elliemaiblogs's review
5.0
What I Loved
After devouring The Beast and the Bethany extremely quickly and loving it, I couldn’t hold back from starting Revenge of the Beast straight away! After a long hard day, I couldn’t have asked for a better book to come home to and gobble up and let me tell you this isn’t just for the kiddies. It is such a fun and meaningful book that teaches many valuable lessons such as kindness and giving back but it is also extremely entertaining with beautiful illustrations that help add the story perfectly!
The Story
Just when you thought that was it from the Beast, he strikes back in the most peculiar yet humorously gross way. With a new adventure and the beast even hungrier than before, we get to follow Bethany, Ebenezer and their new Parrot companion, Claudette as they take on a new mystery of why strange things have been happening to all the objects in the 15 story house that the Beast once vomited out.
Along with the beast bashing, do-gooding and spectacular theatre performances, we get more of an understanding of Ebenezer’s past and why he spent so many years serving the Beast. It does tug at the heartstrings when you realize what he’s been through, which we were all probably thinking about since the last book so I’m very glad the author delves into this side of his character. I couldn’t get enough of the story, there is never a dull moment within this book, it’s incredibly fast-paced, upbeat, funny and just a downright delightful read!
The Characters
Bethany is once again the star of the show for me. Even though she is known as a prankster and probably always will be a bit, however, with her desire to do good you can’t help but love and root for her on her journey. It’s incredible to see how much she has grown from the first book, trying to make amends with those who she treated wrong, make new friends and help protect the one person who helped her from the beginning even if he didn’t realise it!
Ebenezer continues to grow on me more and more and after living for 512 years it’s amazing to see him learn and grow to become a better person despite his troubled, sad past. It was a really nice insight to include some of his past as you can clearly see how he has become the person he is. By living as many years as he has, I can imagine it is not easy to change his ways. But, his friendship with Bethany is truly beautiful (when she isn’t calling him names) and so heartwarming they evidently have a big effect on each other.
Ebenezer, as well as the rest of the story and characters, are fabulously enjoyable from start to finish. It will make you wish you could forget what happened and read it all over again!
Overall Thoughts
Overall, The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast is a remarkable sequel that lives up to all its entertainingly beastly expectations from the first book. If you’re looking for a quick, easy, laugh out loud read then look no further! Don’t be disappointed if you ate up these two books quickly, because there is more to come for Bethany, Ebenezer and the Beast this year!
Rating: 5/5
After devouring The Beast and the Bethany extremely quickly and loving it, I couldn’t hold back from starting Revenge of the Beast straight away! After a long hard day, I couldn’t have asked for a better book to come home to and gobble up and let me tell you this isn’t just for the kiddies. It is such a fun and meaningful book that teaches many valuable lessons such as kindness and giving back but it is also extremely entertaining with beautiful illustrations that help add the story perfectly!
The Story
Just when you thought that was it from the Beast, he strikes back in the most peculiar yet humorously gross way. With a new adventure and the beast even hungrier than before, we get to follow Bethany, Ebenezer and their new Parrot companion, Claudette as they take on a new mystery of why strange things have been happening to all the objects in the 15 story house that the Beast once vomited out.
Along with the beast bashing, do-gooding and spectacular theatre performances, we get more of an understanding of Ebenezer’s past and why he spent so many years serving the Beast. It does tug at the heartstrings when you realize what he’s been through, which we were all probably thinking about since the last book so I’m very glad the author delves into this side of his character. I couldn’t get enough of the story, there is never a dull moment within this book, it’s incredibly fast-paced, upbeat, funny and just a downright delightful read!
The Characters
Bethany is once again the star of the show for me. Even though she is known as a prankster and probably always will be a bit, however, with her desire to do good you can’t help but love and root for her on her journey. It’s incredible to see how much she has grown from the first book, trying to make amends with those who she treated wrong, make new friends and help protect the one person who helped her from the beginning even if he didn’t realise it!
Ebenezer continues to grow on me more and more and after living for 512 years it’s amazing to see him learn and grow to become a better person despite his troubled, sad past. It was a really nice insight to include some of his past as you can clearly see how he has become the person he is. By living as many years as he has, I can imagine it is not easy to change his ways. But, his friendship with Bethany is truly beautiful (when she isn’t calling him names) and so heartwarming they evidently have a big effect on each other.
Ebenezer, as well as the rest of the story and characters, are fabulously enjoyable from start to finish. It will make you wish you could forget what happened and read it all over again!
