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MY REVIEW
An emotional heartbreaking read was this where a woman pregnant with twins gave birth to only one live child. This was Katherine and her mother Hazel’s story where author Sam Vickery weaved the twin plotlines seamlessly.
A lump in the throat soon found me gulping hard as I got to know the secrets and circumstances of both the women. The characters were so well etched that their voices seemed real.
Many issues were interspersed into the plotline adding layers into the story, which touched my heart in the simplicity of the words and the complexity of the emotions.
The prose was slower than my thrillers but poignant enough to immerse me into their lives. The space between the words allowed my emotions to swell, adding a sheen to my eyes.
Some books were meant to be felt by the heart when the lines were read by the eyes. This was one of them. Relationships shone from the turmoil and complications to the love and understanding.
My heart throbbed as I smiled on reaching the end of the last page. Sighhh…
MY RATING
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BOOK BLURB
There he is, my baby boy. His eyes are closed, his tiny rosebud mouth is pursed in sleep. My eyes well up as I catch a whiff of his newborn skin and I swallow back a wave of emotion. I should feel happy, I should feel grateful, but all I can think about is everything I just lost…
It’s a miracle when Katherine’s baby boy is born healthy. But his twin sister doesn’t survive, and when Katherine is told she can’t have any more children the loss is almost too much for her to bear.
Katherine always saw herself having a big family: she remembers how the loneliness of being an only child used to overwhelm her, and she is desperate to adopt a sibling for her son.
But her husband Davis won’t agree. He worries that Katherine will struggle when the new baby arrives. What if growing their family only adds to the grief she feels over losing her little girl? What if this breaks their marriage apart?
And Katherine is forced to make a choice. Give up the second child she has always dreamed of or risk losing the family she already has?
BOOK DETAILS
Publication Date: November 2020
I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, and this is my journey down its pages, straight from the heart. STRICTLY HONEST and UNBIASED.
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15 Responses
This sounds like such a sad, but rewarding story! Wonderful review. xx
Thank you so much ❤️ Yvo?
“Some books were meant to be felt by the heart when the lines were read by the eyes. This was one of them.” What a beautiful enforcement.
Aww thank you so much ❤️ some days I can write the words. Most days I stare at the screen for long hours
Fantastic review, Shalini! I really like how this one had you both anxious yet thrilled to reach the ending. The premise also sounds terrifying. I can’t imagine mothers going through that! 🙁
You are so brave, I was afraid this one would ruin me.
I am brave on some days.
This is a tough situation for this family, but someone who can not have children at all would probably view it differently. Good review!
I agree. I can’t have one and would have loved one. But life is what it is.
How are you doing Linda?
Ur words are touching beyond words Shalini ♥️♥️♥️
Sounds to be a very psychologic one, too. Your review painted a sad, but very interesting story, Shalini! Thank you!! How are u? Be well and stay save! Michael
Thank you so much ❤️ it was heart breaking in some pages. Thank you so much ❤️ please stay safe Michael
Thank you for all your great reviews, Shalini! Sorry, had again a delay in visiting. This time is very difficult with another lockdown we got. Hope my blood pressure will stay normal within reading this. 😉 Michael
Of course, keep smiling all pressures will be normal ❤️
Think so too, Shalini! Thank you, and enjoy your week! Michael