"Honest and unflinching, this is a compelling story of one teen's struggle with cancer, love, and living. A worthwhile addition." - School Library Journal
"Readers will turn the last page wanting to know where the next chapter leads." - Kirkus Reviews
"Alice and Harvey's relationship is raw, honest, moving, and unapologetic in its depiction of their individual, and collective, pain." - Booklist
"Julie Murphy weaves together a tender and funny tale of love, friendship, heartache, and redemption. SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY explodes with brutal honesty, brilliant wit, and unflinching heart." - John Corey Whaley, winner of the Michael L. Printz Award for 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 funny and touching novel about a strong-willed heroine who finds facing death simple, but facing life heart-wrenchingly complicated. A real original." - Jennifer Echols, author of GOING TOO FAR
"A tale of unlikely romance, impossible obstacles, and mortality, this book is a must-read." - Teen Vogue
"It's equal parts fun, cringe-worthy, and totally fearless!" - Seventeen Magazine
"An unexpected twist on the typical cancer story." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Julie Murphy lives in North Texas with her husband, who loves her, and her cats, who tolerate her. When Julie isn't writing, she can be found planning her next great travel adventure. She is the author of middle grade novels Dear Sweet Pea and Camp Sylvania as well as the young adult novels Ramona Blue, Side Effects May Vary, the Faith series, Pumpkin, Puddin', and Dumplin' (now a Netflix original film). You can visit Julie at imjuliemurphy.com.
