Little Disasters

This is my first book I have read by Sarah Vaughan, and I am now interested in reading more. This book is well-crafted and engaging. I had a hard time putting it down.

This is a story mostly about two mothers, both part of a friend group that bonded over childbirth. Liz is a doctor, and while on the job one evening, she must attend to Jess's baby, who has been brought in with a head injury. When Jess's explanation of how the injury occurs does not add up, Liz must report her friend to the authorities, which leads to an investigation and causes ripples in the relationships between the mothers.

I find the plot of this book to be very interesting. I found myself wondering how I would behave in the situation that Liz is in. Would I report my good friend to the authorities? It's quite a difficult situation in which to find oneself. I also find the relationship between Jess and her husband engaging. The husband finds himself questioning whether his wife could hurt their child. It's all rather intriguing.

While I would not describe this book as “action-packed,” I nonetheless struggled to put it down. I wanted to keep reading to see what really happened to this baby girl and what would happen to these families and friendships.

I highly recommend this book to fans of domestic thrillers that deal with motherhood. It's a solid 4 star read for me.