Recommendations based on The Beast Withinby Serena Valentino

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  1. Fairest of All

    by Serena Valentino
    A retelling of the story of Snow White from the perspective of the Evil Queen, exploring her descent into darkness and obsession with beauty.

    The tale of the young princess and her evil stepmother, the Wicked Queen, is widely known. Despite a few variations from telling to telling, the story remains the same—the Queen was jealous of the ... (Goodreads)

  2. Poor Unfortunate Soul

    by Serena Valentino
    A retelling of the story of Ursula, the sea witch from "The Little Mermaid," exploring her past and motivations.

    The tale of the sea king's daughter Ariel is a beloved one of losing―and then finding―one's own voice. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the mergirl wants more than her ... (Goodreads)

  3. As Old as Time

    by Liz Braswell
    A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, where Belle's mother cursed the Beast. The story takes a dark turn as Belle must break the curse before it's too late.

    What if Belle's mother cursed the Beast? As Old as Time is the third book in the hit YA line that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways. When Belle touches the Beast's enchanted ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Secret of Shadow Ranch

    by Carolyn Keene
    Nancy Drew investigates a mysterious horse theft and uncovers a hidden treasure at Shadow Ranch.

    Nancy drew arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch, but abruptly finds herself involved in a baffling mystery. The ranch is being haunted by a ... (Goodreads)

  5. Lover Avenged

    by J.R. Ward
    A thrilling tale of revenge and redemption, full of passion and suspense.

    Rehvenge has always kept his distance from the Brotherhood—even though his sister is married to a member, for he harbors a deadly secret that could make him a huge liability in their war against the ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

    by Mitch Albom
    A sweeping musical journey through the life of a Spanish guitar prodigy.

    “Talent is a piece of God’s shadow, and under that shadow, human stories intersect.,”, A Spanish war orphan born in a burning church and raised by a blind guitar teacher, Frankie Presto was gifted ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Lover Mine

    by J.R. Ward
    Exploring the power of true love and its ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

    John Matthew has come a long way since he was found living among humans, his vampire nature unknown to himself and to those around him. After he was taken in by the Brotherhood, no one could guess ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Rithmatist

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A young student learns the arcane art of Rithmatics, using it to defend against an encroaching force of hostile creatures.

    The Rithmatist follows the story of Joel, a teenage boy who is enrolled at and lives on the campus of Armedius Academy. He isn't a Rithmatist, yet is interested in the study of Rithmatist power. ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Firefly Lane

    by Kristin Hannah
    A lifelong friendship between two women, navigating through life's ups and downs.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of On Mystic Lake comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her ... (Goodreads)

  10. Dead as a Doornail

    by Charlaine Harris
    A supernatural murder mystery, uncovering the dark secrets of a small southern town.

    Small-town cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse has had more than her share of experience with the supernatural—but now it’s really hitting close to home. When Sookie sees her brother Jason’s eyes ... (Goodreads)

  11. A Break of Day

    by Bella Forrest
    A young woman wakes up in a strange place with no memory of her past. She must navigate a dangerous world to uncover the truth about herself.

    The greatly anticipated conclusion to Derek and Sofia's journey! Everything Sofia believed to be true has crumbled before her very eyes... In this explosive finale, secrets will be revealed, ... (Goodreads)

  12. Shiver

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A teenage girl falls in love with a werewolf, but their romance is threatened by the dangers of his transformation.

    For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In ... (Goodreads)

  13. Love Hina, Vol. 01

    by Ken Akamatsu
    Keitaro Urashima, a hapless student, becomes the manager of an all-girls dormitory and must navigate the romantic advances of his tenants.

    At the age of 5, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass his entrance exams...or even remember the girl's ... (Goodreads)

  14. Dark Storm

    by Christine Feehan
    A tormented hero and a strong-willed heroine fight against evil forces and their own inner demons in a paranormal romance set in a dark and dangerous world.

    Return to the seductive world of Christine Feehan's New York Times bestselling Carpathian novels as roiling passions collide in a perfect storm of dangerous desire that only a precious few can hope ... (Goodreads)

  15. Battle Royale

    by Koushun Takami
    High school students forced to fight to the death in a dystopian society.

    Battle Royale takes place in a fictional fascist Japan in the year 1997. The state, known as the Republic of Greater East Asia (,大東亜共和国,, Dai Tōa Kyōwakoku,) , arose after an alternate World War 2 ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Hide and Seek

    by Sara Shepard
    A group of friends play a dangerous game of hide and seek, but when one of them goes missing, secrets and lies are exposed.

