The Beast Within (Hardcover)

In this compelling second installment of the Villains series by Serena Valentino, the beloved prince from Beauty and the Beast is reimagined as he transforms into a feared beast. Alone in a secluded castle, he wrestles with isolation and identity until the possibility of love—and redemption—emerges. The narrative invites exploration of how trauma reshapes character and how nuance can rewrite iconic stories. Young adult readers are encouraged to analyze psychological transformation, narrative bias, and the power of reinterpretation, making it both an emotional fantasy and a thoughtful invitation to reexamine what lies beneath appearances.