One For The Murphys by Lynda Mullay Hunt

Title: One For The Murphys


Author: Lynda Mullay Hunt


Length: 256 pages


Blurb (From the back of the book): Twelve-year-old Carley Connors can take a lot. Growing up in Las Vega with her fun-loving mother, she's learned to be tough. But she never expected a betrayal that would land her in foster care. When she's placed with the Murphys, a lively family with three boys, she's blindsided. Mrs. Murphy makes her feel seen and heard for the first time. Then, just when she starts to believe she could truly be one of the Murphys, news from her mother shakes her world. 

I got this book because, well, it looked good. I must say, this book has many good messages coming through:

- Unconditional Love
- Family and Friends = Everything
- You can't live without loved ones

I love the family dynamic in this book. Mrs. Murphy seems like a hero. Mr. Murphy and all of the other boys have Carley's back no matter what. I especially love her best friend Toni. Toni is, dare I say, sorta like me. She is crazy cool, loves Wicked the musical, and is an absolute rebel. 

This book even had me crying at one point. I know, crazy! I couldn't put this book down, no matter how hard I tried. Books about friendship, family, and home have unique perspectives and back stories. 

But, there was on part that I'm still wondering about. Who is Rainer really? He was explained, but not thoroughly in my opinion. And, I didn't really understand his part in the book.

The Verdict?

5 hearts!

If you've read One for the Murphys, what did you think?

Forever Trisha <3