Starting with the "Then" then jumping to the "Now" sets up the book to keep the characters' pasts mysterious and intriguing. This is a gorgeous start to the book and I can't wait to keep reading. I'm so excited to see how the dynamic between Candie and Sunny changes, and how it changed in the past. I love sapphic thrillers and I can tell that the rest of the book will be just as amazing as the first 26 pages. "Gorgeous Gruesome Faces" has a beautiful cover that instantly draws you in!