Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. The story follows 3 rebellious teens. And the trouble and lessons they learn.

If you enjoy stories about friendship that intertwine with themes of coming-of-age, you'll love this book. I loved following this trio of best friends as they navigated their journey into womanhood. This narrative explores life, friendship, and girlhood in a raw and authentic way.

🎧 The author narrates the audiobook, and while I love her accent, I did have some difficulty understanding all the words.

Thank you @henryholtbooks for the gifted book. Thank you @brilliancepublishing for the gifted audiobook via #NetGalley.

A coming of age story at its finest.
I love a good coming of age story, however I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to relate to the 3 girls we watch grow to women because of the Doncaster dialect, South York, and the fact that I didn’t grow up there.
I was wrong. I didn’t experience many of the things these girls do, their stories have some grit to them, but as a woman it’s hard not to see yourself in the characters at different times in the story.
The book reads almost like a collection of short stories intertwining, I absolutely love a book like this. Would recommend if you’re looking for something a little different.
Thank you Netgalley and Holt for the ARC!

Pretty Pieces of Flesh explores the raw and often unsettling journey of friendship and girls coming of age in the 90s. I struggled with the shifting points of view and the non-chronological timing. At times, I found it difficult to keep track of the different perspectives, which made it harder to become fully immersed in the narrative.

That said, this novel offers an honest portrayal of growing up that resonates with both discomfort and truth. Brown's skill as an author shines through in the way the narrative brings the grit and vulnerability of that time to life. I was especially impressed by the fact that she both wrote and read the book in a Yorkshire accent. I’ve often been skeptical of authors narrating their own work, but Brown exceeded my expectations. Her narration adds a layer of authenticity and intimacy that pulls you into the world of the story.

Despite the occasional challenges with the narrative structure, We Pretty Pieces of Flesh is a remarkable debut. Brown has a distinct voice, and I am eager to see what she will create next.

Thank you NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for the chance to listen to this book in exchange for my honest opinion. 4.25