Author: Celeste Ng
Nominated By :Shirley Erickson
fiction
New York Times Bestseller & Best Book of the Year. Described as witty, wise, and tender. A deep psychological mystery about the power of motherhood, the intensity of young love, and the danger of perfection. Set in a charming planned community, where everyone follows the rules, two very different families are involved in a complicated relationship. Mrs.Richardson is the perfect wife and mother. Mia Warren is a single mom, newcomer in town, a quirky artist with a suspicious past. The story revolves around the teenage children, but the conflicting lifestyles of the two women drive all the characters involved to a breathless conclusion.