
In this YA fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, isolated teen Gilde is whisked away by a dragon claiming to rescue her from her abusive father and the marshlands.
In this YA fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, isolated teen Gilde is whisked away by a dragon claiming to rescue her from her abusive father and the marshlands.
Fire dreamed of water, but the first sip would be its last. Gilde has spent her life isolated in the wild marshlands, a place too wet for the dragon to go. She's safe there, according to her father. So why is he asking her to leave with him now that she has come of age? There is more to Gilde's family than she knows, and debts need to be paid. Betrayed and shattered, she wakes in a crumbling mountain castle with the beast of her nightmares. Except this dragon speaks like a man and reads books. H...
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No sexual content depicted.
Scenes of killing, death, severe injuries, and violence including brutality.
No profanity or strong language.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Incorporates Christian themes of trust, hope, healing, and overcoming fear.
Fantasy magic system with wizardry portrayed negatively; mentions of ghosts.
No evidence found in available sources.
Themes of responsible use of power and choosing trust over fear.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Central themes of domestic abuse, breaking cycles of abuse; mentions of sickness and suffering.
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