The Beast Within
by
Serena Valentino (Parragon Publishing) PB RRP $14.99
ISBN
9781474840828
Reviewed
by Ellie Royce
They’re
fairytales, but not as we know them! This book from the Disney Villains series
tells the tale of Beauty and the Beast from an unknown perspective -- the
Beast's. How did a handsome prince, once jovial and beloved by his people,
become a bitter and reclusive monster? Find out in this story of vanity and
arrogance, of love and hatred, of beastliness and, of course, beauty. It's a fascinating journey into the characters we didn’t meet and the story we didn’t
hear in Beauty and The Beast.
Have
you ever wondered just how the beast became cursed and alone? Then this is the
tale for you. It’s an engaging read that builds on what we already know without
repeating it, as well as introducing us to some wonderful new characters. Less
like a fairy tale and more like a myth or legend where actions have
consequences and villains are not cardboard cut outs but realistic characters
facing choices and dilemmas, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. Definitely
worth a read it’s suitable for readers aged 12 years and up.
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