CORPSE DE BALLET by Megan Kearney came into the world on July 7, 2026! Behold, some glowing reviews from the past few months, and feel free to purchase wherever books are sold!

“Kearney creates a fragile and sinister atmosphere in this dark academia ballet graphic novel, using panels of cerulean hues alongside black-and-white tones to evoke the surreal imagery of ballet movements, fluttering moths, and musical notes that all blur the line between dream and reality. The dialogue’s increasingly chilling cadence builds tension in the all-girl cast, unveiling a disturbing depth to the old-fashioned boarding school’s historical reputation and adding to both the immense pressure the girls carry and the cutthroat actions they take to meet those unrealistic expectations.”
—Starred Review, The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books

“Dramatic monochromatic blue-toned artwork depicts Rosamund’s deteriorating mental state as beautiful moths that swarm her vision. It’s a sturdy and chilling rendition of dark academia.”
—Publisher’s Weekly

“Kearney excels at capturing the dancers’ movements, often rendering a step in a micro-burst of all its transitions. She also embroiders the main narrative with the story of Coppélia, the ballet chosen for the student showcase, bestowing a fairytale quality to the book’s already haunting ambience. Readers with an appreciation for the artistic and darkly enchanted will be enraptured.”
— Booklist

“With its masterfully detailed and textured blue-hued illustrations, this darkly thrilling page-turner paints a disturbing picture of the ballet industry…A moody, intense graphic novel about sacrifice and the dangers of ambition.”
—Kirkus