| Author | Kirstin Chen |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime fiction, Thriller, Caper story |
| Publisher | William Morrow and Company |
Publication date | 7 June 2022 |
| ISBN | 000848449X |
| OCLC | 1261878899 |
Counterfeit is a novel written by Singaporean author Kirstin Chen. It follows Ava Wong, a Chinese-American lawyer who is embroiled in a scheme involving selling counterfeit luxury handbags when she reconnects with Winnie Fang, her roommate in college who left after a cheating scandal.
Camille Perri of The New York Times Book Review called it an "entertaining, luxurious read" and a "shrewd deconstruction of the American dream and the myth of the model minority." [1] Olivia Ho of The Straits Times gave the novel a 4 out of 5 rating and wrote it "knocks it out of the park." [2] Kirkus Reviews called it "clever, sharp, and slyly funny" and a "delightfully different caper novel with a "Gone Girl"–style plot twist." [3] Publishers Weekly stated: "The story is further deepened by the author’s sharp, convincing details of the fashion industry and its shadow market, which lends this tale of fakes the tang of authenticity." [4] Laura Peacock of the Waterloo Region Record called it a "fun, frothy, entertaining read best paired with the most complicated coffee drink you can think of, so that you can feel just an indulgent as the read." [5] Lacy Baugher Milas of Paste called it an "absolutely perfect beach or poolside escapist adventure, sly, funny, and whip-smart by turns." The magazine also included the novel on its list of "Must-Read New Thrillers for Summer 2022". [6]