The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean WeirMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via First to Read in exchange for an honest review.
Essie's story is both sad and compelling. I liked the backdrop that she is part of this famous family due to their reality TV show because it sets the stakes high. Adding in the family's strong religious beliefs and Essie's pregnancy out of wedlock sucked me in. The writing is really good because it made me feel creeped out as more of the situation is revealed while keeping me hooked and wanting to continue reading.
The layout of the story works well. It is told from three points of view that allow the reader to get to know these characters better. This seemed to build connections between the characters in a way that reading the book solely from Essie's perspective would have lacked. The way the characters grow over the course of the story felt natural. The supporting characters can feel a little flat at times though. The book felt a little rushed at the end. Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it for anyone that likes books that tackle difficult subject matter.
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