Emily Giffin has outdone herself with this insanely clever, witty, deep thinking book about secrets that you can't hide. Nina's life seems idyllic to most, an endless supply of designer outfits, a 4 million dollar Barbie Dreamhouse and a son, Finch, recently accepted to Princeton.

But all is not as it seems as we meet Tom, a single father with a seemingly wild daughter, Lyla and everything changes because of a picture.

Finch has taken advantage of the young, pliable Lyla and refuses to accept his future could be ruined due to the picture he took of Lyla, her breast spilling out of her dress and the seemingly innocuous caption about a Mexican trying to get a green card.

Nina meets with Tom, trying to make sense of her son, who will not take responsibility for his actions and along the way, makes a new family with good morals for herself.

As her husband and sons deceit gets worse and worse, she finds herself supporting Lyla, wondering who can she trust?

This book will take you deep into the lives of a millionaire and his wife, deceitful son, friends and neighbors and a life that is unraveling as no longer perfect.

Set at an elite private school in Nashville, where the majority of parents and students are moneyed, scholarship student Lyla passes out at a party and finds out her crush, Finch sent a nasty picture of her to his friends. When their parents go in front of the headmaster, who is taking this very seriously, Tom, Lyla’s father wants justice, while Kirk only wants to know how he can bribe his sons way out of trouble without taking responsibility. This sets the tone of the novel. Lyla has an unexpected ally in Nina, Finch’s mom who finally sees that Uber wealth doesn’t mean you should lose your moral character and not do the right thing. She sees her husband clearly for the first time and worries whether Finch has become his father. Written beautifully and realistically, set in my favorite city, this novel has much to say about who we are, how we evolve, and what is ultimately important. I highly recommend.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is, hands down, Emily Giffin's best book. I've always enjoyed her books and found her writing style to be engaging, but this book was straight up gripping. It's incredibly timely, addressing issues of the effects of social media on high school life, class issues, and the reactions that people often have when "good people" from "good families" do horrible things.

Giffin nailed everything - from the reaction of a young woman who wants an embarrassing photo to go away, to the questionable morals/ethics of a parent who knows his son did something wrong, and the idea that any problem can go away with the right amount of money. She could've turned her characters into caricatures, but she develops them beautifully, showing that so often people fall into the gray area of right and wrong.

I finished this in a day and cannot wait for her next book!

I really enjoyed this book, which I received from NetGalley. I have enjoyed many of Emily Griffin's books, but I think this is one of the strongest and most timely.

The book focuses on Nina, a wealthy mother and wife, whose son, Finch, takes and spreads an inappropriate picture of a fellow student at his high school. Nina is left to deal with the question of how far should you go to protect your child?

The themes of the book include privilege (both class and race), mother and son relationships and finding your identity at any age. Nina has to reckon with her life as an extremely rich white house wife, her husband's entitlement and money buys everything attitude, and how her son is growing up in the shadow of extreme privilege. The story forces Nina to reevaluate her life and those she loves.

All in all, this is a much more weighty book than "Something Borrowed," but I really feel it shows Ms. Griffin's growth as an author.

All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin - 5 stars!

Emily Giffin has done it again - a page-turner that is enjoyable and oh so timely in our digital age. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to a friend for sure. It's especially relevant for parents - I don't care how old your child(ren) are, this book is a great tale of the dangers that can come from excess and technology. Although I'm not a parent, it made me think a lot about these topics and more - while still being a great story.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley, who provided a copy of this e-book in exchange for my honest review.

This novel is a good example of contemporary fiction based on a plot about two seemingly different families that lives intertwine. Nina and Kirk and their son Fitch are a modern, rich family. Kirk has made a lot of money in his career and selling his company. Tom is a single dad, carpenter raising his daughter Lyla by himself. Both Fitch and Lyla attend a highly recognized private school. Fitch has plans to go to Yale but his plans may fall apart when he uses social media to show Lyla in a compromising position and slaps on a racial tag to go with her picture. The book is written well with various chapters from different points of view including: Nina's , Tom's and Lyla's. Nina discovers some ugly truths about her husband and son and what they will do for Fitch to attend Yale. She meets Tom and Lyla and is determined to help the young woman. I would have liked a little longer epilogue but otherwise the book was a satisfying read like all of Emily Giffin's novels.

