Every Exquisite Thing — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Every Exquisite Thing appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes themes of violence, including mentions of disfigurement and murder, as indicated in the trigger warnings and reviews. It is described as having graphic violence. The book is described as a feminist dark academia retelling with horror, thriller, and mystery elements, indicating a level of scary content appropriate for its genre.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have violence?
The book includes themes of violence, including mentions of disfigurement and murder, as indicated in the trigger warnings and reviews. It is described as having graphic violence.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have scary content?
The book is described as a feminist dark academia retelling with horror, thriller, and mystery elements, indicating a level of scary content appropriate for its genre.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are identified in the search results for 'Every Exquisite Thing'.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have racial/cultural content?
No racial themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'Every Exquisite Thing'.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'Every Exquisite Thing'.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'Every Exquisite Thing'.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'Every Exquisite Thing'.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have gender roles?
The book explores themes related to female beauty and societal expectations, critiquing the pressures placed on women regarding beauty standards.
Does Every Exquisite Thing have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results for 'Every Exquisite Thing'.
