Megan Fox has taken the leap from silver screen to the written word, and on August 8th, the 37-year-old actress revealed on Instagram that she's about to release a book titled "Pretty Boys Are Poisonous." Alongside a captivating image, Fox announced, "I wrote a book. Pre-order now at the link in my bio. Out November 7th."
Within the slideshow accompanying her announcement, Fox offered a deeper glimpse into her upcoming project. She began, "These poems were written in an attempt to excise the illness that had taken root in me because of my silence." She continued, "I've spent my entire life keeping the secrets of men, my body aches from carrying the weight of their sins. My freedom lives in these pages, and I hope that my words can inspire others to reclaim their happiness and identity by using their voice to shed light on what's been buried, but not forgotten, in the darkness."
According to the esteemed publisher, Simon & Schuster (yes, the same publisher that collaborated with Britney Spears on her memoir), "Megan Fox showcases her wicked humor throughout a heartbreaking and dark collection of poetry." This profound work comprises over 70 poems, in which Fox chronicles the intricate ways we mold ourselves to fit the shapes of those we love, even if it means losing ourselves in the process.
Simon & Schuster's press release proclaimed, "'Pretty Boys Are Poisonous' marks the captivating debut of one of our era's most renowned women." It enthusiastically urged, "Turn the page, embrace the apple's bite, and sink your teeth into the most alluring, captivating, and irresistibly addictive book you'll encounter this entire year."
On November 7, Megan Fox's captivating poetry collection, "Pretty Boys Are Poisonous," will grace the shelves of bookstores, ready for eager readers to preorder now.
Speaking to People in November, Fox revealed the inspiration behind her book, stating that it "stems from diverse sources." She elaborated, "Some aspects are straightforward, while others are metaphorical. Some poems embody a Grimm's fairy-tale essence, while others function similarly to memes in online culture." She added, "The entire collection resonates deeply with women."
Fox confessed that she chose to pen about her "entire life" because "acting doesn't quite afford me the opportunity to express myself fully in the way writing does." She emphasized, "Poetry offers me a sanctuary to undergo a cathartic experience through art."
One of the profound themes explored in the book is toxic dynamics, as Fox aptly observed, "Relationships are intricate and complex." She continued, "For most of us, they're far from fairy tales. Relationships aren't always pretty; they can be ugly and sometimes, they can feel like a war." She concluded with a hopeful note, "Yet, it's through these wounds that we discover opportunities to grow and emerge as stronger, more complete versions of ourselves."
