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Book SynopsisREAD THE DELICIOUSLY DARK COMING-OF-AGE STORY NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET
''A beautifully tragic coming of age story. I can''t get over this book'' 5***** Reader Review
''Absolutely one-of-a-kind storytelling'' 5***** Reader Review
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When teenage cannibal Maren is rejected by her family, she is forced into a life alone and on the run.
Until she meets Lee.
Tall, brooding and mysterious, he sees Maren for who she is: someone like him.
Maren''s small world breaks wide open. And as they embark on a journey of longing and survival, Lee teaches her how to live.
Their bond makes them untouchable. Their blistering love is palpable.
But will it save them from a world in which they don''t belong? . . .
Trade Review[DeAngelis] successfully blends metaphor with the macabre...genuinely entertaining...Delicious fun * Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) *
A commentary on young women's sexuality, reliance on self, and being about who you are rather than where you came from...This novel is unique, edgy, and not to be missed! * RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, "Top Pick" *
Maren's loneliness makes her a vulnerable and completely believable protagonist...DeAngelis doesn't shy away from Maren's dark nature but manages to keep her sweet...giving us a portrait of a young girl who wants to fit in * Library Journal *
A dark and mesmerizing vision of adolescent desire--this book will devour you -- Robin Wasserman, author of The Waking Dark and The Cold Awakening series
