Every exquisite thing / Laura Steven.
"Penny Paxton is the daughter of an icon. Her supermodel mother has legions of adoring fans around the world, and Penny is ready to begin her journey to international adoration, starting with joining the elite Dorian Drama School. When Penny's new mentor offers her an opportunity she cannot refuse, to have a portrait painted by a mysterious artist who can grant immortal beauty to all his subjects, Penny happily follows in the footsteps of Dorian's most glittering alumni, knowing that stardom is sure to soon be hers. But when her trusted mentor is found murdered, Penny realizes she's made a terrible mistake - a sinister someone is using the uncanny portraits to kill off the subjects one by one. As more perfectly beautiful students start to fall, Penny knows her time is running out . . . A seductive and searing exploration of beauty, identity, and what the pursuit of perfection can truly cost"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250346797
- ISBN: 1250346797
- Physical Description: 373 pages ; 21 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: New York : Wednesday Books, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 13-18. Wednesday Books.
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- Subject:
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Blessing and cursing > Fiction.
Perfectionism (Personality trait) > Fiction.
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- Young adult fiction.
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Available copies
- 8 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Branch Library | FIC STEVEN (Text) | 36015002739569 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 08/06/2026 |
| Albemarle Main Library | YA FIC Steven (Text) | 31010000924524 | Young Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | CMB2009057 (Text) | CMB2009057 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Columbus Library | YA F STE (Text) | 31250200097204 | Young Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | CMB2009057 (Text) | CMB2009059 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| East Regional Library | CMB2009057 (Text) | CMB2009058 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | YF Steven (Text) | 33115007718659 | Young Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library | YA Steven (Text) | 39523000438313 | Young Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Hudson (Fontana) | YA STEVEN (Text) | 39493108880222 | Young Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Lenoir Library | YA STEVEN Laura (Text) | 50669013544813 | Young Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"Penny Paxton is the daughter of an icon. Her supermodel mother has legions of adoring fans around the world, and Penny is ready to begin her journey to international adoration, starting with joining the elite Dorian Drama School. When Penny's new mentor offers her an opportunity she cannot refuse, to have a portrait painted by a mysterious artist who can grant immortal beauty to all his subjects, Penny happily follows in the footsteps of Dorian's most glittering alumni, knowing that stardom is sure to soon be hers. But when her trusted mentor is found murdered, Penny realizes she's made a terrible mistake - a sinister someone is using the uncanny portraits to kill off the subjects one by one. As more perfectly beautiful students start to fall, Penny knows her time is running out . . . A seductive and searing exploration of beauty, identity, and what the pursuit of perfection can truly cost"--
