Kristi DeMeester (Books)

Kristi DeMeester Books

Kristi DeMeester crafts unsettling narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human psychology and the hidden horrors beneath ordinary life. Her fiction is characterized by a hypnotic style and a deep immersion into characters, drawing readers into worlds rife with tension and unease. DeMeester masterfully builds atmosphere, cultivating a sense of impending dread that lingers long after reading. Her works explore primal fears and profound human anxieties.

Such a Pretty Smile

352 pages
13 hours of reading

3.9(55)Add rating

The narrative intertwines the lives of thirteen-year-old Lila Sawyer and her mother, Caroline, exploring themes of female empowerment and repression. Lila grapples with secrets and a haunting evil that urges her to find her voice, while Caroline confronts disturbing auditory hallucinations linked to her troubled past and artistic expression. As both women face an oppressive force represented by The Cur, the story becomes a fierce allegory for women's struggles against societal expectations and silencing. The novel is a gripping exploration of resilience and defiance.