{"title":"Linda Cheng","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the talented author, Linda Cheng. Known for her captivating storytelling, Linda Cheng crafts narratives that delve deep into the realm of Young Adult fiction. Her unique ability to blend vivid imagery with gripping plots makes her books a must-read for fans of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eGorgeous Gruesome Faces\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that has captured the imagination of readers with its intriguing storyline and well-drawn characters. Linda Cheng's writing often explores themes of identity, friendship, and resilience, resonating deeply with young adult audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a returning fan or new to her work, you'll find Linda Cheng's books offer an engaging and thought-provoking experience. Dive into her narratives and explore the creative and sometimes eerie worlds she so skilfully constructs. Happy reading!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gorgeous-gruesome-faces-by-linda-cheng-9781786542182","title":"Gorgeous Gruesome Faces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSquid Game\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eWilder Girls\u003c\/em\u003e in this debut sapphic supernatural thriller set in the glittering, cut-throat world of K-pop rivalry. A disgraced idol comes face-to-face with the demons of her past when the competition she enters turns out to be a deadly trap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The sweetest spot between horror and romance.\" — Chloe Gong, #1 bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a shocking career-ending scandal, eighteen-year-old Sunny Lee spends her days longing for her former popstar life and cyberstalking ex-groupmate Candie. They were inseparable—before leaving tragedy and heartache in their wake. Now Candie is chasing stardom in a new K-pop competition, and Sunny can't resist joining her. Finally, they can confront their past, like what happened that horrible night their third groupmate jumped to her death. And whether the dark, otherworldly secrets they keep had something to do with it...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Sunny is haunted by terrifying visions, gory injuries start happening to competitors—followed by even stranger mutilations—and it's a race to survive the deadly carnage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStitched with cutting commentary on the ugly side of stardom and impossible beauty standards, Linda Cheng's mind-bending thriller, \u003cem\u003eGorgeous Gruesome Faces\u003c\/em\u003e, will have you screaming and swooning for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728242004204,"sku":"9781786542182","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1950863482824.jpg?v=1754973931"},{"product_id":"beautiful-brutal-bodies-by-linda-cheng-9781250865816","title":"Beautiful Brutal Bodies","description":"Tian is a singer-songwriter with a massive online following, known for her hypnotic vocals and ethereal looks. But behind the glamorous façade is a disturbing reality: raised in an isolated mansion, Tian is a prisoner in her own life.\n\nLiya is Tian's childhood friend and her only close companion, tasked with protecting Tian at all costs. But hidden beneath Liya's beautiful human exterior is a beastly secret: her teeth are far too sharp, and her appetite much too ferocious.  \n\nWhen several fans die mysteriously while watching her livestream, Tian, along with Liya, are sent to a spiritual healing retreat on a remote island in the South China Seas. They are joined by Tian's musical collaborator Shenyu, a troubled idol seeking his own new start. But the trio soon discovers that the island is no peaceful getaway. There is constant surveillance, bizzare rituals, and something terrifying lurking in the forest. Something not quite human.\n\nIn order to escape with her loved ones, Tian must uncover her connection to the island's blood-drenched legend -- and the truth behind Liya's monstrous identity -- before the island claims them all as its final sacrifice.","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46977588789484,"sku":"9781250865816","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f89f4202ea0624e06c8e4ae130f9ebf2.jpg?v=1762941256"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/linda-cheng.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}