Bookish and the Beast
Bookish and the Beast by Ashley Poston, published by Quirk Books on June 1, 2021, is a contemporary young adult fiction that offers a fresh retelling of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Rosie Thorne, who grapples with her grief and feelings of being stuck in her small town, while also navigating the complexities of her college application process and her connection to a mysterious cosplayer she met at a convention.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will encounter Vance Reigns, a Hollywood figure seeking refuge from a scandal in a small town. The unlikely meeting between Rosie and Vance leads to a gradual unveiling of their true selves, as they confront their personal struggles and the barriers they have built around their hearts. Themes of romance and adaptation are woven throughout the story, inviting readers to explore the characters’ journeys of self-discovery and connection amidst their challenges.
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A tale as old as time is made new in Ashley Poston’s fresh, geeky retelling of Beauty and the Beast—now with a bonus Starfield story!
Rosie Thorne is feeling stuck—on her college application essays, in her small town, and on that mysterious General Sond cosplayer she met at ExcelsiCon. Most of all, she’s stuck in her grief over her mother’s death. Her only solace was her late mother’s library of rare Starfield novels, but even that disappeared when they sold it to pay off hospital bills.
On the other hand, Vance Reigns has been Hollywood royalty for as long as he can remember—with all the privilege and scrutiny that entails. When a tabloid scandal catches up to him, he’s forced to hide out somewhere the paparazzi would never expect to find him: Small Town USA. At least there’s a library in the house. Too bad he doesn’t read.
When Vance’s and Rosie’s paths collide, sparks do not fly. But as they begrudgingly get to know each other, their careful masks come off—and they may just find that there’s more risk in shutting each other out than in opening their hearts.
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