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- Content warnings: Violence, Death, Murder, Blood, Gun violence, Torture, Rape, Sexual assault (referenced), Racism/bigotry, Misogyny
The Beautiful
by Renée Ahdieh
Book 1 in The Beautiful
It brings the old-school vampire mood back with a murder mystery, a sharp dressmaker heroine, and a setting that feels built for secrets.
goodreads 3.64/5 39,792 ratings
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Length448 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 4 books
Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Forbidden love
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Low
- Closed door / fade to black
- Book hangover incoming
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- Mysterious stranger
- Morally gray love interest (LI)
- Tension / anticipation
- Adrenaline rush
- Morally gray
- Push and pull
- Longing glances
- The swoon
- Protector
Fantasy promise
- Ya urban fantasy
- Vampire romance
- Big city / metropolis
- Historical
- Vampires
- Temple / church / monastery
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- Paranormal
- Humans only
- Castle / fortress
- Gothic
- Hidden identity
- Romantic suspense
Reading experience
- First person
- Medium
- Lush
- Moderate
- Artist/creative
- Asian MC
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- Mysterious
- Atmospheric
- Survivor
- BIPOC MC
- Seductive
- Snarky/sarcastic
- Dramatic
- Dangerous
- Forbidden desire
- Page turner
- Cliffhanger warning
- Morally complex
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Book details
- Length
- 448 pages
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book