last time I read an e. Lockhart book I rated it 5 stars. I was so excited about it. I still stand behind my love for we were liars but I know I was a little *cue Manfred Mann* bliinded by the hyyype
which is why I'm glad I got to read this before it's started to catch people's attention.
I loved the format of this mystery novel. the first and last chapter is present day, but it's told from chapter 18 to chapter 1. At first I thought it might be hard to follow, but the narration makes it really easy and helps you along when things piece together. It makes for a good "beginner" mystery teen novel of sorts.
I'm not normally a mystery reader. I find it incredibly easy to piece details together and figure it out before the book does. But because of the format of this novel, nothing is purposely being hidden from the reader, Which made me 100% less frustrated than mystery novels typically do. things just start to take shape as you read forwards and the story is told backwards, making the "ah-ha" moment much more satisfying.
Genuine Fraud is a good book. I'll recommend it, I'll keep talking about it. It wasn't completely spectacular in my opinion, but I think a lot of people will really like it.