{"product_id":"house-of-the-beast-a-novel-isbn-9780063391369","title":"House of the Beast: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story.” —Ava Reid, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Study in Drowning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the dark coming-of-age fantasy debut from \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of Korra\u003c\/em\u003e illustrator Michelle Wong, where a young woman bound to a mysterious god seeks revenge on her aristocratic family in a story of divine rituals, brutal magic, and twisted love—featuring illustrations throughout by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn out of wedlock and shunned by society, Alma found solace in solitude—so long as her mother was by her side. But when illness strikes, Alma reaches out to the father she’s never known and uncovers a dark truth: she’s a bastard of House Avera, one of the four noble families that serve the gods, and her father is a vessel of the Dread Beast, a harbinger of death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo save her mother, Alma agrees to sacrifice her arm in a blood-soaked ceremony that binds her to the Beast. But the cure never comes, leaving her trapped in a hostile, gothic estate—despised by her relatives and used as a pawn in her father’s schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow vengeance drives her, guided by the god who shadows her every step. He appears only to her—a beautiful, monstrous prince—whispering that she’s destined to reshape the world. With his dark magic fueling her, Alma sets out to destroy the House that took everything from her. But as their bond deepens and their plans grow more perilous, she must decide if her god’s honeyed words—and her forbidden feelings for him—are leading her to victory, or dragging the mortal world to ruin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, \u003cem\u003eHouse of the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong’s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic.”— Erin A. Craig, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Thirteenth Child\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you enter the \u003cem\u003eHouse of the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e, prepare to find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorally grey characters with toxic, codependent relationships (M\/F, M\/M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVengeful heroine and her chaotic-evil trickster god\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-burn yearning and forbidden attraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily rivalries and court intrigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadly trials and divine bargains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNightmare realm full of monsters and secrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic, violence, and madness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning black-and-white art by the author woven through the text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fans of \u003cem\u003eOne Dark Window,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBlood Over Bright Haven\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Study in Drowning\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Intricately plotted with luxuriant worldbuilding, the dark fantasy debut from illustrator Wong announces her as an exciting new voice. . . Wong masterfully constructs a gothic coming-of-age tale replete with love, politics, and betrayal, helmed by a wonderfully earnest heroine. Elegant illustrations peppered throughout enhance the experience. Fans of manga and heroic fantasy will be thrilled.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story, framed in shadows and sharp edges.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAva Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, \u003cem\u003eHouse of the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong’s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Beautifully atmospheric, dark, and intoxicating. \u003cem\u003eHouse of the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e gripped me from beginning to end, and I was swept away by the lore of the Dread Beast. A wondrous tale of self-discovery, this is one novel that will have you cheering, gasping, and weeping all in the same breath.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaxym M. 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Alma will sacrifice her left arm to become a vessel of the Dread Beast, the god of death, in exchange for medicine for her sick mother. However, Alma’s mother passes away shortly after Alma moves to her father’s estate, leaving Alma unmoored and distraught with grief. The only thing that gets her out of bed is the arrival of the Beast, who appears in the form of Alma’s childhood imaginary friend and promises to help her avenge her mother’s death by thwarting her father’s ambitions to become the heir of House Avera. In eight years, the umbral plane, the threshold between realities, will open, and the elder gods’ vessels will journey through the gate to collect the power of fallen stars for their gods. Alma begins the harrowing journey to be the first to reach the fallen star in order to sabotage her father’s grab for power. 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