From the moment I picked up Pretty Things, I was hooked. The alternating perspectives of Nina and Vanessa kept me on my toes, constantly reevaluating who to root for. The way their stories intertwined and overlapped was masterfully done, making me feel like I was piecing together a puzzle.

One of the standout aspects for me was the setting. Lake Tahoe came alive through the vivid descriptions—I could almost feel the crisp mountain air and see the grandeur of Vanessa's mansion. It added such a rich layer to the story, making the con feel even more high-stakes.

The characters were incredibly well-developed. Nina’s desperation to save her mother made her morally ambiguous actions understandable, even when they veered into outright criminal territory. Vanessa, on the other hand, wasn’t just a spoiled heiress; her vulnerabilities and past traumas made her surprisingly relatable.

What really blew me away were the twists. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the story took a sharp turn that left me gasping. The ending was satisfying yet unexpected—I love when a thriller doesn’t take the easy way out.

If you’re looking for a book that’s equal parts suspenseful and thought-provoking, with characters who stay with you long after you’ve finished reading, Pretty Things is it. Highly recommend!