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'A beautiful retelling...poetical,imaginative,inventive'- New York Journal of Books'5 out of 5 stars...magical romance at its best'- Sam Hawke,author of City of LiesI 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 meMy 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.
Publisher: Hodder & StoughtonISBN: 9781473668737Number of pages: 352Weight: 244 gDimensions: 197 x 130 x 22 mm
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A glorious debut from Australian author Leife Shallcross,The Beast's Heart retells'Beauty and the Beast'in a compelling and surprising novel filled with peril,darkness,romance and beauty. An utterly enchanting fairytale retelling that breathes new life into a beloved classic.I stayed up until the small hours finishing THE BEAST'S HEART. What a delight! This is a beautifully crafted,deeply romantic reworking of the fairy tale. Leife Shallcross opens a brand new window onto the old story,creating a cast of engaging characters whose fates we really care aboutLeife Shallcross weaves her words like a fairytale enchantment. The Beast's Heart is like nothing you've read. Welcome to a glorious darknessI might have a new favourite Beauty and the Beast! 5 out of 5 stars to Leife Shallcross's utterly beautiful retelling The Beast's Heart. Gorgeous writing,magical romance at its best. Absolutely loved itThe best fairy-tale retelling I have readThis book manages to capture the ancient quality of fairytale without going into the waffle-y vague voice that I tend to associate with some short stories and retellings...I had a wonderful time reading this book'5 STARSThis beautifully conceived debut from Australian writer Leife Shallcross turns the classic fairytale on its head...The love story between the Beast and Isabeau is a delight; a credible,awkward,stilting courtship that's shot through with moments of gentle romance,pathos,and passion...a complex,charming,romantic,and richly detailed story about the redemptive power of loveWow oh wow. I was hooked from page one...I think I want a Beast of my own! Honestly I think I'd give this more than 5 stars if I couldThis was so beautifully written,I felt like I was reading a classical,melodic,fairy tale with all the feels that really came to life in my mind! An amazing story that developed beautifully,fantastically well-defined characters,the author did such a great job in reimagining the tale that's old as time and really took us deep into the heart of the beast. This is a story no one has heard before and a must read now. Beautiful writing and language,amazing characters you grow to love and a beast who I just want to hug!Oh...the love...the feels...for the first time in a very long time,I found this to be a book I needed to take a moment of silence for right at the end,it was that beautiful.A lovely book...I would definitely read it againSuch a sweet story and a well-written retelling Beauty and The Beast but from The Beast's perspective! I just really want to hug the beast!The writing was beautiful,and I was really immersed in the story from the start . . .It was a different take on a classic story,but one done with care and love and I am definitely a huge fanIf you like DS or fairy-tales,I would recommend The Beast's Heart wholeheartedly. If you like historical romance,this is also a book for you. This is a charming story with well-rounded characters and thoughtful plot-threads weaving through it.This is not only the most vulnerable Beast I have come across,but also my favourite one...(The Beast's Heart) offered a perspective I didn't know I neededIt's so refreshing reading an classic fairytale from a different perspectiveLeife Shallcross has created a beautifully enchanting world that is jumps off the page...I was unable to put my copy downIt's thestory I never knew I needed. It made my heart quicken,my eyes tear and my imagination run wild. A compelling,driving story that I was unable to put down. Overall,I fell in love with this story and the unique viewpoint it offered through the eyes of the beast. It's 5 stars from me and I will definitely bere-reading this book!This book is so beautifully written,you'll feel the magic,the intricate storytelling,the love,all the feels that you can expect from a Beauty and the Beast retelling...This is a wonderful,magical andtimeless book...There are so many parts that hit me right in the heartI had a wonderful time reading this book,I think that if you're the kind of person who lives and breathes fairytale retellings you will most certainly enjoy this book. It's a great addition to any YA fantasy lover's shelf. A beautiful retelling...poetical,imaginative,and inventive
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