He said he was looking for a 'partner in crime' which everyone knows is shorthand for 'a woman who isn't real'.
April is kind, pretty, and relatively normal - yet she can't seem to get past date five. Every time she thinks she's found someone to trust, they reveal themselves to be awful, leaving her heartbroken. And angry.
If only April could be more like Gretel.
Gretel is exactly what men want - she's a Regular Everyday Manic Pixie Dream Girl Next Door With No Problems.
The problem is, Gretel isn't real. And April is now claiming to be her.
As soon as April starts 'being' Gretel, dating becomes much more fun - especially once she reels in the unsuspecting Joshua.
Finally, April is the one in control, but can she control her own feelings? And as she and Joshua grow closer, how long will she be able to keep pretending?
My Review:
Rating: 5/5 stars
Firstly, I'd like to thank Tandem Collective UK and Hodder Books for a physical copy for an honest review. The book comes with a huge trigger warning. This book contains references to and scenes of sexual assault throughout.
This is a very hard hitting book that discussed a very important subject. It opened my eyes to certain things that I didn't know about the aftermath. It clearly discusses throughout the subtle oppression of women that has been learned by men throughout their lives. I found myself agreeing with what was being said and seeing certain scenarios that I have experienced myself.
I really liked the main character, April and really backed her throughout the whole book. I went through so many emotions while reading this book: I laughed, cried and got very angry. We see how April's past affects her mental health and how it affects her relationship with men. But then there's Joshua and he seems different. April starts to pretend that she's Gretel, a perfect woman that any man would want. I went into this book blind and really found that it was such a brilliant and important read.
The ending was everything and the last couple of pages said it all. I definitely highly recommend this book but of course be aware of the triggers.
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