BeastkeeperAuthor: Cat Hellisen
Publisher: Square Fish
Category: Fantasy Books for Kids
Age Group: 5-9
Book Format: Paperback

Beastkeeper is a bright, beautiful sliver of a novel . . . Every page shimmers with magic. (VOYA, starred review)

This haunting tale successfully addresses the toll that long-term jealousy and revenge can have on families - and how love can heal even the deepest rifts. (Booklist)

This tangled tale of jealousy and revenge retells the classic Beauty and the Beast story, but with a twist . . . With lush, descriptive language and complicated familial relationships, this complex story line challenges readers to pay close attention to the details. Hand this middle grade/YA crossover to tweens and teens who enjoy dark fairy-tale retellings. (School Library Journal)

Hellisen's narration is thoughtful and lyrical . . . A wild, unique fairy tale. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

Blending modern-day problems and ancient magical curses, Hellisen's novel sparkles like a classic fairy tale, even as it plumbs unpleasant truths. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

An intense look at the seeds of rebellion and the individual consequences they sometimes reap. (BCCB, starred review on When the Sea is Rising Red)

Hellisen's first novel combines the survival tactics of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games books with a fascinating array of magical creatures and powers. (Booklist on When the Sea is Rising Red)

Hellisen's captivating debut will haunt readers. (School Library Journal on When the Sea is Rising Red)

Hellisen creates an interesting world where magic and superstition rule. (VOYA on When the Sea is Rising Red)

Debut author Hellisen's style features evocative descriptions and unflinching detail. (Publishers Weekly on When the Sea is Rising Red)

The worldbuilding intrigues, and the open-ended conclusion begs a sequel. (Kirkus Reviews on When the Sea is Rising Red)