Pretty Is: A Novel

Lois and Carly May, two girls with dreams bigger than their small-town lives, face an unimaginable ordeal when they are abducted at the tender age of twelve. Their childhood innocence is shattered as they navigate the dark and terrifying reality of their captivity, forcing them to rely on their wits and each other. The traumatic experience leaves an indelible mark on both girls, intertwining their fates in ways they never expected.

Years later, their lives take a dramatic turn when they encounter their past in an unforeseen way. Now adults, they must reconcile the trauma they endured with the paths they have carved out for themselves. Relationships are tested, and the shadows of their past loom large, challenging their notions of identity, survival, and the enduring nature of friendship.

As the story unfolds, it reflects on the meaning of beauty, resilience, and the complexities of human connection amidst the scar tissue of their shared history. Both women grapple with their experiences as they seek to reclaim their narratives, revealing that even after the most harrowing events, hope and healing can emerge from the darkness.