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jessiewinterspring's review against another edition
4.0
Tragic. Ugh. Those pitiful kids. This would have been a five star read for me. The reason I rated it four instead is because of Cathy. I like Cathy, and all her books, but I didn't like how she didn't understand the reason (or refused to understand) the first couple's problem. They were not unreasonable. Their concern about Darcy-May is totally valid. On top of that, they were not told of the secret and only knew about it on the day of the meeting.
Every kid deserves a happy home and loving parents, but what the couple did was save themselves and Darcy-May from the heartache that may come later. Sure, kids will not be like they're biological parents but, it there is a possibility and that will be a chance to take. Also Darcy-May deserved someone who will take the risk, which is again not the first couple's fault. Yes, I'm repeating myself, but I can't help it. This part disappointed me the most about the book.
Spoiler
being a product of an incest rapeEvery kid deserves a happy home and loving parents, but what the couple did was save themselves and Darcy-May from the heartache that may come later. Sure, kids will not be like they're biological parents but, it there is a possibility and that will be a chance to take. Also Darcy-May deserved someone who will take the risk, which is again not the first couple's fault. Yes, I'm repeating myself, but I can't help it. This part disappointed me the most about the book.
ashezbookz's review against another edition
5.0
This might be one of my new fav authors! this was like.. unreal you cant believe what's happening but you know it's true! so sad but ended so nicely
ari707l3's review
4.0
I adore all of Cathys’ books. Each one is a beautifully written insight into a world of fostering kids from all backgrounds and a very real account of what one must go through as a foster carer.
nannykaren's review
5.0
A heartwrenching case for Cathy as she agrees to foster newborn Darcy-May. Cathy learns that Darcy-May's mum is only 14 so assumes the pregnancy is a result of an underage sexual relationship. As we all know, things are never that simple for a foster carer! I cried buckets reading about Darcy-May and Haylea (her mum). It really makes my blood boil! I admire all foster carers - they go through so much trauma with the young people they care for.
chelseamayxxx's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I binged read this book in just over 7 hours as Cathy Glass just hocks you into her book from the very beginning to the very end. This book was so sad and I really felt sorri for the baby and the mother involved in this story. Unfortunately the mother went through a horrible ordeal and ended up pregnant so both mother and baby needed to be put into care. The way Cathy writes about people in her book is so emotional and so beautifully as she makes sure the whole story gets told the best she can. I am so happy the baby Darcy May got a loving home with her new her adopted parents and that her mother is settled in long term foster care and trying to slowly get her life back onto track. Cathy still sees them both from time to time. I am so glad the bad and horrible people in this book got sent to prison and that the police are still looking into this case as there is far more to it sadly. Xxx
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
juliette_21's review
5.0
As usual, Cathy's books are amazing.
The story she tells here is heartbreaking and I cried and cried and cried.
I have nothing negative to say about Cathy and if you've never read her books, you're definitely missing out.
The story she tells here is heartbreaking and I cried and cried and cried.
I have nothing negative to say about Cathy and if you've never read her books, you're definitely missing out.