Corpse de Ballet
A Graphic Novel
$26.77
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
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 sh…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250824592 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1250824591 |
| Author: | Megan Kearney |
| Publisher: | Roaring Brook Press |
| Imprint: | First Second |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 154mm x 233mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
“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
Megan Kearney
Megan Kearney is a writer, cartoonist and educator based in Toronto. She holds a BA in Visual Arts with an English minor from the University of Windsor, and a BAA with Honours in Animation from Sheridan College. She began her career in webcomics, and for many years managed Comic Book Embassy, a beloved co-work studio in downtown Toronto. Currently, she teaches Character Design for Animation and Comics at a private arts college. Megan’s most recent title, Swan Lake: Quest for the Kingdoms, with writer Rey Terciero, received a Kirkus starred review and is currently in development with Paramount Animation.
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