Reviews
“A delightful romp and the perfect pick-me-up for anyone in a fantasy slump. Behooved bespells you with the witty adventure of The Princess Bride and all of the whimsy of Howl’s Moving Castle—charming and enchanting, as if it was written just for me. One of my favorite reads of the year!”—Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip
"Behooved is bewitchingly charming, a romantic fairy-tale adventure that will sweep you off your feet (or hooves)!"—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
"Arranged marriages, mischievous magic, and families lost and found. This quirky, charming fantasy romp is so much fun. A cozy fantasy romance to cuddle up with. A delightful debut—I’ll be looking forward to what Stevenson does next!"—T. Kingfisher, New York Times bestselling author of Nettle & Bone
“Cinematic and engaging, sparkling and joyous. You’ll fall in love just like I did. This was a ridiculous amount of fun.”—Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart a Doorway
“Wildly fun and completely charming, this story hits all the high notes of humor, sincerity, and a beautiful romance.”—Everina Maxwell, bestselling author of Winter’s Orbit
"Behooved is a refreshing, enchanting journey of self-discovery—but also, for the horse girls in all of us, a witty romp of a fairy tale romance that will have readers chomping at the bit."—Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes
“Stevenson’s wonderfully whimsical romantasy debut takes readers on an entertaining ride… This confectionary romp delights.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Utterly charming!… readers will love this!”—Library Journal, starred review
"It's impossible to rein in my enthusiasm for Behooved. This romantic fairy-tale adventure—full of meddling magic, witty banter, and my new favorite stubborn, stabby heroine—captured my heart from the start."—Lenora Woods, author of Roll for Romance
“Sprawlingly adventurous and packed with heartwarming romance and magic, Behooved is a captivating tale of duty, love, and breaking free—a book for everyone who's ever been told they're not enough. I devoured it with unbridled delight!”—Jules Arbeaux, author of Lord of the Empty Isles
“Behooved is a whimsical subverted fairytale that throws reluctant allies-to-lovers together in an action-packed journey across a magical landscape. I absolutely loved watching Bianca and Aric battling their perceived shortcomings, and finding strength in each other—and themselves. Full of charm, romance, and swashbuckling adventure, this debut is so much fun!”—Keshe Chow, author of The Girl with No Reflection
