Giffin at Her Best

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5 stars: Emily Giffin is always an automatic read for me. So when I was approved for the galley of this book, I let out a very loud squeal. Needless to say, this book did not disappoint. Giffin, who I normally consider a beach read, broached numerous tough topics that are common in society today– elitism, entitlement, lack of decency in general, and sexual assault.

All We Ever Wanted (AWEW) starts fast with Finch’s horrendous act of snapping Lyla while she is passed out at a party in the first few pages. From there, the pace truly never slows down. Told from alternating perspectives– Nina, Tom, and Lyla– we watch as all parties involved make sacrifices and choices.

We watch as Nina must decide whether she believes her son and how much she should support his actions. We watch as Nina sees her husband for who he really is. We watch as Tom tries to help his daughter while making tough decisions. But more importantly, we watch as Lyla’s character endures this horrible act and invasion of privacy.

In what I would consider Giffin’s toughest book topic yet, her writing shines as always. All characters are well developed and I felt their happiness, their sadness, and anger. This is a feel all the feels book and I highly recommend it to all.