The Beast's Heart by Leife Shallcross

The Beast's Heart

Leife Shallcross

352 pages • first pub 2019 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy richly woven, character-driven tales where classic fairy tales are reimagined with emotional depth and a focus on the inner struggles of cursed beings.

Description

I 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 me? My Isabeau. She opened my eyes, my mind and my heart when I was struggling...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 934 reviews

Moods

emotional: 73%

hopeful: 53%

mysterious: 43%

reflective: 30%

sad: 28%

dark: 20%

adventurous: 14%

lighthearted: 14%

tense: 13%

relaxing: 12%

inspiring: 10%

challenging: 6%

funny: 4%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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