

Amanda Pellegrino
On Sale Date: March 8, 2022
0778311120
Trade Paperback
$16.99 USD
368 pages
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A juicy, fun yet piercing debut novel, Smile and Look Pretty tells the story of four assistants working in media who band together to take on their toxic office environments in the ultimate comeuppance—pitched as Sweetbitter meets Whisper Network.
Online they’re The Aggressive One, The Bossy One, The Bitchy One, and The Emotional One. In real life, best friends Cate, Lauren, Olivia and Max all have one thing in common—they’re overworked, overtired, and underpaid assistants to some of the most powerful men in the media and entertainment industries. When they secretly start an anonymous blog detailing their experiences, their posts go viral and hundreds of other women come forward with stories of their own. Confronted with the risks of newfound fame and the possibility of their identities being revealed, they have to contend with what happens when you try and change the world.
Gripping, razor-sharp, and scathingly funny, Smile and Look Pretty is a fast-paced millennial rallying cry about the consequences of whistleblowing for an entire generation, and a testament to the strength of female friendship and what can be accomplished when women come together.
SOCIAL LINKS:
Author Website: https://www.amandapellegrino.com/
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My Review
I read the synopsis of this book and was intrigued. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and each of their stories. The writing had me hooked and the tone of the story changed from lighthearted to more serious the further the story progressed. This story is all about women wanting to be treated as equals and telling their stories so they feel less alone. Wonderful read and I look forward to reading more from this author!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amanda Pellegrino is a TV screenwriter and novelist living in New York City whose writing has appeared in Refinery29 and Bustle. Smile and Look Pretty is her debut novel.