12 May 2022

Thank you to the publisher for reaching out with a review request on this book. This was my first time reading a Louise Worthington book and I was quickly lost among the pages of this one.

Doctor Glass is a gripping read that keeps you curious. It is filled with colourful characters with their own little side stories. The author tackles maternal filicide and the effects it has on a father as well as touching on eating disorders and grief. While these may sound like rather bleak topics the author manages to weave them into a complex, entertaining read that will keep you engrossed right to the last page.

I enjoyed the little side stories about Ross and Jennifer the author included in this book. While they are not directly linked to the rest of the story they provide a few jaw-dropping moments along the way. Louise Worthington adds lots of scenic descriptions which leave you picturing the surrounding the characters find themselves in which I find very entertaining. Being able to picture the skies overhead and the countryside outside always makes for a more enjoyable read. I look forward to adding more of this author’s work to my TBR. Her writing is gripping, entertaining and holds just enough darkness to keep me fascinated.

Dr Emma-Jane Glass is a successful, dedicated psychiatrist work who cares about her patients. She is committed to work and considers herself successful. When she received a letter at home that has been hand-delivered, she is a little unsettled by the threats it contains. Someone does not like her, and whoever it is, does not like her at all. Determined not to allow one letter to get under her skin, she maintains her normal routine. When a second letter is delivered to her office, she is left feeling as if both her home and her office are being invaded. Why would someone send her such a horrible letter? What could they want from her? Despite her insecurities, and constantly looking over her shoulder, Dr Glass does not confide in anyone about the hate mail she is receiving.

When Dr Glass disappears, she finds herself at the mercy of a sociopath, a man she thought she knew, but one she misdiagnosed. The only person who notices that something is amiss is Lucy – Emma-Jane’s oldest friend who shares office space with her. Lucy is facing a difficult decision and feels extremely insecure, but she is determined to find Emma-Jane and takes it on herself to search for her. Will Lucy find her? And what will she do when she does?

This book looks at some pretty bleak subject matter that could leave you feeling miserable, however, I found myself intrigued by the topics covered. The author manages to tell a dark story in an easy reading manner that leaves you wanting to know more about these disorders while feeling heartbroken for the characters in the book.

Dr Emma-Jane Glass was an unusual character. Initially, you get the impression that she is a secure, motivated workaholic who cares about her patients and who knows herself rather well. She is introduced as being strong. Yet as the story developed I found myself wondering why she is so taken with one of her clients? Why is this one man getting to her? I was about to give up on her when the author turned things around allowing her to regain strength and determination.

This is a deep, emotional read that I loved it. This book was entertaining and full of surprises. If you are a fan of psychological fiction, then I highly recommend you give this one a try.