"Taut and incisive... tender... Somers is clear—exquisitely,
wrenchingly—when
articulating Bloom's lifelongfixation on Best."
—New
York Times Book Review
"Somers has written her protagonist with a sharp eye for the type
of ennui
endemic to a swath of the millennial generation...Somers' deft
handling of the
juxtaposition between self-defeating pessimism and the heartfelt need
for human connection would be impressive for any
established author; for
a debut, it's a tantalizing promise of incisive
works to come."
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"A zippy debut…June's quick wit keeps the banter flowing over a
bizarre
Memorial Day weekend…the millennial and the magnetic celebrity are
surprisingly well suited, two sardonic souls who find themselves
connecting…magnificent…a devilishly fun ride."
— Vogue
"On the surface, Somers' debut is light and breezy, but the narrative
is deft,
controlled, and deadly smart.She mines depths out of
Hollywood's propensity
to look the other way when beloved men behave
badly without a hint of preachiness.
Instead, she's interested in
complicity... What could be a straightforward novel about
a young woman
and an older man taking mutual advantage of one another is instead a
brilliant study in how rarely we seize opportunities to grow and change for the better — especially
if we're lucky enough to get more than one.
An outstanding comedic debut about the deeply
unfunny trials of growing
up in and out of the spotlight. Somers is a writer to watch."
— Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
