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Title: What Kind of Mother

Author: Anna-Lou Weatherley

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Bookouture

Publication Date: 8th January 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

My son and his girlfriend stand there, two terrified teenagers shivering in the doorway, and say the unthinkable. ‘I think we killed someone.’ Now, I have to decide exactly what kind of mother I am…

Everything changes in a heartbeat the night Conor and his girlfriend Paris Levinson come to us begging for help, their clothes spattered with blood. They say it was an accident, that they were in the wrong place at the wrong time…

A mother’s intuition is never wrong, and I know there is more they aren’t telling us. But Paris’ mother Helen and I have to make a choice that will change all of our lives. Do we tell the truth, and risk losing our children forever? Or do we lie to keep them safe?

We will do anything to protect our children, but one wrong move could cost us everything. Lying to the police was a risk, and now Helen is acting more unpredictable by the day – turning up at my house unannounced, harassing my husband, telling lies about my past…

The only way to save my family is to uncover the truth about that night. I’m convinced the answers lie hidden inside the Levinsons’ house. I’d do anything for Conor, but am I prepared for what I might find behind locked doors? But when your son is in danger, you find out what kind of mother you are…

Anyone who loved Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and The Housemaid will be absolutely blown away by the rollercoaster ride of emotions in this gripping psychological thriller! A totally twisted page-turner guaranteed to keep you up all night turning the pages.

Totally unpredictable

Totally brilliant

Immensley enjoyable

This is a story where you can discover just how far a parent is prepared to protect their child. 

I'm not really sure either family dealt with things the right way, but it certainly made for a far more interesting story. 

There are multiple moral dilemmas present within these pages, and its certainly a story that makes you think. 

And its always good to catch up with Dan Riley and his team again, and I really do like his integrity and determination. 

There are so many layers of lies and secrets that it was at times a bit tricky to keep on top of, but ultimately let to a  fabulous finale. 

Loved every second of this. 

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.