Books about female friendships are my absolute favourite. They are what I love to write and what I love to read, especially when an author is able to capture the nuances and layers of these friendships in the way Kerry Clare does.
In ASKING FOR A FRIEND, we follow the lives of Jess and Clara who became best friends in college and, despite the many ups and downs that life has thrown their way, are still best friends into adulthood. Clare tackles important topics like abortion, relationships and motherhood in this book and nothing feels forced or fake. There is heartfelt emotion and love in every situation, even when the going is tough and Jess and Clara struggle and show their flaws. Because we all have them; even if we don’t want to admit it.
Spanning three decades, this is a coming of age story for every stage of life and the characters felt so real, I had a hard time closing the book on them. With poignant and whip-smart writing, Clare pulls you in from the first page. Bonus points for the Canadian setting and 90s references. I highly recommend you pick up a copy.
ASKING FOR A FRIEND is available now.
