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Subversive heist ignites darkly comedic life reassessment.

Imagine a life that perfectly fits society's expectations, yet feels suffocating. That's Ava's world until an unexpected reunion with her college roommate draws her into a realm where designer fakes fund luxurious lifestyles. "Counterfeit" is not just a tale of deception and risk—it's a transformative journey punctuated by humor and suspense, perfect for anyone looking to escape into a narrative that cleverly critiques the facade of perfection. If you're keen on stories that blend the thrills of a heist with the sharp edges of social satire, this book is calling your name.

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ISBN: 9780008484514
Authors: Kirstin Chen
Publisher: HARPER COLLINS
Date of Publication: 2023-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Crime, Asian Literature, Mystery, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.48
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HUSTLERS meets BIG LITTLE LIES in the heist of the summer…A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘Propulsive and captivating’ Vogue‘Darkly comedic’ Daily MailMeet rule-abiding lawyer who has ticked all of life’s boxes. She’s married to a successful surgeon and has just taken an indefinite career break to raise her adorable toddler. A picture-perfect life.Meet Ava’s old college roommate. Once awkward, quiet and apparently academically challenged, she left Stanford in a shroud of scandal. But now, she is charismatic, wealthy and has returned to town dripping in designer accessories. An actual perfect life.When the two women bump into one another at a local coffee shop, it seems like fate has Winnie’s new-found success is courtesy of a shady business and she needs a favour; Ava is realising she is not built for the stay-at-home life. But what starts as one favour turns into two, then three, and soon Ava is in far deeper than she ever imagined.Now Ava has to make the ultimate cut and run, or risk it all?‘Entertaining, luxurious … innovative and subversive’ NEW YORK TIMES’Riveting and energetic’ BALLI KAUR JASWAL’Clever, sharp, and slyly funny’ KIRKUS REVIEWS’Will keep you breathless to the last page’ CLAIRE MESSUD’Sly, subversive … incisive’ BOOKLIST_____NetGalley readers LOVE Counterfeit‘One of the best books I’ve read all year’ * * * * *‘Gripping … ingenious’ * * * * *‘Amusing, addictive story that kept me reading all night’ * * * * *‘Mysterious, suspenseful and twisty … had me on the edge of my seat’ * * * * * *‘Fresh, observant and somehow … an incredible story without a wasted word’ * * * * *‘I absolutely loved this book … highly recommend’ * * * * *‘Devoured this in a night or two … funny, sad and eye-opening’ * * * * *‘This book refused to allow me to put it down!’ * * * * *‘Amusing, addictive … kept me reading all night’ * * * * *
 

Subversive heist ignites darkly comedic life reassessment.

Imagine a life that perfectly fits society's expectations, yet feels suffocating. That's Ava's world until an unexpected reunion with her college roommate draws her into a realm where designer fakes fund luxurious lifestyles. "Counterfeit" is not just a tale of deception and risk—it's a transformative journey punctuated by humor and suspense, perfect for anyone looking to escape into a narrative that cleverly critiques the facade of perfection. If you're keen on stories that blend the thrills of a heist with the sharp edges of social satire, this book is calling your name.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.