Katie Holmes adapted the book into a screenplay and went on to produce, direct, and act in the film, which opened in theaters and online streaming on April 14, 2023.

Still eager to improve herself, Maeve lets Diana and her brother James draw her into their world, something that might end up proving to be disastrous for the young woman.

Publishers Weekly wrote a mostly favorable review for Rare Objects, stating that "Tessaro’s complicated heroines—and the shattering reveal of secret after secret—will keep readers guessing until the final page.

"[5] The Historical Novel Society, based in the US and UK, gave a review specific to the genre, "This gutsy, absorbing story about self-deception and belonging is remarkable in its honesty.

The settings exude authenticity, both the scenes of immigrant family life in Boston’s North End and upper-crust society parties, which never go as perfectly as its organizers hope.