The Beast Within
Published in 2014, The Beast Within is a fairy-tale retelling and fae fiction novel by Serena Valentino. The story is set in Castle and Garder, in Fantasy Land. Characters include Beast, Beauty and Luminere. Key subjects include princes, fairy tales and adaptations.
Open Library readers give it an average of 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 51 more have it on their want-to-read list.
It runs to roughly 215 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Beast Within
The tale is as old as time; a cruel prince is transferred into a beast. A lovely maiden comes into this monster's life. He is transformed by her compassion, and the love he feels for her in return. The two live happily ever after. But any tale, especially one as storied as Beauty and the Beast's, Has been told many different times, and in many different ways. No matter which version one hears, the nagging question remains: what was it that transformed the prince into the beast we are introduced to? This is one version, pulled from many passed down through the ages. It's a story of vanity and arrogance, of love and hatred, of beastliness, and, of course, of beauty.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Beast Within?
The Beast Within was written by Serena Valentino and first published in 2014.
What genre is The Beast Within?
It is usually shelved as Fairy Tale Retellings and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is The Beast Within?
The median edition has 215 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Beast Within?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Shadow and Bone and Ensnared.
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