“If Gossip Girl and Cruel Intentions had a baby, this book would be it!”Grey McCallister is the brooding god of Hillcrest. Liam Brooks is his charming best friend. They’re the kind of guys that make time stand still when they walk by. And when their childhood best friend, Donovan Kennedy comes back to New York, friendships get tested. Choices are made they can’t take back. And one boy gets a … one boy gets a taste of what it’s like to want someone so bad that he’d burn down the city to have her.
“Trilina delivers an addictive high school romance high on angst and drama and a book that is total sexy perfection. Prepare to be twisted into delicious knots! I loved it!”–Siobhan Davis, USA Today bestselling author
Donovan Kennedy is the girl dreams are made of.
Five years ago, she was our best friend.
Our moral compass.
The girl that held our hands everywhere we went.
We were young. Innocent.
Nothing could touch us — not even heartache.
That was then.
Now she’s back. All grown up.
With red lips and long legs — a challenge waiting to be accepted.
A prize that’ll turn our world upside down.
Brothers turned to enemies.
Friendships decimated.
Lies told.
Hearts torn apart.
Prep school’s never been so scandalous.
USA Today Bestselling author, Trilina Pucci, brings you an addictive, sexy friends-to-lovers high school romance packed with off-the-chart chemistry, competition, and raw emotional angst.
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Holy crap this book was FANTASTIC!! Trilina Pucci’s jump in NA was amazing and if work was not getting in my way, would have finished this in one setting, or just over one. When I was able to read it was VERY hard to put this one down.
I literally cried and just about threw my kindle a few times but I feel any good book should work on your emotions in some way for it to be OUTSTANDING!!!
The words in this book just seem to flow right along as if it was Liam and Grey out on the lake rowing as fast as they can to the finish line.
If you are into NA books then I would highly suggest you read this one. IMO this was a amazing, great and fantastic read.
It’s the bar all men are measured by. Every girl has one– the crush who set the standard. I just have two.
Well I’ll be damned!
Three kids – Donovan, Grey and Liam – are friends for life. Or so it seems, until Donovan is forced to move to Europe with her mother.
Five years forward, Donovan is sent back to live with her father. On her first day back to school she meets her boys, and the bond that disappeared all those years ago is now back full force. It almost seems like nothing has changed. Except they’re all grown now. They rule, they are fiered, and they want each other badly. Donovan refuses to aknowledge the lust she has for her boys, but the longer she does, the more she falls in love. And the boys – they’ve already fallen.
In the end she only chooses one. But just who does she choose?
Be sure to read it for yourself, because you my dear reader, are in for a treat. Filthy Little Pretties is full of angsty drama, hot sceenes and intoxicating seduction!
Obsessed. Well and truly.
It didn’t take long for me to become ensnared in the web that Grey, Liam, and Donovan had spun. Lavish lifestyles, wealth, and extreme indulgence set the backdrop for a story dripping in teenage angst, drama, and heartbreak. If Cruel Intentions met Gossip Girl, this would be the end result.
Thicker than thieves since childhood, Donovan gets ripped away from her two best friends following the divorce of her parents. Five years later, she comes back to town and it doesn’t take long for the three of them to fall back into step. Except now, emotions are heightened and feelings bloom and can’t be ignored. It’s only a matter of time before things get brought to a head.
All three of these characters are wildly different, but also so similar. They all add something unique to their relationship with one another and they all need something different from each other, too. If one part breaks off, the other two don’t work as smoothly.
While there are elements of a love triangle, it never came across that way to me. It was always obvious who would end up together, because their love was different. They matched each other, heartbreaking step for heartbreaking step. Their hearts have always been one, just split into two bodies.
I absolutely loved this story, the way it could twist me up in knots. Grey, Van, and Liam are all so special to me. First, last, only. Forever.
4.5 First.Last and Only stars
Wow what a rollercoaster of emotions , a NA book full angst and heeps of drama to keep you hooked on the pages.
Donovan,Grey and Liam are best friends from a young age a bond formed from all being born into privileged families with one common goal…love, they love each other dearly and are heartbroken when she is moved away after her parents split…
5 years later donovan is back and all grown up,…que the angst,jealousy and hurt as deception runs high and conflict between best friends is inevitable…
This was my first book by trilina and I ansolutly adored her writing style ,the characters are addictive and the story line was brilliant looking forward to reading more in the future….
