This book was enticing from reading a short discription, and the content did not disappoint! The story started perfectly, and was well paced. I truly love Janelle Brown's writing and seek out her future books!

I love the cover of this novel and the inside. "Pretty Things" is an exciting novel by Janelle Brown. A page turner for sure.

An exciting and timely premise told in alternating points of view by an established suspense author, *Pretty Things* shines in its portrayal of resort town Lake Tahoe and its affluent residents. Pretty Things could have benefitted from tighter editing to keep the pace of this thriller, but the book is enthralling all the same.

Oh my goodness I absolutely LOVED this book! Pretty Things was phenomenal. This is one I will be thinking about for a looong time. Highly highly recommend! You will love this story about a con artist, an instagram influencer, and a spooky old house! #prettythings

Loved the twisty-turny events. Some I saw coming, some, I did not. I was pleased with the evolution of the story and how it differed from other titles of this genre. Will definitely recommend!

This is a con artist story like no other that I have read.

The story follows Nina, a conwoman who is in need of money to pay her mother's chemo bills. She finds the perfect target, Vanessa an influencer from an affluent family. What Nina doesn't know is Vanessa isn't as well off as she thinks. The POVs alternate between Nina and Vanessa which helps build the suspense and gives us insights into the challenges and motivations of each woman. I loved the juxtaposition of their experiences and struggles. It was a very compelling way to tell this story.

My only complaint is that the story dragged a bit in the middle and it could've used some more editing, but overall this is a solid story perfect for summer reading.

Definitely cannot sing enough praises about this book! Why in the heck did I wait sooooo long to read it. Months later and I still have this book stuck in my head!! I will forever be a fan of Janelle Brown now. I've read her other books, but this one is FIRE.

This was twisty and somewhat fun, but it could have been a cleaner narrative. The characters were deeply unlikeable.

Dnf - did not finish. I did not connect with the plot and will not be finishing this one. Thank you for the early copy.

I finished this one, but just barrrrely. It's just really long and drawn out and the believability factors are quite low. Still, I give it 2.5 stars rounded up.

Thanks netgalley for giving me the pdf so that I can share my thoughts and opinions with y'all 🧡

It's incredibly hard for me to find a thriller that I like these days. This one could not hold my interest. I finally sat it aside at the halfway mark.

A solid entrant in this genre. I enjoyed this title more than I did her last one. I would read this author again.

I was enthralled by this book. I love a book with thrilling unpredictable plot twists which is what you get in this story of three flawed characters mixed up in a great con.

This book started off string. It jumps in right away and the main character felt very believable. But then about half way through I just lost interest. It was too long and didn’t hold my interest the whole time.

Nina has put her fancy fine arts degree to good use -- she's a con artist who specializes in bilking rich people out of their pricey art & antiques. When it appears that the police are catching up, she hatches a plan to escape to Lake Tahoe with her boyfriend for one "last" heist. Vanessa is an heiress whose life is played out in the public eye -- she's an "influencer" with all her antics cleverly marketed on Instagram and Facebook. As secrets and lies are revealed, the reader discovers the connections between these two.

Twists and turns abound in this "can't put it down" book. Some of the "surprises" are telegraphed for pages, others are more surprising. Although I was mesmorized, I'm still somewhat conflicted. Was this a GREAT book? No, but it was certainly entertaining and I kept turning the pages despite an occasional moment that caused me to roll my eyes. Looking for something to pass the time? Looking for a quick read? Looking for a book with lots of plot twists? This is the book for you. I don't think it's Brown's best work, but it will do. Just don't look for sympathetic characters who show any depth or growth.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Absolute page turner!! I loved this so much. The characters were so well thought out!

Thank you kindly to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy.

Alternating storylines are so hit or miss for me and I'm generally hesitant to read thick thrillers, but Pretty Things was different. I'm a big fan of books that focus on character development as long as it delivers in the end, and this one definitely does. Refreshing to see a unique take on this genre, but also unexpected. Depending on the reader that may not work, but it did for me.

A page-turner as I was trying to figure out who is speaking the truth. I wish the ending could have been better plotted. A great read overall, and can't wait to see the movie adaptation!

I have mixed feelings on Pretty Things by Janelle Brown.

I found the intro rather slow and from then on the book failed to keep my attention for long stretches. I would read for 30 minutes and just have to put it down and pick it back up so I did not miss too much important information. I did not feel a connection for the characters, and I never found myself on their side or rooting for them. I also struggled with the drug use in this book. I can read a lot of dark topics, but drugs are the one subject that really put a bad taste in my mouth.

What I did like was the beautiful and descriptive writing. While I maybe did not admire the subjects I could admire the writing. I also found the pace picked up a little as the book went along.

I can see how others could really enjoy this and have recommended it to a few friends and family members I think would enjoy it more than I did. While I did not mind it, it was not overly memorable for me.

I received an eARC from Random House Publishing Group. All opinions are 100% my own.

Clever, unique and addictive. I couldn’t put this one down. Great storyline and excellent writing. Highly recommend.