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A Curse of Beasts and Magic

Beautiful and Beastly, Book 1

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A Curse of Beasts and Magic

By: Jeaniene Frost
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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New York Times bestselling author of The Night Huntress series, Jeaniene Frost, returns with the Beautiful and Beastly series! It’s Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher, except Beauty IS the Beast, and he’s the Warden keeping mythical beings in check in our world and beyond.


Raine Stone is living a nightmare. Ever since she survived the attack that killed her family, she's been hiding a terrible secret - and a Beast inside her.

It feeds on violence and chaos, but she restrains its urges by playing vigilante on the city streets. Until one night, Raine uses the Beast’s energy to heal an elderly gentleman from a seemingly random attack and discovers a new world of danger - literally.

Remington 'Remy' Byrne knows the wall between a realm of deadly mythic creatures and our own world is very fragile. After all, he’s the Warden who guards the gateways between them. Raine’s Beast contains power that could tip the scales in a sinister plot against Remy’s rule - if she allies with him.

Will they be friends or foes . . . or will their dangerous attraction turn into something else? And can our world be saved by their explosive alliance?

Spice: 3/5

Tropes:

Fake Dating
Morally Grey MMC
Found Family
Enemies to Lovers
Monstrous Secrets

 Dark Fantasy Fantasy Paranormal Emotionally Gripping
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Critic reviews

A heroine who thinks she is a monster and a hero who knows he is one. A Curse of Beasts and Magic is gorgeous and magical, a riveting romance with heart-pounding action, dire consequences, and enchanting settings. Jeaniene Frost casts an enduring spell on her readers, and I can’t wait to read more (Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author)
Darkly gripping, with twists that kept me captivated. Jeaniene Frost is romantasy royalty! (J. R. Ward, #1 NY Times bestselling author)
I don’t know what sorcery Jeaniene Frost put into this book, but it was unputdownable! With its refreshing and clever magic system, page-turning action, and toe-curling romance, A Curse of Beasts and Magic reminded me why I fell in love with books in the first place . . . A truly spectacular read! (Laura Thalassa, USA Today bestselling author of the Bewitched series)
A thrilling, sexy world of hidden magic and temptations. Frost delivers exactly my kind of romance (Geneva Lee, New York Times and international bestselling author of the Royals Saga and Filthy Rich series.)
Storytelling at its finest! Brilliant world-building, fast-paced and full of steam. Unmissable . . . I need the next book now (Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author)
Romantasy readers and fans of Patricia Briggs and Ilona Andrews will adore this first entry in Frost’s new Beautiful and Beastly series, a fairy-tale urban fantasy with action-packed battles, a sexy romance, and plenty of magical moments
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Another fantastic adventure delivered in the way only Jeaniene Frost can. This book has everything: action, magic, sharp wit, intrigue, and just enough romance to keep you shamelessly invested.

The story flew by and Tavia brought every character to life brilliantly.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Jeaniene Frost is a truly one-of-a-kind author. Every time I think she can't possibly top herself, she proves me wrong.

Five Stars and a Curse - now I Have to Wait for the Sequel

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I was quite disappointed that it was the same narrator. It just sounded like the Cat & Bones series. I would have enjoyed it with a fresh perspective with a person who can do different voices and inflections. I bought the Kindle version too so I have that to read and make up some voices of my own.

Struggled to get to the end

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No real chemistry or romance in the story didn’t like the characters. I have read every book that has been written and they have been brilliant especially the vampire Series.

Disappointment

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