    MY FRIENDS AND I USED TO PLAY LYING GAMES.,NOW MY TWIN SISTER IS LIVING ONE. When I was alive, my family seemed picture-perfect. My adoptive parents adored me, and my little sister, Laurel, copied my ... (Goodreads)

  17. Sweet Salt Air

    by Barbara Delinsky
    Two childhood friends reunite on an island off the coast of Maine to write a cookbook, but secrets from their past threaten to tear them apart.

    On Quinnipeague, hearts open under the summer stars and secrets float in the, Sweet Salt Air,... Charlotte and Nicole were once the best of friends, spending summers together in Nicole's coastal ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Absolute Boyfriend, Vol. 1

    by Yuu Watase
    A girl orders a perfect boyfriend robot, but things get complicated when she falls for a human boy.

    Shy high school student Riko Izawa aches for a boyfriend but guys just won't look her way. Then one day she signs up for a three-day trial of a mysterious "lover figurine," and the next thing she ... (Goodreads)

  19. Intertwined

    by Gena Showalter
    Aden Stone has four human souls within him, each with their own unique power, and he must navigate their conflicting desires while also dealing with supernatural threats.

    There’s something about the new guy at Crossroads High… Most sixteen-year-olds have friends. Aden Stone has four human souls living inside him: One can time travel. One can raise the dead. One can ... (Goodreads)

  20. Hidden

    by Sophie Jordan
    A girl with a rare ability to become invisible is hunted by a secret organization. She must fight to survive and protect those she loves.

    Fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Colleen Houck will love this epic tale of forbidden romance and nail-biting action from, New York Times, bestselling author Sophie Jordan., In the climactic finale to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Wake

    by Amanda Hocking
    A girl discovers she has the power to enter people's dreams and must use it to save her town from a dangerous entity.

    Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong. Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind ... (Goodreads)

  22. Red Riding Hood

    by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
    A retelling of the classic fairy tale, where Red Riding Hood must uncover the truth behind the wolf attacks in her village.

    Valerie's sister was beautiful, kind, and sweet. Now she is dead. Henri, the handsome son of the blacksmith, tries to console Valerie, but her wild heart beats fast for another: the outcast ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Delirium

    by Lauren Oliver
    A teenage girl's struggle against a dystopian society's oppressive rules in order to stay with the one she loves.

    The story is set in Portland, Maine , in 2091. Civilization is concentrated in the cities that escaped the severe bombings decades earlier. Travel between the cities is highly restricted. Electric ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Road to Woodbury

    by Robert Kirkman
    The prequel to "The Walking Dead" series, following the rise of the Governor and the creation of Woodbury.

    The book focuses on Lilly and her path to Woodbury, Georgia , a rural town that is barricaded and walled off to separate the living from the undead. It seems to be the perfect sanctuary. Life appears ... (Wikipedia)

  25. A Blaze of Sun

    by Bella Forrest
    The fourth book in the "A Shade of Vampire" series. Sofia and Derek's journey continues as they face new challenges and enemies.

    Welcome back to The Shade... "Of course you know who I am. I'm a daughter of the darkness just as surely as you are his son..." Ever since his brief encounter with Emilia at The Shade, Derek's ... (Goodreads)

  26. Tender Rebel

    by Johanna Lindsey
    A fiery Scottish lass is forced to marry an English lord, but their passion and love for each other cannot be denied.

    Roslynn Chadwick é uma jovem solteira muito cobiçada. Ninguém diria que a sua vida está longe de ser um mar de rosas. Por um lado, acaba de herdar uma fortuna. Por outro, vê-se obrigada a encontrar ... (Goodreads)

  27. I'll Meet You There

    by Heather Demetrios
    A teenage girl navigates her senior year while working at a quirky motel and falling in love with a wounded Marine.

    If Skylar Evans were a typical Creek View girl, her future would involve a double-wide trailer, a baby, and the graveyard shift at Taco Bell. But after graduation, the only thing separating ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. No One Knows

    by J.T. Ellison
    Aubrey Hamilton's husband disappeared on their fifth wedding anniversary. Five years later, he's declared dead, but Aubrey isn't convinced.

    In this riveting and complex thriller from the author of, Lie to Me, a woman must figure out if she’s losing her mind, or if her husband has really returned from the dead... The day Aubrey Hamilton’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Lies We Tell Ourselves

    by Robin Talley
    In 1959 Virginia, two girls from opposite sides of the civil rights battle must confront their own beliefs and prejudices.

    In 1959 Virginia, the lives of two girls on opposite sides of the battle for civil rights will be changed forever. Sarah Dunbar is one of the first black students to attend the previously all-white ... (Goodreads)

  30. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Mark, a toy shop owner, takes in his niece after her parents die. He falls in love with Maggie, a woman who helps him care for the child.

    Set in Friday Harbor , the novel opens with a prologue that features six-year-old Holly Nolan’s letter to Santa Claus, asking for a mother for Christmas. Following the death of Holly’s mother, ... (Wikipedia)