I love Emily’s writing but...definitely not my favorite book of hers.The subject matter to me was just ill timed with all of the “metoo” movement stuff going on. Spoiled rich kid Finch is caught with the Snapchat of a half naked girl with a racist caption. As the story progresses we are left guessing was it him or his jealous ex girlfriend Polly. Just as we think the mystery is solved another comes to light. The book is told from the perspectives of Finch’s mom Nina, Lyla the girl in the photo, and Tom who is Lyla’s father.
I think if it were any other subject I may have enjoyed it more but I was left skimming some chapters towards the middle because I was just no longer into it. I would have also liked it more I think just as a story, not as individuals perspectives. I wish I could give this more stars because I love Emily’s work but this one just missed the mark for me, especially after havinf loved her last book so much!

I will start by saying that I received an ARC from netgalley. I am a huge fan of Emily Giffin so I was thrilled to get my hands on her newest book ‘All We Ever Wanted’. The story grabbed me from the start and to be honest I forgot it was written by Giffin until the end because it was so different than her previous works. For me it was a home run! I loved the characters, the Nashville setting and the storyline. I found myself caught up in the characters lives and wanting them to make certain choices and get what they deserved in the end. I wish the ending told us more about what happens to the characters, especially Nina and Tom, but I have no complaints. I read this book in one sitting and have continued to think about it long after it ended.

If you are a fan of Emily Giffin, this is a book you will love! So timely and relevant, it's the story of a group of entitled teenagers who get wrapped up in social media sex scandal that could have been ripped from the headlines. The characters each have such different perspectives and make you realize that no one is left untouched by thoughtless, reckless acts.

I could not put this book down. I literally read it over breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine.... in the middle of the night... breakfast and lunch until I finally finished it a day after I began. I love novels that pull me in like that! Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballatine Books for the ARC of this novel!

I’ve read most of Emily’s books. This was like no other. I wanted to root for Finch until I figured out what he was. His father Kirk was the worst of the worst. You’ll hope he gets his someday. Nina started out wishy washy but turned into an interesting women. I wish there was more of Bonnie & Julie in the story. I guess this is a “timely” tale, but there are a few turns that will keep you guessing.

This book was so beautiful. I enjoyed it so much. I have tears streaming down my face. What a wonderful story about our #metoo society that can turn into friendships and love and forgiveness.

Lyla's story is one that will be familiar to many but has been told by very few. Wronged by the rich, entitled boy, Finch, who seemingly has no consequences - but since the narration isn't from his point of view, do we really know there were none? - Lyla is in the awkward time of life (high school) and really just looking for love and acceptance. Her single father is making her life miserable. It is surprisingly Nina, Finch's mother, amidst sad revelations that becomes her strongest supporter.

I received and ARC for my true and honest feedback. I really enjoyed this book and will be recommending it as a result of this copy.

Nina Browning lives a privileged life in Atlanta with her successful husband and her high-achieving teenaged son, Finch. When finch is accused of taking a picture a half dressed classmate, complete with a racist caption, Nina begins to question her values and those she has passed on to her son. In the meantime, Finch's classmate, Lyla, just wants everyone to forget about the picture and move on. Her father, Tom, in contrast, wants Finch to be severely punished. As both parents struggle to understand their children, and do what is right for them, the each engage in an evaluation of themselves as people and parents. A rich and timely novel with realistic characters and a relatable story line, ALL WE EVER WANTED is a very satisfying and thought-provoking read.

I always enjoy Emily Giffin's books and this new novel was also a nice and quick read for me. This story tackles the very present challenge around social media and the impacts that it can have with teenagers and relationships today. Texting quick picture can change the course of lives. In this book, two different families find themselves flung together through through experience. The story touches on the topics of wealth, privilege and the challenges that can come with different lifestyles.

Another fabulous book from Emily Giffin! One of my favorite things about Giffin as that her books have grown and evolved with her. While she first became known for her chick lit focused on girls in their early 30s (because she was that age when she was writing them), her writing has evolved with her and her newest novel is about a mother dealing with issues that many parents of today are also likely dealing with. But before you say, "Aww, I want another 'Something Borrowed,'" you should know that you don't have to be a parent to fall in love with Emily's new book. She writes in a way that truly connects you to her characters, whether it's Nina, the wealthy mom of teenager Finch. Or Tom, the hardworking single dad of teenager Lyla.

