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hmetwade's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Classism, Gaslighting, Cultural appropriation, and Toxic friendship
grubera623's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The last few pages of this book had me loosing my mind, but in a good way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
caseys_chapters's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Cover Story follows magazine intern and aspiring writer Lora Ricci, who becomes entangled with the alluring, wealthy heiress Cat Wolff on a writing project that will (hopefully) skyrocket their careers. But is Cat who she says she is? What is Lora willing to risk for this friendship and career opportunity?
This was definitely an entertaining beach read. It’s written through mixed media like diary entries, instant messages, and investigative memos. I loved watching the story unfold in this dynamic format!
Unfortunately, I think watching and loving Inventing Anna before reading Cover Story made the premise lose some of its drama. I couldn’t help feeling like I’d read it before and predicting what would come next. (But other Inventing Anna fans might love it for the similar vibes!)
I still liked this though and would recommend for a quick read about friendship, the pressure to succeed, and deceit!
This was definitely an entertaining beach read. It’s written through mixed media like diary entries, instant messages, and investigative memos. I loved watching the story unfold in this dynamic format!
Unfortunately, I think watching and loving Inventing Anna before reading Cover Story made the premise lose some of its drama. I couldn’t help feeling like I’d read it before and predicting what would come next. (But other Inventing Anna fans might love it for the similar vibes!)
I still liked this though and would recommend for a quick read about friendship, the pressure to succeed, and deceit!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting
krys_kilz's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book had a little bit of a slow start, but once I got about 25% in I could not put it down and finished it in one sitting. I loved the nontraditional writing style of journal entries, emails, text messages, and FBI documents.
There were so many layers to this story and the characters had me questioning everything. And then THE ENDING!!! It was like a slap in the face. I did not see it coming at all and I am honestly still reeling from it.
There were so many layers to this story and the characters had me questioning everything. And then THE ENDING!!! It was like a slap in the face. I did not see it coming at all and I am honestly still reeling from it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Toxic friendship
ohhthehorrors's review
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
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