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A review by alice_w_greenfield
The Beast of Beswick by Amalie Howard
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Regency Romance, with Beauty and the Beast vibes. Can be read as a stand-alone, but is the first book in a series that follows a set of sisters as they try to escape their money hungry uncle's marriage matches. Multiple POV's.
Thane, Nathaniel Hart, is the Duke of Beswick. Thane returned from war scarred and disfigured only to his have father die of a heart attack and his older brother die in a horse riding accident. This left him as the sole heir. With his scarring and miserable attitude, he earns the name the Beast of Beswick.
Astrid Everleigh is the older sister of the two orphaned Eveleigh girls. Having been taken in by their Uncle, the girls are now reliant on him to make their marriage matches. After Astrid is cast out of society due to rumors of her ruin, she sets her sights upon learning everything she can and protecting her sister.
I really enjoyed the banter and dynamic between Thane and Astrid. Astrid is a strong and independent woman who loves hard and takes care of her own needs and her sisters. Thane is dark and lonely man. They are constantly verbally sparring which is so fun to read. I loved the side characters and the world that Howard built.
Thane, Nathaniel Hart, is the Duke of Beswick. Thane returned from war scarred and disfigured only to his have father die of a heart attack and his older brother die in a horse riding accident. This left him as the sole heir. With his scarring and miserable attitude, he earns the name the Beast of Beswick.
Astrid Everleigh is the older sister of the two orphaned Eveleigh girls. Having been taken in by their Uncle, the girls are now reliant on him to make their marriage matches. After Astrid is cast out of society due to rumors of her ruin, she sets her sights upon learning everything she can and protecting her sister.
I really enjoyed the banter and dynamic between Thane and Astrid. Astrid is a strong and independent woman who loves hard and takes care of her own needs and her sisters. Thane is dark and lonely man. They are constantly verbally sparring which is so fun to read. I loved the side characters and the world that Howard built.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual content