Beguiled, Cyla Panin
Beguiled, Cyla Panin
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Beguiled

Author: Cyla Panin

Narrator: Kim Bretton

Unabridged: 10 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/26/2024


Synopsis

Ella is a seventeen-year-old weaver whose entire livelihood depends on her loom. She dreamed of opening her own shop, but when her father died in debtor's prison, she had to support herself by taking whatever clients she could get. In order to buy supplies, she goes into debt of her own, and when her loom breaks, Ella realizes she needs more help than a repairperson can give her. She, like everyone, has heard about the spirit called the Bean-Nighe who will grant any wish—for a price.

Ella is desperate, so she asks the Bean-Nighe to fix her loom. And it works. The loom is fixed, and she creates beautiful pieces she could have never imagined before. All she has to do is feed the loom a drop of blood each time she weaves—a small price to pay. And when she brings two bolts to a rich client, she meets a mysterious man named Callum and bargains for an invitation to his exclusive party. At that party, he's so mesmerized by her talent he offers Ella a place to live and patronage for her art. It seems like Ella's fortune is finally turning for the better . . . until she begins to notice the loom taking more from her than she offered.

As she becomes entangled in the lives of the city's rich, swept into Callum's allure, and trapped by the Bean-Nighe's magic, Ella must figure out a way to secure her future while she still has a future at all.

About Cyla Panin

Cyla Panin lives in Canada with her husband and two sons. Her family has French roots that inspired her interest in the original Beauty and the Beast fairy tale, La Belle et la Bete. She has a bachelor of arts in English with a concentration in creative writing from Mount Royal University. Stalking Shadows is her debut novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on September 14, 2022

Such a stunning story about Celtic spirit Bean-nighe with feminism vibes! I love moving, compelling, though provoking stories with powerful, tough, inspirational leading characters like Ella is portrayed in this book! Only thing Ella wanted was gaining her independence, opening her own store, payin......more

Goodreads review by Olive on October 08, 2022

Thank you to ABRAMS Kids, Amulet Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the eARC. Based on Celtic mythology, Beguiled has an interesting concept. Unfortunately, the execution left something to be desired. Woven throughout the story are tales (and appearances) of Celtic gods, the fae, and Bean......more

Goodreads review by Brend on May 04, 2024

You're on your own, kid You always have been From sprinkler splashes to fireplace ashes I gave my blood, sweat, and tears for this I hosted parties and starved my body Like I'd be saved by a perfect kiss The jokes weren't funny, I took the money My friends from home don't know what to say I looked around in......more

Goodreads review by Julie on August 28, 2022

Beguiled is an immersive YA fantasy that follows Ella, a weaver struggling to pay off her debt and make ends meet when her loom breaks. Since her loom is her livelihood and Ella’s only way of gaining security, independence, and getting out of debt from an underhanded and lecherous lender, Ella makes......more

Goodreads review by Starr on August 18, 2022

I received an ARC from Edelweiss TW: self harm, gaslighting & emotional abuse, mentions of domestic abuse, knife violence 3.3 When Ella's loom, her only source of what little income she has, is broken, she has no one to turn to but a legend. Everyone knows seeking out the Bean-Nighe and her wish is......more