Beauty comes at a price. And girls must pay.
In Belle and Joni’s world there are two options for girls:
One, follow the rules of the Doctrine like Belle:
apply your Mask, work hard to be crowned at the Ceremony, be a Pretty.
Or two, fight the rules like Joni:
leave your face bare, work hard to escape to the Education, be an Objectionable.
But maybe there is a third option…
Change the rules.
Reclaim your power.
If you can…
What would you choose?
Content warning – this novel deals with issues that some readers may find upsetting, including references to pornography and sexual assault.
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‘Razor-sharp and compelling, it is essential reading for every teenage girl’ – The Observer
‘Holly Bourne is truly a one-in-a-million author’ – Daily Mirror
‘A searing exploration of beauty and its meaning for women and girls. Don’t miss it’ – Stylist
‘Ideal for fans of Louise O’Neill and Laura Bates’ – The Guardian
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