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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
A seemingly innocent situation... You ask a friend to take your kid with them to the fair. But in one small moment, worlds are flipped, people are accused, reputations are torn apart, and friendships are dissolved.
But then secrets upon secrets are revealed and you are left wondering... Just how far would you go for a friend? A pretty solid read.
But then secrets upon secrets are revealed and you are left wondering... Just how far would you go for a friend? A pretty solid read.
I loved this, but the one thing that I kept thinking was why didn't she just run away with Alice? the end result would have been the same?
It’s been awhile since a book has stirred so many emotions. Heidi Perks’ writing had me on a roller coaster of emotions.
Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks is one of the most interesting psychological thrillers I have read in a long time. Charlotte, an extrovert single mom of three children has become best friends with Harriet, a reclusive married mother of one daughter, Alice. Because Harriet seems over-protective of her daughter, she has never left her with anyone until the day of the school fair. Because she needs to attend a class, Harriet drops Alice off with Charlotte so all the children can enjoy the fair. Then the worse that can happen, happens. Alice disappears while playing with Charlotte's kids. She is nowhere to be found. The police are called and Harriet and her husband must be notified. Imagine babysitting your best friend's child and then losing her without a trace. Charlotte's and Harriet's worlds are thrown upside down and their friendship severely damaged. What follows is so convoluted that the reader will never guess the outcome. The storyline is very original and fast-paced. This thriller does not disappoint. Highly recommended. Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
*Good Reads giveaway* ARC. Thank you to the publisher & author for this ARC.
This book is so much more than I expected or anticipated. The story is deep with character development & a twist I did not see coming at all. Additionally, I felt an emotional tug with the story of trusting a friend to watch a child, only to be let down.
I can honestly say I recommend this book. I've read a LOT of "duds" this year. This book is not one of them!
This book is so much more than I expected or anticipated. The story is deep with character development & a twist I did not see coming at all. Additionally, I felt an emotional tug with the story of trusting a friend to watch a child, only to be let down.
I can honestly say I recommend this book. I've read a LOT of "duds" this year. This book is not one of them!
I didn't see it coming.
Ever since I became a mother, I have found myself drawn to the worst case scenario. The "I can't even imagine" situations. It sounds crazy but I have always been the most fascinated with the things that scare me the most, and books are no exception. I picked up this book because it was about a child going missing. I also picked this book because the child disappears while in the care of the mothers best friend. No matter which side of the tragedy you imagine standing, the sentiment is there, "I can't even imagine." I was drawn in immediately.
To be completely honest, the book started off fairly dull. Like many other fictional dramas it had a way of lending itself to a Lifetime movie. Ya know, basic characters with basic flaws and that hallmark predictability looming. However, it didn't take long for all of my initial suspicions to be blown away.
I didn't see it coming.
This book was much more complex than I had expected. It snuck up on me and once I realized what was happening, my attraction to the book shifted. Now I was hooked for a completely different reason. The controversy is worth of some serious "moms night" book club discussion. It's hard to say much more without giving it all away, but trust me when I tell you it's not about what you thought it was about. Read it. Think about it. Then ask yourself; what would you do?
Ever since I became a mother, I have found myself drawn to the worst case scenario. The "I can't even imagine" situations. It sounds crazy but I have always been the most fascinated with the things that scare me the most, and books are no exception. I picked up this book because it was about a child going missing. I also picked this book because the child disappears while in the care of the mothers best friend. No matter which side of the tragedy you imagine standing, the sentiment is there, "I can't even imagine." I was drawn in immediately.
To be completely honest, the book started off fairly dull. Like many other fictional dramas it had a way of lending itself to a Lifetime movie. Ya know, basic characters with basic flaws and that hallmark predictability looming. However, it didn't take long for all of my initial suspicions to be blown away.
I didn't see it coming.
This book was much more complex than I had expected. It snuck up on me and once I realized what was happening, my attraction to the book shifted. Now I was hooked for a completely different reason. The controversy is worth of some serious "moms night" book club discussion. It's hard to say much more without giving it all away, but trust me when I tell you it's not about what you thought it was about. Read it. Think about it. Then ask yourself; what would you do?
I didn’t hate this one. I thought about giving it 3 stars but then changed it to two. I’ve noticed that a lot of books these days seem to have that “surprise” twist ending but too many of them are relying on the same twist or at least a similar twist. Charlotte is tasked with watching Harriet’s daughter Alice. Alice ends up going missing. Harriet and her husband have an obviously strange marriage and that was clear from the jump. It immediately sends up all sorts of red flags so you know something weird is happening. So it wasn’t really much of a shock that by the end of the book, you learn that Brian is emotionally abusive and manipulative and that the whole abduction was set up by Harriet. I found it difficult to believe that Harriet would sacrifice her only friend like that, allowing her to become a pariah but who knows. I can’t exactly put my finger on it, this story just rubbed me the wrong way. Perhaps part of the issue was that I simply didn’t care about any of the characters so I didn’t really care what happened to any of them.
This book was crazy. I was very unsure what the ending would be and I was very surprised by how the whole plot played out. I especially enjoyed the ending. I understood the Mom's emotions who was watching the daughter because I bet it is one of babysitters' biggest fears when getting paid to watch children. I had the same kind of fear as "The Chain".
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Her One Mistake is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller in which the main characters wonder who they can trust and how well you really know some of the people in your life. Charlotte agrees to take her friend Harriet's daughter to the school fun fair along with her own child. This one favor for a friend has lasting consequences when Harriet's daughter disappears. What happened to little Alice and is it Charlotte's fault for not watching the children closely enough?
This book is suspenseful and tense. The plot is clever and has a surprising twist that I didn't see coming. We get alternating chapters told from Charlotte and Harriet's points-of-view and I liked both women. I didn't realize gaslighting would be part of the story. This is something that is always disturbing to me, so this added even more tension. I was still able to enjoy the book and for me the book ends on a surprisingly upbeat note.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Gaslighting
Lots of twists and turns. Suspenseful without the horror. It'll make you a little angry at a few of the characters sometimes, but definitely give it a read!