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annetjeberg's review
4.0
This was a harrowing, very realistic tale of the adoption of an older child. It is not a pretty story, but it really does give you hope and is very beautiful, in all its pain and confusion.
Recommended.
Recommended.
chey46's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
racheljohnson16's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
anneke_b's review against another edition
4.0
This was a harrowing, very realistic tale of the adoption of an older child. It is not a pretty story, but it really does give you hope and is very beautiful, in all its pain and confusion.
Recommended.
Recommended.
phenixsnow's review against another edition
4.0
The narrator and her husband Sebastian in their 40s/50s feel compelled to pursue adoption... and its really really hard with spots of hope. What I liked about this was how raw it was in terms of what the foster parents were going through and I didn't know till the very end whether this new family would make it or would it end in tragedy or some combination. Unlike a lot of books with abused foster children, this one focuses a lot more on the emotional roller coaster the parents experienced and the sometimes difficult interactions with the army of well meaning people trying to help.
The point of view was-different. The narrator is a memoirist who has published her own life story almost up to this point. You almost get the sense that these are her notes for a second memoir,but addressed in turns to her husband and foster daughter.
The point of view was-different. The narrator is a memoirist who has published her own life story almost up to this point. You almost get the sense that these are her notes for a second memoir,but addressed in turns to her husband and foster daughter.
busyreading's review against another edition
4.0
The Risk of Us is an emotional, compelling and heartbreaking story. I found this to be a difficult book to read because of the subject matter and yet I couldn’t put it down.
Sebastian and his wife (who we never discover her name) have made the decision to go through the fostering system which will hopefully lead them to eventually adopt a child of their own. Having researched and attended a few meetings they believe they are more than ready to begin the process. When they meet seven year old Maresa their hearts are filled will love for this little girl. But sadly Maresa is a troubled little girl who holds a lot of anger and with anger comes many outbursts which are not easy to deal with. Maresa’s behavior starts to cast a huge strain on Sebastian and his wife’s marriage, which will lead to them to question if they will be the suitable parents for Maresa.
This is an incredible tale about family, fostering and adoption. A truly beautiful and powerful story that will remain with you long after you’ve finished it. Highly recommended.
Sebastian and his wife (who we never discover her name) have made the decision to go through the fostering system which will hopefully lead them to eventually adopt a child of their own. Having researched and attended a few meetings they believe they are more than ready to begin the process. When they meet seven year old Maresa their hearts are filled will love for this little girl. But sadly Maresa is a troubled little girl who holds a lot of anger and with anger comes many outbursts which are not easy to deal with. Maresa’s behavior starts to cast a huge strain on Sebastian and his wife’s marriage, which will lead to them to question if they will be the suitable parents for Maresa.
This is an incredible tale about family, fostering and adoption. A truly beautiful and powerful story that will remain with you long after you’ve finished it. Highly recommended.
jenna0010's review
3.0
This book underwhelmed me. I wanted to feel a rush of love and desire for motherhood and connection but the narrative fell a bit flat for me. I wanted more self-reflexivity. I wanted more urgency.
jjmcdade's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting look at the perils of fostering/adopting. The use of the language (particularly the punctuation -- or really lack thereof) sometimes made it a challenging read. It is a bit like a stream of consciousness in the form of a diary for her foster/adopted daughter.
shelleyann01's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh...All the stars. This is a heartbreaking tearful adventure into the frightful world of fostering to adoption. Yes it is excruciatingly sad but whether or not you enjoyed the characters portrayed in this story or even the story itself; it all pales in reality to the truth and children are the most innocent of beings.
I love that this book is fiction and reality blended. The author has accomplished both beautifully by underlining fine nuances of the psyche and emotions that run through in fostering and adoptions and juxtaposed to which has also informed us of a gory reality of a child who was mistreated.
It is no exaggeration that this story is gripping, shocking and a real page turner. It is such an absorbing read and the characters have become my close friends. Thank you Rachel Howard , you are a talented writer.
Thank you NetGalley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Rachel Howard for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an impartial review; all opinions are my own.
#TheRiskOfUs #NetGalley
All my reviews can be found on my blog: https://shelleyann01.blogspot.com/
I love that this book is fiction and reality blended. The author has accomplished both beautifully by underlining fine nuances of the psyche and emotions that run through in fostering and adoptions and juxtaposed to which has also informed us of a gory reality of a child who was mistreated.
It is no exaggeration that this story is gripping, shocking and a real page turner. It is such an absorbing read and the characters have become my close friends. Thank you Rachel Howard , you are a talented writer.
Thank you NetGalley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Rachel Howard for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an impartial review; all opinions are my own.
#TheRiskOfUs #NetGalley
All my reviews can be found on my blog: https://shelleyann01.blogspot.com/