Drop Dead Beautiful

Drop Dead Beautiful continues Jackie Collins' Santangelo series, focusing on crime family matriarch Lucky Santangelo and her teenage daughter Max. The story follows multiple plotlines of revenge and danger surrounding the powerful Santangelo family in Los Angeles. The novel tracks Anthony Bonar's quest for vengeance against Lucky Santangelo, whom he blames for his family's deaths. Meanwhile, Lucky's rebellious daughter Max pursues her own path, becoming entangled with suspicious characters through an online connection. The book interweaves themes of power, revenge, family loyalty, and coming-of-age against the backdrop of Hollywood's glamorous yet dangerous world. Collins' signature blend of crime, family drama, and suspense drives the narrative through its interconnected plots.

Readers call this a fun, light beach read that delivers typical Jackie Collins drama and scandal. Many long-time fans enjoyed reuniting with Lucky Santangelo's character but noted this wasn't Collins' strongest work. What readers liked: - Fast-paced plot with multiple storylines - Return of familiar characters - Entertainment value as a quick escape read - Collins' signature style of mixing glamour and crime What readers disliked: - Predictable plot developments - Too many character viewpoints and subplots - Repetitive descriptions and dialogue - Less engaging than earlier Lucky Santangelo books Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (8,900+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (300+ ratings) Common reader comments: "Perfect poolside reading" - Amazon reviewer "Not her best work but still entertaining" - Goodreads reviewer "Too many characters to keep track of" - Goodreads reviewer "Feels rushed compared to earlier books" - Amazon reviewer

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🌟 Drop Dead Beautiful is the sixth installment in Jackie Collins' Lucky Santangelo series, which spans nine books in total. 💫 The author, Jackie Collins, wrote 32 novels in her career, all of which appeared on The New York Times bestsellers list. 🌟 The character Lucky Santangelo was partly inspired by real-life mob daughter Liza Gotti, though Collins expanded the character far beyond those origins. 💫 During the time this book is set (2000), Los Angeles was experiencing a significant boom in internet startups, which is reflected in the novel's subplot about online dangers. 🌟 Jackie Collins conducted extensive research for her books by attending Hollywood parties and keeping detailed notes about the lifestyle of the rich and famous, earning her the nickname "Hollywood's own Marcel Proust."