I was so excited to win Pretty Girls through a Goodreads Giveaway. I've never read Karin Slaughter before and wasn't sure what to expect with this novel - only that it would be good, according to some of my favorite authors.
Pretty Girls is the story of sisters Claire, Lydia and Julia, who disappeared decades earlier at the age of 19. Claire and Lydia are estranged until Claire's husband is murdered one afternoon. The murder sets off a terrifying chain of events leading to a shocking conclusion.
This is one of those books where I can't say too much without giving away a lot of plot, so just trust me when I say that if you like thrillers, this is the book for you. It starts out with a slow burn while the setting and characters are carefully laid out and then BAM! You're off and running and won't be able to put it down.
Reading this, I can see why people love Karin Slaughter. She is amazing. The book is more than just your run of the mill standard thriller. It has heart. I'm not embarrassed to say that I cried a little towards the end. Slaughter has a gift for writing about family relationships in the wake of tragedy that feels real and believable.
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