Beauty

This young adult novel explores the timeless theme of self-acceptance through a magical lens. Molly, a typical insecure teenager, is granted instant physical perfection by a mysterious artist. Her transformation leads to immediate popularity and the attention of her crush, Hudson, but also reveals the superficiality of her new life and the hidden cost of her beauty. The story follows Molly's journey as she grapples with her new identity, the pressures of perfection, and her quest to reclaim her authentic self, even if it means losing everything she gained. It's a thoughtful exploration of inner versus outer beauty, self-worth, and the courage to be true to oneself.

"When a mysterious portrait artist named Dharma offers to sketch Molly's picture at the town fair, Molly wakes up to find that her zits and frizzy hair have vanished. She's drastically different. She's mesmerizing. She's an overnight celebrity, and life's never been better. Best of all, Hudson -- the guy she's had a crush on for what feels like forever -- finally falls for her. But Molly soon discovers that perfect beauty comes with a price. Can she track down the elusive Dharma and get her old self back? And will reclaiming her true identity mean letting go of Hudson for good?"--Page 4 of cover.