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One-Sentence Summary:
After being mistaken for a popular Chinese actress, Gracie Reed is hired by the woman to impersonate her in exchange for the money to help her mother.
My Review:
I really did adore this book. It’s not often that I can say that there was nothing in a book that I didn’t like, and while I don’t think this one was perfect, it was amazing.
First as always, characters! Gracie is such an amazing main character. She’s driven, but also relatable. If she had just collapsed after losing her job, she wouldn’t have been quite as good of an MC, but she not only found a very different job, she started working really hard at a passion of hers. The other characters are also so amazing and have so much depth. I absolutely loved Fangli and Sam. They were so different from Gracie, but they also had valuable points of view.
Interpersonal relationships are next! Because this book takes place in Canada and two of the main characters are from China, it’s really interesting to see how their culture affects their relationship. There are really important friendships in this book as always, but it also explores tough relationships with family, the obvious romantic relationship, and how mental health can affect these, too. The relationships between Sam and Fangli and Gracie and Fangli were my favorites, but the romance had me on the edge of my seat.
Lastly, plot! Although the plot didn’t stand out as much as the characters and relationships, it was pretty amazing. Everyone’s actions were usually insanely valid, and only a little bit predictable. I don’t really have much to say about this aspect in particular, but I loved it just the same.
I’d absolutely recommend this book to people who want to read fun romance/fiction books that touch on really important topics like sexual assault, mental health, familial relationships, and more. There wasn’t a single moment that I didn’t like this book or its characters.
⭐⭐⭐⭐✨/5
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