A review by erinalise85
The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson

4.0

In a sense the Miller siblings Beck, Ashley and Jake have always been a broken family. Was it because their father left without even a farewell all those years ago, or could it be from their mother who practically abandoned them or maybe it’s even from their grandmother who has raised them but always remained somewhat aloof. Regardless of what the reason is, the Millers have had their share of problems. For years they’ve went without speaking but when their grandmother unexpectedly passes away her death forces the entire family along with the mother to come together to mourn.
In order to reconcile their differences they go over the list of items to be allocated from the will and as fate would have it Beck receives a rather mysterious diamond. Upon further investigation she discovers that this diamond is in fact the Florentine Diamond which hasn’t been seen since 1918. When Beck reveals this to her family, suspicion starts to rears it’s ugly head! How did they’re grandmother come into the possession of such an important artifact and was it even legal. In an effort to clear the family name they embark on a puzzling journey and unearth a story so powerful it may just manage to heal the rift that lays between them all.
The family dynamics involved within the story are filled with a ton of drama but also with a lot of heart and love which allows the tale to really mold together. The great part about history is there is always something to learn. I certainly had no idea that the Florentine Diamond ever existed, let alone is still missing to this very day and I rather enjoyed this version to solve the mystery. Recommend for anyone who enjoys history and the theatrics that make up a good tale. For what family doesn’t have a few skeletons or diamonds hanging in their closets?