Hello loves!
So today I am bringing you my review for The Write Reads blog tour for the second book in the Beast and the Bethany series by Jack Meggitt Phillips and published by Farshore Books. It is a witty book filled with mischief that is perfect for anyone to read! Plus there are a whole bunch of brilliant illustrations to bring the story to life right before your eyes.
Thank you so much to Farshore books and The Write Reads for sending me a physical copy in exchange for my honest review. If you want to have a look at the stunning cover then hop on over to my instagram (linked below) and give my photo some love.
No, let’s get into the review
Summary
Once upon a very badly behaved time, 511-year-old Ebenezer kept a beast in his attic. He would feed the beast all manner of objects and creatures and in return the beast would vomit him up expensive presents. But then the Bethany arrived.
Now notorious prankster Bethany, along with her new feathery friend Claudette, is determined that she and Ebenezer are going to de-beast their lives and Do Good. But Bethany finds that being a former prankster makes it hard to get taken on for voluntary work. And Ebenezer secretly misses the beast’s vomity gifts. And neither of them are all that sure what “good people” do anyway.
Then there’s Claudette, who’s not been feeling herself recently. Has she eaten something that has disagreed with her?
Rating
ESCAPE score: 48
Thoughts
Reuniting with Bethany and Ebeneezer was wonderful, especially seeing how much their partnership has evolved from the first book. They were mischievous throughout the book even if they were trying to change their ways and become do-gooders, something that seems to not necessarily go to plan. What was fun was the fact that we got to learn more about Ebeneezer’s past and how he first met the Beast. Claudette was great fun as a character and I loved the fact that she could talk and sing! The other characters were also fun and well written and just completed the book for me.
The plot was also fun and engaging and just a brilliant carry-on from the first book, even if once again it ended on a cliffhanger that made me desperate for the next book already. This book was filled with all sorts of hilarious hijinks that Bethany and Ebeneezer got up to on their mission to de-beast their lives and how the Beast slowly derailed their plans to enact his own one, to claim his revenge on Bethany. The illustrations throughout the book helped to bring the story alive and I loved seeing all of the characters as I imagined them in my own head!
The writing was witty and had me laughing out loud! It was such a fun read that is perfect for readers of all ages. Whether you are older and looking for a fun-filled book to keep you entertained or a mischievous kid looking to turn things around just like Bethany. I am so excited for the next book in the series!
You can buy this book here! The Blackwells link is affilaite
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Author bio
Jack Meggitt-Phillips is an author, scriptwriter, and playwright whose work has been performed at The Roundhouse and featured on Radio 4. He is scriptwriter and presenter of The History of Advertising podcast. In his mind, Jack is an enormously talented ballroom dancer, however his enthusiasm far surpasses his actual talent. Jack lives in north London where he spends most of his time drinking peculiar teas and reading P.G. Wodehouse novels.
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