It's All Relative: A Novel by Rachel Magee

In a modern retelling of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a lighthearted women's fiction novel explores the complexities of family and love. Helena Crosby and Amelia Maddox, soon-to-be stepsisters, couldn’t be more different. Twenty-seven-year-old Helena is spontaneous and laid-back, while Amelia is meticulous and has her life perfectly planned. Their parents' upcoming wedding forces them to confront these differences, challenging their ability to coexist without conflict.

Helena dreads the merger of her family with the Maddox clan, particularly due to Amelia’s seemingly perfect life. Amelia, at the helm of her father’s architecture firm and engaged to the charming Gage, embodies everything Helena is not. As the wedding approaches, Helena relies on her best friend Landon for support, bringing him as her plus one.

Amelia has meticulously planned every detail of the wedding week, aiming for perfection. However, unforeseen complications arise: Helena’s severe shellfish allergy, her brother's erratic behavior, and the arrival of Landon Blake, Amelia's ex and Helena’s guest. Landon’s presence rekindles old feelings in Amelia, challenging her commitment to her fiancé Gage. Despite her resolve to maintain order and uphold her responsibilities as the eldest daughter, Amelia struggles with the resurfacing emotions Landon evokes.

Throughout the whirlwind wedding week, both women face various near disasters and emotional upheavals. They ultimately discover that the ideal family and relationships often differ from their envisioned blueprints. Realizing that family is defined by love and choice rather than perfection, Helena and Amelia learn to embrace their new blended family and the complexities it brings. ❤️📚❤️