When I first starting reading Secret Daughter, I was a little worried that I wouldn't quite enjoy it. It seemed very run-of-the-mill chick lit, with lots of cliches in the writing to boot. As I kept reading, though, my interest perked up. It's a beautiful story about adoption and a mother's love, whether she has her child with her every day or not. I especially enjoyed Somer's part of the story because it made me think about my own life and how much I really give for the people that I love (I'm not married, nor do I have children--I'm speaking in generalities). By the time I finished reading, though I still consider this novel "chick lit," I was very happy with the way the story turned out.