“I can’t wait until This Is Why I Need You becomes the next great Canadian love story.” — Anne T. Donahue, author of Nobody Cares

“An intimate portrait of female friendship in all its messy, complex, beautiful glory, This Is Why I Need You is an unforgettable story full of humor and heart. Alecsandra Kakon writes with uncanny empathy and insight and has created characters who will feel like your best friends by the end of the book. This Is Why I Need You is a remarkable debut, and Kakon is a writer to watch.” — Amy Jones, author of We’re All in This Together and Pebble & Dove

“The perfect blend of romance and women’s fiction, This Is Why I Need You is a heartwarming examination of friendship and forgiveness that’s filled with the kind of multilayered characters that feel like your own lifelong best friends, the kind who remind you that you’re worthy of being loved even when you’re at your messiest.” — Bianca Marais, USA TODAY bestselling author and cohost on The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

“Alecsandra Kakon writes about female friendship with a sweet clarity that is bound to resonate with so many, including myself. I cried, I laughed, I reflected on my own relationships — all while rooting for the love tying these four flawed yet lovable characters together. An endearing, sparkling, sexy book that redefines what relationships we prioritize. It will make you want to pick up the phone and reach out to your friends.” — Mai Nguyen, author of Sunshine Nails