Thriller fans: you definitely want to have Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson on your radar!
A quick synopsis: when a mysterious woman steals Bree Cabbot’s baby, she vows she will do anything to get him back. Soon, she’s given instructions to follow if she ever wants to see her baby again – but who’s behind it all? And why?
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Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson: My Thoughts
This is a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled story. The main character, Bree, felt like a real mother and a fully-formed character. (Her husband and a couple of the other characters, not as much, but that wasn’t such a big deal). I felt strongly for Bree, and was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen to her and her family.
The story took some surprising turns, which I appreciated. Gotta love twisty, unexpected thrillers! I liked being able to view things from Marshall’s perspective, too.
On top of the gripping plot, this book tackled themes of privilege, culpability, and motherhood. It had more substance than a typical thriller might have.
There were a few parts that were slower-paced, but mostly it was super intense (especially toward the end!). Mother May I is a solid thriller, especially for fans of domestic suspense!
Rating: 4.25 (out of 5) stars
Release date: April 6th, 2021
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