--- product_id: 2873093 title: "The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains, 2)" price: "VT6266" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2873093-the-beast-within-a-tale-of-beautys-prince-villains-2 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains, 2) **Price:** VT6266 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains, 2) - **How much does it cost?** VT6266 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2873093-the-beast-within-a-tale-of-beautys-prince-villains-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains): 8601404446290: Valentino, Serena: Books Review: This book is NOT 256 pages long but still a great read and addition to my library - I am such a fan of these books. I have all the books that I want to have as some of the villains series I do not want to have. One thing I will say in the description of this book it states the book is 256 pages. That is FALSE. This is one of the shortest books in the series covering 215 in its entirety. I do not know why there is false page numbers in this book description. I received the hardcover and the only other book that is close to being as short is “Fairest of them all” with page count being 250 for the paperback version (the version I have). That is the only complaint I have as this book gives a good backstory for the prince that became the beast. More story between Belle and the Beast is covered in twisted tales “As Old As Time” and other villains book “Kill the Beast” that is 424 pages long. I have that book but have not read it yet as there is an order that I want to read these books in. One thing is for sure for this series you should definitely get “The Odd Sisters” as that ties the whole series together and helps in understanding how certain things happen in the book. I just wanted to give a heads up to readers so they are not disappointed when they receive the book and see it is only 215 and not the 256 pages stated in the book description. I have included side by sides of the two “Beauty and the Beast” villain series books to show the difference in size and how the story must go on from Gaston’s perspective Review: Perfect Gift - I bought The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince as a birthday gift for a coworker who’s really into Disney villains, and it was a hit. The story dives deeper into the Beast’s backstory in a way that’s darker and more layered than the classic tale, which she loved. It has that twisted fairy tale vibe that villain fans tend to appreciate. The book itself looks great too—nice cover design and a solid build. If you’re shopping for someone who enjoys the villain side of stories, this is a fun and thoughtful choice. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,940 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tale & Folklore Adaptations #18 in Teen & Young Adult TV, Movie, Video Game Adaptations | | Book 2 of 12 | Villains | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,756) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 7 inches | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Grade level | 7 - 12 | | ISBN-10 | 1423159128 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1423159124 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 215 pages | | Publication date | September 3, 2013 | | Publisher | Disney Press | | Reading age | 10+ years, from customers | ## Images ![The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains, 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AZcPXA83L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is NOT 256 pages long but still a great read and addition to my library *by J***L on July 22, 2025* I am such a fan of these books. I have all the books that I want to have as some of the villains series I do not want to have. One thing I will say in the description of this book it states the book is 256 pages. That is FALSE. This is one of the shortest books in the series covering 215 in its entirety. I do not know why there is false page numbers in this book description. I received the hardcover and the only other book that is close to being as short is “Fairest of them all” with page count being 250 for the paperback version (the version I have). That is the only complaint I have as this book gives a good backstory for the prince that became the beast. More story between Belle and the Beast is covered in twisted tales “As Old As Time” and other villains book “Kill the Beast” that is 424 pages long. I have that book but have not read it yet as there is an order that I want to read these books in. One thing is for sure for this series you should definitely get “The Odd Sisters” as that ties the whole series together and helps in understanding how certain things happen in the book. I just wanted to give a heads up to readers so they are not disappointed when they receive the book and see it is only 215 and not the 256 pages stated in the book description. I have included side by sides of the two “Beauty and the Beast” villain series books to show the difference in size and how the story must go on from Gaston’s perspective ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Gift *by J***E on May 22, 2025* I bought The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince as a birthday gift for a coworker who’s really into Disney villains, and it was a hit. The story dives deeper into the Beast’s backstory in a way that’s darker and more layered than the classic tale, which she loved. It has that twisted fairy tale vibe that villain fans tend to appreciate. The book itself looks great too—nice cover design and a solid build. If you’re shopping for someone who enjoys the villain side of stories, this is a fun and thoughtful choice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would have loved this more if it were longer *by A***R on June 5, 2015* A rather short and quick adaptation of Disney's original award-winning film, it does seem rather rushed. About halfway through the book, it starts to delve into the original storyline, but it hurries along very quickly, skipping over Belle's arrival at the castle and hurrying to her trespass upon the West Wing to her rescue from the wolf pack that attacks her in the woods. Swiftly within a few pages you find Belle fleeing to rescue her father from illness, and before you know it the book is already over with "The End." Most of the storyline is told from the third-person perspective of three of the witches that assisted in cursing the Beast who are hellbent on driving him mad and aiding Gaston in killing him. The first half is possibly the most interesting park because it's the most original and deviates from the original story the most. The Prince's origins are the most elaborated, adding twists that weren't there in the film. I would have loved this more if it were longer, like in the book "Maleficent." It just feels far too rushed. The second half of the book would have been far more entertaining were it from the Beast's third person perspective and not the evil witches'. It does make some references to other Disney characters in the Disney universe, and the reader will find that enticing. It really is a one-time read, though I'm a huge fan of the original, but I just wanted more from it. There seems to be a lot of missed opportunity from the author to take it to further reaches. If one sits down and really dedicates their attentions to it, it can be finished within a day or two. Belle's and Beast's romance could have been explored in-depth much more, but it's hardly touched upon and breezed through. I hope someday a better adaptation is written with far-reaching details and hope-fulfilling content. The reader will just find it lacking overall, though sometimes enjoyable here and there. Don't expect a masterpiece here. I wish the publisher, author, and editor had spent more time dedicated to making it what the fans would appreciate; they really missed a big opportunity here. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains) - Fairest of All-Villains, Book 1 - Poor Unfortunate Soul-Villains, Book 3 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2873093-the-beast-within-a-tale-of-beautys-prince-villains-2](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2873093-the-beast-within-a-tale-of-beautys-prince-villains-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*