In 'Just an Ordinary Family', Fiona Lowe delves into the complex web of family dynamics, unraveling the hidden layers and dark secrets that threaten to disrupt the seemingly perfect lives of the Hunter family. Alice Hunter grapples with resentment and longing as she desires the life of her twin sister, Libby, which includes a successful career and a loving family. However, when Libby's life starts to crumble due to betrayal, the facades begin to fall away, revealing the fragility of their tight-knit family. Their mutual friend Jess Dekic, who is closely intertwined with their lives, and their mother, Karen Hunter, are caught in the emotional turmoil as they face the implications of adulthood and the harsh reality that sometimes family can't be shielded from pain. The novel captures the essence of sacrifice, loyalty, and the inevitable fallout when secrets come to light within a family that is anything but ordinary.