Every Exquisite Thing

When I first stumbled upon this book it was the cover which spoke to me - ironic considering how important beauty is for this story. I then read the blurb and immediately knew I had to give it a try. Not only is this book a combination of 3 genres I did not know I needed to read together, which would be thriller with a hint of crime, gothic romance and sapphic novels. No, it is a reimagining of The Picture of Dorian Gray, which is a masterpiece by itself. Given this and the fact that this book starts with a “bang” which throws one right into the plot, one immediately gets drawn into the story and the mysteries it covers. The plot follows Penny, who, just like her mother who is a famous model, attends the notorious acting academy called “Dorian”. It’s an elite drama school which only the best can attend. And as Penny questions herself and her talent, she discovers the dark secrets of her school while finding out about her own identity and past - something her mother prefers to remain a secret. This book was an absolute reading highlight of this year and I am more than excited for other people to discover it in the future!