Ooh I do love a Jane Fallon book. I think it’s the wonderful scenarios she describes that you wish you were brave enough to do. I mean how many of us would love to get revenge on someone who has wronged us? I know I would and in her books Jane gives you the chance to live out these fantasies through her characters which is so much fun to read about! I so enjoyed reading about Amy’s sneaky plans of revenge on her former boyfriend and best friend. There is something addictive about Jane Fallon’s storytelling that hooks the reader in and makes it very hard to put the book down. Throughout the book I felt like I was a fly on the wall, watching all the action unfold and enjoying all the caos that resulted.

I did like the main character Amy. Yes she could be a bit of a bitch with her catty descriptions and observations of people. However these were normally quite funny and did have me laughing out loud at times. It was great to see her go on a real journey throughout the book as she rebuilds her life and discovers more about who she is. She deals with the shock of betrayal really well and with a lot of strengths that was great to read about and made me admire her attitude.

Melissa and Jack were two characters I loved to hate. Loyalty is very important to me and they annoyed me with their deception of Any, a person they were meant to love and the fact that they lied about what was happening to her face. It was great fun watching their lives unfold and I felt that they deserved everything they got!

The ending was brilliant and a really fitting way to end the book. It was great to read how much Amy’s life had changed, for the better, and how far she had come. I was very pleased things worked out the way they did and closed the book with a happy sigh!

I have read nearly ever book that Jane Fallon has written, she is one of my favourite authors and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. If you love fun, addictive and thrilling books then you will love Faking Friends.

Huge thanks to Gaby Young from Michael At Joseph publishers for my copy of this book. As you can tell I absolutely loved it and thoroughly recommend.

I think most women are familiar with the term 'frenemy' and have probably had one at some time in our lives! But what happens when a frenemy goes beyond mere envy/jealousy and actually starts sabotaging and dismantling your life - going so far as moving into your flat and stealing your fiance? This is the situation Amy finds herself in with her 'best friend' Melissa. An actress away on a shoot, Amy returns to London to find the presence of another woman in her flat, her philandering fiance Jack is covering it all up, and when Amy finds out who the other woman is, she decides to act as though she knows nothing, and plot her revenge on both Melissa and Jack. Events start to dramatically spiral out of control very quickly and I was definitely compelled to keep turning the pages to find out what happened next, and how ultimately things turned out. (no spoilers!)

For me, Faking Friends is less a thriller and more about the dark side of female friendships. While the story is very entertaining and absorbing, I think the main message I took away from Faking Friends is how important it is to fight back when you are treated badly. I don't know if I'd go to the intricate lengths Amy does (!) but the message of 'don't take it lying down - fight back 'was surprisingly powerful.

This was quite an interesting little read. Not the longest book I've ever read but it was pretty good.

It tells the story if Amy, a struggling actress from the UK who is living in New York while she works on a police drama out there. Then one day her world comes crashing down. Learning that her character is being killed off she heads home for a surprise visit to her fiancee so she can go to her best friends birthday party....only to discover that her fiancee is cheating on her with her best friend. Amy decides that revenge is the order of the day and sets about getting her own back on her oblivious fiancee and her former best friend Mel.

Typical woman scored type stuff, it is however an interesting read and you can't help but root for Amy - not least as you learn about her relationship with her best friend and realize that Amy is the last person to see what a poisonous bitch Mel has always been. There is some comic stuff, not least when Amy Skype's her fiancee and is worried about hiding the fact that she is already back in the UK and living in a new flat....oh and the incident with the cat made me smile too :-)

After being betrayed by the two most important people in her life, Amy begins to rebuild her life, getting a bit of revenge along the way.

A very enjoyable, feisty revenge rom-com about friends and frenemies that isn't too heavy on the rom.

Two “best” friends, Amy and Melissa, (although you wouldn’t think so after reading this!) vying with each other, taking revenge, tit for tat. Amy back from her acting job in the States for a surprise visit is the one who gets the surprise when she discovers that someone has moved in with her fiancé. All hell is let loose when the culprit is revealed. Loved it even though wouldn’t have thought that at their age they wouldn’t have been so childish - a bit more sophistication is needed I think! True colours were definitely shown by these childhood friends and they weren’t very pleasant. Two viewpoints and flashes back in time tell this tale which was riveting and comical in turns. I would love to see a return bout! This is a perfect book to put in your suitcase, ready for the beach or pool.

