"A film-ready rom-com about finding love when you least expect it." — Elle "My favorite romantic book of recent memory." —Emma Straub "The delightful, sexy, queer rom-com of the summer . . . [with] all the makings of a Nora Ephron classic." — Vogue *One of NPR's Best Books of 2018* *One of Washington Post 's 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018* When it comes to Cassidy, Katie can't think straight. Kentucky-born, traditional Katie Daniels has just been dumped by her fiancé when she finds herself seated across a negotiating table from Cassidy Price. Cassidy is a sexy, self-assured, genderqueer New Yorker. Sparks do not immediately fly, but a chance meeting later that evening leads them both to Metropolis, a dimly-lit lesbian dive bar that’s practically Cassidy's second home. The night offers straight-laced Katie a glimpse into a wild yet fiercely tight-knit community, one in which barrooms may as well be bedrooms, and loyal friends fill the spaces left vacant by distant families. In Katie, Cassidy discovers a chance to open her heart in new ways. Soon their undeniable chemistry will push each woman to confront what she thinks she deserves—and what she truly wants. “Love comes when we least expect it. . . [ When Katie Met Cassidy is] a testament to that and a celebration of sexuality and female power.” — Entertainment Weekly “My favorite romantic book of recent memory.” —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of Modern Lovers “A tender tale of finding yourself and trusting unexpected impulses.” — Cosmopolitan “As timeless, warm, and funny as When Harry Met Sally , with the same irresistible Big Apple backdrop and a modern tribe of bar-hopping friends who become as close as family. Perri’s latest will inspire you to go after what you want and hold on to what you already have with both hands.”—Elisabeth Egan,  Glamour “A film-ready rom-com about finding love when you least expect it (as deliciously fun as her last novel, The Assistants ).”— Elle “The delightful, sexy, queer rom-com novel of the summer… When Katie Met Cassidy cements what Call Me by Your Name started (at least for mass audiences): One doesn’t have to be queer to fall in love [with] a queer love story... [ When Katie Met Cassidy ] has all the makings of a Garry Marshall or Nora Ephron classic.” — Vogue "Set against the twinkling backdrop of New York City with an unforgettable cast of queer supporting characters, this vibrant novel feels like it’s just waiting for a big-screen adaptation."— Buzzfeed “Will have you on your toes. Katie is a 20-something from Kentucky who gets dumped by her fiance...and finds herself into Cassidy, her new co-worker in NYC." — TheSkimm "Not only is Perri's book super sexy—it's also a welcome subversion of the (so far) overwhelmingly straight rom-com genre." — Refinery29 “A smart, sexy read for your beach bag that will leave you looking at sex and love in a completely different way.”— PopSugar “Perri’s lively and funny voice brings a fresh perspective to that familiar and beloved story of a single girl finding love in the big city… [A] sweet love story about two people who find each other and don't miss the opportunity to turn a chance encounter into a happily ever after.”— NPR.org “The lightness and ease of a lesbian romance that does not upend any trauma is a refreshing, upbeat relief. Plus, the romantic pursuit is replete with luscious descriptions of the cosmopolitan outings of rich New Yorkers, hot lesbian sex, and the neighborhood lesbian bar where it all takes place.  When Katie Met Cassidy  resonates—and not just for queers. Its pursue-or-be-pursued tension will have you reading until the happy ever after.”  — Broadly “If you’re trying to get over an ex, read this instead of compulsively checking your iPhone.”— Marie Claire "Compelling."— Us Weekly “Katie and Cassidy are a joy to behold: two whip-smart women grappling with desire and questioning their deeply held notions of love and intimacy. Perri’s book is a real gift—tender, sexy as hell and laugh out loud funny.”—Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, New York Times  bestselling author of The Nest “This smart, funny novel fills a space in the romantic comedy genre by giving readers something missing in the genre: a celebration of queerness, in all its dynamic glory.”— Nylon “Perri, whose debut, The Assistants , was a rollicking ode to the pleasures of punching up, is back with a novel about a woman whose rebound with another woman after a breakup may be more than a rebound after all. For fans of: pop culture references, hot lesbian sex scenes, bar fights.” —Out Magazine “If you thought Perri was at her best in The Assistants , get ready for a totally new side of her seemingly limitless talent… A pitch-perfect nod to Nora Ephron’s classic… Both a lighthearted romance and a deeply nuanced exploration of identity, When Katie Met Cassidy truly has it all.” —Book Reporter “Snarky but tender, charmin