"Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laught out loud."

- Jennifer Weiner, #1 NYT bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes

"It's warm, it's whimsical, and it's a winner."

     - Courier Mail (Australia)

"With her smart, soulful novel, author Pekkanen explores the place where self and sisterhood intersect."

- Redbook magazine book pick

"Simultaneously both light and satisfying, Sarah Pekkanen’s debut, The Opposite of Me, hits the delicious sweet spot in the portrait of a woman who needs to lose everything to find herself."

– Allison Winn Scotch,
NYT bestselling author of Time of My Life

"Fresh, appealing... The story is by turns funny and poignant."

- Booklist

"Pekkanen's involving debut ... is an honest examination of the limits we place on ourselves, with well-drawn female characters."

- Kirkus

"Pekkanen's debut novel is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer."

– Beth Harbison,
bestselling author of
Hope in a Jar

"Move over Anna Maxted and Sophie Kinsella: With this energetic debut, America now has its own bright, comic voice."

– Susan Coll,
author of Acceptance