A review by danicapage
Making Pretty by Corey Ann Haydu
4.0
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This book was nothing like I thought it was going to be like, and in this case, that was a good thing. This book explored some pretty intense issues, but it did so in such an original way.
While I didn't necessarily love the characters, I loved the writing. Haydu had a great voice and I loved how she told her story.
I was hooked from page one. There are thousands of realistic young adult novels, but this one stood out for me.
I would have liked a more detailed conclusion. A lot of things were left opened. However, I actually didn't mind all that much. The ending fit the theme of the novel in my opinion.
If you like books that are different and make you think, then I'd definitely recommend this one. This novel was very thought-provoking.
Major Strengths: The voice she infused into her novel. The originality.
Major Weaknesses: At parts the story dragged.
So why 4 stars? It was unique and thought-provoking.
Warnings/Side-notes: Vague sexual references, several instances of strong language. 16+.
The Wrap-up: I'll be interested in reading more by this author.
Love,
Danica Page
Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This book was nothing like I thought it was going to be like, and in this case, that was a good thing. This book explored some pretty intense issues, but it did so in such an original way.
While I didn't necessarily love the characters, I loved the writing. Haydu had a great voice and I loved how she told her story.
I was hooked from page one. There are thousands of realistic young adult novels, but this one stood out for me.
I would have liked a more detailed conclusion. A lot of things were left opened. However, I actually didn't mind all that much. The ending fit the theme of the novel in my opinion.
If you like books that are different and make you think, then I'd definitely recommend this one. This novel was very thought-provoking.
Major Strengths: The voice she infused into her novel. The originality.
Major Weaknesses: At parts the story dragged.
So why 4 stars? It was unique and thought-provoking.
Warnings/Side-notes: Vague sexual references, several instances of strong language. 16+.
The Wrap-up: I'll be interested in reading more by this author.
Love,
Danica Page