I loved this story. the dynamic between the main characters was electric. I love how their friendship never wavered over time and distance. The love triangle between them had me at war myself trying to figure out who she should be with but the connection between Donovan and Grey is crazy electric. I think she is drawn to both for different reasons. Grey and her have these strong personalities, stormy and powerful and for Liam is the calm to their storminess. He has a sweet side, a comforting side, but is it enough for Donovan. Both brothers in all the ways that matter but what will happen if Donovan chooses one over the other. I couldn’t put this book down it is a must read for sure.
I enjoy a good new adult romance but Trilina Pucci has taken it to the next level. FILTHY LITTLE PRETTIES is my new ruler for NA reads! From the first page, the story compelled me to sit rapt by a lovable and bittersweet interaction between three young best friends. The bond that Donovan, Grey and Liam have is strong, and their loyalty to each other is true and heartwarming.
Sadly, Donovan is torn away from the life she has always known and the love of her best friends, only to fall prey to her own mother’s neglect because she’s jealous of her own daughter. Fighting feelings of self-doubt and yearning for a real parental relationship, Van lives a hard life and grows up too fast. Still in New York, Grey and Liam’s bond grows even stronger ruling the city side by side, and they weather their teen years together, providing backup for each other when their impending legacies weigh down on them.
Fast forward to senior year in high school and Van returns. She unknowingly lands at the same school as Grey and Liam and though she was hoping to start over unnoticed, she quickly realizes it’s impossible to resist the charming and hot AF duo. The feeling is mutual all around and the boys can’t believe their beloved best friend is back, over the top gorgeous, and just as smart and feisty as ever! The three of them fall back into a meaningful friendship immediately and it’s just like old times…for a while. Deeper feelings grow and jealousy rears its ugly head and though Van absolutely does not want to cross that line for fear of losing one of the guys, the magnetism of soul mates interferes. And holy ish the tension and chemistry during some of these scenes! Whoa!
Van, Grey and Liam are incredible main characters, each with layers and distinct endearing personalities. Grey is harder and more intense while Liam is lighter and charismatic, and Van is their spitfire warrior girl. There are several secondary characters that almost steal the spotlight at times, enhancing the captivating story each of our MCs live. FILTHY LITTLE PRETTIES has the best kind of high society high school drama. The insecurities, jealousy, lust, scandals, tension, steam, secrets, misunderstandings, heartbreak and love juice up the story tenfold, and Trilina has written and packaged it so perfectly. 5 plus filthy little pretty stars for this one!
Filthy Little Pretties by Triliana Pucci was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. All the drama. All the angst. All the tension. All the heartbreak. Every possible way of hurting my heart and then healing it. Trilina Pucci’s writing took me to the edge of craziness and complete bliss at the same time.
Donanvan is back to her home town and home town school Hillcrest Prep. She left her two best friends Liam and Grey too. Now she is a changed person. Years of hard life experiences has transformed her. But these two boys stirred up life in her dark and broken heart. Grey with his arrogant intensity. Liam with his sweet laughing personality. Can she really choose between her two ” best friends”?
This story holds the elixir of new adult romance. It had everything I crave from a perfect NA romance. Twisted characters with endless imperfections who made me fall in love with their tear, anger, pain, lust and every single feelings. I won’t choose favorite as they all own a piece of my heart. Donavan is unapologetically feisty and whip smart who owns her feelings. She is running from her past where she did unimaginable things just to be SEEN. She doesn’t feel she deserves the love. But when she gives her laugh unconditionally, she doesn’t hold back. Grey is a tornado of emotions. He is volatile and intense. He is literally king of the town but he feels nothing is complete without Donavan. The author cut me and made me bleed emotions helplessly for Grey. His anger. His explosive emotions. His gorgeous body. His dirty, filthy and crude mouth. Liam balanced him. He is no less intense but he has this easygoing way. He heals while Grey destroys. He soothes while Grey breaks.
The chemistry in this story is really complicated to describe. It’s nuclear hot. It’s mesmerising. It’s so freaking sensational. It’s ranging from angsty hate to souldeep love to unbreakable friendship to breathtaking passion. I don’t envy Donovan for being in middle of this emotional choas. But she will find a way out. The only one way possible. The drama of high school with the bullying, scheming, plotting, competition and adrenaline filled events made this story an unputdownable one.
Filthy Little Pretties by Trilina Pucci took my heart by storm. I am drowning in all the heartaching and soul shattering emotions. One of my all time favorite New Adult romance.
Received ARC for honest review
Filthy Little Pretties is by Trilina Pucci is the story of three high school seniors Liam Brooks, Grey McCallister and Donovan Kennedy.
