A review by gem114
The Push by Ashley Audrain

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Oof. This book did not live up to the hype for me. For a psychological thriller, I did not find it very thrilling at all. I thought it was slow and predictable, and I kept waiting for a twist that never came.  Maybe part of the issue is that I don't have kids so I couldn't relate to the motherhood drama? I'm honestly not sure, but regardless, this won't be going on my list of books to recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Child death, Death of parent, Blood, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Death

Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Violence, Vomit, Infidelity, and Gaslighting

Minor: Stalking