Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani, Julia Iredale

Beasts and Beauty

Soman Chainani, Julia Iredale

324 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life, and death. A prince has a sur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,464 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 73%
mysterious 40%
emotional 33%
reflective 25%
inspiring 18%
funny 17%
sad 14%
tense 14%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 6%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 13% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.85

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