This isn’t your regular high school sweethearts love story but one with super teen angst, red-hot YA romance, raw and gritty teenage rebellion, electrifying chemistry, amazing characters that will have you rooting for everyone, even the bad guys/gals.
Everybody is important to somebody, somewhere. Remember this while reading this. There are twists and turns, secrets, high school drama, angst, heartache, heartbreak, love, passion and romance. Just know that this story is a fantastic and delicious treat. I enjoyed reading this and can’t wait to read what’s next!
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
Filthy Little Pretties by Trilina Pucci
5 STARS
Filthy Little Pretties is my first read from this author, and I loved it.
I was completely drawn in by the characters from the first page. Their connection and their chemistry was mindblowing. Each one of them was different in his own way.
Liam was warm, kind.
Donovan was sassy & loyal.
Gray was intense, possessive.
They were perfect. The perfect trio.
Donovan, Liam, and Grey’s friendship was beyond everything.
They were best friends since they were kids, but now, their feelings have grown too.
Secrets, lies, the angst, the drama, the twist & turns, good God this book was AMAZING.
You will LOVE it.
Filthy Little Pretties will pull into the story of 3 best friends Grey, Donovan and Liam at the age of 12yrs then being torn apart to reunite 5yrs later all grown up! Their journey came with so much angst, emotions, lies, love and heartache! Fantastic NA/YA romance Trilina Pucci!
Filthy Little Pretties was everything I wanted and I couldn’t get enough of it! Donnovan, Grey and Liam were best friends but their lives get turned upside down when their trio was no more. Five years later and they most certainly aren’t 12 years old anymore. This book is hot, sexy and I felt like I need a smoke and liquor about 80% throughout this book. I loved Cruel Intentions and Gossip Girl and Filthy Little Pretties embodied both of these. I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. Donnavan and Grey were sexy and hot, I wanted to give Liam a big hug and I wanted to put a muzzle on Caroline. This book is funny, sexy and chaotic and I loved every page of it!!
“I love him so blindly that I would take him even in misery.”
I’m. Speechless. Utterly freaking speechless.
With my schedule, I’m only able to read at night, but when I sat down and read Filthy Little Pretties, I was CONSUMED. I couldn’t put it down.. even if it was 2 in the morning and I knew I had to be up in 5 hours.
I was lost in the pages. These characters were all-consuming, relentless, and addicting.
Donovan is that spitfire that I NEED in a story. I don’t want a docile female that takes whatever is given to her. I need fire. I need pushback.. and that is exactly what she gave us.
Liam is a joking, loving man. He wears his heart and his feelings on his sleeve. He is persistent and isn’t about to give Donovan up to anybody.. including his best friend.
Grey is the dark, broody one. My personal favorite. He’s possessive and dominant. He won’t back down. He wants what is his, even if he has to go through his best friend to get it.
This story was addicting and insanely hot. The characters had chemistry for miles. I really enjoyed EVERYTHING about this book.
“I would rather have my heart broken by him than ever be loved by you.”
I will admit that I’m not a big fan of New Adult books but I am a fan of Trilina Pucci writing. So I went into this book with an open mind and I have to say that I enjoyed this story. These characters had me turning the page wanting to know what was going to happened next. I loved the fact even as it was a New Adult that Trilina keeps up her writing style with dirty talking men and hot scenes that will steam you up.
I highly recommend that you pick up this book or any of Trilila’s books!
What an unexpected surprise! Filthy Little Pretties is a gorgeous angst-filled NA romance that captivated me from the get go.
“Chuck Bass has nothing on Grey McCallister!”
Trilina Pucci gave me everything I wanted! It’s angsty goodness and I ate it up. I must caution, you might throw your kindle and then pray it’s not broken. If sexy, high school drama is what you crave…Filthy Little Pretties is going to give you all that and more. Seriously, someone needs to make it into a television show so that I can relive these words.
This book was my first by Triliana Pucci and what a nice surprise it was! This is well written with intriguing characters. Both boys were – each on his own ways – beautiful, inside out. The one more the broody guy with possessiveness problems, the other with the soft heart and a lot of patience. Doesn’t help that they were dangerously hot looking. Donovan is an easy to like heroine, witty and strong minded she’s the perfect match for both guys. I absolutely see what she sees in the guys and why the guys are so intrigued by her. Their whole story was fun to follow.
However, some minor things didn’t really add up for me or I would have liked to see deeper insights. Some things were just left out (eg. why they never kept in touch or lost touch at all). And to make the love story a little bit more believable, I would have loved to see more of quality time between the characters. I know they were in love with 12 but now they don’t know each other anymore. And to me, I just need a little more validation. I love how easy they fell back into old habits, but still something was missing for me.
