Of Beast and Beauty
vonStacey Jay
Genres: Fantasy
What if Beauty became the Beast? Discover a new angle on the classic fairytale in this fantasy retelling that's perfect for anyone who can't get enough of Beauty and the Beast.<br/><br/>In the city of Yuan, the blind Princess Isra is raised to be a human sacrifice. Her death will ensure her city’s vitality.<br/><br/>In the desert, a mutant beast named Gem fights to save his people, known as the Monstrous, from starvation.<br/><br/>Neither dreams that, together, they can return balance to their worlds.<br/><br/>When Gem is captured for trying to steal Yuan’s enchanted roses, he becomes a prisoner of the city. Isra enlists his help, and soon begins to care for him—and to question everything she has been brought up to believe. . . .<br/><br/>“Engrossing tale . . . [an] intense love story.” —Kirkus Reviews<br/><br/>“The bones of the classic Beauty and the Beast story are all here, imaginatively fleshed out with tropes from science fiction, fantasy, and even political drama.” —The Bulletin, Recommended<br/><br/>“Jay’s characters are well-realized . . . [the] setup is intriguing and her writing assured.” —Publishers Weekly<br/><br/>“Revelations and plot twists keep the action flowing and romance growing. . . . A satisfying read for fans of romantic fantasy.” —School Library Journal
Language
en
Published on
09/12/2014
Pages
400
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780385743211
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