narrative, the Beast recounts his emotional journey of self-discovery and redemption, set against a backdrop of magical realism. It delves into themes of love, transformation, and the profound impact of human connection.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fairy tales retold with a fresh perspective. It offers a richly descriptive narrative that delves into the thoughts and emotions of a complex, enchanted character, providing a deeper understanding of love, redemption, and transformation in a fantastical setting.

The Beast's Heart

A richly magical retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale, from the point of view of the Beast.

Description

A sumptuously magical, brand new take on a tale as old as time - read the Beast's side of the story at long last.

'Utterly Enchanting!' - Kate Forsyth, author of BITTER GREENS and THE WILD GIRL

'What a delight! This is a beautifully crafted, deeply romantic reworking of the fairy tale' - Juliet Marillier, author of the BLACKTHORN & GRIM series

I am neither monster nor man - yet I am both.

I am the Beast.

I know why I was cursed; I know the legacy of evil I carry in my tainted blood. So how could she ever love me?

My Isabeau. She opened my eyes, my mind and my heart when I was struggling just to be human.

And now I might lose her forever.

Lose yourself in this gorgeously rich and magical retelling of The Beauty and the Beast that finally lays bare the beast's heart.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Leife Shallcross's debut novel offers a compelling and enchanting retelling of the "Beauty and the Beast" tale. The book is praised for its beautiful writing and fresh perspective, casting romance, darkness, and an engaging new light on a classic story. The characters are well-crafted, drawing readers into their fates with charm and creativity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473668737

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 352

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Leife Shallcross Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Leife Shallcross lives at the foot of a mountain in Canberra, Australia, with her family and a small, scruffy creature that snores. She has a tendency to overindulge in reading fairy tales, then lie awake at night listening to trolls (or maybe possums) galloping over her tin roof. Ever since she can remember, she has been fascinated by stories about canny fairy godmothers, heroic goose girls and handsome princes disguised as bears. She is particularly inspired by those characters that tend to fall into the cracks of the usual tales. She is the author of several short stories, including Pretty Jennie Greenteeth, which won the 2016 Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Short Story. The Beast's Heart is her first novel.