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) “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) 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. Poignant and powerful, Without Merit explores the layers of lies that tie a family together and the power of love and truth.“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 When her escape plan fails, Merit is forced to deal with the staggering consequences of telling the truth and losing the one boy she loves. Fed up with the lies, Merit decides to shatter the happy family illusion that she's never been a part of before leaving them behind for good. Merit Voss collects trophies she hasn’t earned and secrets her family forces her to keep. Merit retreats deeper into herself, watching her family from the sidelines, when she learns a secret that no trophy in the world can fix. The once cancer-stricken mother lives in the basement, the father is married to the mother’s former nurse, the little half-brother isn’t allowed to do or eat anything fun, and the eldest siblings are irritatingly perfect. His wit and unapologetic idealism disarm and spark renewed life into her-until she discovers that he's completely unavailable. While browsing the local antiques shop for her next trophy, she finds Sagan. Merit Voss collects trophies she hasn't earned and secrets her family forces her to keep.

The once cancer-stricken mother lives in the basement, the father is married to the mother's former nurse, the little half-brother isn't allowed to do or eat anything fun, and the eldest siblings are irritatingly perfect. They live in a repurposed church, newly baptized Dollar Voss. Sometimes the only thing it deserves is forgiveness. Not every mistake deserves a consequence.

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