The question throughout this book wasn't which woman was mentally unstable. Isabelle, the daughter of either Stella or Kersten was disturbed which is what put her in therapy with Stella. Stella who lost a daughter 20 years prior and thinks Isabelle is her. And Kersten who has raised Isabelle and doesn't understand why her motherhood is being questioned. They all have mental issues! So the book is basically determining which one of them is right and potentially less crazy. The problem is that at times the writing seems to suffer from the same question. I felt like all three women merged together as they all went through the same emotions. It would have been nicer if somehow they could have been more distinguishable. Part of this might be attributable to it being translated. Additionally, I felt like one of the story lines didn't make sense, as though it was added to fit other parts of the story together without being able to stand on its own. This left me with a less than satisfied feeling after getting through the book. But, as a first offering from a new author, I was impressed. The plot was complex. The characters strongly developed. I'll be happy to read Ms. Noreback's next book.

A copy of this book was received from Penguin First to Read in exchange for an honest review.