Pretty Spiteful By R.a. Smyth Apr 2026

: The book is praised for its fast pacing and "exhilarating" momentum, though almost every review warns of a major, frustrating cliffhanger at the end.

: While it is a spin-off of the Pacific Prep series, most readers agree it can be read as a standalone, though reading the original series or the prequel novella Blurred Lines provides much-needed context for the characters' shared history. Critical Reception Pretty Spiteful - Reviews - The StoryGraph Pretty Spiteful by R.A. Smyth

: A common point of contention is Wilder's behavior; while some love his "unstable" energy, others find his bullying and hostility frustrating or even a reason to stop reading. : The book is praised for its fast