Nancy Ohlin - Beauty

Beauty: Where Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep

Ana, a young woman with a heart of gold and a yearning for her mother's love, finds herself trapped in a world where beauty reigns supreme. Her mother, Queen Veda, a woman whose beauty is legendary, harbors a deep-seated envy for anyone who dares to rival her own exquisite appearance. Driven by her mother's disdain, Ana tries to suppress her own inherent beauty, hoping to earn her affection. Yet, fate has other plans. Ana is sent to the Academy, a prestigious boarding school for the elite, a place where beauty is a currency, and conformity is a necessity. There, she faces a crushing reality - her only friend, blinded by the allure of popularity, abandons her for the seemingly perfect, beautiful girls. Left alone, Ana embarks on a quest to transform herself, hoping to achieve the acceptance she craves. However, as she delves deeper into the Academy's secrets, she uncovers a dangerous truth – a secret that explains the stunning beauty of her classmates. It's a revelation that forces Ana to confront a harrowing choice: succumb to the seductive power of the secret, or remain true to herself, even if it means facing isolation and rejection. "Beauty" takes readers on a thrilling journey through a world where beauty is a weapon and self-acceptance is a revolution. It explores the complex themes of self-esteem, conformity, and the dangers of striving for unattainable beauty standards. **Nancy Ohlin**, the author, crafts a world that is both captivating and thought-provoking, reminding us that true beauty lies not in appearances, but in the strength of our character and the power of our convictions.

Wydawnictwo	Nancy Ohlin
data wydania	7 maja 2013
kategoria	fantastyka, fantasy, science fiction
język	angielski