Overall Thoughts
Overall, The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast is a remarkable sequel that lives up to all its entertainingly beastly expectations from the first book. If you’re looking for a quick, easy, laugh out loud read then look no further! Don’t be disappointed if you ate up these two books quickly, because there is more to come for Bethany, Ebenezer and the Beast this year!
Rating: 5/5
shelvesofstarlight's review
4.0
Reuniting with Bethany and Ebeneezer was wonderful, especially seeing how much their partnership has evolved from the first book. They were mischievous throughout the book even if they were trying to change their ways and become do-gooders, something that seems to not necessarily go to plan. What was fun was the fact that we got to learn more about Ebeneezer's past and how he first met the Beast. Claudette was great fun as a character and I loved the fact that she could talk and sing! The other characters were also fun and well written and just completed the book for me.
The plot was also fun and engaging and just a brilliant carry-on from the first book, even if once again it ended on a cliffhanger that made me desperate for the next book already. This book was filled with all sorts of hilarious hijinks that Bethany and Ebeneezer got up to on their mission to de-beast their lives and how the Beast slowly derailed their plans to enact his own one, to claim his revenge on Bethany. The illustrations throughout the book helped to bring the story alive and I loved seeing all of the characters as I imagined them in my own head!
The writing was witty and had me laughing out loud! It was such a fun read that is perfect for readers of all ages. Whether you are older and looking for a fun-filled book to keep you entertained or a mischievous kid looking to turn things around just like Bethany. I am so excited for the next book in the series!
I was sent a copy of this book as part of a blog tour in exchange for an honest review.
The plot was also fun and engaging and just a brilliant carry-on from the first book, even if once again it ended on a cliffhanger that made me desperate for the next book already. This book was filled with all sorts of hilarious hijinks that Bethany and Ebeneezer got up to on their mission to de-beast their lives and how the Beast slowly derailed their plans to enact his own one, to claim his revenge on Bethany. The illustrations throughout the book helped to bring the story alive and I loved seeing all of the characters as I imagined them in my own head!
The writing was witty and had me laughing out loud! It was such a fun read that is perfect for readers of all ages. Whether you are older and looking for a fun-filled book to keep you entertained or a mischievous kid looking to turn things around just like Bethany. I am so excited for the next book in the series!
I was sent a copy of this book as part of a blog tour in exchange for an honest review.
paperbacks_and_ponytails's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this sequel to The Beast and the Bethany, and with the way this book ended...there might be a third book in the near future (I can hope).
This is such a fun series about an animal eating monster who wreaks havoc in the lives of two people and their town. I loved in this sequel that our two main characters are trying to live their lives by doing good deeds around the town (although they really don't know what that means or how to go about it.)
The monster is back in quite a strange and weird way, twisting the minds of the town and our characters. He is not lovable, and he sure will make you cringe with his dastardly deeds.
This is such a fun series about an animal eating monster who wreaks havoc in the lives of two people and their town. I loved in this sequel that our two main characters are trying to live their lives by doing good deeds around the town (although they really don't know what that means or how to go about it.)
The monster is back in quite a strange and weird way, twisting the minds of the town and our characters. He is not lovable, and he sure will make you cringe with his dastardly deeds.
chrissireads's review
4.0
Such an excellent sequel to The Beast and The Bethany. Highly recommended!
vanhooked_on_reading's review
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
booksare42's review
5.0
Thank you to The Write Reads for organizing and inviting me to participate in this blog tour. Thank you to Farshore Books for providing me with a copy of this book through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
The Beast and the Bethany was one of my favourite reads of 2020, and I was so excited to get my hands on Revenge of the Beast to find out what beastly things the Beast cooked up in this book and to catch up with Bethany and Ebenezer Tweezer. I am happy to say that Revenge of the Beast has the same Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl charm as The Beast and the Bethany, and I thought it was absolutely fantastic.
Revenge of the Beast takes place a few weeks after The Beast and the Bethany. Bethany and Claudette are determined to help Ebenezer de-beast their lives by getting rid of all of the presents the Beast vomited up for him over the past five centuries. Bethany is also determined to change how the neighbourhood looks at her, and she is determined to Do Good, even if she’s not entirely sure how that works. But, of course, the Beast has other ideas and has some nefarious plans of his own.
My favourite thing about this book is how fun it was. I loved the flashbacks into Ebenezer’s past and his memories with the Beast. I also loved how fun some of the gifts that Ebenezer received from the Beast are; I specifically love the idea of a self-decorating Christmas tree. I also thought it was fun that the gifts had their own minds and started to act out against their new owners when Bethany gave them away to people in the neighbourhood.
