Making Pretty
Making Pretty by Corey Ann Haydu, published by HarperCollins on May 12, 2015, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the intricate dynamics of family and the pressures of societal beauty standards. The story centers on Montana and her older sister Arizona, who have always supported each other through their father’s multiple divorces and his belief in the value of physical appearance. However, their bond is tested when Arizona returns home from college with a breast augmentation, creating a significant rift between the sisters.
As the summer unfolds in New York City, Montana finds herself drifting apart from Arizona and forming a friendship with the adventurous 23-year-old Karissa. This new relationship encourages Montana to embrace life more fully and pursue experiences that challenge her perceptions of beauty and love. The narrative delves into themes of romance and the complexities of growing up, as Montana navigates her feelings for a boy named Bernardo, who offers her a fresh perspective on self-acceptance and connection. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with the nuanced journey of its characters.
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Perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Rainbow Rowell, Making Pretty is a raw, romantic coming-of-age about the complexities of family, the boundaries of love, and the realities of growing up in a culture that prizes beauty above nearly anything else.
Montana and her older sister Arizona have always been a team, sticking together through their plastic surgeon dad’s string of divorces—and his not-so-subtle belief that “surgical assists” can be an asset to any woman. But when Arizona comes home from college with a boob job, the rift between the sisters feels insurmountable.
As summer in New York City heats up and Montana and Arizona grow apart, Montana befriends wild, bold, 23-year-old Karissa, who encourages her to live in Technicolor and chase new experiences—like a cute boy in the park. Bernardo becomes a beautiful distraction, and he looks at Montana in the way she wants to be seen. For the first time, she understands how you can become both lost and found in somebody else. But when that love becomes everything, where does it leave the rest of her imperfect life?
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