First published 2021
Blythe Connor is determined to be the warm, nurturing mother she never had. But as her baby Violet grows, Blythe becomes convinced something is wrong. Her husband dismisses her concerns, leaving Blythe questioning her own sanity. When their son Sam is born, Blythe finally feels the connection she craved—until a devastating event shatters their family. Forced to face the truth, Blythe must confront her deepest fears about motherhood and the bond between parents and children.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, psychological-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
320 pages · Kindle Edition · Pamela Dorman Books
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness