For all the acerbic humor that Sweeney wrings from this family’s self-absorption, she maintains a refreshing balance of tenderness. — Washington Post

"Immensely enjoyable." — San Francisco Chronicle

“A fetching debut from an author who knows her city, its people, and their hearts.” — Kirkus Reviews

Novels of White Status Anxiety — The New Yorker

Humor and Heart Fill The Nest — NPR's All Things Considered

“Her writing is assured, energetic, and adroitly plotted…” — Publisher's Weekly

"[She] has smartly — brilliantly — recognized money for what it is…" — Los Angeles Review of Books

The Best Books of 2016 (so far)… — MPRNews

“Sweeney artfully touches on each family member…bringing light and humor to her characters’ various plights.” — Bookweb

“…winsome, biting, and addictive.” — Vulture

“Her writing is like really good dark chocolate: sharper and more bittersweet than the cheap stuff, but also too delicious not to finish in one sitting.” — Entertainment Weekly

“Fans of dark comedy are sure to appreciate the twisted humor and compassion found in this novel…” — Refinery29

Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection for Spring 2016 — Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction for March — Barnes & Noble

Amazon Featured Debut for March — Amazon

“All it will take is a few pages of this book's strikingly hypnotic prologue, and you'll be sucked in.” — Bustle

“Readers who devour quirky family dramas…won't want to miss this…” — Bookpage