Lillian learned the hard way that keeping up appearances is crucial, after being expelled from a prestigious boarding school due to an unexpected scandal. Her roommate and friend Maddison is left behind, and Lillian hears nothing from her for years until she suddenly reaches out for help. Maddison needs Lillian to take care of her twin stepkids – but there's a catch. The children spontaneously combust when they become agitated.

Although the cover of this book may not seem too appealing, I was intrigued when it was suggested to me. Upon reading it, I was hooked, because let me tell you, this book was lit (pun intended).

Nothing to See Here is a fantastic contemporary story with magical realism elements that caught me by surprise. It was heartwarming, made me burst out laughing, and featured one of my favorite tropes: found family. I quickly fell in love with these children, grew irritated with the wealthy and oblivious family members, and felt the warmth emanating from the book.

The novel even provided food for thought by exploring themes such as loneliness, dysfunctional families, keeping up appearances, selfishness, and the choice to love.

This unique story will leave you feeling hopeful and loved. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a quirky, yet lovely contemporary read.