A review by jcpreads
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Woweee - this one was a doozy. Quite the ride from the very beginning. 

It’s taken me a bit to get around to reading this one but I finally did it! My first Karin Slaughter book, but definitely not my last. 

There are so many aspects of this book that I truthfully cannot even put into words or begin to wrap my head around. The twists start from very early on and keep going. I don’t think there was a single moment in this book where I stopped guessing. There was always a theory, a prediction, an edge of your seat moment. Hell, the entire book had me on the edge of my seat from cover to cover. 

Fair warning: this is a HEAVY read. The amount of description and detail will either make or break this book for you. It is well worth the uncomfortable moments and gory descriptions in order to see it through to the picture perfect ending, but please make your decision wisely. This book is NOT meant for someone who is not an active thriller reader or someone who cannot handle the dark and gory side of things. 

Overall, the execution was impeccable. The alternating POV’s kept you on your toes and aware of every detail. The plot was fulfilled with little to no plot holes and Slaughter’s writing style was perfect. Highly recommend for those looking for a darker, thrilling read while still pulling at your heart strings. 
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