youthjuice: A Novel by E.K. Sathue

E.K. Sathue's debut novel, "youthjuice," offers a chilling blend of "American Psycho" and "The Devil Wears Prada," set in the glamorous yet sinister world of NYC's It-girl culture.

As Sophia Bannion navigates her role on the Storytelling team at HEBE, a luxury skincare and wellness company, she quickly realizes that something is deeply wrong beneath the surface of the seemingly perfect facade. Despite her own struggles and secrets, Sophia becomes enthralled by the allure of HEBE's lifestyle, particularly its flagship product, youthjuice—a moisturizer promising eternal beauty.

However, as cracks in HEBE's facade begin to deepen, Sophia uncovers the horrifying truth about the secret ingredient in youthjuice. Caught between her desire for eternal beauty and the disturbing reality of HEBE's practices, Sophia must confront the darkness lurking within the beauty industry and decide how far she's willing to go to maintain her appearance.

Sathue's narrative sparkles with ominous undertones, exploring themes of female friendship, societal pressures, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Through Sophia's journey, readers are taken on a visceral and unsettling exploration of the beauty industry's obsession with youth and the lengths individuals will go to in order to achieve it.

With incisive wit and stomach-churning horror, "youthjuice" challenges readers to reconsider their perceptions of beauty and skincare, leaving them questioning the price of eternal youth. A gripping and thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page, Sathue's debut is a provocative commentary on the dark side of the beauty industry and the consequences of our obsession with appearances. ❤️📚❤️