The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney is a compelling, character-driven novel depicting the four adult Plumb siblings as they come together over the complications surrounding their inheritance, or “The Nest.” In it we meet Leo, the driving force behind the story’s conflict, as his mistake impacts each of his sibling’s lives. We follow Bea and her aspirations to be a writer, Jack and his personal demons, and Melody in the throes of beginning a new chapter in life as her children are growing up. Set in the beautiful backdrop of New York City, with an October snowstorm cementing the plot in place, Sweeney takes readers on an emotional ride. The story challenges readers to question what is truly important in life—and to be careful in acting on assumption.
The Nest draws readers in with its beautiful prose, flawed but relatable characters, and what it means to be a family.