Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani

Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales

Soman Chainani with Polly Lee (Narrator)

6 hours, 7 minutes first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani is a captivating read for readers who crave bold, queer retellings of classic fairy tales, are drawn to stories that explore themes of self-discovery, rebellion, and empowerment, and are eager to immerse themselves in a world of magic, mystery, and adventure.

Description

You think you know these stories, don’t you? You are wrong. You don’t know them at all. Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triump...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 1,922 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 80%

dark: 72%

mysterious: 39%

emotional: 35%

reflective: 26%

inspiring: 18%

funny: 16%

sad: 15%

hopeful: 14%

tense: 14%

challenging: 13%

lighthearted: 13%

relaxing: 7%


Pace

53% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
6% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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