Tuesday 14 August 2018

Faking Friends - Jane Fallon

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Amy, on the verge of a dream wedding to her long-distance fiancé Jack, thought she knew everything about her best friend Melissa. Paying a surprise trip home to London Jack is out, but it's clear another woman has been making herself at home in their flat.There's something that feels oddly familiar and then it hits her, the other woman is Melissa.
Instead of falling apart, she's determined to get her own back, after all putting her life back together will be no where near as fun as ruining theirs - will it? .
For a story based on deceit, betrayal and revenge, this book is enjoyable - full of humour and perfect comedic moments that ensure the reader doesn't get all dark and 'twisty.' I liked how Fallon explored the theme of relationships, especially the toxic variety within the story shown in Amy's romantic relationship (Jack) and in friendships (Melissa). 
Definitely a book for chick-lit genre fans but this has a darker edge. Revenge tactics and what Amy chooses to do to those that have wronged her make this so much more than your typical woman wronged chick-lit tale. I found I just didn’t want to put it down. I was entertained by the relationships between the characters, and found myself pleased with how some of them played out
I was waiting for a twist and there are several surprises that await the reader. An interesting change from the norm is switching the 'teller of the tale' from Amy to a different character. This definitely adds an extra aspect to the book and is quite the revelation. I think Jane Fallon shows the contrasting viewpoints of the characters brilliantly and keeps an element of suspense.
With twists and turns (possibly predictable), it may not have been overly dramatic but I was more than happy with how it resolves in the end. 

I would recommend this book, a nice take on the genre with humour and revenge thrown in. 
Comfy Rating: 👍👍👍👍

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