![]() ![]() With time, Frances and Emma only grow closer, on the cusp of an unbreakable friendship, when tragedy strikes.įrom the surface, More Like Her seems to be nothing more than the far-too-often-retold tale of an unlucky woman who, when it comes to romance, never seems to get it right. When a bullying incident brings her closer to the headmistress, however, Frances discovers that behind the veneer of perfection, Emma is hurting, broken, and doubtful. From the outside, Emma is everything Frances aspires to be-sophisticated, intelligent, and successful. ![]() Where Jill is in a steady relationship, however, Frances is recently single-yet again-and is eager to prove herself to the new headmistress, Emma. Just.impeccable.įrances is a guidance counselor at the prestigious Markham School, vying for a promotion alongside her best friend, Jill. Instead, it's much rawer, realer, and makes truly worthy statements about self-esteem and society. ![]() Both romantic and horrific, comforting and shocking, this isn't the warm story of Nowhere But Home or the amusing tale of Seeking Me Naked. I didn't expect More Like Her to wind up being my favorite Liza Palmer novel, but it is - it most definitely is. ![]()
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