When successful attorney Emily Hexby abruptly ends her happy relationship as her boyfriend is on the verge of proposing, she can't explain why. But deep down she knows the breakup stems from a sense of emptiness she can't control. As the holiday season looms, her world begins to unravel: Her beloved grandfather falls ill, her job becomes unbearable, and her father grows distant when she needs him the most. Emily realizes she must stand down the elements of her life that are leading her into a tailspin in order to become the person she's always wanted to be. Brimming with wit and intelligence, The Opposite of Love will have readers regretfully turning the final pages—but enthusiastically handing it to a friend to share the season's most engaging debut.

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Julie Buxbaum is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Law School. The author of The Opposite of Love, she currently lives in London.

“The Opposite of Love is gripping, wise and extremely refreshing. I loved it.” - Marian Keyes

“[A] compelling modern fairytale.” - ELLE Canada

“Buxbaum provides us with a cast of characters as compelling and lively as they are flawed. Reading this charming and witty debut, I felt as though I'd made a whole new gang of friends.” - Leah McLaren, author of Continuity Girl

“A realistic and well-written portrait of a young woman on the cusp of having it all.” - Booklist

“You’ll want to keep reading all night.” - Library Journal, Starred Review