My Perfect Cousin

"A clever story showing that there are always two sides to every situation. The contemporary themes will resonate with young people, including being an ally … and the pressures of exams and family expectations." – BookTrust, Book of the Day

"A really thought provoking read that would … spark conversations about how we behave towards others, not always taking someone’s word at face value and relationships in general … a cracking title for those at the top end of primary and into KS3, where those who need shorter stories like this often miss out." — Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library, blog

"Fiction, especially fiction written for children and teens, can often offer life lessons through the experience of the characters created by authors. Karen McCombie has a knack, I think, for doing this without being didactic or preaching in tone. The reality behind the often quoted saying, “There are two sides to every story” is conveyed with skill and understanding … Karen McCombie cleverly explores teenage concerns." — Library Lady, blog