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‘Mollie’s missing.’ As I look at my husband, I struggle to take in his words. For years, I’ve been so focussed on our son, who needed me to care for him. I’ve sacrificed so much to make him feel safe. But have I put my own daughter’s life in danger?
When we discovered we were having twins, a boy and a girl, I couldn’t believe our luck. Within months we would have the perfect family we’d always dreamed of.
The first few years were so happy. Our house was chaotic but full of love just as it should be. But as the years passed, we had to acknowledge that our son Ben needed a lot more support than Mollie. I had no choice but to put his needs first. I wanted him to have the best life possible. But it came at a devastating cost.
Now, Mollie is missing. Clasping my husband’s hands for the first time in years, we start to piece together any reason for why she disappeared. Mollie was a straight-A student, a perfect daughter, a loyal friend. As my husband looks at me in fear, I’m forced to confront a truth I have spent years trying to hide.
They say it is impossible to choose a favourite child. But years ago, during a house fire I had to do just that. I had to push one child to safety ahead of the other. I chose my son. Now I’m forced to question whether my dear daughter has always remembered what I did. Am I the real reason she disappeared? And will I ever see her again?
An absolutely unputdownable and tear-jerking read about the strength of a mother’s love. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Diane Chamberlain.
When we discovered we were having twins, a boy and a girl, I couldn’t believe our luck. Within months we would have the perfect family we’d always dreamed of.
The first few years were so happy. Our house was chaotic but full of love just as it should be. But as the years passed, we had to acknowledge that our son Ben needed a lot more support than Mollie. I had no choice but to put his needs first. I wanted him to have the best life possible. But it came at a devastating cost.
Now, Mollie is missing. Clasping my husband’s hands for the first time in years, we start to piece together any reason for why she disappeared. Mollie was a straight-A student, a perfect daughter, a loyal friend. As my husband looks at me in fear, I’m forced to confront a truth I have spent years trying to hide.
They say it is impossible to choose a favourite child. But years ago, during a house fire I had to do just that. I had to push one child to safety ahead of the other. I chose my son. Now I’m forced to question whether my dear daughter has always remembered what I did. Am I the real reason she disappeared? And will I ever see her again?
An absolutely unputdownable and tear-jerking read about the strength of a mother’s love. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Diane Chamberlain.
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MY THOUGHTS:
Author: Emma Robinson
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 320
Date of Publication: February 28, 2025
My Rating: 5 Stars
No parent should ever have to choose one child over another. Erica, a mother of teenage twins, faced this difficult decision. Despite her fervent love for both Mollie and Benjamin, she knew Benjamin’s needs were paramount.
As a child on the autism spectrum, Erica’s dream of Benjamin attending a school tailored to his needs led her to the painful choice of living apart from her husband. But this also meant living apart from Mollie. She believed Mollie would be better off with her father, staying in her current school without losing the friendships she cultivated.
Mollie’s challenges were unsurprising, given the family’s split. Visitation between parents and children became difficult, testing Erica’s bond with Mollie and her relationship with her husband.
Does Erica favor one child over the other? The cracks in the relationships in this book become more evident. This sensitive and heartbreaking read takes an unexpected turn, tugging at your heartstrings even more than the perception of favoritism. Mollie faces difficulties and dangers that might have been avoided if Erica hadn’t separated the family.
I was captivated by the portrayal of the story. While we primarily see Erica’s narrative, we also get Mollie’s perspective, giving the book immense depth. As a parent and a grandparent, this heart-wrenching story made me question whether I could have made such difficult decisions and navigated such treacherous waters. I was fully immersed in this beautifully written story and couldn’t put it down. Emma Robinson’s storytelling tugged at my heartstrings, and I really hoped for a happy ending for all. Kudos to another exceptional story, Ms. Robinson.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Emma currently lives in Essex with a husband, two children and a small black dog.
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