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I enjoyed this book, I found it easy to read with a good storyline
 
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karenshann | 1 anden anmeldelse | Dec 31, 2019 |


🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 STARS
ARC BOOK REVIEW
Release Date-9/3/18

A Mother’s Sacrifice by Gemma Metcalfe was such a great read that I enjoyed so much and once I started I couldn't put it down.
This is psychological mind games at there best and I was glued till the bitter finale.
So when Louisa and James bring their newborn son home from the hospital events start to occur that start Louisa's psyche unravelling in a dramatic fashion.
But with her previous history of neurosis and paranoia, she finds no one will listen and lack of believers all around.
And as events escalate further Louisa has no idea who she can turn to or either trust.
Even her own husband James doubts her very sanity and her grasp of what's real and what's not.
So there was an awful lot going on here and I really don't want to say too much as Have no desire to let the cat out of the bag and spoil this for others.
So I will try to keep this as vagueish as I can so I don't give anything away.
So. As the reader here, we are let into the truth straight from the start as Louisa's POV is intercepted with whoever means her and her family harm.
This is seriously creepy stuff as there is no identity attached to this menacing threat so along with poor Louisa we are left scratching our heads in confusion.
There are a lot of red herrings thrown in here so you do actually feel like you are going round in circles losing your sanity along the way.
we also get a small insight into what has made Louisa the way she is as we get to delve into the past with plenty of shocking revelations to come from that front.
"A Mother's Sacrifice" also came equipped with a host of diverse interesting secondary players.
Who were each a suspect all in themselves the long-suffering husband James, her friends, Annette and Magda.
I suspected each and every one of them along with poor Louisa.
And when the end game finally revealed itself here, I was still shocked and also suitably awed at this intricately woven tale and how it was all crafted together.
So the only reason for me not giving this the full five stars was that I wasn't a mega fan of the ending, In my opinion, it sucked big time.
In fact, I think Its safe to say I was a bit pissed at the time.



That's why I took away half a star.
But don't let that put you off that's just me spitting my dummy out.
This is still a fantastic psychological thriller, I have to say it's one of the best I've read in a while.
Its also set just down the road from me in Chester just loved that this was set in my neck of the woods.
So I was provided with an ARC of "A Mother's Sacrifice" By Netgalley of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm.
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
www.beckiebookworm.com



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carpathian1974 | 3 andre anmeldelser | Nov 7, 2019 |


🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 STARS
ARC BOOK REVIEW
Release Date-9/3/18

A Mother’s Sacrifice by Gemma Metcalfe was such a great read that I enjoyed so much and once I started I couldn't put it down.
This is psychological mind games at there best and I was glued till the bitter finale.
So when Louisa and James bring their newborn son home from the hospital events start to occur that start Louisa's psyche unravelling in a dramatic fashion.
But with her previous history of neurosis and paranoia, she finds no one will listen and lack of believers all around.
And as events escalate further Louisa has no idea who she can turn to or either trust.
Even her own husband James doubts her very sanity and her grasp of what's real and what's not.
So there was an awful lot going on here and I really don't want to say too much as Have no desire to let the cat out of the bag and spoil this for others.
So I will try to keep this as vagueish as I can so I don't give anything away.
So. As the reader here, we are let into the truth straight from the start as Louisa's POV is intercepted with whoever means her and her family harm.
This is seriously creepy stuff as there is no identity attached to this menacing threat so along with poor Louisa we are left scratching our heads in confusion.
There are a lot of red herrings thrown in here so you do actually feel like you are going round in circles losing your sanity along the way.
we also get a small insight into what has made Louisa the way she is as we get to delve into the past with plenty of shocking revelations to come from that front.
"A Mother's Sacrifice" also came equipped with a host of diverse interesting secondary players.
Who were each a suspect all in themselves the long-suffering husband James, her friends, Annette and Magda.
I suspected each and every one of them along with poor Louisa.
And when the end game finally revealed itself here, I was still shocked and also suitably awed at this intricately woven tale and how it was all crafted together.
So the only reason for me not giving this the full five stars was that I wasn't a mega fan of the ending, In my opinion, it sucked big time.
In fact, I think Its safe to say I was a bit pissed at the time.



That's why I took away half a star.
But don't let that put you off that's just me spitting my dummy out.
This is still a fantastic psychological thriller, I have to say it's one of the best I've read in a while.
Its also set just down the road from me in Chester just loved that this was set in my neck of the woods.
So I was provided with an ARC of "A Mother's Sacrifice" By Netgalley of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm.
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
www.beckiebookworm.com



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carpathian1974 | 3 andre anmeldelser | Nov 7, 2019 |
How far would a mother go to protect her child? I believe a mother would do anything in her power to keep her child safe? The opening prologue has me confused as it opens with a mother holding her child getting ready to jump off a bridge. How is this protecting her child? What has happened that this mother thinks this is the only way to protect her baby? I had to find out.

This is the story of Louisa and James. Louisa gives birth to a son Cory who is in distress, but luckily survives. The rest of the story is told in various time periods, then, now and after as well as different POVs. We learn about Louisa's difficulty conceiving, unsuccessful IVF attempts and finally using a sperm donor. Louisa always had a desire for someone who would love her back unconditionally. Her past and background was well explained and her sad youth was revealed throughout the novel. She is ecstatic that she finally has a baby, but it does not last for long. She is sure that someone is trying to steal her baby. Everyone else thinks she is suffering from postpartum psychosis or the very least depression. As the story moves forward, the reader believes her and there are a variety of suspects who are trying to drive her crazy. The author did an amazing job adding the sinister voice who was terrorizing Louisa. Her POV is intercepted with whoever means her and her family harm. There is no identity attached to this menacing threat so along with poor Louisa we are left scratching our heads in confusion. I thought I knew what was going on, then I changed my mind, several times. She did such a great job in creating doubt.

Gemma Metcalfe did a great job creating empathy in the reader. I wanted Louisa to sort everything out. I was telling her what I thought she should do, but she didn't listen to me. Her husband James was so loving, but could only take so much. He wanted to help her, but she wouldn't let him. All Louisa wants is for someone to believe her. The suspense was taut throughout this story. Once I got into this story, I could not stop reading. When the ending arrived, I was shocked and surprised. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the ending. That is the only reason I only gave this book 4 stars. As for the question asked at the beginning of the review, you will be amazed at the answer revealed in the psychological suspense story. The publisher, HQ Digital, generously provided me with a copy of this book to read. The opinions/ideas shared are my own.
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Carlathelibrarian | 3 andre anmeldelser | Feb 5, 2019 |

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