"With plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love." -- Booklist (starred review) for A Merry Little Meet Cute "Well-developed protagonists with immediate chemistry and witty dialogue balance the emotional story as characters process big life changes and family trauma. Skillful, sympathetic writing weaves the conflict seamlessly into the storyline, creating a novel that will make readers laugh, cry, and cheer. Verdict: This sexy joyful romantic comedy from Murphy and Simone (A Merry Little Meet Cute) is a delightful read." -- Library Journal (starred review) on Holly Jolly Ever After "With plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love." -- Booklist (starred review) "DUMPLIN' should be required reading for anyone who has ever felt even slightly uncomfortable in his or her skin. Julie Murphy's star continues to shine with this groundbreaking, poignant story that will surely change lives." -- John Corey Whaley, award-winning author of Noggin and Where Things Come Back "Julie Murphy's SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY is a funny, heartfelt, honest look at the beauty and the risk of getting a second chance.
An inspiring novel about all the things worth living for. I adored this debut!" -- Siobhan Vivian, author of The List "A holiday rom-com full of quirky and fun characters, witty dialogue, and over-the-top Christmas cheer. An engaging, unputdownable holiday romance that will resonate with readers." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Julie Murphy has created the platonic love story of a lifetime. I am wildly in love with Puddin'." -- Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda "In a wonderful, complicated way, Ramona Blue turns the queer coming-of-age trope on its head." -- Brightly "With her signature blend of humor, sensitivity, and panache, Murphy has crafted a sensational narrative that is bursting with life and is anything but a drag.Murphy's best-selling Dumplin' series grows bigger and better with every installment, and this book will quickly rule the YA realm.
" -- ALA Booklist (starred review).