Bethany is one of my favourite fictional characters, and I loved reading about her in this book. I loved how hard she tried to Do Good, and there were many moments where I wanted to give her a giant hug. I also loved Ebenezer in this book, and I enjoyed reading about them trying so hard to Do Good even though they had no idea what they were doing. I also loved how ghastly and terrible the Beast was in this book, and I cannot wait to see what it gets up to in the third book.
I loved all of the twists and turns in this book. I loved not knowing what the Beast was going to try to do next and being on the edge of my seat, wondering if Bethany and Ebenezer would figure things out before it was too late.
Overall, I thought this book was fantastic. It was fun, creepy, and full of twists and turns. The characters are fantastic, the Beast is ghastly and terrifying, and I cannot recommend this series enough.
The Beast and the Bethany was one of my favourite reads of 2020, and I was so excited to get my hands on Revenge of the Beast to find out what beastly things the Beast cooked up in this book and to catch up with Bethany and Ebenezer Tweezer. I am happy to say that Revenge of the Beast has the same Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl charm as The Beast and the Bethany, and I thought it was absolutely fantastic.
Revenge of the Beast takes place a few weeks after The Beast and the Bethany. Bethany and Claudette are determined to help Ebenezer de-beast their lives by getting rid of all of the presents the Beast vomited up for him over the past five centuries. Bethany is also determined to change how the neighbourhood looks at her, and she is determined to Do Good, even if she’s not entirely sure how that works. But, of course, the Beast has other ideas and has some nefarious plans of his own.
My favourite thing about this book is how fun it was. I loved the flashbacks into Ebenezer’s past and his memories with the Beast. I also loved how fun some of the gifts that Ebenezer received from the Beast are; I specifically love the idea of a self-decorating Christmas tree. I also thought it was fun that the gifts had their own minds and started to act out against their new owners when Bethany gave them away to people in the neighbourhood.
Bethany is one of my favourite fictional characters, and I loved reading about her in this book. I loved how hard she tried to Do Good, and there were many moments where I wanted to give her a giant hug. I also loved Ebenezer in this book, and I enjoyed reading about them trying so hard to Do Good even though they had no idea what they were doing. I also loved how ghastly and terrible the Beast was in this book, and I cannot wait to see what it gets up to in the third book.
I loved all of the twists and turns in this book. I loved not knowing what the Beast was going to try to do next and being on the edge of my seat, wondering if Bethany and Ebenezer would figure things out before it was too late.
Overall, I thought this book was fantastic. It was fun, creepy, and full of twists and turns. The characters are fantastic, the Beast is ghastly and terrifying, and I cannot recommend this series enough.
ripaustaikaa's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐ Tätä on todella vaikea arvioida, mutta oman lukukokemukseni arvosana on nyt tämä. Luulen, että tosi monet tykkää tästä enemmän.
Eikä Hirviön kosto huono ollut missään nimessä, kolme ja puoli tähteä on tosi hyvä arvosana. Neljäkin tämä olisi voinut olla, jos olisin lukenut sarjan ensimmäisen osan, enkä olisi niin herkkä kaikille ällötyksille ja hirvityksille.
Eikä Hirviön kosto huono ollut missään nimessä, kolme ja puoli tähteä on tosi hyvä arvosana. Neljäkin tämä olisi voinut olla, jos olisin lukenut sarjan ensimmäisen osan, enkä olisi niin herkkä kaikille ällötyksille ja hirvityksille.
bridgets_books's review
5.0
I had serious doubts that book two Revenge of the Beast would match my love of book one. I should have known Jack Meggitt-Phillips wouldn’t let me down. Revenge of the Beast lived up to all my expectations.
Bethany is determined to become a “Do-Gooder” if she only knew what that meant. She has a difficult time with the concept as her favorite things in life are pranking people, causing havoc, and shouting “Bog Off.”
511-year-old- Ebeneezer has serious issues with de-beasting and becoming a better person. He is going to miss all his beastly gifts.
In this tale, the beast is back to exact revenge on all who have wronged him. Along the way we are entertained with witty sarcasm, fantastic scenarios, and a fascinating world pulled from the author’s incredible mind. How absolutely gushing of me! I hope this doesn’t turn the beast’s attention on me!
The author weaves a few darker themes throughout the story. I was saddened knowing the way people can ill-treat their children, friends, and acquaintances. But I gained hope by the end of the tale that do-gooders can prevail. If you are reading this book with middle-graders, it provides many opportunities for conversation.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the illustrations created by Sabelle Follath. They positively bring the story to life.
I can not wait to read the next book, The Mind of the Beast coming later in 2022.
