Pretty Girls: A Novel

Superb! Gosh, the writing here was top tier!

You will feel every emotion that these characters feel. This kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time!! The way this book kept me GASPING!? Is unreal. This was so suspenseful, I honestly didn’t see any of the twists & turns coming. You will be clutching your pearls, you will cry, you will gag, but it was worth the ride. I don’t know how to recover from this book. But I’m so glad i read it!

Please please, check trigger warnings, cause this was not for the faint of heart. But if you can deal with the horrible, gruesome, atrocious acts done by these villains, you will love this book. I know this is fiction, but this family deserved better. Any family who went through, or is going through what the Carrolls went through, you deserve better. My heart will always go out to our missing loved ones out there. We need to bring you home. 🤎🤎

Karin Slaughter's "Pretty Girls" is a masterpiece of suspense and mystery that captivates from the very first page. This gripping thriller delves deep into the complexities of family, secrets, and the darkness that lurks beneath seemingly normal lives.

The story follows the lives of sisters Claire and Lydia, whose worlds are shattered by a tragic event that resurfaces long-buried secrets and forces them to confront painful truths about their family's past. Slaughter weaves a tale filled with twists and turns, keeping readers guessing and turning pages late into the night.

What sets "Pretty Girls" apart is Slaughter's ability to create multifaceted characters with layers of depth and emotion. Each character, whether major or minor, feels incredibly real and flawed, adding richness to the narrative.

The pacing of the novel is relentless, building tension with each chapter until it reaches a heart-pounding climax that will leave you breathless. Themes of resilience, justice, and the power of sisterhood resonate throughout the story, making it not just a thrilling read but also a thought-provoking one.

Slaughter's writing is sharp, visceral, and unflinching in its portrayal of violence and trauma, yet it never feels gratuitous. She skillfully navigates sensitive subjects while keeping the focus on the characters' journeys and the overarching mystery.

In conclusion, "Pretty Girls" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and suspenseful storytelling. Karin Slaughter proves once again why she is a master of the genre, delivering a riveting and unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after the final page. Highly recommended!

I have never written a review before, but I feel strongly about this book. This book is dark, very dark. I found myself physically cold and sometimes physically shaking with some of the things that happened in this book. I had to put this book down twice and read another, more happy book in order to continue.

But I kept coming back. Not because of how dark this book is, but the characters. These characters were so deep, so complex, that they felt so real. That they could be someone I know. I was rooting for the two sisters, scared and angry for them. The husband on the other hand, wow. I'll leave it there as to not give any spoilers.

This book is so well written, with such complex characters and story lines. This book is one I have thought about often several weeks and 2 books later.

Karin Slaughter's "Pretty Girls" is a masterpiece of suspense and mystery that captivates from the very first page. This gripping thriller delves deep into the complexities of family, secrets, and the darkness that lurks beneath seemingly normal lives.

The story follows the lives of sisters Claire and Lydia, whose worlds are shattered by a tragic event that resurfaces long-buried secrets and forces them to confront painful truths about their family's past. Slaughter weaves a tale filled with twists and turns, keeping readers guessing and turning pages late into the night.

What sets "Pretty Girls" apart is Slaughter's ability to create multifaceted characters with layers of depth and emotion. Each character, whether major or minor, feels incredibly real and flawed, adding richness to the narrative.

The pacing of the novel is relentless, building tension with each chapter until it reaches a heart-pounding climax that will leave you breathless. Themes of resilience, justice, and the power of sisterhood resonate throughout the story, making it not just a thrilling read but also a thought-provoking one.

Slaughter's writing is sharp, visceral, and unflinching in its portrayal of violence and trauma, yet it never feels gratuitous. She skillfully navigates sensitive subjects while keeping the focus on the characters' journeys and the overarching mystery.

In conclusion, "Pretty Girls" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and suspenseful storytelling. Karin Slaughter proves once again why she is a master of the genre, delivering a riveting and unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after the final page. Highly recommended!

I went into this book blind having no idea what I was about to read. If I’m being honest, I wish I’d never read this book. Was it a great story, incredibly written, captivating and intense? Yes. However, there are scenes in this book that I wish I never allowed in my head! I am an avid crime tv watcher. I’ve likely logged tens of thousands of crime scene hours in my brain but none of that prepared me for what was in this book. It’s vile, perverse, terrifying and will likely give me nightmares.

So, (SPOILER ALERT WARNING). Tread lightly while you’re reading. I read this on the KU app, (so page numbers may differ) but Page 61 is the section of the book I should not have read. I was able to handle all other parts of this book l, but NOT this section! What the bad person does with the machete was TOO much!!! I actually stopped reading there, went online to ask my reader friends if there was going to be more like that scene, if so I was going to DNF the book. They told me that was the worst scene in the book. So, I continued reading. Every time I got to a scene where the character was going to visualize that section of the book again I skim read on fast forward so I wouldn’t have to see/read it again.

Even though I wish I’d have never read this book because it was too gory for me the writing was phenomenal. The story itself was incredible and well developed. I can't blame the book just because I’m not the target audience. If you can handle gore and EXTREME and graphic sexual torture I think you’ll enjoy the book. For me personally, I couldn’t handle it. I’m going to have to read lots of sappy hallmark channel books to get these images out of my head!

I went into this book blind having no idea what I was about to read. If I’m being honest, I wish I’d never read this book. Was it a great story, incredibly written, captivating and intense? Yes. However, there are scenes in this book that I wish I never allowed in my head! I am an avid crime tv watcher. I’ve likely logged tens of thousands of crime scene hours in my brain but none of that prepared me for what was in this book. It’s vile, perverse, terrifying and will likely give me nightmares.

So, (SPOILER ALERT WARNING). Tread lightly while you’re reading. I read this on the KU app, (so page numbers may differ) but Page 61 is the section of the book I should not have read. I was able to handle all other parts of this book l, but NOT this section! What the bad person does with the machete was TOO much!!! I actually stopped reading there, went online to ask my reader friends if there was going to be more like that scene, if so I was going to DNF the book. They told me that was the worst scene in the book. So, I continued reading. Every time I got to a scene where the character was going to visualize that section of the book again I skim read on fast forward so I wouldn’t have to see/read it again.

Even though I wish I’d have never read this book because it was too gory for me the writing was phenomenal. The story itself was incredible and well developed. I can't blame the book just because I’m not the target audience. If you can handle gore and EXTREME and graphic sexual torture I think you’ll enjoy the book. For me personally, I couldn’t handle it. I’m going to have to read lots of sappy hallmark channel books to get these images out of my head!

It feels weird giving such a disturbing book a high rating, but it was a good book. There are several things in here that are just utterly disgusting and hard to read. The sweet note from the dad at the end really makes it sweet. This was a book that i never knew what was happening, there were a lot of characters that also kind of confused me. We also get no backstory to this psycho and I want to know WHY someone could be like this. But i guess thats the point, not everyone who’s bad needs a reason to be bad.