Some fantasy novels use magic as an escape.
Beast Becomes Her uses magic as a way to explore trauma, healing, and the anger that comes from surviving abuse.
In today’s episode, I’m reviewing Beast Becomes Her by Crystal Seitz, a dark YA fantasy that blends Norse mythology, a supernatural murder mystery, and a powerful exploration of PTSD, domestic violence, and recovery. The story follows Edith, a teen who discovers she’s a berserkr—a descendant of ancient Norse warriors capable of transforming into animals—and is sent to a secret magical academy where murders begin to unfold around her.
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