Corpse de Ballet - by Megan Kearney (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In her solo graphic novel debut, Megan Kearney weaves a fresh tale of dark academia and brutal competition. This psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Black Swan!

Arriving at Saint Anselmus in the middle of the year, Rosamund Hammond is ready to practice hard and prove she deserves to be there. But something at this boarding school doesn't feel right.

It turns out that just before Rosamund enrolled, a student disappeared without telling anyone. Was it really a leave of absence--or something more sinister? Together with her new roommate, Rosamund spirals deeper and deeper into an obsession with the truth. As the school prepares for its showcase performance of Coppélia, can she commit to her hard-earned ballet dreams while solving the mystery that's haunting her--or will she lose herself in the process?

Review Quotes

"Kearney creates a fragile and sinister atmosphere in this dark academia ballet graphic novel."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

"Rises to the top...a welcome touch of psychological horror to YA shelves." --School Library Journal

"A sturdy and chilling rendition of dark academia." --Publishers Weekly

"With its masterfully detailed and textured blue-hued illustrations, this darkly thrilling page-turner paints a disturbing picture of the ballet industry." --Kirkus

"Readers with an appreciation for the artistic and darkly enchanted will be enraptured." --Booklist

"This chilling YA graphic novel is an excellent read for fans of Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, dark academia, or moody mysteries" --Shelf Awareness

About the Author

Megan Kearney is a Toronto-based cartoonist with a background in animation. She works as a writer, illustrator, and educator, and is a frequent guest at conventions across North America. She began her career in webcomics, and for many years managed Comic Book Embassy, a beloved co-working studio in downtown Toronto. Megan's other books include Swan Lake: Quest for the Kingdoms, with writer Rey Terciero, which received a Kirkus starred review.