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Pretty Things

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Pretty Things

By: Janelle Brown
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Lauren Fortgang, Hillary Huber
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who’s really following you on social media? The scam of a lifetime brings together two wildly different women in this page-turning thriller about greed, legacy, and betrayal from the New York Times bestselling author of Watch Me Disappear.

An ID Book Club Selection • “It’s Dynasty meets Patricia Highsmith.”—The Washington Post

Nina once bought into the idea that her fancy liberal arts degree would lead to a fulfilling career. When that dream crashed, she turned to stealing from rich kids in L.A. alongside her wily Irish boyfriend, Lachlan. Nina learned from the best: Her mother was the original con artist, hustling to give her daughter a decent childhood despite their wayward life. But when her mom gets sick, Nina puts everything on the line to help her, even if it means running her most audacious, dangerous scam yet.

Vanessa is a privileged young heiress who wanted to make her mark in the world. Instead she becomes an Instagram influencer—traveling the globe, receiving free clothes and products, and posing for pictures in exotic locales. But behind the covetable façade is a life marked by tragedy. After a broken engagement, Vanessa retreats to her family’s sprawling mountain estate, Stonehaven: a mansion of dark secrets not just from Vanessa’s past, but from that of a lost and troubled girl named Nina.

Nina’s, Vanessa’s, and Lachlan’s paths collide here, on the cold shores of Lake Tahoe, where their intertwined lives give way to a winter of aspiration and desire, duplicity and revenge.

This dazzling, twisty, mesmerizing novel showcases acclaimed author Janelle Brown at her best, as two brilliant, damaged women try to survive the greatest game of deceit and destruction they will ever play. Psychological Thriller & Suspense Suspense Exciting Genre Fiction Family Life Scary Women's Fiction
Unpredictable Plot Twists • Complex Characters • Dual Perspective Storytelling • Vivid Setting • Captivating Performances

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Janelle Brown delivers an expertly crafted, intriguing story that is nowhere predictable. There are three or four con men/women here, and it is happily difficult for the reader to peg which one is conning the others. One person is from an old established family with old, plentiful money and a name so famous that it garners immediate attention. They have mansions, a yacht, an art collection worthy of museums, priceless jewelry and a daughter obsessed with her instagram following. She travels the world dressed in haute couture, posing for cameras and posting those pictures on line. A perfect "mark"? There is a mother/daughter duo from the wrong side of the tracks who need money badly. Perfect cons? And, of course, a handsome, cultured man. This one has a bag full of forged passports, driver's licenses and an Irish accent. A con or a mark? The plot unfolds in and around an old-moneyed mansion on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. If we were in a theater, we would be on the edge of our seats. If we are listening to Pretty Things, we are not able to turn off our smart phones. Keep your charger nearby.

Intriguing

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This was a strange read. It was slow paced and should not be classified as a thriller. The story was ok but I would have passed on it for something more exciting since I like a good thriller/mystery story.

Just ok, not a Thriller

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'Pretty Things' is the first book I've read by this author. I was blown away! The story is so engaging that I didn't want to stop listening. The theme resonated with me: who can you trust (when you're a con yourself?) It's not necessarily the person with whom you share DNA. The plot is intricate and so well-written. The ending was beyond satisfying - it was perfect! The narration was sparkling. Julia Whelan is always amazing, and Lauren Fortgang was spot-on as Vanessa. This book easily slips in to my top 5 favorites.

Excellent!!

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I never write reviews. But I feel like I owe this book an attempt of leaving a written review. Aside from some unnecessary rambling, this was a fantastic book. Don’t tell anyone but I took the day off from work today so I could lay in bed and finish this book. I just didn’t want to put it down.

Loved this

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This story is written with such a nice flow. Easy to follow & hard to put down.

Narrators were excellent.

Don’t pass this up

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