A review by charlie_emgwy
Pretending by Holly Bourne

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read pretending by Holly Bourne in the summer, when I didn’t realise how much I really needed to read this book. I had just gotten out of a relationship similar to the main character (only I hadn’t realised it) and this just captured my feelings so well, it was the wake up call I didn’t expect to receive. Despite the massive praise for this book I do not see it splattered all over bookstagram or booktok. 
I will preface this with Holly Bourne is one of my favourite writers so I’m not sure if I went in a bit biased, but this book captured my heart and soul and feelings into one book so I need to shout it’s praises. 

April has had a horrible experience the men and as result has decided to change herself into “the perfect women” only to lure in a man and turn the tables onto him. This book is heartbreaking portrayal of dating in the modern age. There were times I was on April’s side there were times I was hoping she would stop and tell the truth. I stayed up to 3am to finish this book I was crying throughout. I really encourage anyone and everyone to pick up this book. 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 for me I haven’t stopped thinking about this book since the summer.
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