A feminist YA horror-thriller retelling of Dorian Gray about a drama student whose pursuit of immortal beauty turns deadly.
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A feminist YA horror-thriller retelling of Dorian Gray about a drama student whose pursuit of immortal beauty turns deadly.
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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 w...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Romance subplot; predatory teacher-student dynamic; mild innuendo
Violence & gore
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Murders, body horror, and disfigurement linked to cursed portraits
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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Drug use and parental addiction; substance abuse themes
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources
Magic & witchcraft
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Supernatural portraits grant immortal beauty; core plot device
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Feminist themes on beauty standards, body image, and perfectionism
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicide threats and ideation among characters
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional abuse, neglect, and predatory adult-student relationship
Other
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Eating disorders and body dysmorphia as central themes