King Beatrice by Evangeline
KING BEATRICE is a coming-to-age novella that’s after your heart!
Alex is a young boy interested in his experiments, his dog, family, and little else. He lives a life of seclusion until the day his dog leads him on a wild goose chase through the forest and he comes across Beatrice, a crazy girl with leaves in her hair and the fierce belief that she is a king.
After many attempts of trying to avoid Beatrice, Alex realizes he’s stuck with her. As the years continue and a true friendship grows, he finds that perhaps she isn’t so bad, even if she constantly bests him in their duels. But life isn’t so simple, as the real world—a world of bullies and death and temptation—invades their make-believe, will it be too much for Beatrice? Will Alex make it to her in time?
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About the Author
Evangeline’s ideal world includes constant companionship from otters (because they are just the cutest things on the planet), zero traffic, and weather always being 75 degrees with a slight breeze. Realistic? Probably not, but it’s nice to dream.
She’s from Michigan, but has lived all over the country, currently calling Austin, Tx her home! Some of her fondest memories include a friend peeing her pants at a haunted house, any lovely and horrible joke, and pretty much any time she gets french fries. Traveling around the world, working for a non-profit foundation, studying Japanese, and improving her art, Evangeline decided it was finally time to get down to business with her true passion–writing!
My Review
5 stars
Alex is an outsider around other’s his age and loves to be alone, with his dog. One day the dog goes on the hunt and brings Alex into Beatrice’s world. Beatrice is the new girl and doesn’t fit in so she escapes into her fantasies. She has taken a liking to Alex, who can’t stand her most of the time, and they start a friendship.
This is a quick, coming of age story that will appeal to anyone, especially those that feel they are on the edges of society norms. I love how although Alex and Beatrice are different they find something they both need in each other.
This is a wonderful story and one that I recommend. For being a novella it has a powerful message. This is my first book from Evangeline but it will not be my last. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
I would like to thank the Author and Sage Adderley-Knox for the opportunity to read and share this book.