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A review by carissa230
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown

sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Nina's mom has cancer and she needs money for treatment. Nina has been supporting her by meeting people and taking their expensive belongings and selling them. When the police catch on Nina is forced to run with her boyfriend Lochlan. Luckily Nina knows just the place. Lake Tahoe the home of her first heartbreak and a rich family with too much money. 

Vanessa is a social media influencer. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and she has accomplished nothing with her life other than making a name for herself on Instagram. Vanessa has a beautiful home in Lake Tahoe. She has started renting out the caretakers cottage for content and company. 

Nina has a history with this family. She loved Benny and has never really gotten over her heartbreak. Benny's life didn't go the way it should have and she has always wondered about them. As things come to a head the women are drawn to each other and repelled by each other at the same time. 

This was a good book. I feel like most of the things that happened were pretty obvious, but there were still a few surprises. I really liked Nina and felt bad for the way her life turned out. I wanted her to make a good life for herself.
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