Othergirl

This suspenseful fantasy is about growing up and finding yourself. Comical and satirical about school life and the cult of celebrity, it is enjoyably observant about the way teenagers behave.

Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times

Burstein explores loyalty, common sense and growing up in a smart, confidence-boosting comedy for 11-plus girls that owes much to The Incredibles

Amanda Craig, New Statesman

Othergirl is a blast. A great concept, the superhero's less overtly super best friend, and the story is so fun you hardly have time to breathe. A great book about friendship, being in the shadows, and being proud of who you are. Kapow!

Matt Haig

One of my favourite reads this month. Such a brilliant concept... long overdue. Wise and warm story of friendship and self-belief and just the thing to recommend to fans of Geek Girl.

Fiona Noble, 'Ones To Watch', The Bookseller

Smart, geeky and hugely fun, this is a superhero story from the sidekick's perspective. Great stuff!

Robin Stevens, author of Waterstone's Children's Book Prize winner Murder Most Unladylike

Tried to pace myself but I read Othergirl in one sitting. Clever, cute, and lots of fun, it's just a really lovely book!

Louise O'Neill, Author of YA Book Prize winner Only Ever Yours

It will resonate with any teenager whose best mate seems to have all the luck.

The Jewish Chronicle

Othergirl is a heart-warming YA novel about how true friendship can survive anything

Red Magazine

Fantastic concept. Very funny and well paced, with an insightful tale of friendship at its heart.

Children's Buyer's Guide, Fiona Noble

Nicole's passion and love for all things comic book and superhero is weaved into the story expertly.

Shinra Alpha Blog

Highly enjoyable and clever. A wise, witty and suspenseful story about friendship. Comedies like this are a treat, and it's the best spin on Marvel since The Incredibles. I think she is going to be a star of YA fiction.

Amanda Craig

Impeccably judged prose style, instantly engaging characterisation and a zipping plot line

Kate Neilan, Adventures with Words blog

Natural wit and humour. A huge hit. It is bold, and bright inside and out.

Leilah Skelton at Doncaster Waterstones

Fresh, exciting, confidence-boosting plot - great to see a girl wearing the superhero tights too!

Andrea Reece, Lovereading

Great debut novel surrounding friendship, relationships, and what it means to be a true hero.

Amanda for lovereading.co.uk

Great humour

Margaret Pemberton, Margaret's Reading Shelf

Fun, witty and engaging story - skilfully mixes a strong contemporary story of friendship.

Bookbag

Brilliantly written and paced. I'm so happy there's a book like this in the YA market.

The Bibliomaniac Book Blog

Extraordinarily assured debut that presents its narrative with supreme confidence. A freshness of voice that cannot but attract. Burstein is clearly a talent to welcome.

Books for Keeps, New Talent

After just a few pages I got completely sucked into the story. Very compelling.

Guardian Children's Books Site

Funny and original

The School Librarian

A warm-hearted tale about the importance of friendship

The Week Junior

I absolutely loved this book. Super!

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