The stars of a conservative Christian reality tv show, the Hicks family is thrown for a loop when their youngest daughter Essie becomes pregnant. As they quietly try to arrange a marriage, Essie secretly pulls the strings to direct her family toward Roarke Richards, a senior at her school with his own secret. As Essie uses an exclusive series of interviews with journalist Liberty Bell to reach out to her estranged sister, she must decide how far she is willing to go for her freedom.

The Book of Essie is an addictingly binge-worthy read with its ripped-from-the-headlines style in which you can spot elements of real news stories pieced together. Although the twists are predictable and you could probably guess the ending from the beginning, you still won't be able to put down this dishy read. Mixing conservative Christianity with reality television, The Book of Essie centers around a girl sick of hypocrisy and willing to risk anything to burn it all down.