★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Counterfeit sets out to be a smart, stylish story about two women caught up in the world of fake designer handbags. What it becomes is a tale of manipulation, deceit, and getting away with it – and that did not sit well with me.
Ava, a quiet, seemingly respectable lawyer, is drawn back into the orbit of Winnie, an old college acquaintance with a commanding presence and a shady plan. Winnie steamrolls everyone in her path. Ava plays the victim, but she is just as complicit. The dynamic felt toxic. I don’t enjoy stories that glamourise crime or reward bad behaviour – and this one certainly did.
The writing was slick, and the world of counterfeit goods was interesting to explore. But I couldn’t get past the fact that there were no consequences. No redemption. Just two morally bankrupt characters dressed in designer lies.
Final thought: Stylishly written but ethically empty. If you are looking for something with substance and integrity, this one might leave you cold.
2.8/5
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