08 March 2023

This book is bound to keep you up late as your head spins while this story unfolds. There are so many twists and turns you won’t know what to expect next. The author looks at the need for an adopted child to find her biological parents. But to spice up this emotional story she gives her character a mother she never would have expected.

This book is a busy read with a lot happening. There are various relationships, and they are all complex. At times you find yourself wondering what is happening, but keep reading, the different pieces of this story all fall into place and each character plays an important role. The author created a complex story with characters that will keep you guessing.

Anna knows she was adopted. She loved her adopted mother and losing her left a big hole in Anna’s life. She believes that because she does not know where she comes from, she cannot be a mother herself. When she discovers that she is pregnant, she is consumed with fear. This drives her to find her biological parents. However, when she meets Marlene, she discovers that her mother is not what she expected. This eccentric woman is difficult to understand and Anna tries her best to make her mother love her. But some mothers are simply never satisfied, and that is certainly true of Marlene.

This book had my head spinning. The characters were all a little whacky and I found myself curious to see what was going to happen next. This book sure was full of surprises.

Marlene was a work of art! I find myself asking how on earth the author thought up this woman. I sure hope she does not know anyone on who she based this character. This woman is all over the place and you never know what she will do next. I have to say, can someone please find her some help – she needs it. The creativity in designing this woman is remarkable. I cannot wait to see the next characters this author sends our way – because I doubt anyone can beat Marlene.

If you are keen on a twisty thriller with an emotional touch, then you will not go wrong reaching for this book. Be warned, this one will leave your head spinning while you race from page to page eager for all the pieces to fall into place.