I liked this book. It was a good story that flowed. It was a little far fetched in some stories but overall, a quick good read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Meyerson’s second novel, The Imperfects, is a very readable book. It’s a double-helix of entwined plots: a dysfunctional family drama and a historical treasure hunt. I must say I enjoyed the treasure hunt more.

The Millers are a family with a lot of emotional baggage. When their matriarch Helen dies in her 90s, she leaves a piece of jewelry to the youngest Miller. After the rest of the family discovers the bequest of what turns out to be an invaluable historical artifact, the Millers embark on a mission to discover how Helen came to possess it. But their time is running out, as others make claims to the jewel and events in their own lives force them to seek financial gain.

Meyerson does an admirable job of portraying the Millers as real, flawed people. They made mistakes and continued to make them. I appreciated her efforts to make them believable, but I ultimately found them unlikeable.

The historical parts of this book were fun and interesting. Meyerson pieced together a believable scenario for Helen’s acquisition of the jewel. How many of us have a dead relative from whom we’d love to hear a few more stories, get a few more answers? It’s a very relatable premise, and I enjoyed both the quest and the Millers’ devotion to it.

There was one aspect of the plot that felt wholly unbelievable to me and that concerns the fate of the jewel. I don’t want to spoil the ending, so I won’t say more.

Overall, I enjoyed The Imperfects and would recommend it to those who enjoy modern family dramas.

The Imperfects is a story about a very imperfect family. The Millers rarely speak to each other and when they do they are ready for a "Miller style blow out". When Helen, the grandmother passes away the Millers try to put their differences aside to honor their grandmother. Beck, inherits a mysterious diamond broach from her grandmother. This sets of a the Millers to band together the best they can to uncover their grandmother's past.

I absolutely loved the Imperfects. Weaving between the characters and time you got a full view of the family and who they were. When a book has less than perfect characters I can not help but love them because they feel like real people. All of the history, and the use of a real missing diamond really pulled me into the story. The attention to detail, thought and research that wen into this book is incredible. It was so hard to put this book down, I couldn't wait to see how the Miller family's story unfolded.

A special thank you to Netgalley and Park Row for my ARC and this reading opportunity!

The Imperfects is a book about a very dysfunctional family and how those estranged and tense relationships change when a large inheritance is added to the mix. The historical flashbacks were interesting, but it wasn't enough to balance out the lack of character development for this particular reader.

The Millers, central characters to this story, make up a completely dysfunctional family.While there story outlines the difficulty between the women of the family, a mom and two sisters; and the one son. The reader learns early that not only is this generation dysfunctional, the problems go back at least one more generation to include the dysfunctional relationship between their grandmother and their mother.
The grandmother, Helen, dies and Becc, the granddaughter who learns of Helen’s death, then that she has been named the executrix of Helen’s will and that Helen has left the house to her mother, and the majority of the estate she has left to be divided between the three siblings. The only thing mentioned specifically for Becc is a brooch that appears to be of little or no intrinsic value.
As Beck begins to question her grandmother's choices, she learns the booche actually has a huge diamond in the center, one that has been missing for years.
After an uncomfortable meeting with the rest of the Miller family, Beck decides to tell them about the brooch and they all agree to consider selling it, but only after they have leaned how their grandmother came to be in possession of it.
From this point on, the family encounters one difficulty after another as they begin to research the diamond. There are multiple side stories that add to each sibling’s situation and usually to their desire to sell the brooch. One sister’s husband has committed fraud and must pay the company back along with probably going to jail. Beck is wrestling with the fact she is a better employee than most of the others at her law firm but because of a poor decision she made in highschool she was kicked out of law school. Beck’s brother has neve managed to make much of himself. He had overnight success with his first screenplay which laid bare the sister’s individual character flaws and since that time all he has managed to do is smoke marijuana and work at Trader Joes. His live-in girlfriend is pregnant, he loses his job and is desperate for money. All three siblings are estranged from their mother who has never been a successful parent and who blames her mother for that fact.
The story of the diamond, how it came to be in Helen’s possession and how she used some of the accompanying stones had some interest, but is completely overshadowed by the family’s struggles, their dysfunctionality and their individual struggles. There are few, if any, positive aspects to any of the characters in the story, making it difficult to care if they discover the origin of the diamond or if they become more likeable as individuals. I also found the ending to be less than satisfying in terms of how the future might unfold for any of the four principle characters.
My thanks to Harlequin - Trade Publishing U.S. & Canada, and NetGalley for providing me with an advance digital read copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a bit slow to start, but otherwise a good read. I loved the little bit of historical fiction intertwined in this book. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and it surprised me to get that element from this one. I really loved the relationships between the characters and just their interactions between one another as a whole.

