352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008627355
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Electric Monkey
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Description
A feminist YA horror-thriller retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the bestselling author of The Society for Soulless GirlsA searing exploration of beauty, identity, and what the pursuit of perfection costs young women.Penny Paxton is the da...
Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
emotional 68%
tense 55%
reflective 40%
sad 33%
challenging 30%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 72% | Character: 19% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Body horror, Drug abuse, Violence
352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008627355
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Electric Monkey
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Description
A feminist YA horror-thriller retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the bestselling author of The Society for Soulless GirlsA searing exploration of beauty, identity, and what the pursuit of perfection costs young women.Penny Paxton is the da...
Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
emotional 68%
tense 55%
reflective 40%
sad 33%
challenging 30%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 72% | Character: 19% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Body horror, Drug abuse, Violence