Pretending to be erica book

Books tell us to bask in our individuality and be who we are, so the idea of being forced to be someone else is pretty horrible. Pretending to be erica violet has been training most of her life to be one thing. Michelle painchauds ya debut is thoughtful, welldetailed, and surprisingly, very plausible. I liked violets narration, but i never connected with her emotionally, nor was there was enough action, excitement or tension. Find books like pretending to be erica from the worlds largest community of readers. Lauren is a twentysomething currently living in northern virginia. Now that shes 17, its finally time for violet to go into deep cover as kidnapped erica silverman. She was clearly wanting to be a part of something, of a family that loved her, and her childhood with a conman was the only love shed ever really known. Whats more, i really love those heistcon artist novels, dont ask me why, but yep, this genre is my jam. Even though violet was really doing something pretty terrible to this grieving family, i felt deeply sorry for her. Pretending to be erica book chicago public library. Violet has been preparing her entire life to step into the shoes of the missing heiress erica silverman, in order to pull off the biggest inside job in las vegas history. Pretending to be erica ebook by michelle painchaud.

Seventeenyearold violets entire life has revolved around one thing. Erica frees herself from her kidnappers and finds her way home. For all its flaws, pretending to be erica is a fun read perfect for passing the time on a long road trip or keeping you occupied on a rainy day. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud the ya kitten. Seventeenyearold violets entire life has revolved around. Apr 16, 2016 pretending to be erica is not only a very intriguing read, but it is full of moral complexity that you dont see very often in such a genre. Jul 21, 2015 the focus in pretending to be erica is less thriller, more psychological as violet feels increasingly torn and confused about her objective the longer she settles into life as erica silverman. I was pulled in from the very first moment, and it didnt let go of me until i was finished. Over the past thirteen years, her multimillionaire parents have spared no expense trying to find her. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I wanted a happy ending for her and for ericas long suffering mother and for her friends and boyfriend. Pretending to be erica was a quick, easy read but, for me, something was missing. Pretending to be erica archives bookends literary agency. Michelle painchaud violet has been preparing her entire life to step into the shoes of the missing heiress erica silverman, in order to pull off the biggest inside job in las vegas history.

Jul 03, 2015 read book online pretending to be erica. Pretending to be erica is a sensational pageturner that is hard to put down. The reserve with title pretending to be erica has a lot of information that you can study it. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud goodreads. Read pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud available from rakuten kobo. Will she be able to pull off her biggest con or is she starting to like her life as erica. Mar 19, 2016 michelle painchaud, pretending to be erica, published by viking books for young readers, july 21st 2015. She was snatched outside of her kindergarten and never seen again. Sep 19, 2016 finally being able to announce this makes a dreary monday morning so much brighter 2016 winner of the international thriller writers award for best ya novel michelle painchauds pretending to be erica, about a young teen raised by her foster father to become the worlds best con artist and another disguised as a girl whos both very rich and very dead, to lionsgate, by mary alice. The book reads almost as though she has a personality disorder causing her to wage a constant war inside of herself. Michelle painchaud also provides a lot of opportunity for a sequel, and i will probably read it if it comes out. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud youtube. Silverman, sal, taylor, kerwin james, cass, and merril. Ever since vegas con man sal found 5yearold violet in the foster system, hes raised her to commit the perfect crime.

In painchaud%e2%80%99s sometimes farfetched but psychologically sophisticated debut, 17yearold violet has assumed the identity of erica. She doesnt count on having a conscience provided by publisher. You can appear the enormous world by open and read a reserve. While pretending to be violet requires suspension of disbelief, i quickly became immersed in violetericas saga. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaudme love heists. Books similar to pretending to be erica pretending to be erica. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud keyreadthat. She was snatched outside her kindergarten and never seen again. Is she the golden child or is she the daughter of the best con man in vegas. However, i think fans of ally carter will enjoy this book.

Violet is a great character who grows incrementally through the book. Sure, the book gets you curious, but then you open it up, and its like youve be transported to another world. I wish i remember which student of mine asked me to get this book for the library, because i owe her a debt of gratitude. Stay long enough to steal the silverman painting, an old master legendary in the vegas crime world. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud, hardcover. School library journal a thriller premise with a satisfying shadesofgray resolution. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pretending to be erica. She has a conscience, despite sal trying to erase it. Buy a cheap copy of pretending to be erica book by michelle painchaud. Pretending to be erica optioned for film bookends literary. But as she spends time being erica, violet begins to have trouble keeping her two personas separate.

In painchauds sometimes farfetched but psychologically sophisticated debut, 17yearold. Pretending to be erica is probably the most surprising read for me this year. Pretending to be erica king county library system overdrive. Pretending to be erica kindle edition by painchaud, michelle. If you expect this book to be funny and witty and want to learn a con world from the inside you are for a big disappointment. Pretending to be erica kindle edition by painchaud. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud the ya.

Sep 24, 2015 pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud my rating. It seems author took her own advice and pretended to write a solid book but it was only an act the deeper you look, the lesser you see. Pretending to be erica, michelle painchaud posted on 5 july, 2015 20 april, 2015 by s. Pretending to be erica is one of the most interesting books ive read this summer. We were liars meets heist society in a riveting debut seventeenyearold violets entire life has revolved around one thing. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud penguin books. Not that is the million dollar question of the day, isnt it. Aug 26, 2015 praise for pretending to be erica the realistic, well thoughtout plot with its unique cast of characters make this ya crime novel impossible to put down. Seventeenyearold violets entire life has revolved around one t. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Jul 21, 2015 praise for pretending to be erica the realistic, well thoughtout plot with its unique cast of characters make this ya crime novel impossible to put down.

Conflicts this book takes place in las vegas, nevada. Book pretending to be erica has simple shape but you know. The book s plot goes by quickly from the beginning to the end, but there is no emotional payoff for me, at least. Pretending to be erica is a carefully crafted story that kept me interested and guessing the entire time, with an unexpected yet realistic ending. Pretending to be erica by michelle painchaud overdrive. Erica, stolen years ago from her kindergarten, is still the subject of her wealthy mothers relentless search. Praise for pretending to be erica the realistic, well thoughtout plot with its unique cast of characters make this ya crime novel impossible to put down. Walking a razors edge, calculating every decision, not sure sometimes who she is or what she is doing it for, violet is an unforgettable heroine, and pretending to be erica is a killer debut. We were liars meets heist society in a riveting debut.