Leo, Jack, Bea, and Melody are siblings awaiting the 40th birthday of the youngest of them, Melody — because on this day, they are slated to inherit what they’ve been calling for years, the “Nest.” Unfortunately, when Leo gets into a terrible accident, their mother hijacks an ungodly percentage of it to rescue him (and the family name). As the siblings come together, wondering if Leo will really pay them back what he owes, they find they get something more valuable than money in return.
The fun of this book is in the many, colorful characters. Each of the siblings has his or her own personal drama and the telling of it is well-crafted. The perspective switches frequently, keeping the pace brisk and the tension taut. And when resolution comes, it does not get wrapped into a rainbow-perfect package, but stays very real and true.
I love that these characters define family in many different ways. Love and allegiance are more important than traditional roles and family constructs. I think we can all learn from this, as we all have our own biases and expectations – and this is not what should be imposed on anyone else.
Enjoy The Nest! I did!
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