| Title | : | Pretty Hurts |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 186 |
| Publication | : | Published May 9, 2022 |
In Pretty's Strong's view, she is far from the average 'pretty' girl. Despite facing challenges that come with living with a rare disease affecting one side of her face, like most, she yearns for pure love and happiness, but often wonders if such things exist outside of fairytales, one's dreams, or fictional stories... well, that is until she meets Dr. Sylas Blairwood.
Pretty sees Sylas as the epitome of perfection - charming, kind, understanding, and handsome beyond compare. However, she can't help but wonder what makes him 'perfectly imperfect,' as everyone has their flaws.
Just when Pretty thinks she has found the love and happiness she has been searching for her whole life, secrets are unveiled, and her world is turned upside down. She is taken back to the dark place in her life, a place she thought she had left behind forever. But will she emerge from this ordeal stronger or weaker?
Grab some tissues and dive into this emotionally charged novel filled with sorrow and hope to find the answers.
Pretty Hurts Reviews
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This is such a beautiful story I don't know where to begin. Dealing with issues of low self-esteem, mental illness, disease, and so much more made it an intriguing read that I won't soon forget. All the characters were well developed, and most of them tugged at my emotions. I didn't expect the twists and turns, but every major issue made me ponder on my own life and reconsider views I've held for years. It's not often that fiction makes me think deeply about life, but this book is a winner. I'm so glad I read it and recommend it to anyone with empathy who enjoys love stories and tragedies.
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Get your tissues ready!
Let me take a second to get my emotions under control. Ooo Chile…. I’m not a huge fan of short books but the synopsis for this book intrigued me. I’m so glad I read it! Pretty had a rare disorder that disfigured her face when she was about 9 years old. To be faced with such a condition and to feel as though the only person she had in her corner was your mother, was a huge challenge to her mental health. My heart went out to her. Her mother was angel for real! She tried her best to affirm Pretty and speak life into her but at times it wasn’t enough. This story was so so unexpected! At times I felt it was almost predictable until it wasn’t! This story deserved more pages. I really enjoyed it! This story was an emotional read, so please get your tissues ready! There were so many gems and words of wisdom dropped throughout! Alecia J is a new to me author and I will be checking out more of her work! I highly recommend this story! -
Tear tears
Ok so I just wanted to say this is the first time I have read any of your work. Girl this book right really touch my soul. Your have me sitting here crying for real like I really felt pretty pain, I was mad at syles for what he did but im glad she didn't blame him or her mom. I'm so glad lyric got the karma she deserved 😌 -
Beautifully written
Just wow wow I don’t want to give the story away so I’m not gonna describe the story but it definitely wasn’t a story I expected or read before and I really enjoyed every minute of the book. I didn’t stop reading until I was done with the book. -
🗣Alecia 😔😭
This book took a lot strength to read because I was once a “Pretty” life was empty for me even living my best life growing up with my sisters & my best friends but something was always missing. My mom always called us beautiful & told us she loved us often. I waited until I got pregnant with my second child to feel like life was the end for me that I sent out a group message saying that I was ready to give up & the best way was for me to do this was the same way “Pretty” left 😔 My family got to me in time but I had to ask God to forgive me because I still had another child to live for who was 5 years old at the time. I know God is a forgiven man & I still have my days but I push thru like a champ because I’m still on that wake up list for my kids & myself. Lyric really rubbed me the wrong way & I don’t respect Aja for how she got back at Lyric even though she treated her like a bad friend. But life has its way of showing its A$$ sometimes 😩 this was everything!! I was glad that Ms.Val allowed Sy & Lia to raise Beauty. Depression is a struggle for me but I know to talk to someone even if I like God is too busy at the moment. I learned to always appreciate life & others. Thank you Alecia ❤️ -
That Ending Was So Unexpected!!
Sylas was a man who could have his cake and eat too. He knew Pretty was vulnerable because she thought she ugly and didn't deserve to be loved. David had the nerve to show up at Pretty funeral to be a dotting father, he couldn't been more wrong. He tried to write Val a check and thought that can erase the past. Lyric talked about forgiveness at the funeral and check the errors of her ways, but she all about using Aja for her money. Aja turned out to be a good friend of Pretty. Pretty cut Lyric down in front of their mama. Val was tried of Lyric throwing shade at Pretty. She loves them equally but loved on Pretty a little bit more. Lia was none the wiser. She has been gone for a long time, so she knew somebody was going to make moves on her husband. Aja was a savage with her plan. Pretty was selfless, caring. She put her plan in motion from the time she found out she was pregnant, she recorded everything so Sylas wouldn't missed out even though she wasn't speaking to him. -
Just WOW 🤩
So yeah this story had me in my feelings, like deep in my feelings. This book was perfectly written, I tried I really did try not to cry (because I’m a thug 🤣) but it didn’t go in my favor. Da*n you Alecia for doing this too me 🤣🤣🤣!
Pretty Pretty Pretty, my god her character I wanted to see her with an HEA but her life was meant for a reason and that was to get some happiness and bring happiness to others. Sylas was dead wrong for going there with Pretty, but after he didn’t tell her the truth.
