Título: Beautiful Brutal Bodies
Autor: Linda Cheng
Sinopse: “An addictive, all-consuming tale that’s both gorgeous and monstrous.” —CG Drews, New York Times Bestselling author of Don’t Let The Forest In "Beautiful Brutal Bodies is a phantasmagoric funhouse mirror of a book . . . this story kept me turning the pages until the bloody end." —Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns Full of skin-crawling folk horror and sapphic romance, this feral fairytale and standalone follow-up to GORGEOUS GRUESOME FACES follows a reclusive songstress and her bodyguard who must unravel the occult mysteries of their past to escape from a cursed island. Tian is a singer-songwriter with a massive online following, known for her hypnotic vocals and ethereal looks. But behind the glamorous façade is a disturbing reality: raised in an isolated mansion, Tian is a prisoner in her own life. Liya is Tian’s childhood friend and her only close companion, tasked with protecting Tian at all costs. But hidden beneath Liya’s beautiful human exterior is a beastly secret: her teeth are far too sharp, and her appetite much too ferocious. When several fans mysteriously suffer fatal injuries while watching her livestream, Tian, along with Liya, are sent to a spiritual healing retreat on a remote island in the South China Seas. They are joined by Tian's musical collaborator Shenyu, a troubled idol whose recent brush with the law and string of bad boyfriends has him seeking his own new start. But the trio soon discovers that the island is no peaceful getaway. There is constant surveillance, bizzare rituals, and something terrifying lurking in the forest. Something not quite human. In order to escape with her loved ones, Tian must uncover her connection to the island’s blood-drenched legend -- and the truth behind Liya’s monstrous identity -- before the island claims them all as its final sacrifice.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Beautiful Brutal Bodies”, de Linda Cheng, publicado pela editora Roaring Brook Press, em 2025 e com 320 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Roaring Brook Press
Páginas: 320
Ano: 2025
Edição:
Linguagem: inglês
ISBN: 1250865816
ISBN13: 9781250865816
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Roaring Brook Press costumam transportar o leitor para universos intensos e variados, onde o ritmo pode ir do suspense acelerado à reflexão sensível. O catálogo reúne narrativas que exploram desde conflitos pessoais profundos, como a busca por identidade e superação, até histórias de aventura e resistência em cenários históricos ou fantásticos. A linguagem frequentemente combina emoção e clareza, com personagens jovens enfrentando dilemas complexos, o que cria uma experiência de leitura envolvente e multifacetada. Há também espaço para obras ilustradas que dialogam com temas sociais e culturais, ampliando o alcance para públicos diversos.
