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Explore the hauntingly beautiful pages of 'Such a Pretty Smile', a mesmerizing feminist horror novel by the talented Kristi DeMeester. This gripping book delves into the dark themes of power, silence, and the ferocious spirit of young women defying societal norms. Unfolding in two timelines, it weaves the stories of Lila Sawyer, a troubled thirteen-year-old grappling with personal demons and a legacy of haunting art created by her mother, Caroline Sawyer. The chilling presence of 'The Cur' serves as a metaphor for the dangers that threaten those who challenge the status quo. This captivating tale is filled with unsettling twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats and forces us to confront the repercussions of not conforming. Perfect for fans of feminist horror and psychological thrillers, 'Such a Pretty Smile' is bound to leave an indelible mark on your imagination. Order your copy today and join the conversation about powerful narratives that resonate. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781803362465 | Year: 2023 | Publisher: Titan Publishing Group.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781803362465
Year: 2023
Publisher: Titan Publishing Group
Description:
A deeply unsettling and shocking feminist horror novel from a bold new talent, Kristi DeMeester.
A biting novel from an electrifying new voice, Such a Pretty Smile is a heart-stopping tour-deforce about powerful women, angry men, and all the ways in which girls fight against the forces that try to silence them.
There’s something out there that’s killing. Known only as The Cur, he leaves no traces, save for the torn bodies of girls, on the verge of becoming women, who are known as trouble-makers; those who refuse to conform, to know their place. Girls who don’t know when to shut up.
2019: Thirteen-year-old Lila Sawyer has secrets she can’t share with anyone. Not the school psychologist she’s seeing. Not her father, who has a new wife, and a new baby. And not her mother — the infamous Caroline Sawyer, a unique artist whose eerie sculptures, made from bent twigs and crimped leaves, have made her a local celebrity. But soon Lila feels haunted from within, terrorized by a delicious evil that shows her how to find her voice — until she is punished for using it.
2004: Caroline Sawyer hears dogs everywhere. Snarling, barking, teeth snapping that no one else seems to notice. At first, she blames the phantom sounds on her insomnia and her acute stress in caring for her ailing father. But then the delusions begin to take shape — both in her waking hours, and in the violent, visceral sculptures she creates while in a trance-like state. Her fiancé is convinced she needs help. Her new psychiatrist waives her 'problem' away with pills. But Caroline’s past is a dark cellar, filled with repressed memories and a lurking
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781803362465
Year: 2023
Publisher: Titan Publishing Group
Description:
A deeply unsettling and shocking feminist horror novel from a bold new talent, Kristi DeMeester.
A biting novel from an electrifying new voice, Such a Pretty Smile is a heart-stopping tour-deforce about powerful women, angry men, and all the ways in which girls fight against the forces that try to silence them.
There’s something out there that’s killing. Known only as The Cur, he leaves no traces, save for the torn bodies of girls, on the verge of becoming women, who are known as trouble-makers; those who refuse to conform, to know their place. Girls who don’t know when to shut up.
2019: Thirteen-year-old Lila Sawyer has secrets she can’t share with anyone. Not the school psychologist she’s seeing. Not her father, who has a new wife, and a new baby. And not her mother — the infamous Caroline Sawyer, a unique artist whose eerie sculptures, made from bent twigs and crimped leaves, have made her a local celebrity. But soon Lila feels haunted from within, terrorized by a delicious evil that shows her how to find her voice — until she is punished for using it.
2004: Caroline Sawyer hears dogs everywhere. Snarling, barking, teeth snapping that no one else seems to notice. At first, she blames the phantom sounds on her insomnia and her acute stress in caring for her ailing father. But then the delusions begin to take shape — both in her waking hours, and in the violent, visceral sculptures she creates while in a trance-like state. Her fiancé is convinced she needs help. Her new psychiatrist waives her 'problem' away with pills. But Caroline’s past is a dark cellar, filled with repressed memories and a lurking