Nevertheless, this book is a fantastic and entertaining read and I can’t wait to read more!
Some Choices Are Made For You
Angst level MAX!!! A love triangle between childhood best friends that will have you completely hot and bothered one minute and ready to throw something the next. Donovan, Grey and Liam will have you tied up in knots! You’re going to have to choose and it will tear you apart.
Donovan, Grey and Liam were always best friends. Then an ugly divorce tore Donovan from their inseparable circle when they were twelve. It’s been five years and now she’s back. The young girl they never forgot, turned into a woman they‘ll sacrifice anything to claim. Even their lifelong friendship. The boys have always shared everything, but neither is willing to share her.
Donovan is a lucky girl. Two guys who will do anything to make her happy and who love her unconditionally. She’s strong and can handle business when she needs to. She may struggle with her own demons, but she loves hard.
Liam is the sounding board, the voice of reason. He also brings levity to any tense situation, he’s good and he can always make Donovan laugh.
Grey is broody and intense. He loves so hard that it consumes his soul. He’d burn the world down around him for her. He’s bad decisions and heartache but his heart is devoted.
There comes a time when their friendships will be tested. The love they share becomes romantic love. Donovan will have to choose between friendship or love and it may just tear them all apart.
This story was EVERYTHING! It ate away at me. It was intense. It was beautiful friendship. It was first love and forever love. It made me envy Donovan at times and hate her at others. The push and pull created between Liam and Grey will force you to pick a side, even though you’ll love them both. The tension and angst will make you crazy, but I promise you it’s worth it. The author made me live in their world and I loved it. I’m hoping that this is only the beginning because so many more characters have their own story’s to tell.
What an incredibly intriguing, utterly unique and unexpected love story!
‘Filthy Little Pretties’ is the new masterpiece by Trilina Pucci. This is a one of a kind book, something that seems similar to other tropes but is nothing like it, a true work of art created to make you dream with open eyes.
This book is incredibly unexpected, a surprise no one will see coming with layers on layers that need discovering and stories that need to be told.
You might ask me, what makes this book so special? Well, first of all, I feel like every character Trilina writes is special because they all weave their way into your DNA one way or another, but these characters are especially unique.
I have never ever ever, came across characters so true and so well written in my life.
They are not good or bad, they are human, they are both, they can be cruel and yet lovable; these are the most humane characters I have read because they don’t stand on one side or the other.
They change, they evolve, they are complex, they love, they hurt and they even hurt others at times, they are beautiful and ugly at the same time. They are human. They are us. They are me, you and everyone else in this world that we live in.
Grey, Liam, and Donovan have been friends since they were just kids, they have always been inseparable, three best friends that didn’t do anything without the other, who understood each other even without words and who know each other inside and out.
They live in a world where if you’re not strong enough, the world itself will walk all over you, a world of fake friends, uncaring paring and impossible pressures on their shoulders.
In a world like the one they live in, finding not one but two people who truly get your for who you are, through thick and thin, is something not to be taken lightly, something special and something they’ll have to protect at all costs.
Their relationship gets tested on more than one occasion from the outside world, but what they will have to learn to overcome is when those tests come from the inside. When things start to change and shift they will need to learn how to protect what they have while maturing and understanding that not all change is bad.
Grey and Liam are complete opposites, one is dark and broody, the other is light and funny, one is sweet and caring, the other is pushy and challenging. The only thing they have in common is their unconditional love for their best friend.
Donovan is a mixture of both Liam and Grey’s personalities put together, but she is 100% her own person. She is a gorgeous boss babe, a confident and strong young woman who won’t hide her crown nor let anyone walk over her. She is a born Queen, someone that steals the air out of every room she walks in, a captivating human being that could bring the whole wide world to their knees if she even wanted to.
Their love though is so powerful and unconditional, it has the power to destroy them and all those around.
Three best friends, one choice, a thousand consequences.
‘Filthy Little Pretties’ is a captivating work of art you won’t want to miss, a book so raw and true it’ll feel even almost too real, characters that will show both their good and their evils sides, villains that are not really villains but just human.
A must-read you won’t be able to put down, full of characters you won’t ever let go of, scenes so raw and so real they will elicit emotions you never thought possible, a way to escape reality.
This book is the better, sexier, hotter, more mature version of Gossip Girl. A true addiction that will consume all your thoughts until it’ll be impossible to even function in real life. (Trust me on that).