--- product_id: 2873093 title: "The Beast Within" price: "€ 22.18" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2873093-the-beast-within store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # The Beast Within **Price:** € 22.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Beast Within - **How much does it cost?** € 22.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2873093-the-beast-within) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A cursed prince sits alone in a secluded castle. Few have seen him, but those who claim they have say his hair is wild and nails are sharp--like a beast's! But how did this prince, once jovial and beloved by the people, come to be a reclusive and bitter monster? And is it possible that he can ever find true love and break the curse that has been placed upon him? Enjoy Serena Valentino's entire Villain's series. Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1) The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Book 2) Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3) Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Book 4) Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Book 5) The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel (Book 6) Evil Thing (Book 7) Review: Beautiful and Enchanting - For anyone who loves Beauty and the Beast as much as I do this is a perfect book. It provides a very realistic understanding of the Beast ways while keeping the magic of the original story intact. Fully recommended. Review: This book is NOT 256 pages long but still a great read and addition to my library - I am such a fan of these books. I have all the books that I want to have as some of the villains series I do not want to have. One thing I will say in the description of this book it states the book is 256 pages. That is FALSE. This is one of the shortest books in the series covering 215 in its entirety. I do not know why there is false page numbers in this book description. I received the hardcover and the only other book that is close to being as short is “Fairest of them all” with page count being 250 for the paperback version (the version I have). That is the only complaint I have as this book gives a good backstory for the prince that became the beast. More story between Belle and the Beast is covered in twisted tales “As Old As Time” and other villains book “Kill the Beast” that is 424 pages long. I have that book but have not read it yet as there is an order that I want to read these books in. One thing is for sure for this series you should definitely get “The Odd Sisters” as that ties the whole series together and helps in understanding how certain things happen in the book. I just wanted to give a heads up to readers so they are not disappointed when they receive the book and see it is only 215 and not the 256 pages stated in the book description. I have included side by sides of the two “Beauty and the Beast” villain series books to show the difference in size and how the story must go on from Gaston’s perspective ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,537 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #22 in Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tale & Folklore Adaptations #28 in Teen & Young Adult TV, Movie, Video Game Adaptations | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,862 Reviews | ## Images ![The Beast Within - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AZcPXA83L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and Enchanting *by A***R on July 10, 2026* For anyone who loves Beauty and the Beast as much as I do this is a perfect book. It provides a very realistic understanding of the Beast ways while keeping the magic of the original story intact. Fully recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is NOT 256 pages long but still a great read and addition to my library *by J***L on July 22, 2025* I am such a fan of these books. I have all the books that I want to have as some of the villains series I do not want to have. One thing I will say in the description of this book it states the book is 256 pages. That is FALSE. This is one of the shortest books in the series covering 215 in its entirety. I do not know why there is false page numbers in this book description. I received the hardcover and the only other book that is close to being as short is “Fairest of them all” with page count being 250 for the paperback version (the version I have). That is the only complaint I have as this book gives a good backstory for the prince that became the beast. More story between Belle and the Beast is covered in twisted tales “As Old As Time” and other villains book “Kill the Beast” that is 424 pages long. I have that book but have not read it yet as there is an order that I want to read these books in. One thing is for sure for this series you should definitely get “The Odd Sisters” as that ties the whole series together and helps in understanding how certain things happen in the book. I just wanted to give a heads up to readers so they are not disappointed when they receive the book and see it is only 215 and not the 256 pages stated in the book description. I have included side by sides of the two “Beauty and the Beast” villain series books to show the difference in size and how the story must go on from Gaston’s perspective ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would have loved this more if it were longer *by A***R on June 5, 2015* A rather short and quick adaptation of Disney's original award-winning film, it does seem rather rushed. About halfway through the book, it starts to delve into the original storyline, but it hurries along very quickly, skipping over Belle's arrival at the castle and hurrying to her trespass upon the West Wing to her rescue from the wolf pack that attacks her in the woods. Swiftly within a few pages you find Belle fleeing to rescue her father from illness, and before you know it the book is already over with "The End." Most of the storyline is told from the third-person perspective of three of the witches that assisted in cursing the Beast who are hellbent on driving him mad and aiding Gaston in killing him. The first half is possibly the most interesting park because it's the most original and deviates from the original story the most. The Prince's origins are the most elaborated, adding twists that weren't there in the film. I would have loved this more if it were longer, like in the book "Maleficent." It just feels far too rushed. The second half of the book would have been far more entertaining were it from the Beast's third person perspective and not the evil witches'. It does make some references to other Disney characters in the Disney universe, and the reader will find that enticing. It really is a one-time read, though I'm a huge fan of the original, but I just wanted more from it. There seems to be a lot of missed opportunity from the author to take it to further reaches. If one sits down and really dedicates their attentions to it, it can be finished within a day or two. Belle's and Beast's romance could have been explored in-depth much more, but it's hardly touched upon and breezed through. I hope someday a better adaptation is written with far-reaching details and hope-fulfilling content. The reader will just find it lacking overall, though sometimes enjoyable here and there. Don't expect a masterpiece here. I wish the publisher, author, and editor had spent more time dedicated to making it what the fans would appreciate; they really missed a big opportunity here. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains) - Fairest of All-Villains, Book 1 - Poor Unfortunate Soul-Villains, Book 3 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2873093-the-beast-within](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2873093-the-beast-within) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-08-26*