Pretty Tough

Reader reviewed by Jessica

Great sister book. If you have a sister, or even if you don't you should pick up this book. Not only does it have a family vibe but it's also a sports book. Krista is the older sister. She thinks the world revolves around her. She and Charlie don't get along and Krista thinks it's because Charlie's sole purpose in life is to be a brat. Charlie looks at the world completely differently. She doesn't think she has changed just that Krista has. She thinks her sister is pathetic for wanting to be perfect. There's something about the writing and the way these two sister get along that I really related to. Probably because I have an older sister. The cover I love! I think it's so cute and the text for the difference between pretty and tough looks so cool. Looking for more Liz Tigelaar? Liz also has a book that is sort of a companion, you could call it, to Pretty Tough. It has different characters but is still very sports oriented, it's called Playing With the Boys. Now Charlie's being recruited for her High School soccer team. Having sisters on a team together is tough. Competing for the coaches attention is even harder.

Reader reviewed by ambeen

The focus of Pretty Tough is the rivalry between two sisters. Boy was this book perfect for me. While me and my sister do not have the same type of competition between the sisters in this book, I could relate completely.

The dialogue, especially the fights, between the sisters was right on. It was like reliving the fights me and my sister had when we were teenagers. It was so real, it's hard to describe how accurate it is. If you don't have a sister close in age, reading this book will give you an accurate portrayal of how it is.

I think I also learned something about my relationship with my sister from reading Pretty Tough. For me, that is one of the marks of a good book--the ability to teach the reader something or show them something that is already right in front of them.

I was impressed that Liz was able to keep the pace of the novel fast, filled with actions and scenes that propelled the story forward without making it seem rushed or underdeveloped.

I also enjoyed the soccer aspect of the novel. I don't play it or watch it but I found the game scenes to be exciting. Liz did a wonderful job of including the games without them detracting from the main story.

I would definitely recommend this novel for anyone looking for a quick, light, and fun read!