46 pages • 1 hour read
Kami Garcia, Margaret StohlBeautiful Creatures
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Beautiful Creatures follows Ethan Wate and Lena Duchannes in the Southern town of Gatlin as Lena struggles to control her supernatural powers and faces the destiny of being Claimed for Dark or Light on her 16th birthday. Together, they contend with family secrets, town prejudice, and dark forces, while exploring themes such as fate versus free will and social exclusion. The book contains racist and Southern stereotypes, suicide, mild violence, and biased language about mental health.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl captures readers with its atmospheric setting and richly-developed world. The romance between the protagonists is compelling, and the Southern Gothic ambiance adds depth. However, the book's pacing can be uneven, and some secondary characters lack development. Overall, it's an engrossing read for fans of paranormal romance.
Who Should Read Beautiful Creatures?
Fans of Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl are typically readers who enjoy young adult paranormal romance with rich Southern Gothic settings. Comparable to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight and Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments, these readers revel in tales blending magic, mystery, and forbidden love.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
HL670LBook Details
Fantasy
Romance
Southern Gothic
Relationships
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil