wish I were here

"With a sprinkling of magic, delightfully charming characters, and a whole lotta love, Melissa Wiesner delivered opposites attract perfection. Wish I Were Here is a story not only about finding love, but finding yourself, and I couldn’t put it down!" 

"The twists and turns in this fresh plot kept me glued to every page, and the tender bloom of Catherine and Luca’s romance was beautifully and expertly intertwined with her personal journey. A perfect, lovely read!” 

"Wiesner charms with engaging characters and an incredibly clever premise. Who among us wouldn’t like to disappear for a while?"

"A witty, heartfelt romantic comedy full of love, found family, friendship, and a touch of magic that will make it impossible for readers to put down."

“The sharp, smart, and swoony answer to a question we’ve all asked ourselves when life gets to be too much: what if I could just…disappear? Weisner has penned the perfect follow-up to The Second Chance Year: part otherworldly magic, part real-world consequences, all page-turning goodness.”

"Fun and whimsical with an entire cast of characters to fall head-over-heels in love with. I smiled through every single page! Another winner from Melissa Wiesner!"

"The combination of methodical workaholic Catherine and easygoing Luca makes for a compelling opposites-attract love story with a central message about finding meaning and happiness in life."

"Charming and nuanced...The characters feel fully three dimensional, their connection rings true, and their investigation keeps the pages flying. Wiesner will have readers hooked."