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 triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life . . . and death.

A prince has a surprising awakening . . .

A beauty fights like a beast . . .

A boy refuses to become prey . . .

A path to happiness is lost . . . then found again.

New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare.

Soman Chainani's Beasts and Beauty is a top pick for young adult fiction, blending elements of folklore and mythology into a dark fantasy. The Sunday Times bestselling author masterfully crafts a world where teenage protagonists navigate through a labyrinth of legends, their rebellious hearts beating against the constraints of their fantastical realities.

For fans of Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief), Shannon Messenger (Unlocked 8.5), Robin Stevens (The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 2), Leigh Bardugo (Ruin and Rising), and Jennifer Barnes (The Naturals).

Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales

Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales