Shifters, Romance & Pirates in these 6 Beauty and the Beast Tales

I see you there, you love Beauty and the Beast, too! If you're on the hunt for new takes on this timeless classic, welcome!

Grab a cuppa, find a comfy location and check out these six Beauty and the Beast inspired tales.

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6 Beauty and the Beast Fairytales to Read Today

The Beast: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling (Twisted Kingdoms, Book 4) by Frost Kay

Beauty is an adventurer for hire and adventures into the wrong lands. This tale is a twist on Beauty and the Beast with magic and romance. The Beast has iridescent scales. Tempted to check it out?

A Ruin of Roses (Deliciously Dark Fairytales #1) by K.F. Breene

The setting of this retelling is spicy, spicy. Both Beauty & her Beast are dragon shifters fighting the curse of a demon-king.

Finding Beauty in the Beast by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee

This tale is a twist on Beauty and the Beast - Beauty is the Beast! She's a cruel, young lady! But never fear, there's a happily ever after in this sweet, clean romance. Also great for young adults.

💘 Read about literature's first happily ever after - Cupid & Psyche! in this post 💘

A Curse So Dark and Lonely (The Cursebreaker Series Book 1) by Brigid Kemmerer

I know, I don't know where I've been and why it took me so long to read A Curse So Dark and Lonely. It's a fun twist on Beauty and the Beast and how Beauty breaks the curse. The other two books in the series are also worth a read if you enjoy the young adult genre.

Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier

Heart's Blood has been on my TBR list for a while, and I'm glad I finally picked it up. It's set in pre-Breton England with a Gaelic flair. There's a slow-building romance, magic and neat characters. The story felt inspired by Beauty and the Beast, rather than a retelling.

Beauty's Beast (African Shaman Tales) by Pauline Woods

Beauty is a tough, gritty character who leads a band of pirates who escaped slavery in this quick read. The unique POV, the potential of the Beast's character and bringing in African influences worked in this tale. Note, it needs editorial attention and I'd like to know more about the characters.

Check out one of these books today and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear about your favorite Beauty and the Beast tales!

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