Gina Rae Mitchell

Revenge of the Beast (The Beast & The Bethany #2) by Jack Meggit-Phillips | Book Review

A book blog tour from The Write Reads.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Dave & the Gang at The Write Reads for providing me with the information for this tour, and a special shout out to Noly for the beautiful tour banner.

Book Details

Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips
Series: The Beast and The Bethany #2
Published by Aladdin on March 22, 2022
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Humorous, Middle-Grade
Format: Audio CD, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 240

Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated sequel to The Beast and the Bethany in which Bethany and Ebenezer try to turn over a new leaf, only to have someone—or something—thwart them at every turn.

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?

Source: Received from the author or publisher for review., The Write Reads Tours

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My thoughts on Revenge of the Beast

I had serious doubts that book two Revenge of the Beast would match my love of book one. I should have known Jack Meggitt-Phillips wouldn’t let me down. Revenge of the Beast lived up to all my expectations.

Bethany is determined to become a “Do-Gooder” if she only knew what that meant. She has a difficult time with the concept as her favorite things in life are pranking people, causing havoc, and shouting “Bog Off.”

511-year-old- Ebeneezer has serious issues with de-beasting and becoming a better person. He is going to miss all his beastly gifts.

In this tale, the beast is back to exact revenge on all who have wronged him. Along the way we are entertained with witty sarcasm, fantastic scenarios, and a fascinating world pulled from the author’s incredible mind. How absolutely gushing of me! I hope this doesn’t turn the beast’s attention on me!

The author weaves a few darker themes throughout the story. I was saddened knowing the way people can ill-treat their children, friends, and acquaintances. But I gained hope by the end of the tale that do-gooders can prevail. If you are reading this book with middle-graders, it provides many opportunities for conversation.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the illustrations created by Sabelle Follath. They positively bring the story to life.

I can not wait to read the next book, The Mind of the Beast coming later in 2022.

Read my review of The Beast and The Bethany, book one of the series.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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