I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Jenny Shaw’s life seems to be falling apart. She’s away at her first business trip, lost in her thoughts when someone shouts Jessie, but she hears Jenny. Instead of correcting the person, she decides to become her. Jenny’s life was more about pleasing others than doing what’s right for her. This was a chance at freedom for her. Not only that, but she gains Jessie’s tight knit group of friends, something she’s never had.

This was a great story I think most of us can relate to. Life just seems to wear you down and you wish you could be someone else or have a reset button. When Jenny gets to know Jessie’s friends, there’s an instant connection. There was an emotional complexity to the story, moments you just wished you could tell Jenny it’ll be okay. My favorite character was Myra; she loved Jessie/Jenny, and treated her like time hadn’t passed at all. This was a fun, humorous read with lots of character. If you like Chick Lit, or just want a fun book that has you drawn in from the very beginning, then this is the book for you.
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Book Club read for May. I wasn't sure I wanted to read this but I was pleasantly surprised by it. ( )

If you want a fun summer read, I recommend this book. The plot is a little farfetched, but that doesn't matter. The the tone is clearly tongue-in cheek, but not trying to make you laugh out loud. It's good light reading. ( )

I'm not usually one to write reviews along with my ratings, but when I read an Allie Larkin book it just feels necessary. Her first book, Stay, was an instant favorite for me and Why Can't I Be You was no different.

This is the story of a girl that takes on an entirely new persona when a stranger mistakes her for a long last friend. It sounds like a weird concept, as she is conning a wonderful, loving group of people, but I will admit that I laughed, I cried, and I felt like a better person when I finished reading. This book reminds you that you have to be the person you want to be, not who you think everyone else is expecting. ( )

Read for neighborhood book club and it was a 52 Weeks 52 Books 2014.13.

Fun light read for the end of the year. Will check out the author's other titles.

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