Without Merit : Paperback Thorndike Press Large Print 9781432899806 1432899805 09 Nov 2022 "Not every mistake deserves a consequence. Sometimes the only thing it is forgiveness. The Voss family anything but normal. They live in repurposed church, newly baptized Dollar Voss. once cancer-stricken mother lives basement, father married to mother's former nurse, little half-brother isn't allowed do or eat fun, and eldest siblings are irritatingly perfect. Then, there's Merit. collects trophies she hasn't earned secrets her forces keep. His wit unapologetic idealism disarm spark renewed life into her--until discovers that he's completely unavailable. retreats deeper herself, watching from sidelines, when learns secret no trophy world can fix. Fed up with lies, decides shatter happy illusion she's never been part of before leaving them behind good. When escape plan fails, forced deal staggering consequences telling truth losing one boy loves. Poignant powerful, explores layers lies tie together power love truth"--