Societal Pressure: The novels collectively highlight the immense societal pressure to maintain youth and beauty, often leading characters to extreme measures.

Personal Sacrifice: Characters in these novels frequently endure personal suffering, sacrificing relationships, health, and happiness in their relentless pursuit of beauty.

Critique of Beauty Standards: These works critique contemporary beauty standards and question their impact on individual well-being and societal values.

Intersection with Identity: The novels explore how the quest for youth and beauty intersects with issues of identity, self-worth, and cultural norms.