A review by kassie_rankin
The Fraud Squad by Kyla Zhao

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fraud Squad by Kyla Zhao 

Physical Book & eBook  

 

Follow Samantha Song as she sneaks into high society, risking it all for her dreams of becoming a high-society writer. With borrowed designer clothes and a little help from her friends, Sam’s journey is a rollercoaster of glamour, intrigue, and self-discovery. Will she make it to the top without losing herself in the process? 

 

Fraud Squad caught my attention from the cover and kept my attention through the last page. I enjoyed the story, the setting, and the cast. Kyla Zhao makes the characters seem in another world and feel like they could be your best friend. 

 

What I enjoyed: 

-       The setting. Kyla Zhao did a fantastic job describing the setting, from Kingston’s home to Samantha and Ma’s apartment to the lavish parties. 

-       The characters. I was rooting for all the characters. Even when they weren’t perfect, I wanted good things for them.  

You should read this book if: 

-       You enjoyed Gossip Girl (TV Show), Sex in the City, Crazy Rich Asians or Younger 

-       You love to read about friendship, especially female friendship. 

 

This was Kyla Zhao’s debut novel, and I am wowed! I will be picking up more from her!