A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty: A Novel
"A mesmerizing tale of a family coping with the revelation of a secret that will change their lives. . . Jackson's most absorbing book yet, a lush, rich read with three very different but equally compelling characters at its core."—Kristine Huntley,Booklist(Starred Review)"Liza, as the unreliable narrator, is used to perfection in this warm family story that teeters between emotional highs and lows, laughter and tears. Book groups will eat this up."—Library Journal"A Southern charmer, laced with humor, mystery and affairs of the heart.... A valentine to the bonds of family!"—Family Circle"Snappy dialogue with a Southern twang, spiritual uplift and undeniably likable characters."—Kirkus Reviews"Highly immersive... a compelling page turner."—Publishers Weekly"[There are] hundreds of moving parts in the machinery of Jackson's intricate mystery, all deliciously unraveled one tantalizing clue at a time."—Gina Webb,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A deeply felt, engaging story."—The Atlantic"Three generations of Slocumbs grapple with deep-buried family secrets in this entertaining Southern whodunit."—All You Magazine"Highly immersive... a compelling page turner."—PW"Jackson's signature style-the feisty, bighearted voice ofGods in AlabamaandBackseat Saints-propels this funny, dark whodunit, where strong women who've made bad choices band together to come out on top."—Melissa Ruggieri,TheAtlanta Journal-Constitution"Engrossing... A mystery, comedy and drama wrapped up in one."—Katie Lewis,Bookpage"Gripping."—Chris Waddington,The Times Picayune"A quirky mystery that serves up a delicious blend of likeable characters, plot twists and life as seen through the eyes of three remarkable women in a Southern family, namely Mosey, Ginny, and Liza. The dialogue is authentic and the writing insightful and unexpectedly witty."—Larry Cox,Tucson Citizen"A Grown-Up Kind of Prettyproves again that Joshilyn Jackson is one the best writers of the new generation. This spellbinding novel unfolds through the voices of three women in one family: a grandmother, a mother, a young daughter. Jackson renders each of these women with vivid tenderness, ferocity, and great humor, so that the family itself becomes the fourth vital character in the story. You will find yourself rooting for them all, to the very last page."—Mark Childress, author ofGeorgia BottomsandCrazy in Alabama"An unforgettable story of generational dysfunction and sloppily buried secrets."—Theresa Weaver,AtlantaMagazine"ReadingA Grown-Up Kind of Prettyfeels a lot like falling in love: giddy and enthralling and a little bit dangerous. It's a heart-thumping mystery, an edge-of-your-seat drama, and a fiercely sweet comedy all at once, with a fistful of crazy-brave characters who reach from up the wild pages and grip your heart. I loved this book about what it means to be a family for its big heart, its pitch-perfect dialogue and the clever plot twists I've come to expect from Jackson. Book clubs take note: Here's your next pick!"—Sara Gruen, NYT bestselling author of Water for Elephants and Ape House"Madness! Mayhem! Laughter! Tears! Emotional rollercoasters, old lies and an unmarked grave propel the Slocumb women into action. Joshilyn Jackson's signature style explodes inA GROWN-UP KIND OF PRETTY.Buckle up and enjoy!"—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author ofVery Valentine