A review by meldav4
Stolen by Tess Stimson

4.0

Wow, this book has so much going on and was packed with twists and erroneous aha moments throughout! I loved the modern storyline of the feminist mom and domestic dad role models and their approach to parenting their feisty three year old daughter. Realistic feelings and actions were expressed, as well as some that were not as believable or common, making the story even more riveting. I did get lost a few times but maybe I missed a key point or two somewhere along the line because I was reading through so quickly (I don’t remember if I ever figured out what the “blue mommy” reference meant). I can’t imagine my child going missing and I felt anxiety and trepidation while reading how everyone was reacting, saying, and doing, especially Alex. I have no idea what I myself would do, and I am sure I would relive my mistakes and doubt my past actions like she did (though there are some things I would never have done or would have done differently). It was a fast track ending that I flew through, despite being completely blindsided and thrown off track. I especially liked the comments from other people, that was a unique touch that added color and insight.