Roomies - Hardcover

Praise for Roomies A YALSA 2015 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
*"The authors give the story big doses of humor, sensitivity, and sweetness, along with a complex and realistic cast; EB and Lauren's stories amount to two great novels in one."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The main characters' back stories are engaging, and the large supporting cast of friends and family members are well-developed and integral to the girls' growth....The novel's deeply embedded theme of transition will have tremendous appeal for any teenager coping with change."--Kirkus Reviews

"Authentic and drama filled."--Booklist

"An honest and pitch-perfect story that's filled to the brim with our most overwhelming emotions: fear, hope, and love."--Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and the French Kiss

* "With authentic and distinct voices relayed through a combination of emails and first-person narratives, the authors create a modern and meaningful epistolary novel...A resonant story perfect for any teenager going to college -- or simply struggling to make peace with herself and her world."--The Bulletin, starred review

"This winning novel charms from the start. Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando perfectly capture the summer after high school graduation in all its glorious excitement and uncertainty. Required reading for the college bound!"--Megan McCafferty, NYT bestselling author of Jessica Darling's It List

A collaborative tale by the National Book Award finalist author of Story of a Girl and the acclaimed author of The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life follows the email correspondence between two girls destined to be college roommates, exchanges that reflect respective challenges and a growing friendship. 30,000 first printing.