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The Beast

Katee Robert — 2020

Once upon a time, I fell in love with two men. Gaeton, with his brash charm and casual cruelty. Beast, his lust equal to his penchant for violence. Being with them was sinful and perfect in different ways. Their feelings for me were matched only by their hatred for each other. In the end, I couldn’t choose, and I lost them both. Now, my sisters have tasked me with securing our power base, no matter the cost. I will do anything for my family—even if it means agreeing to the terms set by Gaeton and Beast. The three of us. Together. But only for as long as it takes me to choose one of them once and for all. When playing games of power, happily ever after isn’t a priority. Not even for me. Especially not for me.

Reviews

Tsu 💙@tinywaves

Apr 1, 2025

Love how at the end of each book comes the transition to the next. Also, the smut isn't just smut, it correlates with the stories and backgrounds of each character.

Quydasha Allen @quydashaaa

May 12, 2023

It was a 3.5 for me I don’t know why I went into this thinking there was going to be plot… there wasn’t any at all the the spice oooo the spice was everything that’s why it’s a 3.5 I wish we got more plot I think the world and the way she set it up is very cool

Kiley H@kileyy

Feb 6, 2023

I love Katee Robert because she KNOWS how to do smut but this book made me realize her and I both need Jesus after this one.

Rebecca@rebeccalk

Jan 18, 2023

I jumped into this book without reading the others in the series (my library has a long ass waiting list for the first one) and so I’m not sure if that had an effect, but the plot in this one is… thin. Thin as a piece of paper blowing in the wind. So I’d say it’s exactly what you expect from a poly erotica retelling of beauty and the beast… and that’s about all it has going for it. It’s a book that’ll warm you for a night but won’t stick around for longer than that.

mikee ♡@readwithmeh

Jan 5, 2023

If you're into "Daddy kinks", look no further! This novel delivered the spice and smut as promised!

Lover of Romance @addictedtoromance

Jan 1, 2023

I really enjoyed this book for what it is. Now, these books are super unconventional and you need to not have super high expectations for having lots of deep emotional depth to the story. It has that element, but the primary focus is the smexy times and boy are they HOT. But I love seeing the unique take on the fairy tales and twisting them in such a unique way. I found that I really adore The Beast in some interesting ways and while it's not my favorite of the series, I really got a kick out of seeing this menage like love really work itself out. I am not really for the extra scenes of other players becoming involved in the "scenes" so that I think is the main issue I do have with this series. I am a reader who really needs exclusivity in the relationship and even though its all consensual (consent plays a big role in these books and I highly appreciate that from this author) I really found that I got such a kick out of seeing Beast, Belle, and Gaeton work out their issues and see the importance of transparency within the relationship. And as a plus, it gives the reader a teaser for the next book "The Sea Witch" which is a retelling of one of my favorites that we rarely see so it should prove interesting to see how that all plays out in the end.

Klaudia Iškyová @klaudiaisky

Oct 31, 2022

When I say this book now owns my heart I mean it.

cris 🫀@crislvsbooks

Sep 19, 2022

La verdad pensé que iba a tener más trama, es un libro largo con una escena de smut tras otra. Ojo, las escenas no son malas, pero pensé que iban a incluir una trama más profunda. Todo se resume a traumas del pasado, ira, dolor, falta de comunicación y smut, smut y más smut.

Sven Test@sven-sg-test-1

Aug 31, 2022

This romance... I didn't think it would be better than Hades, Meg and Hercules' romance in Learn My Lesson, but this throuple exceeded my expectations! Beast and Gaeton alone stole my heart! I actually wouldn't have minded if Isabelle wasn't in the picture, because these two were a force to be reckoned with. RTC

Mariam Mohsen@mariammohsen

Mar 18, 2022

3.7 stars

Jamie Trenholm@jamietren

Feb 23, 2022

3.5

Valentina@valtheblonde

Dec 10, 2021

Just pure spice

Brittany@brittany_athena

Nov 28, 2021

Okay I wasn’t sure if Katee’s throuples were for me after reading learn my lesson….but damn another win for Ms. Roberts. We get a story regarding Beast, Gaeton(Gaston), and Belle as they initially work toward fighting for belle who can’t seem to choose between the two to where they all start to contemplate making a go with all of them. This story is hot 🥵 but for those who are fans of Katee Robert I’m sure this will be a fan favorite definitely one of my Top 3 of hers!

This review contains a spoiler

Amanda Kirtzinger@mezzahliah

Oct 2, 2021

** spoiler alert ** Oh my spice! Gods I am so happy they all ended up together it was inevitable and I thoroughly enjoyed how spicy and naughty the scenes were 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 can't wait for Sea Witch!

Jasmine Joseph@dizzyjasmine

Sep 27, 2021

I had such strong feelings, both positive and negative while reading this. I loved how this triad worked out, all the scenes were great, and I love the world building crossover to Katee’s Dark Olympus series. I don’t know why I hesitated to read this for so long.

Sofia Kim Gordillo @sofia1218

Sep 1, 2021

Good but not as good as the first

Emma@fae_emma

Aug 28, 2021

The only acceptable way for a love-triangle to be resolved. Because yes this is a real live-triangle where all the corners connect. Anyways, I love this book and I love the Wicked Villains series. Onto Sea Witch byeeee