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All We Ever Wanted is my first Emily Giffin book, but it won't be my last. I couldn't put down this well-written, thought-provoking, at times scary read. Emily Giffin brings real world issues into her book in a way I thought was meaningful and real. When a photograph goes viral, Nina, who married into wealth, Tom, a working single dad, and Tom's daughter Lyla are all brought together. The author tackles privilege, racism, and self-worth with the mystery surrounding the viral photograph – did Nina's son do it? And if he did, was it because of his upbringing? Was he entitled to things because of his privilege?

I couldn't put this book down. Emily Giffin had me in suspense nearly the whole read and I was desperate not only to find out the truth, but also see how the main characters would react to it. I highly recommend this book if you want a meaningful, powerful read you can't stop reading.