Review: Her Pretty Face - by Robyn Harding

Her Pretty Face - by Robyn Harding

Simon & Schuster - Available July 10, 2018

This Advance Reading Copy provided by the publisher, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

My Rating (out of 5)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This thriller runs deep.

Frances is a struggling mother.  She is lonely and anxious to fit in socially, especially with the parents at Forrester Academy - the elite school her son Marcus attends. But it becomes seemingly impossible after Marcus commits an act that shocks the other parents, and almost sees him expelled.  Lonely and with little self esteem to see her through, Frances is struggling; until she meets Kate.

Kate is also a mother whose son Charles also attends the elite Forrester Academy.  Unlike Frances she appears strong, self confident and in control. She has little desire to align with the snobbish mothers of the school and instead strikes up a friendship with Frances. 

The women form a fast friendship and alliance with each other. Both these women have secrets from their past, but one of these women is a cold blooded murderer.   

While on the surface this book is a thriller, it runs deeper in its layers.  As the book develops, this story also examines the deep seated human desire within all of us to connect with others and what it means to not have that connection, and the damage that our own demons do to not only us, but our relationships and loved ones as well. It shows us how self forgiveness and acceptance are the keys to our own happiness. There is a certain beauty to the way the deeper layers of this story develop.  

A very enjoyable read.

 

Happy Reading,
Christine

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