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Pretending by Holly Bourne

evipefi's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

zaynah's review against another edition

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2.0

Dnf

nicolerathbone's review against another edition

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4.0

I really connected to certain parts of this book. I couldn’t stop reading!

catreader18's review

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5.0

Simply amazing book! The main character, April, works at a center that helps victims of violence. It’s a hard job especially since she was a victim of violence in her past. She grows tired of dating apps and not being able to find the perfect mate. She decides to make a fake profile and be the woman every man wants. Will it work? Will it work too well?

April is such a strong woman. As much as she tries not to be, she is defined by her past history and can’t heal. I love her strength in her journey as the book progresses. This book may be a trigger for someone who suffered from violence. It is a very healing book. April learns not everything is how she thought and I love that.

catreader18's review against another edition

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5.0

Simply amazing book! The main character, April, works at a center that helps victims of violence. It’s a hard job especially since she was a victim of violence in her past. She grows tired of dating apps and not being able to find the perfect mate. She decides to make a fake profile and be the woman every man wants. Will it work? Will it work too well?

April is such a strong woman. As much as she tries not to be, she is defined by her past history and can’t heal. I love her strength in her journey as the book progresses. This book may be a trigger for someone who suffered from violence. It is a very healing book. April learns not everything is how she thought and I love that.

dannycakez8808's review against another edition

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4.0

I picked up this book because a friend recommended it to me. Being a single woman in my 30s there were many points in this story that were relatable. Horrible dating stories, repeat cycles, ghosting... dark humor was used at its finest in this story. We do dig to a deeper level and there are trigger warnings for rape and sexual abuse. It can be graphic at points but it was a very important story to tell. I enjoyed our protagonist and the story overall.

chronicallyhanreads's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

tacotoro's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

gquartin's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

gracechrister's review against another edition

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3.0

i think i prefer her YA.