i am searching for a fictional novel that explores the dark side of physical beauty. the protagonist/deuteragonist must be the focus, using her beauty either for malevolent purposes or becoming a magnet to misfortunes.
i like horror, gothic narratives, poetry, psychological thrillers, and tragedies that delve deep into the human psyche.
please don't recommend action-packed, romcoms or series (except duology) books.
examples (movies and books)
- Malena
- The Neon Demon
- Tomie by Junji Ito
- Tampa by Alissa Nutting
- Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (kinda? because she resembles his childhood crush)
- A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan
by suhestia