The Fraud Squad

Author : Kyla Zhao

Price : `1,406 (Paperback)

In this compelling novel by upcoming novelist Kyla Zhao, a working-class woman who infiltrates Singapore's upper society to realise her aspirations risks losing everything in the process—including herself. This is Kyla Zhao's debut novel, and she does a fantastic job. Due to the plot being written in the third person, the structure was excellent. Because of this point of view, the book's character views become considerably larger, and the world-building is what really stands out. It exuded the appropriate atmosphere and all the drama that Singapore's upper social groups are known for. Sam was a fantastic character created by Zhao, showing the transformation of a common working-class girl into one of Singapore's social elites. Sam's work in several facets of the fashion industry was also motivating.