The Dream Daughter

I read this book based on the rave reviews of some friends in a book club. In general, I like the book. Unfortunately, I do not love it the way a lot of other readers do.

In this book, Carly learns in 1970 that her unborn daughter will not survive after birth due to a heart defect. Her brother in law then reveals to her that he is actually from the future, and offers to send her to 2001 so that she can get a surgery to save her child. The rest of the book follows Carly's journey through different time periods to save the life of her baby.

I really like the characters and their personal journeys. Carly has already lost her husband, and the reader can sympathize with her need to keep her baby alive. It seems so unfair that she should lose both of them. The brother in law, Hunter, is also a likable character. He is very compassionate and devoted to family.

What I do not care for is the time travel motif. I have different books with this story line, and I think I just have to accept the fact that I do not like it. It is too far-fetched. If it is in a fantasy novel, I can accept it better. I just find it too unbelievable when it's placed in a contemporary, real-world setting. That's not the author's fault, though. It's just a personal preference.

The writing in this novel is well done, and the characters are memorable and likable. It's a solid 4 stars!