I rarely write reviews, but I feel compelled to defend the rating I awarded this book.
I felt this story would have benefitted greatly from some research and a good editor. So many details in the story were simply too incredulous to believe. And many of the legal aspects, as well as the medical aspects, we're just not within the realm of practicality. The book simply wasn't believable.
It is also a hard book to read, as a parent. There were times in this book when my heart broke for this mother who appeared to be swimming in denial.
All of that being said, I couldn't put this book down. It really is a compelling story and well written. I often struggle with books that I think are poorly researched, and while I do think the book could have been better, I actually quite enjoyed it. Hence, a 4 star rating for a book that I think needed research and a better editor.