I loved this book! It's well-written, enjoyable, and a great read. Amanda Pellegrino did a great job of writing in a way that captures the readers attention, and makes you not want to put it down until you're finished! I would highly recommend it!

It's every assistant's dream. Start an anonymous blog, get the trash taken out, and get a leg up in the working world because of it... if only it was that simple, right? Four assistants, four complex friends, one goal in mind. Or is it? A fun ride full of twists and 'tinis the whole way through.

This is a terrific, wickedly funny look at the dark side of entertainment, the lives and and travails of the Hollywood "assistant." Cate, Lauren, Olivia and Max all have "jobs to die for"--at least it seems that way to the outside world. But actually working in Hollywood is something different. Being denigrated by their bosses, seriously underpaid and overworked goes with the job. Their only relief is sharing their stories, first with each other and then in popular online blog. The blog is anonymous and but soon goes viral! I don't to spoil the plot, but it is explosive. Highly recommend

I don't think this was the book for me, I wanted to love it, I just couldn't connect! Nothing really specific that disliked, maybe just the pacing is what got me.

Smile and Look Pretty by Amanda Pellegrino

I predict this book is going to be turned into a movie. Very timely subject matter indeed.

When four best friends who all work as assistants to men who take advantage of them, they start a blog that exposes the working conditions they endure. It was great to read a book about friendships and how they empowered each other.

Well written, tight and fast paced, the subject matter alone makes this a great read. I look forward to the next book by Ms. Pellegrino

Rating 4
Linda C

I´m sorry for being super late to the party with this one. But I finally read this and enjoyed it a lot. 4 strong voices and a fun NYC/Gossip Girl vibe.

Smile and Look Pretty is all about women's power and taking back the voice in a male dominated work environment. While I enjoyed reading this one, I often had to flip back through to make sure I had the character's names straight. I wanted more of a "mic drop" moment and thought the pacing was a little slow in the middle of the novel.

I had a little trouble getting into this one. The premise is lined up with exactly what I'd want in a book, but it just fell a little short for me in terms of captivating my attention. I will give it another shot, though; I loved Amanda's other novel!

This ... was.. not the book I expected. Based solely upon the cover, I assumed this was a YA thriller? And it was absolutely not. This is why book cover design matters, idk. I could get into a whole thing, but I'm not going to.

The actual book I read was one I really liked, just a little out of my comfort zone. As a youth services librarian I only read a handful of books written for adults each year, but this one seemed good? I liked the characters, the setting seemed believable, and I would love to see this as a tv series. It reminded me a lot of The Bold Type -- a show that I really loved.

This book is a good look at the #metoo movement. The novel is like an inside look at twenty something women working in media and corporate America. They experience a lot of sexism and harassment in their jobs. They regularly get together to share their experiences, but then decide to anonymously share their experiences on a website. And then the website blows up. And soon their bosses are unknowingly talking about the stories that expose their debauchery.

Thanks so much to Net Galley and Park Row for a e-book copy of this book.

I am way late on this review, which is terrible because this was one of the funniest books I read last year. I wish the blog in the book were real!

Really enjoyed this novel and its cast of strong women. The novel is told from the perspective of four main characters - all of whose voices were strong and well done.

Smile and Look Pretty was an easy read. It wasn't my favorite suspense, but it was easy to follow. It had a NYC working vibe while blending the #metoo movement with a touch of Gossip Girl. Fun and entertaining!

I wanted to like this story more than I did and for that I’m actually quite sad. I felt my mind wandering quite a few times and I had a hard time connecting to the story because the writing style just wasn’t working for me. I wish I had better feedback - I just really wish I liked this and I’m sad that I didn’t.

I absolutely tore through the multiple perspective book that tackles how young women are treated in corporate jobs in the big city. Part The Devil Wears Prada, part Gossip Girl, and part #MeToo Movement, this book perfectly captures so many important conversations happening in our society today, including sexual harassment, the meaning of work and success, and the power of the internet.

The pacing, characters, and storyline in this one were very very well done. I really loved this story, and boy can't we all connect to a horrible boss!

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

Was this the best book I've ever read? No. Was it a fun, breezy thriller? Definitely. And sometimes that's all you need.

I enjoyed this book. It was reminiscent of “Devil Wears Prada” in a positive way. I liked the idea of getting revenge on your boss. Overall, a good read.

I've read a lot of books that bring the #MeToo movement to the forefront, but this one stood out among the others. I didn't feel like the details got lost between the stories weaving with one another. If you like Whisper Network, you'll like this one too! I really enjoyed the aspects of morning television news, as I spent 16 years as a news producer, with most of that time dedicated to the early shift. Even the mention of affiliate promos made me laugh at the specifics.