

A captivating and poignant story delving into the complexities of living in a house filled with turmoil, secrets, and mental illness, and the vulnerability it takes to lean on those we love in times of need.

"Hoover has captured the insecurities that make us human in this unforgettable novel. "Merit is complex and charming as she struggles with depression, and Hoover shines here as she reveals hope glowing within a house of dysfunction." ― Booklist (5-star review) Sometimes the only thing it deserves is forgiveness.’.

‘Not every mistake deserves a consequence. “Hoover does an excellent job of revealing the subtle differences between healthy teenage rebellion and clinical depression… This quirky, complex, and frustrating heroine will win hearts and challenge assumptions about family dysfunction and mental illness in a life-affirming story that redefines what's normal.” ― Kirkus (starred review) From the 1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us and November 9 comes a moving and haunting novel of family, love, and the power of the truth. I couldn't put it down.” - Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series “Honest, funny, and heart wrenching, all spun together perfectly. “Emotionally wrenching and utterly original, Without Merit ’s characters stayed with me long after I finished.” - Sara Shepard, New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series
