Description
House of the Beast centres on a young woman, named Alma, who strikes a deal with a mysterious and seductive god to seek revenge on her aristocratic family. House of the Beast will also feature black-and-white illustrations by the author.
'As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story, framed in shadows and sharp edges' Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
'A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong's debut is sure to become a celebrated classic' Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child
About the Author
Michelle Wong is a comic book artist, illustrator, and writer from Hong Kong, best known for illustrating The Legend of Korra comics. Having started her career in indie horror comics, she continues to nurse a soft spot for the bloody and macabre in her heart. She plays way too many video games in her spare time. House of the Beast is her debut novel.
Reviews
'As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story, framed in shadows and sharp edges' Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
'A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong's debut is sure to become a celebrated classic' Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child
Book Information
ISBN 9780008672508
Author Michelle Wong
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint HarperVoyager
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 159mm * 27mm