Thank you kindly to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy.

Wow! The first quarter of the book was a little slow but when the story took off, I couldn’t put the book down!
I loved everything about this book-the character, the storyline, the historical background. It was all wonderful!

Family Drama mixed in with a diamond inheritance (and that's not even what the drama is about). I don't normally like family drama but this had me up all night reading.

It starts off slow and kind of dense, but once the action begins, it's hard to resist the story as it drives forward. It reads as a true epic, one that makes you feel the world really has been reshaped as you read it. Would recommend.

The Imperfects is an absorbing read. I loved the premise of it, the mystery, and all the history. Four people, a mother and her three children inherit a precious gem, the Florentine diamond, from their mother/grandmother. Once the secret is out, the problems ensue. Sharks circle for their claim to the gem while the family fights to discover the true story behind the diamond. I loved the history aspect of and how the author connected all of the pieces together. I really didn't care for any of the main characters, but I really enjoyed the story.

Familial history: you never know you don’t know, until someone tells you you don’t know. Perfectly simple, yet utterly confusing, right?

Amy Meyerson has crafted a story of familial redemption interwoven amongst a search for the origins of a beautiful broach.

As Beck’s grandmother Helen passes, she’s brought face to face with her sister, brother, and mother- all who have brought difficult moments upon her, as she brings them upon herself as well. In the midst of mourning, she and her family commit to learning the true story of Helen’s acquisition of a rare, seemingly “lost” diamond.

From this point, the story weaves back and forth between the character’s varying points of view as they all navigate life much as we’d expect: betrayal, perfect, questioning, and uncertainty- such is life, right?

I really enjoyed the unexpected historical value of the novel, following the Hapsburgs and the Florentine Diamond, Helen’s mother Flora’s experience with the Nazis, along with the poignant moments in Vienna as the siblings learn their familial connections with Helen, Flora and the Florentine Diamond.

This novel checks off all my favorites: historical, a little judicial sprinkled in, travel, broken family connections, mystery, intrigue.

Beautifully well done, Amy, the ending was ABSOLUTELY my favorite! ;)

When family members return home to settle the estate of their grandmother, they must put aside their differences to clear her name. They learn that the grandmother they thought they knew lived an entire life before them that no one could have predicted. Amy Meyerson built an excellent back story populated with realistic characters. In the end, they learn that family is the one thing that matters .

The Imperfects: A Novel by Amy Meyerson is beautifully told and I was intrigued right away but that cover! If you follow me on Instagram, you know how much I love a gorgeous, eye-catching cover.

Here’s what you need to know about this novel:

The Millers are far from perfect. Estranged siblings Beck, Ashley and Jake find themselves under one roof for the first time in years, forced to confront old resentments and betrayals, when their mysterious, eccentric matriarch, Helen, passes away. But their lives are about to change when they find a secret inheritance hidden among her possessions—the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat yellow gemstone that went missing from the Austrian Empire a century ago.

Desperate to learn how one of the world’s most elusive diamonds ended up in Helen’s bedroom, they begin investigating her past only to realize how little they know about their brave, resilient grandmother. As the Millers race to determine whether they are the rightful heirs to the diamond and the fortune it promises, they uncover a past more tragic and powerful than they ever could have imagined, forever changing their connection to their heritage and each other.

