The Pretender by Katie WardMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
::..Reviewed for Red's Midnight Readers..::
I was very kindly provided with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I have given it 3 stars.
The Pretender is a modern take on the classic tale, The Prince and the Pauper. Two baby girls are born moments apart but from very different walks of life, however they are both very similar in appearances. 18 years later they just happen to bump into each other and proceed to concoct a plan to temporarily swap identities in order to experience the life they both crave.
This book is a bit of an adventure as Sophie and Isabella both jump feet first into their new roles. The author takes you on a ride as they navigate the ups and downs of their secret identities. This book was about family and friends and I enjoyed the premise of this book.
However, I did find the book was lacking a little action to keep my attention. It was still a very nice read that would resonate with a lot of readers.
Blurb
France 2000: Two babies are born on the same day just two hours apart - but to very different lives. Isabella is a Princess and heir to the French throne, while Sophia is born into a life of poverty and abuse at the hands of her father. At the age of 18, Sophia runs away from home. That same night, Isabella is also fleeing from the burden of her royal life when she finds Sophia slumped at the palace gates. Amazed by how alike they look, Isabella proposes a daring plot - to exchange their lives for one week.
‘The Pretender’ is an emotionally intense and compelling story of friendship, love and the strange power of destiny.
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