Why read I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me?

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There will be blood.

Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in this villain origin story.

Laure Mesny is a perfectionist with an axe to grind. Despite being constantly overlooked in the elite and cutthroat world of the Parisian ballet, she will do anything to prove that a Black girl…

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2 authors picked I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sai Marie Johnson

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This beautifully written story is a captivating and unique experience. The author's ability to craft a stunning narrative around such a macabre subject matter makes it the perfect Halloween read. It's easily my surprise read of the year. The rich world-building, intriguing power dynamics, and relatable protagonist kept me engaged from beginning to end. Despite my lack of knowledge about ballet, the author's descriptions were captivating and twistedly beautiful. I can't wait to see what comes next!

From Sai's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Sami Ellis

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It was fun to follow this pink-tinted journey—even though I can’t tell if it's pink from all the leotards or all the blood. I'm a sucker for atmosphere, and a bad girl story set against a backdrop of the cutthroat world of Parisian ballet was always going to be a win for me.

Immediately, I felt suffocated by Laure's world and her need to scrape for, claw for, and demand everything she deserves. I watched Laure put so much work into her craft only to be faced with ridicule and microaggressions, so when she finally decides to take…

From Sami's list on the bloodiest YA books for bad bitches.