I received a copy of What A Mother Knows by Leslie Lehr in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
Michelle Mason can’t remember that day, that drive, that horrible crash that killed the young man in her car. All she knows is she’s being held responsible, and her daughter is missing.
Despite a shaky marriage, a threatening lawsuit, and troubling flashbacks pressing in on her, Michelle throws herself into searching. Her daughter in the one person who might know what really happened that day, but the deeper Michelle digs, the more she questions the innocence of those closest to her, even herself. As her search hurtles toward a shattering revelation, Michelle must face the biggest challenge of her life.
A poignant story of the unshakable bond between mother and child, What a Mother Knows is about finding the truth that can set love free.
Review:
This novel just about ripped my heart out. The struggles that Michelle goes through during the book are heartbreaking yet inspiring. After the accident, she doesn’t really know fact from fiction (and neither do we as the reader) and was made to feel like she was moving her mind, even as the bits and pieces began to resurface. As I mentioned, Michelle is an unreliable narrator and to my recollection, this is the first time I’ve ever experienced reading something like that. I can see how some readers might get confused or annoyed, but quite frankly, I really enjoyed it. It definitely kept me on my toes and made the story thoroughly entertaining. I think it increased my need to know what happened that much more. As a parent, my heart ached for her and I was completely invested in her journey and struggle and it has been a long time since I’ve read a book this gripping. This book is a must read!
