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The Beast (The Beast #2)
by
Alianne Donnelly (Goodreads Author)
**This is the sequel novella to Bastien**
There are hard lessons to take from the story of Beauty and the Beast, which tend to be forgotten. Knowing there is a happy ending to be had, we tend to overlook and forgive the Beast’s flaws. But what if they’re not so easy to dismiss? A gentle man trapped in the body of a beast is one thing. But what if the beast is the gentle one...more
There are hard lessons to take from the story of Beauty and the Beast, which tend to be forgotten. Knowing there is a happy ending to be had, we tend to overlook and forgive the Beast’s flaws. But what if they’re not so easy to dismiss? A gentle man trapped in the body of a beast is one thing. But what if the beast is the gentle one...more
ebook, Smashwords Edition, 52 pages
Published
January 14th 2012
by Smashwords
(first published March 13th 2011)
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Beauty and the Beast turned on its head - I really liked this, wished it were longer, and will snap up the second one as soon as it comes out. :)
A complete fluke that I even saw this. I was wasting time on my iPhone, trolling for free books and found it. Very glad I did.
A complete fluke that I even saw this. I was wasting time on my iPhone, trolling for free books and found it. Very glad I did.
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I find the story beautifully written, I truly enjoyed it. It was really good I got into it, I only wish the story was a little bit longer. Thanks Punya for the great recommendation.
I always had the most peculiar luck when reading books. I have just finished reading When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James, and this one is another retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Wonderful book, but a tad too short for my liking
Wonderful book, but a tad too short for my liking
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This was an enjoyable book. The only real quibble I have with it is that it was too short, and the ending too abrupt. The author could have shown the development of Beast and Lysette's relationship, but it was mostly Lysette and Bastien. I also wish that the author would have explained the details of the curse earlier in the novel. Instead, we are left with a deus ex machina ending (I usually hate these, unless the author is making a point. As this is just a pulpy, fairytale retold type of thing...more
The story jumps right assuming you know the original Beauty & the Beast story but adds an interesting twist where the Beast has two forms, one the kind Beast and the other the handsome jerk (Bastien) of a human who earned the curse in the first place.
Beauty, Lysette, is there as per the deal her father made with the Beast regarding the rose “theft”… and she has grown to love the Beast and is trying to figure out how to make the two versions one. Now there is a slight adult hint to the story...more
Beauty, Lysette, is there as per the deal her father made with the Beast regarding the rose “theft”… and she has grown to love the Beast and is trying to figure out how to make the two versions one. Now there is a slight adult hint to the story...more
A nice twist on Beauty and the Beast. Lyssette was a wee bit too introspective for me at times, but I did enjoy that the Beast tried his hardest to give Lyssette what he thought she needed. I was even okay with the lying part. Which is... not normal for me.
This book was a free ARE download I picked up 09/28/12 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
This book was a free ARE download I picked up 09/28/12 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
This was a pretty cool adaption of Beauty's time with the Beast. I wish there had been more to the story overall. I also wish the ending would have been a bit different with the faery Princess. Her scorn ended up sounding like a temper tantrum and she was being scolded by her Mother - a bit silly, could have been better.
But Donnelly is a good writer and kept me entertainted throughout.
But Donnelly is a good writer and kept me entertainted throughout.
A different version of Beauty and the Beast story. I actually liked this one better than original version. It'd be nice if it was a bit longer but the whole story left me satisfied. The writing was great for a freebie. You can get it at all romance ebook store. Great recommend to readers who enjoy reading different version of Beauty and the Beast :)
This was a awesome re-telling of Beauty and the Beast. I loved it from start to finish. The Lord was a beast and the Master played the part perfectly. Keeping all in the dark about the REAL beast of the story. Wished their was more with the Lillith part....
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Love this short story. Great take on the 'Beauty and the Beast' theme. My only problem was that it was in the first person...otherwise fabulous! I can always count on a Alianne Donnelly for a thrilling read.
