I loved this novel of two sisters, one daughter and a mountain worth of resentment and secrets between them. A fun and insightful read!

As a parent whose child started college this year, I could sympathize with Peyton's strong desire to everything in her power to make sure her daughter gets into a good college. Weisberger did a great job of showing this college scandal through the viewpoint of the wrongdoer, her daughter and her sister. As we watch the ripple effect of her crime, I felt empathy for all of the characters and loved watching them navigate the significant obstacles in their way. Just a juicy, lovely read.

Loved Lauren Weisberger's latest, Where the Grass is Green ad the Girls are Pretty! The plot tackles Very current events and the fallout from one very bad decision. Loved the characters and how they all interacted together, especially the 2 sisters. Perfect for the beach or anywhere!
Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book and appreciate the look into the depth of relationships we have in our lives. A pretty big part of the storyline was the bonding of sisters. I liked the family commitments that some of us honor and some could care less. This was one of the funniest books I have read in a long while. Written with warmth, love, compassion and a great sense of humor.
Thank you #NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review #Where The Grass Is Green and The Girls Are Pretty.

Just in time for summer the perfect beach or poolside book.
In a style Lauren Weisberger has perfected, she keeps a topical subject light, witty and puts her own humorous twist her readers delight in on it with ease.
A subject matter that could be tough was a light read many should enjoy.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love Lauren Weisberger and I'm always thrilled when she comes out with a new book. Anyone that was a fan of the first season (and can't wait for the second) of The Morning Show will love this one. It's timely and entertaining, with enough substance to not feel too fluffy. It's a perfect recommendation for any time a friend texts you to ask if you've read any good fiction lately. Can't wait for everyone to enjoy this one!

I'll definitely be putting this book out for Summer 2021! Great escape reading about sisters, parenting, and social media. Enjoyed every minute of this read.

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Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this novel. It is witty and fun with the classic writing of Lauren Weisberger's great characters and plots.

This book was exactly what I thought I would be getting from a Lauren Weisberger book. The storyline was kind of current and cliche, and it just all felt very surface level, and despite the ending it still didn’t feel like any of the main characters had to take any responsibility for their actions.

You can’t go wrong with Lauren Weisbeger. I’ve enjoyed all of her novels and Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty is no exception. Such an intriguing and scandalous read! It has a college admissions scandal amongst privileged and elite socialites, as well as a focus on the tumultuous relationship between two sisters. A super fun and witty read that will give you a delightful escape!

This is exactly what you expect from a Lauren Weisberger novel: frothy, witty, and someway unsettling. This is a novel meant to be read by the side of a pool alongside a bottle of rose, as the reading experience is just like drinking a whole bottle of rose. The story is sweet, satisfying, and also too much at the same time.

Oh man... I feel like I may have just been the wrong reader for this book.

The premise behind this one... I feel like fell extremely flat for me. I was expecting to have a witty and sassy read but unfortunately I was hit in the head with way too much botox, brown spots, and wrinkles talk.

Ugh.. talk about the wrong audience I guess. Yikes... unfortunately, this one was a complete dud for me and found myself putting this one down too much and skimming to the end.

I can't say much else but sadly didn't really enjoy this one at all.

2/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Pub date: 5/18/21
Published to GR: 2/16/21

I haven't read anything by Weisberger since The Devil Wears Prada, and I admit I chose this book mostly because the title put a smile on my face and a song in my head. Weisberger calls the book a "beach read" in the Acknowledgments, and I'd say that's pretty accurate. In the middle of these crazy times it was wonderful to read some escapist fiction where interesting characters actually learn from mistakes and move forward, rather than point fingers and shout about blame. I will definitely be picking up some more novels by Lauren Weisberger.

The Grass Is Green And The Girls Are Pretty was a nice and relaxing read. I found the story moved slowly at the start but picked up speed towards the end. I liked the plot of a realistic newsworthy event mixed with a bit of family dramatics.

Of the three female characters, I enjoyed Max the most. She was a strong young woman who never faltered from her core desires. I found the character Peyton entirely frustrating throughout the novel as she demonstrated such selfish behaviour. As much as I disliked her, I kept turning the pages to see what was next for her and her sister Skye.

I'd recommend this book for anyone looking for a family drama that is a relaxing read. Thank you to NetGalley, Random House and the author for the ARC in exchange for my review.

I will also be posting this review on my Instagram @tays_booknook on the publishing day.

What I love about Lauren Weisberger is that her characters aren't straight-cut and likable. They often do some kind of cringey things! They often say things offhandedly that make you think "Ooh, I don't know if I want to be friends with her." But they're still immensely relatable. The mistakes they make are mistakes we could make in a slightly different unvierse. They make sense.

This novel was no exception. Lots of delightful escapism and glimpses into the world of the ridiculously wealthy--but perhaps not too ridiculously, in this case. I had an absolute blast reading this.

Thank you to NetGalley, who provided me with an advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book is a fun, timely, satirical romp through the privileged lives of two sisters, loosely based on the college admissions scandal.

Peyton Marcus is a vapid, successful morning news anchor, in a healthy marriage with husband Isaac and mother to high school senior, Max. Her sister, Skye, (married and mom to adopted daughter, Aurora) is championing a nonprofit housing developing in her quintessentially perfect suburban neighborhood, her only focus outside of her helicopter parenting. But when Isaac is arrested for bribing Princeton to accept Max as an incoming freshman, both of the sisters' lives begin to fall apart -- neither more so than Peyton, who is actually the one behind the check writing.

Both of the sisters are so human, both flawed and yet both so motivated, persistent, and with a strong bond between the two of them. Even when the plot was a little slow, it was fun to be with the sisters - their banter never left contrived, and their reactions and dialogue always seemed realistic. It was also fun to tag along with Max, who was vulnerable yet brave, wise yet immature. The plot itself wasn't necessarily exciting or surprising, though.

I can't say this is a particular memorable book, but it was such a joy to read and I blew through it! Quippy, light and fun.

A story of privilege ripped from the headlines as a parent is accused of paying for their daughter's admittance to an Ivy League school. Why did they do it? What are the ramifications for the relationships of the family? A story of family and privilege and figuring out what really matters.

I have always been a huge fan of Lauren Weisberger, and I was very excited to be chosen to read her new book. This story, for me, was pretty good. I loved her look at the psychology behind the current college admissions scandal, and I really enjoyed all of the characters in this book. I did find it to be a bit slow at times, mainly because I never really felt as enamored by Peyton's life as much as I have by some of her previous characters. To me, Skye was the real stand out. She was incredibly relatable and I enjoyed reading about her struggle to balance her parenting with her need for her own career.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

We all recall the college admissions scandal of a few years back, and WHERE THE GRASS IS GREEN takes us into a similar scenario, with similar parents wanting to grease the wheels for their child’s admission to the Ivy League. What could be taken at first blush as an overdone topic turns interesting and nuanced with Weisberger’s novel. I enjoyed the characters, and I found myself rooting for them while still wanting consequences to play out. Light but still thought provoking, pick this one up!

I really enjoyed this book from Lauren. The storyline was very current with todays news and events. It was an enjoyable read with great women characters. The characters seemed real and believable and the struggle of mom hood to older daughters and sister relations. If you are looking for a book break this is it. The book dived into the current blunders privilege people make to make sure their children excel in todays world. It ended with a great finish.