Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani

Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales

Soman Chainani

324 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life, and death. A prince has a sur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 829 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 76%
mysterious 42%
emotional 33%
reflective 23%
inspiring 17%
funny 15%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 7%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 12% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 41% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 9% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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