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A review by hkburke2
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Glad I read this even though I didn't enjoy the plot summary teaser (I guess that's not surprising) - it felt unique even with a plot that was (for me) fairly predictable. The social media commentary was my least favorite bit, but the two female leads and the timeline made up for it for me!
Graphic: Suicide, Mental illness, Cancer, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Drug use and Murder