All the Ugly and Wonderful Things: A Novel By Bryn Greenwood

A literary triumph, "All the Ugly and Wonderful Things" is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, crowned Book of the Month Club 2016 Book of the Year, and earned second place in Goodreads Best Fiction of 2016. Bryn Greenwood crafts a poignant narrative, transcending the harsh backdrop of a Midwestern meth lab to unravel a beautiful and provocative love story between the unlikely pair, Wavy and Kellen.

Wavy, the daughter of a drug dealer, learns early not to trust, finding solace in the starry night sky. As the responsible adult for her little brother, Donal, Wavy's world intersects with Kellen, a tattooed ex-con with unexpected tenderness. Their unconventional friendship blossoms amidst the brutality of addiction and debauchery.

Navigating tragedy and a fractured family, Wavy's relationship with Kellen becomes her anchor in a turbulent world. However, societal scrutiny clouds the beauty they find in each other. Bryn Greenwood challenges conventional notions of love, presenting a powerful novel that lingers in the reader's consciousness.

This literary gem received acclaim as one of the "31 Books Bringing the Heat this Summer" by Bustle, ranked among the "Top Ten Hottest Reads of 2016" by the New York Daily News, and secured a spot in the "Best Books of 2016" list by the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

"All the Ugly and Wonderful Things" is an unforgettable exploration of love, resilience, and the complexities that defy societal norms. 📚❤️