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Myth, Monsters, and Motherhood: A Review of "Beautiful Brutal Bodies" by Linda Cheng

Nov 05, 2025
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From the very first page, Beautiful Brutal Bodies had me hooked — not just because of the eerie, skin-crawling atmosphere or the feral fairytale vibes, but because Linda Cheng has crafted a story that’s both horrifying and heartbreakingly human. This standalone companion to Gorgeous Gruesome Faces dives into folklore, femininity, and monstrous…

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