When We Were Bright and Beautiful

As the adopted daughter of an elite New York family, Cassie Quinn knows that money can solve many problems. When her younger brother is accused of raping his ex-girlfriend, however, she learns that it can’t solve them all. His trial puts the family in the spotlight, forcing them to examine the excess and entitlement that has brought them here. Cassie hopes that the truth will set them free, but as sordid family secrets come to the surface, the truth may be their undoing. Medoff (This Could Hurt; Good Girls Gone Bad) has created a striking domestic fiction brimming with suspense and scandal. The intricate plot will consume readers intent on absorbing every disquieting detail. Narrator Marin Ireland meets the complex first-person narrative head on with a captivating performance and compelling pace. Her tone is relatable and riveting, adding to the weight of the startling revelations and sexual abuse.