Beautyland: A Novel by Marie-Helene Bertino Rebecca Makkai paints a vivid picture of

paints a vivid picture of metamorphosis as it reveals the enduring beauty that can emerge from life's darkest moments

And only in telling their stories can they hope to rewrite their futures

leaves an indelible impression

exchanging letters that contain open and honest feelings and struggles helps Doretta and two of her best friends through the darkest challenges of their lives

Beautyland: A Novel by Marie-Helene Bertino Rebecca Makkai paints a vivid picture ofA Dakota Johnson x TeaTime Book Club Pick A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times Book Review, Time, Elle, Esquire, Goodreads, and WBEZ Chicago A Must Read: Nylon, The Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Review of Books, Literary Hub, The Millions, Kirkus Reviews, BookRiot, The Christian Science Monitor, Our Culture, The Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia magazine A monumental accomplishment, a shimmering masterpiece. Michael Schaub,