Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book!
This is a book similar in vein to Jodi Picoult's books - take a hot-button topic and explore it from different angles to make you really think about both sides.
Catriona and James struggle with infertility and undergo IVF treatments. After a successful pregnancy and with one remaining frozen embryo, they make the decision to donate the embryo to another couple for adoption. Catriona struggles with her feelings about pregnancy and new motherhood including postnatal depression/psychosis issues.
The alternative voice in this book is Diana who also struggles with infertility. Her and her husband Liam adopt the embryo and carry it to a successful pregnancy. While they struggle with marital difficulties, Diana adores being a mom to Noah. Until one day, he is kidnapped.
This is the set up for a Sampson-like dilemma. It certainly gives insight to the ethical and legal decisions behind embryonic adoption - one that I'm sure will only increase due to the vast number of IVF procedures now. Both mothers in this book lead you to sympathetic feelings.
Would be a fabulous read for a book club with much to discuss!
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