A review by nithya_natalya
The Pretender by K.A. Applegate

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

5.0

I recently revisited animorphs as part of a reading challenge, and loved it, so decided to pick up the next book in the series. Also, KA Applegate’s really positive and kind response to trans fans telling her that they related to the characters in her novels made me even more inclined to read more of her stuff. Tell me why I wept like 7 times while reading this. If you read this through the lens of Tobias being trans this will truly break your heart and also heal your inner child. This kid is so clearly trans and the ending is so beautiful. I’m obsessed.