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Beast

Sophie Oak (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesA Faery Story #2
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.12

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Cursed Protagonist

Synopsis

This is a fictional account of real historical incidents in 18th century france when a wolf ( or wolves) killed well over 100 peasants in wild areas of the Massif Centrale. Despite the mobilisation of massive resources the 'beast' continued to kill leading to risks of destabilisation in parts of the 'ancien regime'. No definitive explanation of these events ever emerged and in France this has led to a fascination with the whole episode which continues to this day.

Beast: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult fantasy romance contains strong violence (wolf attacks, mass deaths), steamy romantic content, and mature themes surrounding historical French wolf attacks that killed over 100 people.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, animal death, death, and mass death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will find an intriguing blend of historical mystery and fantasy romance based on real 18th century French wolf attacks.

Tags

Historical FantasyDark FantasyParanormal RomanceBeauty and the Beast Retelling