Hideous Beauty

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"Stunning...a gorgeous, twisty gem of a book" - Simon James Green How well do you really know the people you loveDylan falls for Ellis the moment he meets him - he's funny and fearless and makes living in a small town like Ferrivale more bearable. Dylan is head over heels in love, although deep down he sometimes wonders if Ellis is keeping secrets from him. When a tragic accident rips them apart, Dylan begins to discover just how little he knows about the boy he loves, and that Ellis isn't the only person in Ferrivale who's been keeping secrets...Powerful, page-turning and perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Karen McManus

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This tender, poignant evocation of first love is warm and profoundly thought-provoking. * The Guardian *
A heart-breaking love story steeped in a thrillingly dark mystery for teens. * Attitude *
A page-turning thriller and an LGBTQ+ coming out story with a difference. * The School Run *

Author Bio

William Hussey is an award-winning author of books for children and Young Adults. As a gay man and a visiting author, he has spoken to hundreds of LGBTQ+ students worldwide. Hearing their stories of modern intolerance, prejudice and the tragic consequences this has can lead to, inspired him to write Hideous Beauty.