catreader18's review against another edition
5.0
I love love LOVE this book! A family is blindsided when they are approached by another family claiming their children were switched in the NICU. They claim they have been raising each other’s biological children. After the shock, the two families want to work together and get to know both children. But things don’t always work out.
I loved the character development in this story. The two families are very different, both in parenting styles and economically, which leads to tensions.
I would highly recommend this book!
I loved the character development in this story. The two families are very different, both in parenting styles and economically, which leads to tensions.
I would highly recommend this book!
annettesanroman's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Excellent plot
Loved the tension
Loved all the manipulation and deceit
Excellent
Loved the tension
Loved all the manipulation and deceit
Excellent
ilovebooks1234's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
berryreadbooks's review against another edition
1.5
Very ableist!!! Also boring
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
bookmomster's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
calmcelebration9888's review against another edition
5.0
Really fantastic book. Absolutely riveting. There are so many ups and downs. I could really see most of this happening in real life.
The story is about babies switched at birth. One of the families finds out when their son is in the hospital for tests and then they alert the other family. At first things seem amicable, but soon it’s clear that Miles is over-stepping. Once Pete and Maddie try to establish boundaries, they come to find out that Miles has initiated court papers to get custody of both boys. They even had the birth certificate changed on the sly. As the court case progresses, it becomes clear that Miles is a psychopath and has hurt people who don’t agree with him. Luckily, several things come to light during the court proceedings and in the end, Maddie and Pete are allowed to keep their son. That’s when things get really crazy and Miles tells Pete that he will kill both kids if he can’t have them. In the end, Maddie, a psychopath herself ends up killing Miles and they live happily ever after.
The major part of the drama had to do with the court case. It didn’t seem as if anything was going their way and I was resigned to the idea that Miles would win, as it seems he wins everything in life.
This was a really amazing book. I really enjoyed it.
Spoiler
The story is about babies switched at birth. One of the families finds out when their son is in the hospital for tests and then they alert the other family. At first things seem amicable, but soon it’s clear that Miles is over-stepping. Once Pete and Maddie try to establish boundaries, they come to find out that Miles has initiated court papers to get custody of both boys. They even had the birth certificate changed on the sly. As the court case progresses, it becomes clear that Miles is a psychopath and has hurt people who don’t agree with him. Luckily, several things come to light during the court proceedings and in the end, Maddie and Pete are allowed to keep their son. That’s when things get really crazy and Miles tells Pete that he will kill both kids if he can’t have them. In the end, Maddie, a psychopath herself ends up killing Miles and they live happily ever after.
The major part of the drama had to do with the court case. It didn’t seem as if anything was going their way and I was resigned to the idea that Miles would win, as it seems he wins everything in life.
This was a really amazing book. I really enjoyed it.
lisam0183_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I've not read a book on this topic before, so wasn't sure what to expect, but I really enjoyed it. There were so many suspects and scenarios going through my head as to who has swapped the babies and why. I was so far off though and was really surprised by it. I felt Maddie's heartache over the whole thing and Pete annoyed me sometimes. I really disliked Miles and Lucy to start off with, but warmed to Lucy in the end.
keiran's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
elle_loves_reading's review against another edition
5.0
My second JP Delaney book and I found it even better than the first one I read! A controversial and thought-provoking concept, this was one wild ride! Definitely a must read for psychological thriller fans. Totally giving this one the big five!
emmie_books's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0