Nothing to See Here

I'm dropping my initial five stars to four: while reading this book was a fantastic ride and the story was very well put together, the conclusion didn't convince me. Also, after finishing it, I was left without the sweet taste I experienced through much of my reading. It's still a tremendously fabulous book and well worth a read, but in my opinion it's a bit more of a very strong four than a solid five.

So the premise of Nothing to See Here is solid. In short, Lillian takes care of twins who spontaneously combust anytime they become angry. Before you ask, the kiddos are not physically harmed by the fire. (You're right, this isn't really all that different from what most children actually do.)

You may imagine that such a story is quirky, and it is to a degree, but aside from this issue of fire, Wilson delivers a tale that is completely plausible. The result is a novel where the whimsy completely fits into the narrative. Add to this the stellar dialogue, which is as equally sharp as it is natural, and a tale that is as heartbreaking as it is humorous.

Kevin Wilson's titles have been on my to-read list for several years, but Nothing to See Here is my first. I look forward to reading his earlier work even more now.