What comes between a fashion icon’s perfect image and her genuine self? The perfect stranger―in a sharp and witty novel about identity, performance, and what it takes to make a true connection.
Advance Praise for LOOKS PERFECT:
“Smart, sparkly, and hypermodern. LOOKS PERFECT is the contemporary novel at its best, exploring the ways in which we perceive ourselves being perceived and the cost we pay for it.” ―Chloé Caldwell, author of Women
“A timely exploration of identity in the age of curated selves…Jessica Siskin brings an insider’s eye to the pressures of image-making and the unexpected places where genuine connection can still be found.” ―Ali Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of The Slow Burn
“Jessica Siskin writes about New York influencer culture with rare precision, insight, and humor. Beneath the curated feeds, brand dinners, and aspirational glamour is a deeply human story about loneliness, performance, and the quiet divide between our public selves and inner lives. Smart, observant, and emotionally rich, LOOKS PERFECT feels incredibly of its time.” ―Esther Chehebar, author of Sisters of Fortune
“Jessica Siskin has written a novel that is sharp, stylish, and almost too honest. Stella’s journey is a reminder that sometimes the biggest plot twist is choosing yourself. Do it for the plot. Read this book.” ―Serena Kerrigan, author of Let’s F*cking Date
Jessica Siskin’s LOOKS PERFECT (October 6, 2026; Little A) introduces a bold new voice in contemporary women’s fiction. In this debut novel, Jessica proves herself a witty, perceptive storyteller, blending rom-com charm with page-turning momentum. The novel draws readers in with its engaging voice, relatable characters, sharp observations, charged romantic tension, and high emotional stakes. Inspired by her early career in fashion and her success creating the Instagram food art brand Misterkrisp, Jessica brings a fresh, creative lens to her novel.
Smart, funny, and deeply resonant, LOOKS PERFECT explores authenticity, ambition, and staying true to yourself in a world fixated on appearances. It’s You’ve Got Mail meets The Devil Wears Prada, and it’s a must-read for fall.
“Publishing LOOKS PERFECT is my wildest dream come true,” says Jessica, “and I’m thrilled to share reflections on performance, authenticity, and true connection with readers through Stella’s story. When I worked as a fashion executive and then as a content creator and dreamed of one day writing a novel, I never could’ve imagined how much these careers would ultimately lend inspiration.”
One million people follow Stella Lerner’s every move. And now the buzzy fashion designer is fulfilling her lifelong dream and taking her indie clothing brand global with the help of the industry’s biggest investor. Sounds perfect. Except offline, the optics aren’t so great.
Her relationship with her boyfriend, Alex, is crumbling just as the pressure to curate her image online only builds. Feeling trapped between the picture-perfect life she’s promised her followers and the messy reality she’s facing, Stella anonymously joins a new dating app. Blindr promises deep, private conversations, free from the burden of anyone’s expectations, especially her own. That’s when Stella connects with a stranger called Pineapple who’s intuitive, honest, and empathetic. Stella may be watched by millions, but this man, who’s never even laid eyes on her, makes her feel seen.
What starts as a diversion becomes a journey of radical transformation. As Stella’s search for authenticity intensifies, every chat with Pineapple takes her further down a path she never could’ve imagined.
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