The Smart One and the Pretty One
by Claire LaZebnik

Well, once again I’m reminded that the straight up romance genre isn’t really for me. I don’t know when this happened, because I used to read almost exclusively romance novels when I was younger? But it seems a book needs a lot more than just a budding relationship to wow me these days.

Now, that isn’t to say that The Smart One and the Pretty One isn’t a good book. It was fine, really.  The story of two sisters trying to sort out their personal and professional lives amidst a bit of a family crisis, The Smart One and the Pretty One is an enjoyable read. Ava (the smart one) is all business, doesn’t spend a lot of time on her looks, and hasn’t really dated in a few years. Lauren (the pretty one) on the other hand, loves fashion, dates frequently, spends way too much on everything, and has hit a low place in her life. When a family tragedy brings the sisters back together, they find that they’re not so different after all, and that they each have something to learn from the other.  Throw in a few hot guys and watch love bloom… or in some cases, not.

The Smart One and the Pretty One is well written, with well-developed characters (even if they’re not all likable), and there are a few chuckles along the way. For those who like their romances light and fun, this book is for you.

*I won this book in a giveaway from the awesome Bellas Novella, courtesy of Hachette Books.