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Craving Beauty: A Dark Fairy Tale Romance (Wylder Tales Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Silverwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 3: Wylder Tales

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Nineteen-year-old Vynasha's life is no fairy tale.

The fire that killed her sisters was her fault, and the magick that saved her nephew cannot heal their scars. They shouldn't have survived, and the villagers either fear or loathe them. Until a mysterious stranger saves her, giving Vynasha the key to finding the only family they have left.

With nothing to lose, Vynasha dares the journey into the forbidden Wylderland. Through dangers untold, she makes her way to the forgotten city, but more than ghosts linger in the castle. A wicked curse shadows the land, shadows whisper that the one to break their curse has come, and a beastly prince makes a bargain Vynasha cannot refuse:

Become the beast's bride or become a monster herself.

A dark tale of enchantment and woe, perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Holly Black, Craving Beauty is the first installment of the epic Wylder Tales Series!

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"Craving Beauty (Wylder Tales Book 1) by Jennifer Silverwood is the story of Vynasha, a young woman who has faced a lot of hardship in her life.

She has lost her family in a fire, which left her scarred and struggling to survive. Trying to protect what little family she has left, Vynasha is asked to break a curse on a castle and its inhabitants, including a beast. She soon finds out that not everything is what it seems, but neither is she.

Jennifer Silverwood has written an interesting and well-woven tale with Craving Beauty (Wylder Tales Book 1). I have read a lot of Beauty and the Beast retellings, but this story is one of the better ones. There is so much to it and it includes a few interesting twists along the way. I do like the Gothic theme to it too; it suits the story. The author has created a diverse and interesting world while still holding onto the elements of the original story.

Vynasha has learned to survive, but not always in a way people will like. Hated and rejected, and knowing she is responsible for the death of her family, she makes some tough choices. She knows the world is a hard place and to survive, she needs to do whatever it takes, even if that means venturing into a strange place with a cursed beast and other strange wonders. I think that readers who love fantasy tales and fairytale retellings would enjoy this book immensely and I would recommend it."

~ Reviewed by Samantha Gregory for Readers' Favorite

About the Author

JenniferSilverwood was raised deep in the heart of Texas and has been spinning yarns amile high since childhood. In her spare time, she reads and writes and tries tosustain her wanderlust, whether it's the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania,the highlands of Ecuador, or a road trip to the next town. On the lookout forher next adventure, in print or reality, she dreams of one day proving to themasses that everything really is better in Texas. She is the author of threeseries - Wylder Tales, Seven Deadly Sins and the Borderlands Saga - and thestand alone romance titles Stay and She Walks in Moonlight.

Formore about books, writing, and beauty, visit:
Website:jennifersilverwood.com
Twitter:@JennSilverwood
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CBTRBG4F
Publisher ‏ : ‎ SilverWoodSketches; 3rd edition (July 13, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 13, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4411 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1088136184

Best Sellers Rank: #657,528 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)

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Jennifer Silverwood has been involved in the publishing world since 2012 and is passionate about supporting the writing community however she can. After studying traditional art at university, she began helping Qamber Designs bring authors’ books to life. In real life, she’s a mom of two, a passionate reader, and an occasional artist. Jennifer is the author of three series—Borderlands, Wylder Tales, and the Heaven’s Edge Novellas—and the stand-alone romance titles Stay and She Walks in Moonlight.

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Karen Siddall

“Wyldly” creative and darkly atmospheric reimagining of a fairy tale.

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024

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"Craving Beauty" is the first book in author Jennifer Silverwood’s "Wylder Tales" series and is an exciting and wonderful reimagining of the Brothers Grimm’s "The Beauty and the Beast." From the start, readers will know this version is going to be different; the mood is darkly menacing, with an unusual and damaged heroine who has hidden resources deep within.

Vynasha, alternately called Ash or Beauty, is the atypical youngest of five siblings: not the baby of the family but the glue that holds the struggling family together. Even with the two middle sisters who treat her like Cinderella, Ash knows she has a dark power deep inside that, let loose, would bring destruction. She’s a warm, loving girl who desires to please and help. Her love for her nephew, Wyll, is strong and protective, and it was heartbreaking but understandable watching her go without, giving him just a little bit more of whatever he needed.

