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Every Exquisite Thing

By Laura Steven
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Every Exquisite Thing by Laura Steven follows the story of a young woman confronting the pressures and expectations of her family and society. As she navigates her complex relationships and her pursuit of creative passions, the protagonist discovers her voice and identity. The novel captures the challenges of self-expression and the courage needed to embrace one's true self.
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Every Exquisite Thing

A feminist YA horror-thriller-romance retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the TikTok sensation and author of The Society for Soulless Girls…

The most seductive new sapphic YA dark academia thriller novel of 2023

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A feminist YA horror-thriller-romance retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the TikTok sensation and author of The Society for Soulless Girls...

Penny Paxton is the daughter of an icon. Her supermodel mother has legions of adoring fans around the world, and Penny is ready to begin her journey to international adoration, starting with joining the elite Dorian Drama School.

When Penny’s new mentor offers her an opportunity she cannot refuse—to have a portrait painted by a mysterious artist who can grant immortal beauty to all his subjects—Penny happily follows in the footsteps of Dorian’s most glittering alumni, knowing that stardom is sure to soon be hers.

But when her trusted mentor is found murdered, Penny realises she’s made a terrible mistake—a sinister someone is using the uncanny portraits to kill off the subjects one by one. As more perfectly beautiful students start to fall, Penny knows her time is running out...

A seductive and searing exploration of beauty, identity, and what the pursuit of perfection can truly cost.

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Every Exquisite Thing is a contemporary reimagining of The Picture of Dorian Gray, exploring themes of beauty and the quest for perfection. The book is described as haunting and emotionally gripping, capturing the reader with its sapphic elements and modern take on classic themes. It offers a poignant commentary on societal beauty standards, drawing the reader into a narrative that is both compelling and thought-provoking.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008627355

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Electric Monkey

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 352

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Laura Steven LGBTQ+ Young Adult

About the Author

Laura Steven is an author, journalist and screenwriter from the northernmost town in England. She has an MA in Creative Writing and works at a non-profit organisation supporting women in the creative arts. Her TV pilot, Clickbait, was a finalist in British Comedy's 2016 Sitcom Mission. The Exact Opposite of Okay is her first book for young adults.

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