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Althea lives in a world where she feels invisible and isolated, receiving no phone calls or friendships. When she encounters a strange man who promises to transform her into the glittering, popular cheerleader everyone envies, she is tempted by the offer. The deal, however, requires her to make a dark bargain that challenges her sense of self. As she navigates this treacherous path, Althea must decide how far she is willing to go to achieve the fame she craves and what she is willing to sacrifice in the process.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Caroline B. Cooney
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