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FAKING IT



SYNOPSIS

Life has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Ella. Growing up as the 'less successful' identical twin to her 'perfectly successful' sister, Emma, has left her feeling isolated, inadequate and let's face it.. a little bitter.

When Emma unexpectedly reaches out to Ella in a time of need, Ella suddenly finds herself with the opportunity to fill in for her sister and experience how the other half live.

But as Ella navigates the world of gossiping mothers, rebellious teens and trying to play the model housewife (not to mention avoiding the temptation of attractive men at the school gates...) will she discover that all is not always as it seems on the other side?


Title: Faking It
Author: Portia MacIntosh
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Publication date: January 26, 2021



REVIEW


RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What would you do if you suddenly had to impersonate your more successful identical twin sister? Fake it till you make it...or till you get caught out!

Last week I named "Faking it" as one of my most anticipated reads for 2021 and I sure got it right. It did not disappoint in the least. What such a perfect feel good story for this weird times.

I don't know how the author does it, but I get to fall in love with her characters every single time. They're delightful, lovable, funny... Ella was the perfect mix of crazy and level headedness. I just loved how she didn't think twice about going to her sister's aid even though she could have used past grievances to not wanna help her, not reproaching her at all. It was so funny reading about her new "mum" status and her dealings with Emma's kids (yeah, I even liked the moody teenager and I always hate moody teenagers), her colleagues and the Yummy Mummy Mafia (what an apt moniker!). And Marco. What to say about Marco except...where can I get one like him?!

It's not usual I cry out laughing while reading, but I found myself with tears in my eyes more than once. And not only tears of laughter and joy, cause there was a curveball thrown almost at the end that made me teary eyed all again but for emotional reasons. I had such a goofy smile on my face the whole time!

"Faking it" is a sweet story about families, the one you're born into and the one you make for yourself, and the importance of talking to each other when we have the chance, not holding onto silly grudges that the only thing they will achieve is to make us lose time and the possibility of creating beautiful moments with those around us.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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