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Pretend For Me by Stephanie Napolitano
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pretend For Me by Stephanie Napolitano New Release is out today! 11/18/24
Two kids who formed a tight bond in foster care are separated when one gets adopted and their lives are torn apart. Both broken hearted they unexpectedly reunite 10 years later. They are forced to acknowledge to themselves and each other what they did wrong and admit they still love each other after all this time.
A sad story addressing hardship for kids who fall into the system and how they overcome obstacles that stand in their way. How they clung to one another growning up and what happened when they were apart.
There is love, loss, betrayal, found family, spice and hope for these two as they admit to themselves what needs to be done right after all of the wrong.
This was a quick read and I enjoyed the story. If you like contemporary romance books with a bit of spice and some drama, give this book a go. Available now 📚
Tropes:
Two kids who formed a tight bond in foster care are separated when one gets adopted and their lives are torn apart. Both broken hearted they unexpectedly reunite 10 years later. They are forced to acknowledge to themselves and each other what they did wrong and admit they still love each other after all this time.
A sad story addressing hardship for kids who fall into the system and how they overcome obstacles that stand in their way. How they clung to one another growning up and what happened when they were apart.
There is love, loss, betrayal, found family, spice and hope for these two as they admit to themselves what needs to be done right after all of the wrong.
This was a quick read and I enjoyed the story. If you like contemporary romance books with a bit of spice and some drama, give this book a go. Available now 📚
Tropes:
✨Dual POV W/Flashbacks
✨Spice
✨Found Family
✨Orphans/Foster Kids Reunited
✨Second Chance
✨It Was Always You