Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with the advanced copy for my kindle.

Such a Good Family was a hard book to put down. The plot moved quickly and I eagerly awaited more. I enjoyed the way Caitlin Weaver told Summer and Knox's story through the perspective of different characters ( neighbors/siblings/parents).

Unfortunately it is a story that doesn't change with the passage of time and the Me Too movement. I have a daughter who was raped during her sophomore year at Penn State.

I would recommend this book as a great one to discuss for a Book Club.

The ripple effect of a single accusation can seem endless. Best friends, Lorrie and Eden live across the street from one another in a seemingly idyllic neighborhood filled with stay at home moms, all set on maintaining that perfect public perception. After their kids start dating, they dream of their families becoming one, but when the kids, Knox and Summer, are in the final days of their senior year, things go sideways. In a big way. This one event changes so much, for so many and pulls some serious skeletons out of hiding. I could have used a little bit more closure but I was riveted from the first to final page.

Often this many characters and points of view can be confusing and hard to follow, but Caitlin Weaver did a fantastic job.

Thanks to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Caitlin Weaver for the eARC.

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Synopsis -

An unforgettable and emotionally charged story of two mothers whose lives are changed forever by a devastating accusation – and how far they’ll go to protect those they love.I was so happy when my son, Knox, began dating my best friend’s daughter. Our kids grew up together and we used to joke, as we sipped wine and watched them play, that they’d get married one day. But when Knox came home late after a party, zipping his hoodie up to hide the scratches I caught a glimpse of on his collarbone, a chill went down my spine.That night, our whole world shattered. Now, I hardly recognize my husband as he sweeps into action, calling in a hot-shot lawyer to defend our boy.I love my son, but what if I don’t know him at all? It turns out, everything I thought I knew about my perfect family is a lie. And I’m about to discover just what I’ll do to stop it from falling apart.This addictive novel will draw you deep into the heart of seemingly happy families and expose the dark secrets that lie within them. Fans of Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult and Celeste Ng will be utterly gripped by Such a Good Family.

This was a well written book for such a hard topic. This book covered all subject of rape- this book showed us different pov from the victim, the person accused, the family members. The author did a great job at character building. Even though this may be a hard topic, I’m glad it’s being talked about more.

This will be available June 12,2024 on kindle unlimited.

Thank you to @NetGalley and @StormPublishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Stars to Such a Good Family by C. Weaver, published by Storm Publishing is a story that had me in suspense from start till the last page.
Eden and Lorrie are best friends and when their children Knox and Summer start dating each other, they're over the moon. Their families become closer and everything seems peachy. Till Lorrie's son Knox comes home, disarranged, trying to hide scratches. Was everything a lie??
The story deals with sensitive content that is not for the faint of heart. This new to me author hit it right out of the park. I liked storyline and characters, suspense twists and unexpected turns.

Whose family is the “good” one? Is it Eden’s? Her supportive husband Witt and beautful daughter Summer have not been enough to erase her troubled past. Is it her best friend Lorrie with her “good ole boy” husband Ed, her high school baseball star Knox, anxiety prone son Archie and daughter Chloe? Could it be the young new mother Jules married to Paul, the professor who left his wife for his pregnant student? On the surface, they all have perfect lives. But then Jules discovers Summer passed out on the floor and takes her to the hospital. Summer has been assaulted and accuses Knox of rape. What happens next will test and change people, their lives, their friendships and their relationships.

Caitlin Weaver deals with tough subjects in Such a Good Family. While deeply hidden trauma, assault, pornography and rape are plot lines, so are friendships, communication and trust. The different narrators show how ordinary suburban life continues in the midst of an explosive situation. This is a book that you wont be able to put down, a book that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Caitlin Weaver for this ARC.

This is a hard book to review. The authors writing style had me hooked but due to subject matter, I couldn’t wait to finish it. I appreciate the authors notes that she wrote the book with her own parent community in mind and their hypothetical “what ifs”. I’m a parent of both teen boys and girls, and I kept reading with my own kids in mind.

The story follows best friends Lorrie, Eden, and their families as they navigate life after Eden’s daughter, Summer, accuses Lorrie’s son, Knox, of assault. The author does a great job recognizing each persons struggles with daily life in the aftermath (the effects on Lorrie’s volunteer work, Knox’s siblings home and school life), along with the realities of losing friendships, neighbors, etc.

TWs: sexual assault, rape
Eden and Lorrie are two best friends who are seemingly thrilled when their children start dating, just like they had always hoped. But an allegation of rape from Eden's daughter, Summer, against Lorrie's son, Knox, blows their families and friendships apart into chaos.

It was interesting to see how each family had such different dynamics and how that influenced their parenting styles. It's told from multiple POVs of the people living in the Mountaindale neighborhood outcast. The drama really is very Real-Housewives-esque and everything is not as perfect as it seems in each family despite their outward portrayal of happiness and content. We get multiple perspectives on the situation unfolding between the 2 central families. It unfortunately turns into a he-said-she-said, and the author does a really good job of portraying the different emotions and perspectives of everyone impacted, especially Summer and Eden, who are processing their current and past traumas. It was interesting to see how the MeToo Movement has influenced how Summer is treated by society vs how her mom, Eden, was before the Movement (and how in some ways, it hasn't changed), but how the legal system has a long ways to go in cases of rape/sexual assault. This book shows how everyone is complicated, and there are good people who do bad things.

This was a great novel from the author that was able to navigate a heavy topic very well. Her writing was phenomenal and it was so easy to get engrossed in the book and keep reading until the end. The suspense was perfectly built. The standout character of this book was Archie, the middle child: he was a good kid and was very introspective that makes me just want the best for him and to see him thrive.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of Such a Good Family by Caitlin Weaver due to be published June 12, 2024.
Lorrie was thrilled when her son, Knox, began dating her best friend, Eden’s daughter. But when Summer comes home with allegations against Knox, will her family ever be the same again? Does she know Knox as well as she thinks, or is everything she thought about her perfect family a lie?
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a great book! It explored the subject of rape from all sides – the victim, the person accused, and the family. The characters were very well developed and I learned about the difference between a family with an only child and a family with three children and what the hierarchy is in each. It was very well written and told from points of views of the parents and the children. On one hand you definitely felt sorry for Summer, but Knox had so many problems that needed to be fixed. Also, Knox’s brother, Archie, came into his own in the book. This is one I would highly recommend! I read it in one day.
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