Reviews

I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy of Why Can’t I Be You by Allie Larkin. I absolutely loved this book & it was impossible to put down! I felt a strong connection to the main character Jenny Shaw, because of things she deals with in this book. Some of it was so familiar & so heartbreaking that I found myself wishing I could give her a hug. Even though Jenny is pretending to be Jessie Morgan, she fits in seamlessly with all of her friends. Myra is so much fun & Robbie is beyond awesome. Fish makes for a great love interest & Heather has such a genuine sweetness that makes me wish everyone had someone like her in their life. I loved the closeness of the group & how happy Jenny was with all of them, like she was meant to be their friend all along. But it was also nerve wracking knowing that she would eventually have to tell them she was not Jessie. Allie Larkin is incredibly talented & her writing is smart, hilarious & heartfelt. This book made me laugh out loud, made my heart ache & made me appreciate even more the incredible friends that I have in my life. Why Can’t I Be You is perfect from the first page to the last & I think anyone would enjoy reading it. If you’re looking for more from Allie Larkin, I also highly recommend her debut novel, Stay.