An Enjoyable Read

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Pretty Boys: Legendary Icons Who Redefined Beauty (and How to Glow Up, Too) by David Yi is a beautiful book that is equal parts history and how-to. Throughout the book, you get an in depth look at the evolution of men's beauty and grooming, from the ancient times of the Neanderthals to the present day icons of Hollywood and social media, and how men's beauty has blossomed, changed, been stifled, and finally allowed to be set free from the toxic hold of hypermasculinity.

Nonfiction books that are focused on one specific topic can sometimes feel more like textbooks, but Pretty Boys has a mix of facts and infographics to break up the text, along with timelines, interviews, and references that make the book informative without being overwhelming. The book was also beautifully illustrated and separated into logical sections with tons of research to back up each of the subtopics and individual profiles.