Cruel Beauty (Cruel Beauty Universe, #1)
by Rosamund Hodge
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 45.7K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 346 pages.
About Cruel Beauty
Since birth, Nyx has been betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom-all because of a foolish bargain struck by her father. And since birth, she has been in training to kill him.With no choice but to fulfill her duty, Nyx resents her family for never trying to save her and hates herself for wanting to escape her fate. Still, on her seventeenth birthday, Nyx abandons everything she's ever known to marry the all-powerful, immortal Ignifex. Her plan? Seduce him, destroy his enchanted castle, and break the nine-hundred-year-old curse he put on her people.But Ignifex is not at all what Nyx expected. The strangely charming lord beguiles her, and his castle—a shifting maze of magical rooms—enthralls her.As Nyx searches for a way to free her homeland by uncovering Ignifex's secrets, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to him. Even if she could bring herself to love her sworn enemy, how can she refuse her duty to kill him? With time running out, Nyx must decide what is more important: the future of her kingdom, or the man she was never supposed to love.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rosamund Hodge |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 346 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 45,721 |
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What genre is Cruel Beauty?
Cruel Beauty is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Cruel Beauty worth reading?
Based on 45.7K reader ratings, Cruel Beauty has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Cruel Beauty?
Cruel Beauty has 346 pages.
Who wrote Cruel Beauty?
Cruel Beauty was written by Rosamund Hodge. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Cruel Beauty?
The ISBN-13 for Cruel Beauty is 9780062224740.0.
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