Thin, Rich, Pretty by Beth Harbison

Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publish Date: July 6, 2010
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
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Twenty years ago, when they were teenagers, Holly and Nicola were the outsiders at summer camp.  Holly was the plump one, a dreamer who longed to be an artist.  Nicola was the shy, plain one who wanted nothing more than to be beautiful.  Their cabin nemesis was Lexi.  Rich, spoiled, evil Lexi.  One night, Holly and Nicola team up to pull one, daring act of vengeance but they never dream that this one act will have repercussions that will reach into the future, even twenty years later.  And they never realize the secret pain that Lexi holds very close, and how their need for revenge costs Lexi a great deal.

Today, Holly is a successful gallery owner, who has put her own artistic dreams on hold.  She struggles with her weight and for approval from her constantly-criticizing boyfriend.  Nicola is an almost-famous actress who believes that one little plastic surgery fix is just was she needs to put her over the edge into fame.  And Lexi is down on her luck and totally broke.

Holly will do anything to be thin.  Lexi will do anything to be rich.  And Nicola will do anything to be pretty.  Thin, Rich, Pretty is the story of three women who believe that happiness is the next dress size down, the next dollar figure up, or the next appreciative glance from a stranger.  But mostly it’s the story of how three women save each other, and show each other the path to the true contentment.

My Thoughts
Thin, Rich, Pretty is a book that deals with common issues that haunt girls and can carryover into adulthood, that won’t necessarily haunt you or cause you to reflect much on your reaction to the book and the characters.  If you are looking for something with deeper meaning this is not the book for you, however, the storyline is thoroughly enjoyable with solid character development along the way alternating between time spent at summer camp and the present, told from all three girls perspectives.

If you are a fan of Beth Harbison (like I am, obviously) then you will love this book.  It’s a light enjoyable easy read perfect as a vacation or beach read.

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