My Review:
A clever psychological, suspense thriller.
This is the author’s debut and it reminds me of the writing of B.A.Paris or Louise Candlish a bit. It even reminded me a little of one book in particular. I mostly enjoy their books as well.
The way it starts with Tess Clarke in the hospital (with a fuzzy memory) was very intriguing to me. My curiosity had the best of me and I had to know who stabbed her and where her eight year old son was. She was very concerned about his whereabouts and the police were waiting to interview her.
Really enjoyed the structure of inserting the police interviews and the chapters that described before her accident. The chapters were labeled as a countdown to her son, Jamie’s eighth birthday. There is some tension, some suspense and an emotional aspect that was thought provoking.
The ending was unpredictable.
I was guessing and had different theories throughout which would make this a great group read.
Looking forward to the author’s next book.
OUT August 13,2019
Book Description:
A disturbing and shocking debut novel of psychological suspense about a recently widowed mother, her young son, and the lengths she’ll go to in order to keep him safe.
When Tess Clarke wakes up in the hospital the day after her son Jamie’s eighth birthday, she’s sure of these things: She’s been stabbed, her son is missing, her brother-in-law and her grief counselor are involved. But no one is listening to her.
After her husband, Mark, died suddenly in a terrible accident a few months earlier, the only thing keeping Tess together is Jamie. As they struggle to make sense of their new life without Mark, they find joy in brief moments of normalcy like walking to school and watching television together. Life is hard without Mark, but Tess has Jamie, and that’s what matters.
But there in the hospital, confused and surrounded by people who won’t listen, Tess’s world falls apart. To save her son, she must piece together what happened between Mark’s death and Jamie’s birthday, but the truth might just be too much for her to bear.
Dressed To Read 
Ooh, I like the sound of this one. And I enjoy books that use the formula of chapters leading up to a past event. Great cover, too!
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It was a great debut! Hope you enjoy if you pick it up!
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I have this on my TBR and hope to get to it soon! It definitely sounds like I would like it. Great review, Holly.
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It is a fast and kinda addictive read! At least to me Stephanie! ❤
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Sounds like a perfect read! Hopefully I can get to it in September.
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Oh sounds like one Jan and I should read. Great review, Holly!
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It reminded me of The Breakdown by B. A.Paris if you liked that one, I think you’d like this one. Its really hard to say!!
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It isn’t perfect, but for a debut, I was pretty intrigued.
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Fab review – I can’t wait to read this one!
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Hope you also enjoy it Mackey!
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Another new author for me to check out. Great review Holly, I really like the sounds of this one.
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This is her debut and it was pretty intriguing.
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I’m definitely intrigued! Fab review. xx
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Thanks so much Yvonne!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Holly! I’ve got it coming up on audio.
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Sounds like one that I need to read. You had me at unpredictable ending plus I love how it kept you guessing. Fab review, Holly.
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Thanks so much Diana!! Hope you are feeling good and look forward to your updates! ❤
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I was intrigued by the review because it sounded familiar. Of course! I read it under the title Perfect Betrayal! xD Great post! I liked the ending, and the book was really well done!
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haha, I did see that title and cover! Glad you enjoyed it too friend!!
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