In this touching novel, the author emphasizes the importance of honesty within families, the ability to forgive, trust, and be more attentive to one another.
It’s the story of the unusual Voss family, each member hiding countless secrets. Seventeen-year-old Merit feels ignored by her relatives. She begins to believe she’s unworthy of love and that no one would care if one day they were left “without Merit.”
But before ending her life, Merit decides to reveal all the family’s secrets and force them to finally acknowledge the truth about one another. The Vosses must stop lying, confront their issues, and rebuild warm relationships — while Merit must open herself to friendship, kindness, and true love.
