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About the Book:

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover is a compelling and heartfelt novel that explores the complexities of family, secrets, and the power of forgiveness. The Voss family is anything but ordinary. They live in a converted church, whimsically renamed Dollar Voss, where every member harbors unique quirks and hidden struggles.

The mother, once battling cancer, now resides in the basement, while the father is married to her former nurse. The youngest member, a little half-brother, is restricted from all things fun, and the eldest siblings appear annoyingly perfect. Amidst this chaos is Merit Voss, who collects trophies she hasn’t earned and secrets her family forces her to keep.

While browsing a local antique shop in search of her next unearned trophy, Merit encounters Sagan, whose wit and idealism captivate her. However, she soon discovers that Sagan is unavailable, sending her spiraling deeper into isolation. As Merit watches her family from the sidelines, she stumbles upon a secret so profound that it threatens to unravel the entire family dynamic.

Determined to expose the facade of the « perfect family, » Merit plans to leave them behind for good. But when her escape plan fails, she is forced to confront the repercussions of revealing the truth and deal with the heartache of losing the boy she loves. Through this journey, Merit learns that not every mistake warrants punishment and that sometimes, the greatest gift one can give is forgiveness.

• Language: English
• Author: Colleen Hoover
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 384
• ISBN: 9781471174018
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