{"product_id":"9781975399399","title":"Cocoon Entwined, Vol. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocoon Entwined, Vol. 2\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the captivating journey within the hallowed halls of Hoshimiya Academy, where beauty and grace are not merely admired but idolised. In this volume, the third-year students, revered for their poise, become the focal point of younger students eager to uncover the secrets that underpin their perfect exteriors.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the younger students immerse themselves in the world of their seniors, they face the dual challenges of admiration and fierce competition. This exploration delves deep into the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplexities of aspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e and the often-unseen struggles that accompany the pursuit of beauty. The narrative unveils the pressures that come with high expectations and the lengths to which individuals will go to maintain a façade.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRivalry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intense competition among students reveals the darker side of aspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book challenges traditional notions of beauty, exposing its superficial nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriendship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonds are tested as envy and admiration intertwine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“To be beautiful is to be burdened by the weight of expectation.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYuriko Hara's writing style captivates readers with its lyrical prose, painting vivid portraits of the characters' inner turmoil and the societal pressures they navigate. Fans of \u003cstrong\u003e“Cocoon Entwined, Vol. 1”\u003c\/strong\u003e will find themselves further engrossed in this intricate tapestry of relationships, while readers of other contemporary works exploring similar themes, such as \u003cstrong\u003e“The Secret History” by Donna Tartt\u003c\/strong\u003e, may also appreciate the depth and nuance in Hara’s storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482906059084,"sku":"9781975399399","price":13.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781975399399_front.webp?v=1765308958","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-ch\/products\/9781975399399","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}