“Fans of meant-to-be romance stories will not be disappointed.”
—VOYA

“Leora Krygier weaves an eloquent story about two star-crossed lovers. I absolutely loved this heartbreaking but uplifting tale.”
—Linda Schreyer, author of Tears and Tequila

“A riveting, complex tale of adventure and love. Maddie and Aiden, both unmoored by loss, make their way—together.”
— Sarah Lamstein, author of Hunger Moon

“A flood, a drought and saving endangered ocean animals are gently woven into Leora Krygier’s new novel, Keep Her—a beautifully told tale of Maddie and Aiden, who discover themselves while navigating the magical world of meant-to-be love.”
—Jackie Hirtz, co-author of Lola Zola and the Lemonade Crush

“Krygier writes like she knows the characters personally…the sentiment behind the characters pasts is remarkable. I have never read a story as filled with passion and regret as this book.”
—Teen Reads

“This compelling fall book will have readers glued to the page and rooting for Maddie along the way.”
—SheKnows

“An outstanding adventure about teenagers who heal through love and shared passions, Keep Her will leave you mesmerized until the last word is furiously devoured by your heart. Oh, and whale lovers, you’ll want in on this one.”
—Bookstr

“This vibrantly dazzling literary cocktail on the restorative powers of love will leave ever reader’s heart renewed this Fall.”
—Popsugar

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“In the pages of Anita Barrows’s luminous and layered novel, we meet characters etched by pain and loss, trapped in ways that seem to defy understanding. Yet through the profound empathy of this writer, we are also granted an intimate window into the subtle art of saving and being saved. What a deeply human and hopeful story.”
—Elizabeth Rosner, award-winning and best-selling novelist, poet, essayist, and author of The Speed of Light and Survivor Café: The Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory

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“Dark secrets and unforgotten love twist below the surface in this fast-moving teen drama that sizzles with double-dealing betrayals, sexy love triangles, broken families, and enough heart-pounding intrigue to keep the pages turning late into the night.”
—Jan Von Schleh, award-winning author of But Not Forever

“In her novel, Cumiskey (I Like You Like This, 2017) crafts not only an excellent portrait of teen life in the mid-’80s, but also a fun homage to cultural touchstones like Miami Vice. . . A teen tale that avoids easy answers while gliding to a confident landing.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“. . . I enjoyed every moment of it. A very welcoming and soothing novel to read.”
—Readers’ Favorite, Five Star Review

“One book with a ton of twists and turns. . . . Cumiskey is a new author I will totally be checking out for more.”
—Crossroads Reviews

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“Hannah’s story is primo, and the surprise twist of the epilogue will have readers stoked with anticipation for a sequel. Overall, a tubular story for readers looking for their next great melodramatic love story.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“The two teens’ unpredictable melting pot of emotions and attempts to find their place resonates.”
—Publishers’ Weekly

“A poignant coming-of-age read full of heart-pounding drama and a swoon-worthy romance, I Like You Like This is guaranteed to captivate readers from beginning to end. Think Riverdale, but set in the 80s.”
—BuzzFeed

“For fans of 13 Reasons Why, Heather Cumiskey’s new novel takes a spin on a classic.”
—PopSugar

“I Like You Like This paints a gut-wrenching portrait of a young girl’s journey through a world bent on rejecting her . . . readers will be swept away by Hannah’s inner turmoil and search for acceptance in a story that transcends the typical formula and delivers a mind-blowing ending that will leave you wondering: What. Just. Happened.”
—Alane Adams, award-winning author of The Legends of Orkney series

“First love, addiction, and peer pressure are sprinkled lovingly across the paths of young Hannah and Deacon. I Like You Like This tells a beautiful story of finding yourself, learning to love yourself, and living as your true self.”
—Leora Krygier, author of Keep Her and When She Sleeps

“As if being a teenager isn’t traumatic enough. Cumiskey captures the angst of high school in her young adult novel about drugs, sex and parents. Readers will root for star-crossed lovers, Hannah and Deacon, both suffering from under the hands of those that love them. Growing up is hard, but having parents who never managed to grow up themselves is even harder. A heart-wrenching story about the ripple effects of drugs and addiction, and what can happen to teenagers of parents who fail them.”
—Jennifer Gooch Hummer, award-winning author of Girl Unmoored and Operation Tenley

“Juicy, tragic, and appealing, I Like You Like This is a love story for every girl who has fallen for the wrong boy for the right reasons. Misfit Hannah Zandana is completely relatable as she sucks the reader into her world of adolescent pain and abuse. Readers of YA romance are sure to eat this book up.”
—Carolyn Cohagan, award-winning author of The Lost Children and Time Zero

“In I Like You Like This, Heather Cumiskey tells the compelling story of 16-year-old Hannah as she struggles for acceptance within her family and at school. A captivating debut.”
—Fleur Phillips, award-winning author of Crumble, Beautiful Girl, and I am Lucky Bird

“This teen narrative will pull at your heartstrings. I Like You Like This is a book you’ll definitely like!”
—RT Book Reviews

“The romance between Hannah and Deacon, the unexpected ending, and Hannah’s transformation make this book a compelling read.”
—Readers’ Favorite, Five Star Review

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