Pretty Monsters

In J. S. Lemon's haunting middle-grade speculative fiction, Ruby Driscoll's relentless pursuit of perfection as a beauty queen leads to a disturbing transformation, blurring the line between human and doll-like perfection. As her appearance becomes increasingly unnerving, Ruby faces a daunting challenge to reclaim her humanity before she becomes nothing more than a pretty monster. The story explores the dark side of societal beauty standards and the cost of striving for perfection.