I think the synopsis for this book gives away a good part of the story. This book is about revenge, while maybe well deserved on the cheating boyfriend and best friend it probably goes too far.
I always enjoy Jane Fallon's books and although I wanted Amy to just get on with her life instead of ripping her ex boyfriend's apart it did make for a good read. I think the story shows that the best revenge on anyone is to show them you have made a good life for yourself and are happy.
I don't want to give away any more of the story than above as it would spoil your enjoyment. A good read!

I have said it once, I have said it a thousand times, I absolutely love all of Jane Fallon’s books, she’s probably my favourite author and her stories never disappoint! Faking Friends is no exception to this. To be honest if somebody gave me this book without telling me who it was by I could guess Jane Fallon after just the first chapter. Her writing style is so naturally faultless I always feel like I’m right there in the world of the protagonist, that’s what I love so much!

Faking Friends, similar to most of Fallon’s novels, was a mix of intrigue, funny, sadness and heartbreak. It was a perfect easy read, as I started it the same week I started a new job so it was a good one to pick up for a few minutes before having to stop, not that I ever wanted to put it back down! I could have devoured in one go.

The way she shapes her characters makes the book addictive from start to finish. I completely fell in love with Amy, I was rooting for her in every aspect – getting over her crappy boyfriend Jack, walking away/getting revenge on Mel and landing another acting job so she could earn money again and be independent. So naturally I was over the moon with the ending and how everything turned out for her!

I think an important message from this book is that people never change, if you keep letting the crappy people back in your life you’re only going to be disappointed over and over again.

Thank you to Netgalley and Michael Joseph for the advanced reading copy.

Jane Fallon is fast becoming a favourite author of mine; she writes with humour and warmth with an underlying layer of grit which can make you feel quite uncomfortable. See my earlier reviews of My Sweet Revenge and Strictly Between Us.

Faking Friends is a tale of betrayal, revenge and toxic friendships. When trust is smashed to pieces, how do we cope with it? Do we crumble, beaten into submission? Or do we quietly scheme to destroy those who would purport to destroy our lives?

Of course Amy does not allow herself to be a meek victim. She is, like all of Fallon's characters, feisty and determined.

Fallon has the knack of showing both sides of the story. The heroine is never perfect, and it is refreshing to see the other person's version of events, and sometimes there is no distinguishing between the hero or the villain - they can be just as bad as each other. And the plot isn't simple or obvious - with each new chapter comes another revelation, entangling the reader in the glorious web of lies and deceit.

Sickly sweet this book is not; it's punchy and gritty and ooh, how I loved it!

Fabulous read, I really enjoyed it and want to read more by this author. Very well written.

This is not a genre that I normally read, but I enjoyed it and made me realise its time to read things I would expect to read normally. The book was a little predictable. But it did have some twists and turns. Recommended

This is a great book that is a real page Turner. Who needs enemies with friends like Mel. No one deserves a so called friend like her. Great book!

Really enjoyed this book, made me think about would I find the betrayal of my husband more devastating than the betrayal of my best friend. Probably my best friend!! Love Jane's books, cannot wait for the next one

A thoroughly superb read. This is the first book I have read from Jane Fallon and I’ll be looking for more now, easy to read without being simplistic, l loved it

This is a cracker of a book, great to curl up with on a cold winter’s night. You can feel nothing but sympathy and admiration for the main character whilst admiring her ingenuity and determination. Great read.

Never disappointed with a Jane Fallon book, couldn’t put it down.
Gritty chick lit, clever story. Highly recommend.

Easy holiday read. Clever twist in the middle and the author didn't leave everything "Happily ever after"

Read this over Christmas and couldn’t put it down. It’s got lots of twists and turns and the main character is likeable and believable. It’s a different kind of story but has a real feel good factor to it. I look forward to Jan3 Fallons next offering!

This book will have you laughing and crying. Meet Amy, best friends with Mel and engaged to Jack, living life and having her dream job, until she unexpectedly returns home to find another women’s clothes in her bedroom and toiletries in the bathroom. A brilliant story of friendship and betrayal.

Another great read by Jane Fallon. I've loved all of her books and Faking Friends certainly didn't disappoint. There's a point in your life when you find out who your real friends are. Amy has known Mel most of her life but was she ever a 'real' friend? The story covers betrayal, revenge, back-stabbing and true friendships. I loved the many twists and turns and I really liked the characters. This book has me hooked from the beginning and I thoroughly recommend.

Loved this book, excellently written, fabulous characters, intrigue and revenge. It has it all. Would highly recommend , perfect for cold winter evenings or weekends in front of the fire.