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Book 1: Leave if you love
The novel's vivid and somewhat melodramatic plot turns out to be a successful screen behind which the discussion of current social and psychological problems, one of which is domestic violence, is placed. The protagonist Lily, whose prototype is partly the author herself, loses her father and is once again plunged into the memories of a difficult childhood. The house of her parents, respected and decent citizens, has never been a cosy family nest, because Lily and her mother lived in constant tension because of her father's aggressive nature. Finally, the girl is ready to set out on her own path and build her own family. However, she will not be able to find peace until she overcomes all the shadows of the past and dares to break the vicious circle of truth, fear, forgiveness, indecision and love.
Book 2. Without Merit
In this touching novel, the author emphasises the importance of honesty in the family, the ability to forgive, trust and be more attentive to each other.
This is the story of a rather unusual Voss family, each member of which hides a lot of secrets. In particular, seventeen-year-old Merit believes that her relatives are ignoring her. The girl begins to believe that she does not deserve love and is not needed by anyone, so no one will care if one day they are left without her - "without Merit". But before she commits suicide, Merit decides to reveal all the secrets and force her family members to finally admit the truth about each other.
All the Vosses must stop lying, admit their problems, and establish warm relationships, and Merit must open up to friendship, affection, and true love.