Pretty Things
by Janelle Brown
Narrated by Julia Whelan, Lauren Fortgang, Hillary Huber
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Three narrators, two con artists, and one slow-building dread that makes you question who you're actually rooting for.
- Great if you want: morally complex women in a slow-burn thriller
- Listening experience: dual-perspective suspense with mounting tension
- Narration: Whelan and Fortgang give each woman a distinct interiority
- Skip if: you need a fast-moving plot over character psychology
About This Audiobook
A skilled con artist and a wealthy Instagram influencer find their lives intersecting in ways neither could anticipate when a high-stakes scam brings them to the same remote Lake Tahoe estate. Nina has spent years perfecting the art of stealing from the privileged elite of Los Angeles, driven by desperation to care for her ailing mother and guided by lessons learned from a childhood steeped in deception. Vanessa appears to live a charmed existence as a social media darling, but beneath her curated online presence lies a troubled past and family secrets that have shaped her into someone far more complex than her followers realize. When Nina sets her sights on Vanessa's family fortune, their collision course leads to a dangerous game where the stakes escalate beyond money.
The audiobook's trio of skilled narrators creates distinct voices that bring depth and authenticity to each character's perspective. Julia Whelan, Lauren Fortgang, and Hillary Huber expertly navigate the novel's shifting viewpoints and timelines, allowing listeners to become fully immersed in both the glamorous facade and gritty underbelly of the story. Their performances enhance the psychological tension as secrets unravel and motivations become increasingly murky, making this twisted tale of deception particularly compelling in audio format.