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Without Merit 10/15/2017 - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)

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About the Book



"A young woman decides to reveal the dark secrets of her seemingly-happy family before she leaves them behind, but when her escape plan fails, she must deal with the staggering consequences of telling the truth"--



Book Synopsis



From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover comes a moving and haunting novel of family, love, and the power of the truth.

Not every mistake deserves a consequence. Sometimes the only thing it deserves is forgiveness.

The Voss family is anything but normal. They live in a repurposed church, newly baptized Dollar Voss. 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. Then, there's Merit.

Merit Voss collects trophies she hasn't earned and secrets her family forces her to keep. While browsing the local antiques shop for her next trophy, she finds Sagan. His wit and unapologetic idealism disarm and spark renewed life into her--until she discovers that he's completely unavailable. Merit retreats deeper into herself, watching her family from the sidelines, when she learns a secret that no trophy in the world can fix.

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. 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.

Poignant and powerful, Without Merit explores the layers of lies that tie a family together and the power of love and truth.



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Praise for Colleen Hoover:

Hoover joins the ranks of such luminaries as Jennifer Weiner and Jojo Moyes, with a dash of Gillian Flynn. Sure to please a plethora of readers.-- "Library Journal (starred review)"

It Ends with Us tackles [a] difficult subject...with romantic tenderness and emotional heft. The relationships are portrayed with compassion and honesty, and the author's note at the end that explains Hoover's personal connection to the subject matter is a must-read. Packed with riveting drama and painful truths, this book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse--and the strength of the survivors.-- "Kirkus, Starred Review"

It Ends with Us isn't an ordinary love story. It will break your heart while filling you with hope, and by the end of this gripping, pulse-pounding novel, you'll be smiling through your tears.--Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series

"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)"

"Hoover has captured the insecurities that make us human in this unforgettable novel. . . 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."-- "RT Book Reviews"

"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)"

Colleen Hoover reminds readers that love is a fragile thing, built from courage, hope, and tears. Every person with a heartbeat should read this book.--Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Colleen Hoover's one-of-a-kind style of storytelling shines with November 9... I dare you not to fall in love with Ben and Fallon.-- "Vilma's Book Blog"

If you haven't read November 9 yet, then, apologies to your busy schedule, but you're going to have to put everything down and spend the next day devouring it.-- "RT Book Reviews, Seal of Excellence Winner"

November 9 is yet another breathtaking novel by Colleen Hoover that's full of blushing, gushing, and heartache. I loved every page and breathed in every beautiful word.--Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series

What a glorious and touching read, a forever keeper. The kind of book that gets handed down.-- "USA Today"

"Honest, funny, and heart wrenching, all spun together perfectly. I couldn't put it down."--Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series

"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

Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inch (W) x 1.1 Inch (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Atria Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Colleen Hoover
Language: English
Street Date: October 15, 2017
TCIN: 52855308
UPC: 9781501170621
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-7883
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship weight: 0.74 pounds
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30% would recommend
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Don't Read

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CSMITH - 2 months ago
This book is not worth your time. It is awful
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Awful

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
SusanneR - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I’ve read most of Colleen Hoover’s books and they were all page turners… until this one :( The story never really went anywhere and then it just ended. Major disappointment.
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Too short

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Cc - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is the 5th CoHo book I’ve read and it took a while for me to get into it, once it got good it ended and there could’ve been so much more! That was frustrating. Overall I would still recommend it.
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Dissapointing

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I was disappointed with this book. As a CoHo fan, I always get excited to get a new book by her but this one let me down. It was tough to get through because it never grabbed my attention. It did get more interesting over half way through the book, but then dropped the ball again. I had to force myself to finish this one.
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Meh

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Brit - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I’ve read about 5 of Colleen’s books, and this one has been my least favorite.
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Slow start

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Colleenhooverfan - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
It took me quite a while to really get into this book…. Probably 75 pages, but after that, it really kept my interest.
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Missing 49 Pages

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CAH - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
My book was missing 49 pages. It jumped from page 278 to 327. I’m so frustrated, because it is such a good book!! A lot can happen in 49 pages.
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Just okay

3 out of 5 stars
Kristina - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
So far this is my least favorite Colleen Hoover book. I did like the plot but I felt like it was rushed. It also took me a while to get into when I’m usually glued to the book after reading the first chapter.
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I'll pass...

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Stormeigh - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is the only COHO book that I was disappointed in (and I’ve read 10 of them). It just wasn’t for me.
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Not my favorite

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Anonymous - 2 years ago
I love all Colleen Hoovers books but couldn’t get into this one. Read half and had to stop.
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I liked

3 out of 5 stars
M - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
The book itself isn’t bad. I actually did enjoy the story and the dysfunctional family aspect of it. However, I felt some things were swept under the rug that shouldn’t have been.
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Get this book!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Maddie - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
The characters, the story, the everything! It's so good, I couldn't hardly put it down!!
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