Bethany is determined to become a “Do-Gooder” if she only knew what that meant. She has a difficult time with the concept as her favorite things in life are pranking people, causing havoc, and shouting “Bog Off.”
511-year-old- Ebeneezer has serious issues with de-beasting and becoming a better person. He is going to miss all his beastly gifts.
In this tale, the beast is back to exact revenge on all who have wronged him. Along the way we are entertained with witty sarcasm, fantastic scenarios, and a fascinating world pulled from the author’s incredible mind. How absolutely gushing of me! I hope this doesn’t turn the beast’s attention on me!
The author weaves a few darker themes throughout the story. I was saddened knowing the way people can ill-treat their children, friends, and acquaintances. But I gained hope by the end of the tale that do-gooders can prevail. If you are reading this book with middle-graders, it provides many opportunities for conversation.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the illustrations created by Sabelle Follath. They positively bring the story to life.
I can not wait to read the next book, The Mind of the Beast coming later in 2022.
bluewithstars's review
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
tessa_talks_books's review
4.0
What’s it about (in a nutshell):
Revenge of the Beast (The Beast and the Bethany #2) by Jack Meggitt-Phillips is a creatively quirky story about an orphan, an immortal man, and a man-eating beast. In Revenge of the Beast, Bethany and Ebenezer are trying to start fresh now that the Beast is out of their lives. But changing minds is not as easy as they think it will be.
What I Enjoyed:
I enjoyed getting to know Ebenezer better. The look back at his life is fascinating. It provides the necessary layers that his character needed to be fully developed. I found it much easier to understand his connection to Bethany and willingness to conquer the Beast for her because of his story.
I have a real soft spot for Bethany, even when she is particularly frustrating and ingratiating. I admire her desire to do good just for the sake of the community, and I feel her frustration over people not letting go of her prankster past. She is no longer the angry little girl lashing out at anyone and everyone. She has found her place with Ebenezer, and she wants to share with everyone how that has impacted her.
The character-driven story is fast-paced, with plenty of suspense to spur it on. It is told through third-person narration and exudes the quirky charm inherent in the author’s sense of humor. The artwork is delightful and reflects the story perfectly.
Characters:
Bethany was developed well in the first book, and in Book 2, we learn a great deal more about Ebenezer. His past story is shared, and when added to his current reactions to the Beast, work together to create a well-developed, intriguing, sympathetic, and problematic character. I loved the complexity of this character.
Reminds Me Of:
The publisher compares this story to Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl, and I can definitely see similarities. The dark, quirky humor is in keeping with both authors’ stories.
What I Wish:
My only wish is that this story entertains the middle-grade reader and gives them something to think about as they follow Bethany’s struggles in life made much worse by that dreaded Beast.
To Read or Not to Read:
The Beast and the Bethany series is perfect for even the youngest middle-grade readers.
Revenge of the Beast (The Beast and the Bethany #2) by Jack Meggitt-Phillips is a creatively quirky story about an orphan, an immortal man, and a man-eating beast. In Revenge of the Beast, Bethany and Ebenezer are trying to start fresh now that the Beast is out of their lives. But changing minds is not as easy as they think it will be.
What I Enjoyed:
I enjoyed getting to know Ebenezer better. The look back at his life is fascinating. It provides the necessary layers that his character needed to be fully developed. I found it much easier to understand his connection to Bethany and willingness to conquer the Beast for her because of his story.
I have a real soft spot for Bethany, even when she is particularly frustrating and ingratiating. I admire her desire to do good just for the sake of the community, and I feel her frustration over people not letting go of her prankster past. She is no longer the angry little girl lashing out at anyone and everyone. She has found her place with Ebenezer, and she wants to share with everyone how that has impacted her.
The character-driven story is fast-paced, with plenty of suspense to spur it on. It is told through third-person narration and exudes the quirky charm inherent in the author’s sense of humor. The artwork is delightful and reflects the story perfectly.
Characters:
Bethany was developed well in the first book, and in Book 2, we learn a great deal more about Ebenezer. His past story is shared, and when added to his current reactions to the Beast, work together to create a well-developed, intriguing, sympathetic, and problematic character. I loved the complexity of this character.
Reminds Me Of:
The publisher compares this story to Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl, and I can definitely see similarities. The dark, quirky humor is in keeping with both authors’ stories.
What I Wish:
My only wish is that this story entertains the middle-grade reader and gives them something to think about as they follow Bethany’s struggles in life made much worse by that dreaded Beast.
To Read or Not to Read:
The Beast and the Bethany series is perfect for even the youngest middle-grade readers.