The book is also a little bit terrifying in that it will make you realize just how much goes into parenting in this day and age. You can be a perfectly good parent and think you're teaching your kids all the right things, but if you don't touch upon certain topics or if you and your partner aren't on the same page, things can go very wrong. It's a timely novel, in part about teens and technology, but really more about family.

There were a few things in the book I felt were a little too coincidental and almost like an "easy way out," but they weren't deal breakers for me. Honestly, my biggest problem with this book is that I wish it were longer. I wanted more on Nina and I feel a little sad that I'm done with the book and she's not in my life anymore. The ending of All We Ever Wanted is satisfying enough, but I still want a followup novel from Giffin!

I really enjoyed the characters and their develop!ent but I wanted more. they could be bigger. Bolder. I loved all of her books and this could be it. Bring it. Give us more.

Emily Giffin has always been A MUST READ author to me. Her novels read like a great romantic comedy and he characters are palpable. Her novels are filled with great dialogue and great characters. Usually she is in my beach bag or for a late night relaxing read. So I was beyond elated when I won a physical ARC of this novel and then was provided a copy from NetGalley (thank you author, thank you Penguin!) I moved this novel to the top of my "to read" mountain and started right away. Like with Giffin's other novels I was automatically transported into the heart and head of the characters. I loved the setting of an elite prep school and a small area of Nashville which houses both the "right" and "wrong" side of tracks. I could picture the roadways and the shops and all the characters. Beyond the setting, the cliff hanger at the end of the first chapter hooked me and never let me go.

There are 3 MC and 3 distinct POVs in this novel:
NINA - A wife and Mother. She comes from humble beginnings, married for love, had a child for pride and to feel unconditional love. As she begins to navigate her son, Fitch's, teen years her husband strikes it rich. Now in an attempt to keep Fitch's feet on the ground and to raise him as a person who works for what he has she is at odds with the money and possibly her husband's stance on life. Its the first time she has felt this in their marriage.

TOM- A blue collar, working man who lives on the other side of town. Tom is a single father trying his hardest to run a business and raise his beautiful daughter, Lyla. Tom sends Lyla to a prestigious prep school but never fully fits in. Couple his ostracized feelings with his fear that Lyla may become like her Mother - a woman who abandoned her- Tom is very strict and worried about outside influences.

LYLA - a 15 year old hs sophomore trying to shed her parent's past. Her mother, a beautiful and free spirited Brazilian left years ago, her father works two jobs and tries to parent and befriend her. Lyla is a "financed" student at the Prep School and just wants to fit in. Sometimes fitting in means -- drinking, smoking and having sex.

All 3 of these characters are joined by blood or where they live but throughout their story we find that they share even more. Nina's son, Fitch, has always been a "good kid". Likeable, funny and to Nina's chagrin spoiled. His father hands over money instead of discipline or praise. for Kirk - money fixes all.

When these characters world's collide through a photo of Lyla found on Fitch's phone, we as the reader are sent on a mission of justice, fairness and friendship.

Ms. Giffin tackles the categories of racism, elitism, sexual assault and harassment and affluence. Never does she come across as "preachy" or condescending.

While this book certainly will find itself into my beach bag and on my favorites shelf, Ms Giffin has raised her game. I cant wait to share this novel!

I absolutely adore Emily Giffin. I have read all her books, some more than once.

All We Ever Wanted touches on very real issues. The novel shows just how damaging social media can be. I think this is a must read for Parents. This book definitely points out how damaging it can be as a victim of modern technology.

I read this in one sitting. It is definitely a page turner. Just when you think you have figured it out, the plot twists yet again.

Giffin writes a very timely novel about sexual abuse and its’ ramifications in this age of ME TOO.and TIME’S UP. It is the story of a mother, Nina, whose life is turned upside down when her entitled and privileged son is implicated in a sex scandal.

This is a perfect book for parents of todays’ youngsters armed with iPhones and cameras always ready to take photos and pass them swiftly through social media. Can it happen to your family? Without a doubt, no parent is immune to the type of scandal that quickly blows around Nina, Kirk and their son Finch. Amazingly, it is the victim, Lyla who is the true heroine.

There is a fine epilogue that pulls it all together, which provides the closure that I found satisfying. This is a great book for a college seminar or book club, an interesting read with lots of topics for timely discussion.