Caroline

While this book may not fit the traditional definition of a children's book, it deeply explores the struggles of parents facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and the journey of adoption. However, this book serves as a great resource in helping childern growing up in such non-traditional families to understand the idea, that how a child comes into the world matters far less than the love and embrace that welcomes them into a family.

A family can be big or small consisting of a single or a traditional unit—it doesn't really matter. What truly matters is the love, warmth, care, and nurturing within the family. The author goes on to say that the root of a family is just pure LOVE

The book also consist of beautiful and bright illustrations, which is eye catching. This book contains of few words with a strong message.

This was my first time reading a book by Author Wilkinson, and I was totally drawn in from the opening line.

Your Husband's Fault revolves around the Parkinson family, who move from the city to a small countryside village. Sarah convinces her husband, James, to relocate to the village where he grew up, hoping to give their son, Oliver, a better life and education. James is initially reluctant, but after an accident in the city nearly kills Oliver, he agrees to make the big move.

Sarah is thrilled to finally be living the quiet life she always dreamed of—but her very first day in the village is turned upside down. At the school gates, a woman asks about her husband and raises questions that make Sarah wonder: does she really know the man she married? What follows is the unraveling of James's past, layer by layer.

This book is fast-paced and atmospheric, keeping me on the edge of my seat and turning pages eagerly. The author dives straight into the action in the first chapter, without unnecessary buildup, which I really appreciated. The plot is progressive and twisty—every chapter delivers something new. Told in multiple POVs and alternating timelines between past and present, the narrative structure added depth and suspense. I've never read a book where every chapter ends on a cliffhanger! I was secretly hoping the entire book would end on one—and it did.

While I enjoyed much of the book, there were a few aspects that didn't work as well for me. I would've liked to hear James's point of view—more of his involvement in the story would have added extra dimension. Also, the last 30% of the book didn't quite live up to the strong buildup; it felt a bit flat in comparison.

Overall, this was an engaging, twist-filled read that kept me hooked—and I'll definitely be checking out more from this author!

This book was pick up for the BOTM at the bookclub I host here on Goodreads. I have to admit that this book was not for me. I'm not much into classic reads. This book reminded me of an Bollywood film named Mr. India, where the actor turns invisible and can be seen only through something red.

I literally skimmed through this book. For me it was just an experiment gonna wrong and the book didn't have much purpose.

Yet another wonderful read by Keegan

The story was well written. I found myself drawn to Bess's story more than to the adventure of Cy Bellman. Bess's wait, her longing for her fathers return and how she spends for days without him was heartwarming. As for the story of Bellman it read more to me like some child like adventure and was just okay for me.
Though, 65 to 70% of the book is slow paced, the remaining 20 to 25% did feel rushed as if the author sudden realised it was a short book.

Overall, this was a good read.