A review by georgiasbookescapes
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

How does an ex-tax lawyer end up caught up personally in the legal system? Well that’s the story Ava has to tell, following a reformed friendship with her ex-college roommate Winnie. Who would ever expect two good Chinese American women would possibly deal in counterfeit bags?

This books writing style was completely different to what I initially expected with it largely being written in a style of speaking to someone. But overall, it’s clever and looks at racism and consumerism with a mystery twist! It’s been picked up for Reese Witherspoons book club and Roxanne Gays book club and with good reason too!