A Nearly Normal Family-my most recent guilty pleasure!

I lucked out majorly in receiving A Nearly Normal Family from NetGalley. This book by M.T. Edvardsson was released by Celadon Books on 06/25/19.

When 18 year old Stella Sandell is accused of murdering a man 15 years older than her, Stella's parents feel compelled to defend her. Her father (a pastor) and her mother (a lawyer) stretch their morals and beliefs as they struggle to free their daughter, while the rest of the town is screaming for her punishment.

This book was told in three parts-the father, the daughter, and the mother. This was a unique take on a typical court situation and I really enjoyed it. I loved the layout of the book. It was super interesting to each viewpoint without the others mixed in. I was hooked from page 1. I actually annoyed when I had to put this book down to run errands or work. The father's part was probably my favorite. It was so sincere. I could really feel his pain through the pages as he struggled between his job and congregation against his daughter and wife. Stella's viewpoint was equally as fascinating to me. Teenagers can be annoying in books, or written the same way over and over. I didn't mind Stella, even though she was quite selfish and vane. The mother's part fell a little flat for me. I left it wanting more.

My biggest complaint about this book is that I read finished it and immediately wanted more of a resolution. I wanted to continue with the family to see what happened after. There's a rumor going around in the bookstagram community that there will be another book. I really hope that's true. I NEED to know what happened next. Please Mr. Edvardsson, give us another book following the Sandell family!!!

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 Stars

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