A review by bookish_limits
The Worst of You by Sarah Richards

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

In this story, there are several key characters. Nia is the daughter of Reese and Gwen, seemingly normal parents. She is married to Timo, a thoughtful husband. Both Nia and Timo have successful careers and lead a normal life until a mysterious event occurs in their small town of Williwaw, in which Nia becomes involved. Stella is the mother of Cooper and the ex-wife of Lyla, who is also investigating the mysterious event while dealing with custody issues. Marin provides insight into the mystery and becomes a love interest for Stella. As the story unfolds, we witness how each character's involvement weaves into the narrative, leading to numerous surprising twists and turns. Eventually, the story concludes with deserved happy endings for all the characters involved.