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This twist on a sweet fairy tale is ingenious, well developed and written. It kept me captivated from the beginning. The earthy characters are compelling as they help spin an engaging fantasy tale.
This twist on a sweet fairy tale is ingenious, well developed and written. It kept me captivated from the beginning. The earthy characters are compelling as they help spin an engaging fantasy tale.
3 1/2 stars rounded up to 4, because that's how rounding works.
A very nicely done retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale story, that starts literally in media res, with Lysette reading bed time stories to Lord Bastien, our cursed Beast character, in order to pacify his dark side. There are interesting twists to this classic fairy tale, which I won't spoil here. Very nicely done, and recommended.
A very nicely done retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale story, that starts literally in media res, with Lysette reading bed time stories to Lord Bastien, our cursed Beast character, in order to pacify his dark side. There are interesting twists to this classic fairy tale, which I won't spoil here. Very nicely done, and recommended.
I read this short story in two nights. I love rewritten fairy-tales, and Alianne did not disappoint. Only wish it was a full size novel with more of the back story filled in.
Very interesting take on the old fairy tale. I really enjoyed it and am only sad I didn't realize this was a sequel. Now to search for part one...
A very different take on the Beauty and the Beast story. I enjoyed the tale.
very pretty story about beauty and the beast... HEA in the end ;)
Excellent twist on the tale of Beauty and the Beast.
Adult read.
Adult read.
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Alianne is an avid lover of stories of all kinds. Having grown up with fairy tales in a place where it almost seemed they were real, it was no surprise when she began making up her own stories. She loves books, music, hiking, and archery, and won't shy away from travel and zip lining. Alianne graduated with a business degree and when she's not off in the land of fantasy, she lives in California.
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“Dark golden strands of hair fall over the face of a fallen angel. Strong jaw, proud nose, dark brows and a hard, twisted mouth. But his eyes… They aren’t what I expected to see. They are
empty. Cold. Eyes of a true monster.
Promise me.
I promised. And I can see it now. This is not my Beast.
He sneers. “You’re no savior. I know exactly what you are. You’re the bitch that thinks to
banish me. From my own house, no less. Harridan,” he accuses, his fury rising with each word.
My Beast could never be so cruel. “Trespasser. Interloper. Whore!” No, this is not my Beast.
But this was my Beast.
Before he became cursed.”
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empty. Cold. Eyes of a true monster.
Promise me.
I promised. And I can see it now. This is not my Beast.
He sneers. “You’re no savior. I know exactly what you are. You’re the bitch that thinks to
banish me. From my own house, no less. Harridan,” he accuses, his fury rising with each word.
My Beast could never be so cruel. “Trespasser. Interloper. Whore!” No, this is not my Beast.
But this was my Beast.
Before he became cursed.”
“Dawn.
The transformation is gruesome and brings me to my feet. My legs nearly buckle, but I stumble to the doorway, terrified for the man-beast in the destroyed room.
He screams and roars, shaking with pain, and grief, and such horrible shame. My heart bleeds, weeping for him. I fall to my knees, helpless to do anything but watch.
When it is finally, blessedly over, my Beast bows his head, looking utterly exhausted. His rumbling breaths are a comfort like nothing I’ve ever known.
I cannot give up on the monster of a man. For this gentle, tormented Beast, I must fight on. I must find a way to free him.”
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The transformation is gruesome and brings me to my feet. My legs nearly buckle, but I stumble to the doorway, terrified for the man-beast in the destroyed room.
He screams and roars, shaking with pain, and grief, and such horrible shame. My heart bleeds, weeping for him. I fall to my knees, helpless to do anything but watch.
When it is finally, blessedly over, my Beast bows his head, looking utterly exhausted. His rumbling breaths are a comfort like nothing I’ve ever known.
I cannot give up on the monster of a man. For this gentle, tormented Beast, I must fight on. I must find a way to free him.”
