Beasts of the Briar · #6 / 7
Stolen by Shadows
The next in Elizabeth Helen's Amazon top 5 and Sunday Times bestselling Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with enchanted fae, morally gray characters, a stupidly hot villain, and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All five of them.
Once upon a time, I used to look upon the sun. Now, there is only darkness.
And the Prince of Thorns.
I am his captive, his thrall. Caspian, the man he used to be, is nothing but a memory. And if the Prince of Thorns gets his way, all of the Enchanted Vale―and the four other princes bound to my heart―will fall to ruin.
As I navigate the treacherous Below, my mates risk everything to reach me. But the Green Flame is spreading across the realms, corrupting all it touches. If they can't fight it, Caspian won't be the only one consumed by its power.
It's now or never. Either we defeat the god who seeks to tear our world apart…or we die together, becoming nothing but shadow.
But I've learned something down here. Beautiful things can grow in the dark. I'll do whatever it takes to protect my home and family…and bring Caspian back to me.
The series
In the untamed wilderness of Beasts of the Briar, magic and danger intertwine in a dark and atmospheric world where nothing is as it seems. The series draws readers into a mystical land ruled by ancient forces, where forgotten creatures stir beneath the shadows and the land itself holds untold secrets. With a rich tapestry of lore, enchantments, and perilous quests, this series explores the delicate balance between power, freedom, and the consequences of uncovering long-buried truths.
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At the heart of this gripping tale is a fierce heroine, caught between the unraveling mysteries of her world and her own struggle to survive. As she ventures deeper into the Briar, a place where the line between the living and the supernatural blurs, she discovers that the true monsters might not be the beasts lurking in the forest—but the ones within herself. The tension between survival and transformation pulses throughout the series, making each decision she faces weigh heavily on her journey.
The world-building in Beasts of the Briar is immersive, with forests that breathe, rivers that whisper, and skies that carry the echoes of forgotten gods. Elizabeth Helen creates a universe that feels ancient and alive, where every corner holds danger and beauty in equal measure. With dark magic and treacherous alliances lurking around every turn, the story becomes a quest not only for the truth but for the very soul of its protagonist.
Themes of sacrifice, identity, and the pull of destiny weave throughout the series, making it a compelling exploration of what it means to fight for one's place in a world that feels both wildly alive and terrifyingly indifferent. The characters are complex, layered, and ever-evolving, with bonds forged in the fires of conflict and personal revelation.
Beasts of the Briar is a spellbinding blend of high fantasy, mystery, and dark adventure, where the stakes are high, and every choice could mean the difference between salvation and destruction. With its atmospheric storytelling and complex characters, this series invites readers into a world where nothing is as simple as it seems—and where every step into the unknown brings new revelations and dangers.
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