A review by shammons
All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese

4.0

I'm close to a rarely-given 5 star rating on this one! This one is a solid 4.5 stars for me, as it affected me on so many levels. This was my first book by this author, but I hope not my last. I was able to find this one on Hoopla (but no other local avenues) - thank goodness for Hoopla! This one hit so many places in my life and heart, it's hard to write a good synopsis (especially without giving anything away). Molly McKenzie lives in Washington state, and has worked hard to obtain her status as a social media influencer in the world of fashion, beauty and make-up. Molly is working hard, day and night, alone in her apartment, with only her virtual assistant (and best friend, though they've never met in person), Val and her manager/boyfriend Ethan (who flies in sporadically for work events) to keep her busy. Molly has built her platform from the ground up and is going places, according to her talent manager. She just needs to secure some kind of meaningful partnership with a local charity or non-profit, in order to secure her place on a nationwide, televised makeover show. Molly's twin brother Miles is a pastor, and he suggests a local organization that helps youth who are aging out of the foster care system. Molly tries to convince the program's director, Silas, that she would be a worthwhile mentor. The program, the young people she encounters at the local organization, Silas, and so many things begin to work in Molly's heart and her head. Molly has a journey ahead of her, learning about what really matters in life. I cannot recommend this one enough - loved it, and it will stay with me, for a long, LONG time, which is the sign of a great book for me. Highly recommend!