The Lost Daughter by Lucy Ferriss

The Lost Daughter by Lucy Ferriss is a heartbreaking tale of a long-buried secret between two young lovers. As a teenager, Brooke O”Connor finds herself pregnant with her high school sweetheart’s baby. Lost and confused, she makes a decision that changes her life in ways she could have never imagined. She eventually loses the baby, Alex (her boyfriend), and her youthful innocence. We catch up with Brooke fifteen years later, where we find her happily married, co-owner of a Nursery, and a mother to a beautiful baby girl. At first, she seems to be living the perfect life, far removed from the decisions from her past, but we quickly find out that it couldn’t be further from the truth. Her life comes to a cross roads as her husband suggests trying for another child just as Alex resurfaces from the past, revealing a secret that will leave Brooke exploring the deepest, darkest parts of her heart.

At first, I was hesitant to read The Lost Daughter due to the sensitive subject matter, but I gave the book a chance and I am glad that I did. The Lost Daughter delivers everything you expect from a good story; the characters are flawed yet beautifully written and the details are perfectly placed. Lucy Ferriss courageously weaves through a very delicate topic with ease, whilst making you think the entire time about what you would do if you were in the character’s shoes. I tore through each page wondering where the story would take me.