

It took years to build her platform, but only one summer to discover what really matters most.

Soon as the residents of the home become more than a means to pad her career resume, and Silas becomes more than an obstacle on her path to fame, her once-narrow focus expands to include the deep needs of those she’s serving… and perhaps the ones she’s neglected inside herself as well. But since forfeiting a goal has never been her style, Molly’s only option is to accept the terms Silas lays out and submit to his rules–even the most ridiculous ones pertaining to social media. File Name:all-that-really-matters-by-nicole-deese. That depth of emotion coupled with the stellar first-person narration, and the excellent characterization and development had me head over heels for this story. When her manager-turned-boyfriend tells her of an upcoming audition to host a makeover show for America's underprivileged youth, all her dreams finally seem to be coming true. I felt so deeply while reading this novel. 2022 Christy and Carol Award WinnerMolly McKenzie's bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have made her a major social media influencer. To gain an edge on her competitors, she applies to volunteer at a transitional program for aged-out foster kids during summer, only the program’s director, Silas Whittaker, doesn’t find her as charming as her followers do. All That Really Matters is the third novel by Nicole Deese that I've read and is absolutely my favorite so far. There’s just one catch: she has little experience interacting with people in need. When her manager-turned-boyfriend tells her of an upcoming audition to host a makeover show for America’s underprivileged youth, all her dreams finally seem to be coming true. Molly McKenzie’s bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have earned her an impressive social media following, as well as a shiny monthly paycheck.
