Pretense
Pretense
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
Beta708
Novel • Fiction
Wisconsin • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Pretense by Lori Wick follows the lives of two sisters, Mackenzie and Delancey, as they navigate family dynamics, personal growth, and faith. The story explores themes of love, challenges, and the importance of resilience while highlighting the sisters' journey towards understanding themselves and their relationships with others.
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Emotional
Romantic
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
7,660 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Pretense by Lori Wick receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate Wick's engaging storytelling and well-developed characters, particularly the sisters' evolving relationship. Negatively, some find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, Wick's fans will enjoy the themes of family and faith, though it may not appeal to those seeking more complexity.
Who Should Read Pretense?
Fans of Pretense by Lori Wick would enjoy heartwarming, faith-based narratives that explore family dynamics and personal growth. Readers who appreciate works like Karen Kingsbury's Redemption series or Francine Rivers’ The Atonement Child will find similar themes of redemption and love.
7,660 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Wisconsin • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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