Plot Summary

Too Good to Be True

Kristan Higgins
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Too Good to Be True

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Kristan Higgins

Too Good to Be True

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Too Good to Be True by Kristan Higgins, Grace Emerson, an English teacher, copes with her ex-fiancé dating her sister by pretending to have a new, ideal boyfriend named Wyatt. As pressure mounts to introduce him to her family, she befriends her attractive new neighbor, Callahan, an ex-con, complicating her ruse. The story reveals themes of love, family dynamics, and personal growth. Issues related to incarceration and deception are present.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

22,021 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kristan Higgins' Too Good to Be True offers a heartfelt, humorous romance, praised for its engaging characters and emotional depth. Readers appreciate the witty banter and relatable protagonist. However, some critics find the plot predictable and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's an enjoyable, feel-good read for fans of contemporary romance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Too Good to Be True?

Readers who enjoy romantic comedies with a mix of humor and heart will find Too Good to Be True by Kristan Higgins delightful. Fans of authors like Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin will appreciate Higgins' witty writing and relatable characters. Perfect for those who loved Can You Keep a Secret? or Something Borrowed.

4.1

22,021 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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