The Story
A YA horror-thriller-romance retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates, with a never-before-seen bonus chapter! Featuring beautiful sprayed edges while supplies last.
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 realises 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.
Author: Laura Steven
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Published: 05/26/2026
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781250346797
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/01/2026 pg. 79
Publishers Weekly 03/30/2026
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2026
About the Author
LAURA "L.K." STEVEN is a #1 New York Times, Sunday Times, Indie & USA Today bestselling author from the northernmost town in England. She has published several books for young adults, such as the instant bestseller Our Infinite Fates, while the Silvercloak trilogy, written as L.K. Steven, marks her adult fantasy debut. When she's not writing, you can find her trail running, reading chunky fantasy novels, baking cookies, playing old men at chess, or ignoring her husband and son to perfect her Stardew Valley farm. You can find her on Instagram (@laurasteven) and TikTok (@authorlaurasteven).
Description
A YA horror-thriller-romance retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates, with a never-before-seen bonus chapter! Featuring beautiful sprayed edges while supplies last.
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 realises 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.
Author: Laura Steven
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Published: 05/26/2026
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781250346797
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/01/2026 pg. 79
Publishers Weekly 03/30/2026
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2026
About the Author
LAURA "L.K." STEVEN is a #1 New York Times, Sunday Times, Indie & USA Today bestselling author from the northernmost town in England. She has published several books for young adults, such as the instant bestseller Our Infinite Fates, while the Silvercloak trilogy, written as L.K. Steven, marks her adult fantasy debut. When she's not writing, you can find her trail running, reading chunky fantasy novels, baking cookies, playing old men at chess, or ignoring her husband and son to perfect her Stardew Valley farm. You can find her on Instagram (@laurasteven) and TikTok (@authorlaurasteven).
