Hello dear Readers,
My book review of Pretty Things: A Novel by Janelle Brown.
Title: Pretty Things: A Novel
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Women's Fiction
Author: Janelle Brown
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication Date: April 21, 2020
Language: English
Book Description
Two wildly different women—one a grifter, the other an heiress—are brought together by the scam of a lifetime in a page-turner from the New York Times bestselling author of Watch Me Disappear.
“Pretty Things is awesome. Simple as that. I loved every page. Janelle Brown is your new must-read author.”—Harlan Coben, New York Times bestselling author of Run Away
Nina once bought into the idea that her fancy liberal arts degree would lead to a fulfilling career. When that dream crashed, she turned to stealing from rich kids in L.A. alongside her wily Irish boyfriend, Lachlan. Nina learned from the best: Her mother was the original con artist, hustling to give her daughter a decent childhood despite their wayward life. But when her mom gets sick, Nina puts everything on the line to help her, even if it means running her most audacious, dangerous scam yet.
Vanessa is a privileged young heiress who wanted to make her mark in the world. Instead she becomes an Instagram influencer—traveling the globe, receiving free clothes and products, and posing for pictures in exotic locales. But behind the covetable façade is a life marked by tragedy. After a broken engagement, Vanessa retreats to her family’s sprawling mountain estate, Stonehaven: a mansion of dark secrets not just from Vanessa’s past, but from that of a lost and troubled girl named Nina.
Nina’s, Vanessa’s, and Lachlan’s paths collide here, on the cold shores of Lake Tahoe, where their intertwined lives give way to a winter of aspiration and desire, duplicity and revenge.
This dazzling, twisty, mesmerizing novel showcases acclaimed author Janelle Brown at her best, as two brilliant, damaged women try to survive the greatest game of deceit and destruction they will ever play.
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed Pretty Things. It was a fast read for me. Liked the two view point, and how both characters, Vanessa and Nina, very different ones but nonetheless connected throughout the whole story.
Also liked the unexpected twists, and how all the elements for a great thriller are present. Janelle's writing style is very unique and enjoyable, and will definitely be checking out her previous work.
Thank you Random House and Netgalley for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Wendy
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