The author keeps the story moving at a good pace, especially considering Ash and Wyll have a long journey in the beginning. Sometimes, those long journey storylines drag on endlessly, but not in this case. There are widespread rumors about the danger of the road Ash plans to take, and the author skillfully crafts an eerie, brooding atmosphere that dogs their every step. I was on high alert for the next shoe to drop from the start. The vibe never lets up, either. As the story continued, each setting had its own shadowy feeling of menace, and I could clearly visualize the surroundings as twists in the classic plot kept coming. Beauty is faced with some hard choices with unimaginable consequences. After the cover closed on this one, I still have questions and look forward to the next book in the series to perhaps give me answers.

The plot has many basic elements of the classic fairytale, but Silverwood has crafted her own unique, creative alternative storyline, and I was happy to follow along on her imaginative journey. CRAVING BEAUTY was a book I blissfully fell into and was quickly absorbed into its fresh approach, and I recommend it to readers who enjoy a darker, magical story loosely based on a tale told many times.

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Librariel17

Different Approach to Classic Retelling

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024

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Craving Beauty by Jennifer Silverwood is a fantasy novel that offers a unique approach to a classic tale. Vynasha, the main character, is faced with many challenges and has to confront her fears to reconnect with her brother. She travels long and far while uncovering family secrets and face the obstacles she’s dreaded. She ultimately realizes that most of her life could have potentially been a lie. Imagine, living your life and in the end realizing that the betrayal you already experienced is about to get worse.

Jennifer Silverwood takes the reader on a journey through mountains, valleys, and dark areas to a surprising ending. Often retellings take the usual approach of adding a little extra to the original story. However, Silverwood aimed to add more depth to the story by revealing a different side of the world developed in the story. Silverwood grabs the attention of the reader by starting the story with a bit of a back story and turmoil. As the story continues to unfold we can learn more about Asha and her family ties. The ending is shocking and sets the book up for part two which dives more into the life of Asha and her new life.

The book is written in a very medieval romance style. I typically don't read fantasy, so this book is was a little bit harder for me to get into, mostly due to the writing style and the content. Overall, I think it is a very well-written book that has a lot of key components that make a story great, including family, strife, angst, class systems, violence, danger, and much more. The author works to create a multi-level story that attempts to appeal to all readers.

Silverwood has a way of captivating the reader with her detailed description of the scenery and making it feel like the reader is in the story as we travel with the characters. This book will have you on the edge of your seat and the verge of tears as you get to know each character and the lives of Asha, her brother, nephew, dad, and her destiny.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good fantasy read, young adult and older.

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Melissa

Dark & Twisty

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2016

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Vynasha is a scarred Beauty in search of a cure for her nephew, Wyll, who was burned in the fire that took their family. She travels into the mountains to find the Source, but the magic she discovers is a curse, not a cure. Trapped in a castle full of beasts and ghostly beings, the days edge closer and closer to a dangerous fate--being tied to a cursed Prince. Her only chance at escape could cost not only her life, but the lives of those trapped with her, but she can't abandon Wyll or her hope to save the one thing that has kept her going. When the castle reveals its secrets, Vynasha discovers there is much more to the story, and even she may not be who she seems.

Craving Beauty is a haunting, dark and twisty retelling that will hold you captive from the first chapter. Can't wait for book two!

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Kim Roberts

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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023

I got an ARC of this book because the cover looked amazing! I originally thought it was a Sleeping Beauty retelling cause of the "Beauty" in "Craving Beauty" but learned it was a Beauty and the Beast retelling which didn't bother me as I love both! I love retellings in general!

I ended up giving this book 3 stars. I enjoyed it while I read it, but it was hard to get into. It started slow and I found myself wanted to pick up other things instead of this book. While the writing was good and it's a decent size book, I found myself wanting more in certain areas.

I liked the fact that his book didn't follow the traditional Beauty and the Beast retellings and that she set off on her own to help her nephew, but there were times I was confused on what was going on and it made it hard to want to continue.

I would recommend this book to certain people but not everyone. Also don't know if I would continue with the series.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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