[ARC REVIEW] “False God” (Kensingtons #3) By: C.W. Farnsworth

C.W. Farnsworth’s “False God” is out now! You might remember “Fake Empire” and “Real Regrets,” which follow the Kensington family – now, Scarlett and Crew’s daughter Elizabeth (Lili) is all grown up, and getting her very own love story! This book is so so so so SO good, but if you haven’t already, make sure to read “Fake Empire” and “Real Regrets” first! (It’s not necessary, but why wouldn’t you want to read more great books?)

What is False God by C.W. Farnsworth about?

She’s America’s It girl. He’s Britain’s most eligible bachelor.

First impressions are supposed to last … but they’re losing track.

Summer in the Hamptons is predictable. Lavish parties. Polo matches. Private yachts. Same people, different place.

So the surprise arrival of Charles Marlborough causes an excited stir throughout the highest echelons of society. The upper crust he’s come to impress. Wealthy elites he has to impress.

Billionaire heiress Elizabeth (Lili) Kensington isn’t dazzled by Britain’s youngest duke. She’s glimpsed the imperiousness behind the charming facade of New York’s newest deity and resolved to stay far away.

The only daughter and eldest child of American royalty, Lili is well-acquainted with unwavering attention. She’s used to fake flattery and whispers about her family’s immense wealth. Accustomed to men trying to cajole their way into her bed and her bank account. But her attempts to humble Charlie only make her more confused about his true character.

Each time their privileged worlds collide, Lili and Charlie’s perceptions of each other shift. They put on acts in public but stop performing when they’re alone. Motivations become murky. Feelings form. Secrets spill.

She swore she’d never fall for a false god.

He never intended to fall at all.

Even patricians can’t lay perfect plans …

Rating: 4/5 Stars

Review:

Lili and Charlie had such an adorable meet cute, although things seemed to just go downhill for the two of them from there. We learn quite a bit about each of their backstories pretty quickly, and since the story is told in dual POV it’s fun to see how their perspectives of each other change and how their mannerisms towards each other conflict with how they’re actually feeling. With Lili being an heiress and Charlie being a Duke, it had a kind of modern Bridgerton vibe a bit that I loved.

I loved getting to see characters from Fake Empire and Real Regrets make appearances in False God. As strange as it was to see Scarlett, Crew, Asher, etc. twice the age they were a few years ago when I first read about them, it was so cool to see how things have transpired for them since.

Overall, this was a fun ready, and I was happy to return to the world of the Kensingtons! The book can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the previous books (Fake Empire and Real Regrets) to get a full experience. Special thanks to C.W. Farnsworth and Valentine PR for allowing me to read an early copy – the book is available now!

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