Rouge: A Novel

From the critically acclaimed author of Bunny comes a horror-tinted, gothic fairy tale about a lonely dress shop clerk whose mother's unexpected death sends her down a treacherous path in pursuit of youth and beauty. Can she escape her mother's fate--and find a connection that is more than skin deep?

For as long as she can remember, Belle has been ...show more

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384 pages

Average rating: 6.54

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bookclubwitha
Feb 03, 2024
9/10 stars
🌸 ARIANA'S BOOK REVIEW 🌸 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨/5 Genre: Horror, Gothic, Thriller, Contemporary, Adult, Fantasy If you're a fan of horror fiction or enjoy a spine-chilling read, "Rouge" by Mona Awad should be at the top of your must-read list. Awad's gripping tale takes readers on a dark and suspenseful journey, leaving them both enthralled and unnerved. In "Rouge," Awad seamlessly combines elements of horror and psychological suspense, crafting an unsettli...read more
booksareavibe
Nov 01, 2023
6/10 stars
I think the ideas behind this book were promising but the plot didn't quite deliver. I appreciate the author addressing themes of racism, the effect that the Eurocentric beauty standard has on women of color, the intricacies of family, and the struggles of a modern day relationship between a single mother and her daughter. The author also has a very unique writing style, which is always interesting to see. Unfortunately, for a thriller, it wasn't...read more

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