A review by polyreader
Like Mother by Cassandra Austin

4.0

Recently devoured this completely claustrophobic, thrilling Australian mystery rooted in Motherhood. We all know I love Motherhood as a theme, mostly when it’s done in an unconventional way - and this was a great example of that. Set in the 60’s, this is a book about a new mother from a young newlywed couple, and her unhealthy entanglement with her own mother. Tackling some big mental health issues like PTSD, PPD/PPA, Austin also touches on the more universal experience of motherhood - isolation, loneliness, and the great endless fear around keeping your baby safe. A quick and engaging read, I highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in the darker side of motherhood. Thanks to Penguin for my review copy ♥️