A review by readswitherin
The Push by Ashley Audrain

5.0

Blythe is a mom who doesn't really think she wants to be a mother, and she thinks maybe her mother and grandmother potentially both felt the same way. This book is told from Blythe's perspective and explores generational patterns of child neglect and feelings of in adequacy when it comes to motherhood. Blythe's struggles are due to her being unable to form a bond with her first child, Violet, and being dismissed when she shares with her husband that she believes Violet may have something wrong with her. It isn't until her second child arrives that Blythe experiences a glimpse of normalcy, until one day when her life is shattered into a million pieces.

This book definitely deserves all of the hype that it is getting. It starts out slow as you get a feel for Blythe and her familial struggles, and then it becomes so devastatingly captivating that you won't be able to put it down. I have never read a thriller that is written as a character study of sorts, and I found that the unique way the story is told forces the reader to become fully invested in each page. I cannot recommend this book enough.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.