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Synopsis
In the post-apocalyptic city of New 2, Ari Selkirk, who has discovered that she is a descendant of Medusa, is trying to keep at bay the evil growing inside her, but the goddess Athena will stop at nothing to possess Ari's power, provoking a monumental battle between good and evil.
Is A Beautiful Evil appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA dark fantasy features mythological violence, internal corruption struggles, and body horror elements as the protagonist wrestles with her Medusa heritage. Strong themes of good vs evil and divine manipulation throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, body horror, and mental manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love mythology retellings and dark supernatural powers will be drawn to Ari's struggle against the evil growing inside her.