I was wondering if this book would have a superhero element to it after hearing and reading the description. That was not the case at all! This book incorporated children catching on fire as a part of normal day to day life! It was quirky, charming and strange. I enjoyed the book and it was a quick read however the two main female characters were a bit frustrating. The sacrifice Lillian made for Madison when they were in school seemed like a deal-breaker to me and years later Madison didn't seem to have changed. I would not have continued to be friends with Madison let alone do her any favors. But overall the book was a fun read and I would recommend it.

This book was one of my top five books read of 2019. Lillian is leading an unremarkable life... until she gets a letter from her former boarding school roommate and bestie asking for her help. Madison is now married with the perfect life, with one hiccup (actually two) - stepchildren with the unfortunate problem of bursting into flames when they get upset, stressed out or angry. Madison is hoping that Lillian can be their caretaker. Lillian is not sure that this job is for her, but she isn't sure that she has anything to lose. The subsequent story of Lillian, the children, and how they connect and work to overcome their issues is hilarious, beautiful and touching.

I really didn't know what to expect from a book about children who burst into fire, but his is a well-written moving novel. When Lillian's high school roommate and best friend, Madison, contacts her to ask her to watch her step-children for the summer, Madison now married to a senator needs someone to take care of her two step-children and keep them out of the public's attention. Lillian, who doesn't have much going on, immediately says yet. One catch,, the kids, when stressed, burst into flames. Madison a rich, privileged woman and Lillian who comes from very modest beginnings have a complicated relationship since Lillian took the blame for Madison's drugs found in their exclusive high school dorm room and was expelled. This book is funny, quirky, and heart warming. Not all of the characters are likable, but all are interesting. This is a wonderful satisfying read.

A fantastical story that has lots of interesting and imaginative details. I didn't particularly like any of the characters which did diminish my appreciation for the overall book.

I really enjoyed this quick and quirky novel from the author of The Family Fang. Throughout the novel there was a feeling of sad hopefulness.

Nothing to See Here is a fun, fiery, fierce novel about love, family, and parenting that everyone should read. Lillian is contacted by her high school friend, Madison, and tasked with caring for Madison's step-children. The catch? The kids catch on fire whenever they get upset. This weird concept is the set-up for one of the best metaphors for parenting--for being human--that I have ever read.

Kevin Wilson's previous book didn't really appeal to me but as soon as I read the description for this one I knew I had to read it. It's a funny, touching read with a slight mix of surreal magic.

In this novel, Lillian is a somewhat aimless 28 year old who gets summoned by Madison, the rich roommate she had in her one year of boarding school as a scholarship student - and asked to take care of Madison's two step-children, who literally catch on fire when they get upset. But while that plot description certainly tells you this book is unique, it really can't capture how weird and wonderful it is. 4.5 stars.

When I requested this title, I thought it was a Nonfiction short story book. I was extremely surprised to learn that children could catch on fire. Why I made this mistake about this book, I have no idea. But I will be putting down this book for a little because it is not what I was expecting, which is my own fault.

Oh how I loved this weird little book! It was laugh out loud funny but also made me catch me breath and tear up on the very same page. It isn't nearly as unbelievable as it seems at the start and the characters quickly become very real people. I thought it was a perfect metaphor for motherhood. One of my favorites of the year!

Lillian and Madison first meet at a boarding school, where Lillian takes the fall over one of Madison's mistakes and is expelled. Years later, Madison is married to a US Senator and calls Lillian to ask for a favor. Madison's step-children are coming to live with them and they need a caretaker. The only thing is, the children spontaneously com-bust and start on fire whenever they are stressed. Lillian takes the job and falls in love with the children. Delightful story and possibly my favorite book of the year! Highly recommend.

Though at first I hated the main character, both she and the children grew on me as I delved into this bizarre tale-just what I expected from this, one of my favorite contemporary authors.

A unique, charming , quirky story. Lillian and Madison are roommates and best friends in boarding school . Scandal happens and Lillian takes the fall for her best friend . Years pass without the two speaking until Lillian gets a letter asking fir her help with Madison’s twin step kids . Sounds simple enough but there is one catch. Don’t miss this fabulous unusual book

This is one of the most original books that I have read in some time. Lillian and Madison attend a boarding school together for a year and form a close friendship, until Lillian takes the fall for drugs that Madison had in her possession. Madison is from a wealthy family and has an image to uphold. They maintain their friendship through letters until one day Madison wants to see Lillian at her mansion. It turns out that she wants Lillian to take care of her stepchildren, but there is a catch. The two children are twins that catch on fire. I really enjoyed this book and thought that the character development was spot on. This book was so imaginative and I would love to read more from this author in the future. Thanks for the ARC, Net Galley.

Having read Kevin Wilson's Perfect Little World a couple years ago and not being crazy about it, I was interested to see what he could do with a different story, and I have to say, I really enjoyed this one. The concept of raising two children who break out in flames, while intriguing, could have become a novelty to the story, something performative, but Wilson executed it so seamlessly that children that catch fire feel as natural to the overall plot as the theme of having difficult parents.

The main character, Lillian is imperfect but even better for it and I just loved her perspective on the world and people around her. It's rare that you find a male author that can write such dynamic female characters, but Kevin Wilson is one. In fact, every character, from little Timothy to intimidating Carl is written so well. I might have liked a little bit more from Jasper to show there's a human in there somewhere, but maybe we're not supposed to think that.

If you enjoy family drama that is both sad and heartwarming with a touch of make believe, I definitely recommend this novel.

This was an amazing, original read! If you like slightly strange reads with humor mixed in, this is for you!

This book is a hidden gem. I honestly couldn’t imagine how a story about siblings that have a condition that causes them to catch fire could seriously be told. Turns out the story unfolds so perfectly that it’s both believable and touching. Lillian and Madison are besties from. boarding school who have very little communication until Madison gives her a call to ask a big favor. To come be the governess to her step children. Madison, who’s life is going nowhere at the time accepts and goes from living with her mom to life in a mansion with Madison and her politician husband. There is endless adventure as she figures out how to care for flammable kids. There is no shortage of touching moments throughout as she becomes attached to the kids and they to her. I was either laughing out loud or holding back tears. Great original story I highly recommend.

Such an original and clever premise! I mostly enjoyed the book. I did, however feel like the profanity was excessive and at times unnecessary. Instead of making Lillian sound edgy it made her more unlikable to me. I liked the transformation she made as she grew to love the kids. The ending, however, seemed a little too quick and easily resolved. I guess I wanted a little more depth from the other characters.

I was so intrigued by the premise of this book. Two children who spontaneously catch on fire are to be cared for and kept out of site by misanthropic narrator Lillian, to avoid disrupting their Senator father's political aspirations. This ended up being a delightfully relatable read. I don't know of any combustible children, but I can relate to the themes of growing up and not feeling like you belong anywhere. The children being different in ways beyond their control is a nice story and a fun read.

This is almost a perfect book. To read s book in which children spontaneously combust and that starts to feel normal tells you how seamless this book is. Every sentence works. And is funny! Best book of 2019