The Pretty Victory: 100-Day Guide to Recenter Yourself and Find Your Purpose; A Devotional and Guided Journal

by Pretty Vee

From “rising superstar” (BET), comedic actress, and online personality Pretty Vee comes a 100-day devotional and guided journal to help you define your goals, find the strength to reach them, and unapologetically go out and get what you’ve been dreaming of.

Pretty Vee, a multi-talented comedian, actress, and philanthropist, has crafted a captivating and unique devotional blending humor, sincerity, and relatability to help make the path to spiritual enlightenment accessible and engaging for everyone. She lives by the mantra “a delay is not a denial,” meaning we all have hopes and dreams, but we may need a little help to get past the hurdles. She herself has faced the anxiety of not knowing how to move forward in her life, before her pastor mother helped her recenter and find her purpose. Far too often, life pushes us to move from one task to the next, creating a perpetual cycle of doing, doing, doing without ever taking a moment to simply sit and relish our blessings. We get so caught up in the hustle that we forget to look around and be grateful for what we already have, and what we’ve already accomplished.

This 100-day devotional is meant to be a guided journal to help you reach your goals and find a deeper connection with God while prioritizing your mental and emotional health. Pretty Vee includes prompts to help you reflect on your journey towards gratitude, stillness, and speaking your truth. Her many friends and mentors, including Shaquille O’Neal, Nick Cannon, Lil Duval, Missy Elliott, Tiffany Haddish, Dwyane Wade, and Charlamagne Tha God also add their visions for a Pretty Victory.

While Pretty Vee has one foot firmly in entertaining, she also sees part of her path as helping to give back. With The Pretty Victory, she shows that brokenness doesn’t last forever. And that miracles, hope, and ultimately victories are all there for you too.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

Published February 11, 2025

Reviews

[Tricia Stokes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done

[Jessica Hembree · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love reading devotionals! This one is laid out well. Once you read the intro, it is split into 100 days, each with a title, reading, journal space, and a Pretty Prayer. I enjoyed the ‘realness’ shared in this book. It makes it easy to read and connect to. I’m glad that I got an advanced copy of this to look over.

[Leslie McKee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read a large number of devotional books, so I was excited to check this one out, even though I am unfamiliar with the author. However, despite the description, this is not a devotional book, at least not in the typical sense that most people would expect. While faith is mentioned, it is not a key part. However, that is not to say this is a bad book. But if you are going into this expecting encouraging devotions centered around a Bible verse, that is not what you will find here. Instead, it is based on topics chosen by the author, along with a journaling prompt, and a motivational statement to go with it.

I do like that book is divided into 100 days, and, like one would expect with a traditional devotional book, each entry does have a title, reading, journaling opportunity, and a "prayer." Again, though, if you are expecting this to be a traditional, faith-based devotional book, you may find yourself disappointed. If you are just looking at it for a bit of encouragement, then it might fit the purpose.

Disclaimer: I received a complementary copy, but I was not required to leave a positive review.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Pretty Victory: 100 Day Guide to Recenter Yourself and Find Your Purpose by Pretty Vee is a moderately good but not outstanding personal advice/motivational offering.

Despite the publisher's book description, it is NOT a devotional, so if that's what you're looking for, you won't find it here. Though the author does mention her faith from time to time, it is not a consistent theme and there are no Scripture references. Book entries contain the author's chosen topic, a journaling prompt, and end with a Pretty Prayer, which is usually a motivational line.

My thanks to Rodale who allowed me to access a DRC of this book via NetGalley. Publication is 2/11/25. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are strictly my own and are freely given.

[Susan Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you need guidance in your future this book may help you.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I acquired this book from Penguin Random House, in a giveaway. All thoughts and views expressed are my own.

Inspirational & helpful 100 day guide to a more centered you. Not a traditional devotional. God, Jesus & Faith are mentioned, but it isn't in a preachy or bible quoting way. Pretty Vee uses her experiences and faith to connect with the reader.