Aspiring young naturalist Celeste Rossan is determined to live a life of adventure and scientific discovery. But when her father loses everything, Celeste’s hopes of ever leaving her home town are dashed… until she sees a narrow opportunity to escape to Paris and attend the 1867 Exposition Universelle . Celeste seizes her chance, but the elements overwhelm her before she can make it five miles. In desperation, she seeks refuge in an abandoned chateau only to find herself trapped inside the den of an unknown species: a predator with an intelligence that rivals any human. It’s the discovery of a lifetime. Or, it will be, if Celeste can earn the beast’s trust without losing her nerve – or her heart – to her in the process. "I have read many historical fantasy stories and many fairy tale adaptations, and this is one of the best." Christina Clouse - NetGalley Reviewer "The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist stole my heart. That's it. That's the review." Mikayla Myers - NetGalley Reviewer "This book is so much more than the nods to Beauty and the Beast. Its plot is wholly original and includes a cast of characters who can hold their own." Juniper Damon - NetGalley Reviewer "The writing [is] beautiful, very enchanting and easy to get lost in." Megan Woldstad - NetGalley Reviewer "A perfect mix of hearty historical fiction and swoon-worthy-slow-burn-romance." Maddie Boyd - NetGalley Reviewer "There is so much heart in the pages of this book. It's definitely a story I will read again and again." Betty Buhagiar - NetGalley Reviewer "The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist is an absolute delight!" Brittany Humbarger - NetGalley Reviewer