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"In this heartfelt ode to betting on oneself, Lord enriches a familiar “bucket list” premise with leaps-off-the-page atmosphere and a lived-in setting... riddled with humor and rambunctious energy.
— Publishers Weekly (starred)
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An entertaining friends-to-lovers story that will have readers laughing and reflecting in equal measure.
— Kirkus
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This grumpy-sunshine rom-com features a grouch with a secret heart of gold, an eternal optimist with plenty of depth beneath the surface, a healthy dose of banter, and a generous helping of Lord’s laugh-out-loud wit.
— School Library Journal
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"If you haven’t read a novel by Emma Lord before, you’ve been missing out on something spectacular.
— Paste
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"A shot of joy in book form.
— Marie Claire
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Chock-full of musical theater references and humor, the novel includes high-stakes emotional drama that is balanced by supportive friendships and strong, deep family connections...An entertaining personal journey with plot twists galore.
— Kirkus Reviews
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A fully joyful story...Readers who love the theater—musical or not—and anyone craving a happily ever after will want Millie to take a series of curtain calls.
— Booklist
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Brimming with energy, rapid-fire banter, and affectionate theater references, this memorable Mamma Mia! retelling by Lord (Tweet Cute) explores the meaning of family.
— Publishers Weekly, starred
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An exuberant celebration...this gender-bent Mamma Mia! retelling is a touching exploration of what family really looks like, and a powerful reminder that sometimes everything we need is already right in front of us.
— BookPage
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"Full of Lord’s characteristic quick wit and delightful banter, and the rivals-to-romance development between Millie and Oliver is the stuff great rom-coms are made of.
— School Library Journal
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Lord's stories are always bursting with charming characters and wit, against a backdrop of real life relatable issues.
— The Young Folks
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"Lord’s latest expertly and thoughtfully touches on what it means to be family, mental health, love and friendships, and, of course, musical theater. Trust me when I tell you that you’re going to want to rewatch Mamma Mia when you finish.
— Buzzfeed
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A rich and rewarding experience for anyone looking for a light read that delivers dimension...if you’re looking for a new author obsession this year, look no further.
— Fangirlish