Too Blessed to Stress - Large Print by Alli Hoff Kosik (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A delightful satire full of tenderness and heart. Alli has the ears of a journalist and the gentle touch of a friend." -- Kily Reid, New York Times bestselling author

"Alli Hoff Kosik's debut is a triumph." -- Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author

For fans of Bad Summer People and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, four influencers begin to suspect their mega-church's new pastor isn't as devoted as he seems, and must decide if exposing him is worth revealing their own secrets.

Camryn, Savannah, Trishy, and Kristin are #blessed. As influencers at the hottest megachurch in town, Moving Word, the quartet is committed to sharing everything from modest (but on-trend!) style tips to advice on finding the godliest man possible. Across platforms (#synergy), they show just how easy it is to be a modern, Christian woman--especially if you use their discount codes.

But behind their veneer (and veneers), the truth isn't quite so picture perfect. Despite her popular lifestyle videos, Camryn is barely making ends meet. Savannah struggles to break free of her reality TV upbringing and start a family of her own, while Trishy attempts to leave her less-than-holy past behind. And Kristin, the group's youngest member, isn't finding it as easy to fit in as their color-coordinated outfits make it seem.

When Moving Word's charming leader, Pastor Kyle, and his ridiculously perfect wife, Cassidy, decide to host a lavish fundraiser to put the megachurch further on the map, Camryn, Savannah, Trishy, and Kristin find themselves knee deep in the most important event since the Last Supper. But the brighter the spotlight, the darker the shadows -- and when the women discover an incendiary secret at the heart of Moving Word, they are forced to confront questions of hypocrisy, exposure, and how to wield one's power for good.

Review Quotes

"Alli Hoff Kosik puts the fun in Fundamentalist Christian. This is a delightful satire with secrets and drama that are pressed down, shaken together, and running over. And yet, Too Blessed To Stress remains full of tenderness and heart. Alli has the ears of a journalist and the gentle touch of a friend."--Kiley Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age and Come and Get It

"Too Blessed to Stress is a hilarious and insightful story that nails the intersection of megachurch culture, Instagram aesthetics, and the complicated dynamics of faith-based friendships. It reads as social satire with a sympathetic yet wildly entertaining edge, examining the exploitation and performance of faith through unfolding scandals that will make you feel like you're bearing witness to something truly juicy."
--Kate Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of One in a Millenial

"What an exhilarating ride! Too Blessed to Stress is filled with big hearts and even bigger secrets-taking unexpected turns that speak directly to the humanity of Alli Hoff Kosik's characters. I couldn't flip through these pages fast enough to uncover what our charming Pastor and his prickly wife were up to... Most importantly, I knew our spitfire ensemble cast of Camryn, Savannah, Trishy, and Kristin would figure it out. Get your popcorn ready! These are not your regular influencers...They're mixing megachurches with Instagram, prayers with followers, and doing the Lord's work every day to ensure their faith goes viral!"--Melissa Mogollon, bestselling author of Oye

"Wildly fun and totally dishy, Too Blessed to Stress takes a deep dive into Christian influencer culture and pierces its projection of perfection. An engrossing debut from an exciting new author."--Jessica Goodman, bestselling author of The Counselors

"Can I get an amen? This is exactly the kind of book we need in these "unprecedented times." Warm, witty, and a little bit wicked, this clever parody is the perfect read for fans of dishy true crime shows (think: Scamanda). But Alli somehow manages to couple her sharp, satirical insights with genuine affection and even tenderness toward her characters, who are all (mostly) striving to be better people, proving that our messiest moments can sometimes be our most meaningful. Alli Hoff Kosik's debut is a triumph."--Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries series

"Deliciously wicked in the best of ways. This novel had me hooked from page one. It's sharp, scandalous, and impossible to put down. It offers a nuanced and thoughtful portrait of what it means to live life online, where every post is curated, every friendship can be monetized, and every secret has the potential to go viral. Consider me #blessed to have read it."--Jo Piazza, bestselling author of Everyone Is Lying to You

"For anyone who's spent an afternoon or two binging The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, TOO BLESSED TO STRESS brings the glossy ins-and-outs of Christian influencer culture into the spotlight alongside a major dose of searing satire. Through multiple characters and perspectives, Kosik both weaves together and exposes hard truths about online authenticity, performative religion, and tradwife culture. TOO BLESSED is just as sensational as your favorite reality television show, but carries a thoughtfulness that is evident until the very last page."--Olivia Muenter, bestselling author of Such A Bad Influence

"For fans of MomTok and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Too Blessed to Stress is the perfect blend of satire and salacious drama."--Iman Hariri-Kia, author of The Most Famous Girl in the World

"If you've ever side-eyed a pastel-filtered 'quiet time' post, may this novel be your gospel. Too Blessed to Stress pulls back the ring light on Christian influencer culture, and what's revealed is as juicy as it is unsettling. Kosik skewers the world of #godlygirlbosses with a wit so sharp it could slice through a Sunday potluck bundt cake. This book is deliciously irreverent, smart as hell (pun intended), and impossible to put down."--Amanda Montell, New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Magical Overthinking

About the Author

Alli Hoff Kosik is a writer based in Philadelphia. The former host of The SSR Podcast, her work has been published in Marie Claire, Real Simple, Business Insider, and Cosmopolitan. Too Blessed to Stress is her first book.
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