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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?

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!

It was fun to follow this pink-tinted journeyeven 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…

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