A review by readingwithhippos
The Beast of Beswick by Amalie Howard

4.0

I’m so glad I gave Howard a try—this book feels like a fresh take on historical romance, very much the feministy kind of thing I want to read in 2020. Astrid needs a husband so that she can get her sister out from under the influence of their grasping, greedy uncle, who wants to marry said sister off to the same jerk who ruined Astrid’s reputation years ago. Since Astrid’s chances of making a good match are gone, she sets her sights on the notorious Beast of Beswick, a man with extensive scarring, inside and out, from war. He’s also a duke, though, so he has the social clout Astrid needs to protect her sister. The duke isn’t interested in Astrid’s proposition, but she’s determined to join his household by any means necessary and won’t be deterred by a little snarling. Or broken china.