Review: "All the Beautiful Girls" by Elizabeth J. Church

I have just found the first great beach read for the summer. “All the Beautiful Girls” by Elizabeth Church fits the bill perfectly. There is just enough drama, heartbreak, plot twists and character development to keep you turning pages. Due to a tragic accident, Lily Decker is left to be raised by a reluctant aunt and uncle. Both are sorely lacking in parental skills and the emotional damage inflicted dictates Lily’s decisions as she becomes a famous Las Vegas showgirl.

This is an easy, fast moving story to follow. The individuals, their personalities and the storylines are expanded sufficiently to keep you interested but do not overwhelm. It is written in chronological order in the third person. At times, you feel like you have the plot figured out and it takes an unexpected turn that you don’t see coming.

If you have some free time and want to get lost in a behind the scenes look at Las Vegas, this is the book for you. Grab a comfy chair or a spot in the sun and dig in. Because of the adult nature of the situations that take place, I recommend it for young adult to adult readers.