San Francisc's genre-busting artist, Marilyn Yu, invites readers to have an intimate interaction with the beautiful and profound. Inspired from tarot and illuminated manuscripts, “La Femme Fatale” tells the mythic story of Eva the vampire encapsulated in a deck of cards. Intricate illustrations enliven the personal narrative of a struggle for self-determination. This contemporary heroine inspires compassion while the card format encourages introspection. “La Femme Fatale” is an art tool to catalyze the spirit.