Okay, so I just finished Pretty Things and WOW. This book had me hooked from the first page. Nina and Vanessa's lives are so different yet so intertwined—it's like watching a high-stakes chess match where you're never sure who's playing who.

The dual POVs? Genius. Seeing the same scenes from both women's perspectives added so much depth. One minute I'm rooting for Nina, next I'm like 'Wait... Vanessa might actually be the victim here?' My loyalty switched more times than my WiFi connection.

Lake Tahoe as the backdrop? *Chef's kiss* The descriptions made me want to book a trip immediately (though maybe not to a creepy old mansion). The whole Instagram influencer vs grifter dynamic felt incredibly timely—like Ocean's 11 meets The Social Network with way more psychological drama.

That ending though! Just when I thought I had it all figured out—BAM—another twist. I literally gasped out loud at one point (my cat looked very concerned). It's rare for a thriller to surprise me this much while still feeling completely believable.

My only tiny critique? Some middle sections dragged slightly, but honestly, by that point I was too invested to care. This would make an AMAZING limited series (and hey, turns out Nicole Kidman agrees with me!).

Final verdict: 4.5/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn or anyone who loves morally gray female characters you can't help but root for... even when they're maybe doing terrible things.