Tiny Pretty Things

by Sona Charaipotra, Dhonielle Clayton
Tiny Pretty Things cover
Good Books rating 3.5
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  • ID: 3805
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
She Reads Books · 2024-11-27
brilliant 4.50

The book is brilliantly evil and centered around three complex characters, Bette, June, and Gigi.

The reviewer from She Reads Books praises the book for its brilliantly evil narrative and the depth of its three main characters, Bette, June, and Gigi. They highlight the book's ability to delve into the darker aspects of the ballet world, making it a compelling and intense read. The reviewer appreciates the complexity of the characters and the way their interactions drive the story forward, creating a rich and engaging experience.

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    I don't even know how to describe how brilliantly evil this book is.

    Centred on three characters Bette, June and Gigi, Tiny Pretty Things gives a dark and twisted take on the ballet world.

    The depth of the characters and their interactions make this a compelling and intense read.

The Critiques of a Fangirl · 2021-02-24
disappointing 2.00

The book feels repetitive and lacks substantial plot development, leading to a boring reading experience.

The reviewer from The Critiques of a Fangirl expresses disappointment with the book, finding it repetitive and lacking in plot development. They mention feeling bored throughout the reading experience, as the story did not offer much in terms of engaging plot or character development. Despite the initial intrigue, the execution fell short of expectations, making it a less satisfying read overall.

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    Overall, this was pretty 'meh' and I was bored.

    The book felt pretty repetitive and did not offer much in terms of plot.

    I couldn't connect with the characters or the story, which made the reading experience quite dull.

The Library Ladies · Kate · 2017-03-16
engaging 4.00

The book's strength lies in its dramatic moments and the power of its narrative. The mystery, while present, is not the main focus.

Kate from The Library Ladies highlights the dramatic and powerful aspects of the book, noting that the joy and impact come from the over-the-top moments of drama rather than the mystery itself. She appreciates the book's ability to keep readers engaged with its intense and compelling storytelling. The characters and their interactions are particularly noteworthy, adding depth to the narrative. Overall, Kate finds the book to be a captivating read that stands out for its bold and engaging portrayal of the ballet world.

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    The joy and power of this book isn't in the mystery, though there are lots of pretty amazingly over the top moments of drama that surround it.

    I loved the characters and their interactions, which added a lot of depth to the story.

    The book is a captivating read that stands out for its bold and engaging portrayal of the ballet world.

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