When Beck finds out that the missing Florentine diamond is worth millions and the family needs to prove Helen was in possession of this diamond legally, the family sets out to learn more. Of course, they do, wouldn’t you?

I loved the author’s writing and the premise of this book. I am always looking for a story that I haven’t seen before so I enjoyed the idea of finding a secret item and learning about what else Helen hid. Can you even imagine a 137 carat diamond? WOW.

I liked the relationships between the characters and how they interacted with each other and ultimately found peace within their family. Dysfunctional dynamics are always good in a book! I also really enjoyed the history and details in this novel.

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Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of The Imperfects. I love a good mystery and one about a diamond is even better. Authentic characters and well researched history made this a strong read.

There's no such thing as a perfect family but the Miller's dysfunction is the antithesis of the moniker. Riddled with angst, the estrangement between the siblings endures until their matriarch's death.

Their beloved Helen raised the siblings when Deborah proved an irresponsible mother. Although outlandish in her own regard, Helen was a stable influence on her grandchildren. The reading of will brought the siblings back together but Becca's bestowed brooch unlocks a mystery with dubious heritage.

Forced to defend Helen's honor, a pilgrimage reveals their paragon's stealthy survival and jeweled identity. While learning about the past, the Miller's discover that family is more valuable than money.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. When I first started the novel, I wasn't sure it was my type of story. I loved the author's The Bookshop of Yesterdays but had difficulty with The Imperfects' early chapters.

That being said, I'm glad I kept reading as I was swept away by Flora and Helen's stories. I wanted to discover the truth and by doing so, Meyerson introduced a reigning mystery. While at times imperfect, it's a gem of a read.

Terrific book. Absolutely loved it. Compelling characters and story line. Kept me interested the entire time.

I really liked this book. I liked this historical aspect of the book as much as I enjoyed learning about the characters and their family. I would like to read another book by Amy Meyerson.

This book is close to be perfect with inventive, exciting, moving, captivating story-telling and well-crafted characterization based on the real story of Florentine Diamond which is still missing.

Let’s meet with Millers and its estranged family members. When you goggle their name the “dysfunctional family” term appears on your screen. They reluctantly come together because of their grandmother Helen’s sudden death. Ashley, Jake and Beck cannot stand with each other because they cannot pass through their resentments, boiled up angers, feel betrayed, deceived, prefer not to breathe the same air with each other are now at the same roof. Let’s pray both of them stay alive without any incident or quarrel!

But guess what ? There is a secret inheritance’s existence appear among their grandmother’s possessions. Tatatata: And the big prize is: 137-carat yellow gemstone- The Florentine Diamond. Ding ding ding! Who’s gonna get this biggest prize?

Beck, she inherits the brooch contains this yellow diamond, who is emotionally closer to their grandmother, showing the jewelry to her friend Victor. If they may prove her grandmother possess this diamond legally, they are gonna be millionaires! But there is a big question: How one of the most valuable jewelry piece on the earth ends up at their grandmother’s bedroom? They have to dig together to find out the hidden truth.

Their search about family history and secrets of Helen help them heal their broken relationships and understand each other profoundly. This book hooks you up from the start, making you entertain, laughing hard with the characters’ quirkiness and their distressed relationships. And there are also emotional, tear jerking, ugly crying parts which helps you empathize with these characters and see the familiarities with your own life.

A life could be far from perfect but it is still worth to live and enjoy every moment! So c’est la vie!

The author did an amazing job and warmed my heart and gave me quiet inspiration with her beautiful writing style. I’m giving my 4 yellow, shiny, moving, powerful stars!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Park Row for sharing this amazing ARC in exchange my honest review and I’m looking forward to read new books of Amy Meyerson.

The title says it all. This family of imperfect people forms the backbone of an unusual story that leads them on a quest to discover who their grandmother truly was. The secrets, betrayals, and family estrangements pile one on top of another, leading to a plausible conclusion.

The imperfects is a great family novel about love and loss. Bookstores are always an excellent way to get me to read a book. So there’s that.