Karma is real and Lyric received hers with a smack in the face. You never know what will happen when you keep messing people over and Aja showed her what happens. I really loved Mrs. Val she was everything and more in this story. David won’t sh*t and how dare he think what he did was okay.
Now that this book is over I am ready for another, please 🤣🤣🤣 -
Whewwwww …….
Well now Ms. Alecia this one definitely took a lot out of me emotionally, with memories all to familiar!!! Pretty was a AMAZING person with a beautiful yet very hurt soul. Her meeting Sylas was a blessing in disguise for sure and unfortunately it just wasn’t their season but the love was very REAL 💙💙 Ms. Val is the GOAT, she was a great mother to her children and I loved every second of it. Lyric was just a disgusting, jealous and malice person who has to love with her choices. This didn’t quite end how I predicted in my mind lol and I cried A LOT, it doesn’t take away from his truly PRETTY this story was!!! Great job ❤️ -
WOW! 😭😭🥹
I’m definitely speechless after reading this book. This book is definitely a tear jerker for sure. I loved this book from beginning to end. Im still shedding tears even after reading this book. I expected to go on a roller coaster ride but not like this. This book definitely will teach you that no matter if a person says that they are ok, deep down inside they are fighting an internal battle. Alecia you have got a reader for life, thank you! I wish I could could give this book more than 5 stars because that’s how great this book is. Don’t forget to grab some tissue because you are sure to be shedding tears. -
😭😭😭😭😭
This book was a lot to take in but it was really good. At one point I was thinking Sylas was using Pretty but in the end I realized he wasn’t and that everything they went through happens for a reason. I just hated he waited months later to let Pretty know he was married. I know it’s not good to wish bad on anybody but Lyric deserved everything that happened to her. And David, after finding out that he was Pretty made me dislike him even more. Now he knew he shouldn’t have showed up at the funeral. That was so disrespectful. I’m just glad Sylas got his closure from Pretty and Pretty got her peace. -
Pretty Really Hurts
Wow , not the conclusion I expected but it’s message is so necessary. I think every woman suffering from any negative body image should read this book . Alecia J you took me on a emotional roller coaster with this one . I loved everything about the storyline even though it was hard to accept initially. I love how you incorporate the karma of actions . Aja shocked me her payback was a little extreme . I would love a backstory of her life and more about Sylas and Lia ( I don’t like her) and Beauty. Thanks for sharing your gift . -
wow
This isn’t my first book by this author, actually I’ve read everything she’s written… but this one. This has to be my favorite. When Pretty said “it’s time” I automatically started crying because i knew… I just knew.
I can’t say much but i can say this is an eye-opening story.
You never know what people are going through mentally so always be kind.
And remind yourself daily that YOU ARE ENOUGH!
If I could give this book 10 stars i would. Alecia J… you did a big one with writing this. -
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Woooow I shouldn’t have read this book because omg I cried so much my kids was looking at me like I was crazy. However it was eye opening what people go through without anyone knowing or realizing. Had her mother know should would of never let that happen. I also think if she was still with Sylas she wouldn’t have killed her self. A person that’s depressed doesn’t need time to let their mind wander and she needed therapy she wasn’t getting or she needed a new one. -
Great read
This book was not what I expected the plot twist took me through a loop. This book had me in my feelings the tears, the happiness and the sadness . I thought the book was gonna end differently but it did not disappoint. I absolutely loved this book and recommend people read it. Great job Alecia!!!! -
Tear! 🥺
*Throws tantrum* this is not what I wanted!!! As I was screaming no, no, nooooo…Pretty! She hurt me. I appreciate all of the real raw storylines represented in this book. Things don’t always turn out how we want them to and that’s life. I love me some Valeria Strong; she was everything. This was my first read, but I will definitely read more. -
Emotional and Heartfelt
My feelings are all over the place . This is wonderfully written emotional story about love, loss, self love, and forgiveness. My heart wept for Pretty. Many of us suffer from depression and feelings of inadequacy. Learning to love ourselves sounds so easy but it truly is a struggle. Well written and developed story. Read it -
Omg this book was so amazing. I cried so much. To know so many ppl are going thru this not just the disease but depression and heartbreaks. This book is definitely an eye opener and the message in here wow just wow. I’m still crying as I’m writing this review. Thank you for writing this book this is definitely a best seller and #1 book I’ve read in a very long time. Keep up the great work
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Wow!!! Well done Alecia J. After reading the reviews I felt compelled to read and see what the hype was. What an emotional roller coaster. Even through my tears, I could feel love and heart ache. Love don’t always end how we want it to but I think it’s true what they say “ it better to have loved than to never love at all” Great Read and yes everyone deserves karma! -
Beautiful story.
Beautiful, Sad, loving take of a young woman, who never fit in and didn't like herself. Her mother loved her but didn't know how to help her. Pretty found love but it was not the right time. Pain was the only thing she could feel, joy was always beyond her grasp. Excellent book! Enjoy this story of Pretty.
