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The Beast (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #14)

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Fantasy Romance Fantasy Fiction

by J.R. Ward

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4.45 (13.2K ratings)
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description 508 pages

The Beast by J.R. Ward holds a highly rated rating of 4.45 out of 5, based on 13.2K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 508 pages.

About The Beast

Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood. After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted and lines have been drawn. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself… For Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites, but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect—or at the very least, perfectly enjoyable. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side and his King and his brothers are thriving. But Rhage can’t understand—or control—the panic and insecurity that plague him… And that terrifies him—as well as distances him from his mate. After suffering mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities—and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world...and Mary’s. But Mary is on a journey of her own, one that will either bring them closer together or cause a split that neither will recover from...

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Author J.R. Ward
Published 2016
Pages 508
Genres Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 4.45 / 5.00
Total Ratings 13,243

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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13.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.45, The Beast is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.05, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.45
This Book
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Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Beast?

The Beast is categorized as Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Beast worth reading?

Based on 13.2K reader ratings, The Beast has an average score of 4.45 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Beast?

The Beast has 508 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote The Beast?

The Beast was written by J.R. Ward. It was first published in 2016.

What is the ISBN for The Beast?

The ISBN-13 for The Beast is 9780451475170.0.

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