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A review by jazzyjbox
Gorgeous Gruesome Faces by Linda Cheng
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Gorgeous Gruesome Faces is a dark, gritty, mysterious co-star/friends to lovers story with a supernatural twist.
Sunny was part of a trio that starred in an Asian American musical show until Mina died in front of Sunny and Candie. Two years later, the two face off in a competition to relaunch their careers. But when strange things start happening again, Sunny knows Candie is somehow involved.
I'm not usually a horror fan, but this one drew me in from the start. Jumping between past and present, Sunny experiences what it's like to be a rising star, the crash, and the grief of losing someone. I liked the lack of homophobia, and I liked the way it addressed unrealistic beauty standards. I still have so many questions, but I guess that's why it's a series. Looking forward to reading the next book.
Sunny was part of a trio that starred in an Asian American musical show until Mina died in front of Sunny and Candie. Two years later, the two face off in a competition to relaunch their careers. But when strange things start happening again, Sunny knows Candie is somehow involved.
I'm not usually a horror fan, but this one drew me in from the start. Jumping between past and present, Sunny experiences what it's like to be a rising star, the crash, and the grief of losing someone. I liked the lack of homophobia, and I liked the way it addressed unrealistic beauty standards. I still have so many questions, but I guess that's why it's a series. Looking forward to reading the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Violence