Many thanks to NetGalley, Brilliance Audio, and Lake Union Publishing for gifting me an audio ARC of this thought-provoking story by Hannah Beckerman, wonderfully narrated by Kristin Atherton. The perfect book to review on Mother's Day! All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!
Three mothers who will do anything for their children - Abby, whose daughter Isla is killed in a hit-and-run accident; Nicole, Abby's best friend and mother of two boys; and Jenna, determined to see that her son has a new chance on life. A tragedy unites them and may tear them all apart.
This was a wonderful look at motherhood and just how far one might go to protect their children. It's also a look at the mother/child relationship and the struggle for children to come into their own, keeping secrets from their parents, being put in situations they are ill-equipped to handle. The story is told in short chapters from the different perspectives of each mother as well as different timelines, and I was glued to it. Tons of themes in this one - from friendship, to abuse, to classism, and grief. The narration was wonderful and helped further engage me into the story. Would be a good book club pick.
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