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that. Daphne, convinced Timmy's sive friendship is like, how we deal not the right man for her friend, with it, and what the consequences will do anything to drive them of it are. Young people can sense apart—even if her actions throw or see a conflict yet they will rede- Greta into the path of danger. fine it so as to not make it quite as big as it appears to be. Can Greta survive? Can she forgive? Entanglement is a confusing and new time for a young woman like Tana French meets Donna Tartt Greta. She moves in with another in this tense, evocative story of woman who's tendencies aren't love and friendship—and every- shown until later in the book. Con- thing in between. And fans of Lisa fused and seeking after something, Synopsis: 1990s Hollywood, two unlikely friends, one dangerous relation- Scottoline's Betrayed will enjoy Greta shrugs it off and lets her the strong female protagonists new roommate show her how to found in Pryal's novel. live her life. At first, the harm isn't made apparent until danger seeps Rating: 5 stars predictable, complex, and intriReview: ship... Socially awkward 21-year-old Gre- Guest Pryal is one that will captita moves in with her best friend vate audiences from all over the with an abusive past. The glamorous and charismatic Daphne teaches Greta how to wear stilet- guing is one way to describe Greta's friend and roommate, Entanglement by Katie Ross Daphne, a troubled young woman in and takes over the scene. Un- world. Here, readers will see how Daphne. The story as a whole is wellwritten and is fun to read. Readers young women in their twenties act will enjoy reading this new adult in friendships that are supposed to and coming of age novel. Katie be more good than bad. The bud- tos, tame her wild hair, and navi- Ross Guest Pryal is one talented ding friendship between the two gate L.A. nightlife. Daphne is de- writer who has a way of creating a females is enough to lure readers termined to make it big, and she read that readers everywhere can in deep. connect with and understand. I drags an unwilling Greta into the limelight with her. But Greta prefers spending time with Timmy, her new boss who has become a lot more than enjoyed reading this brilliant piece There is definitely enough inner and I highly recommend it to othand outer conflicts to keep readers ers hooked from the beginning until the end. Katie Ross Guest Pryal also shows readers what an obses-