Lucy Wakefield has accomplished everything she had wanted by her thirties except for one thing: Being a mother. She has tried everything and failed. Her husband doesn't want to adopt and soon after he leaves her for a younger woman who of course gives him kids. One day at IKEA, Lucy finds herself watching a baby girl alone in a cart with no signs of her mother. That day, Lucy commits a terrible crime. She takes the baby with her and for over two decades, she dedicates her life to her. To her dismay, secrets have a tendency to resurface and her daughter Mia learns about her deception and is devastated. Lucy runs to China when her world collapses, leaving everything behind and losing all hope. 
 This story is powerful, intriguing and compelling. A few times while reading it, I found myself asking: What is wrong with me that I feel myself aligning towards the kidnapper and not that mom who loses her baby in the blink of an eye? I wanted Lucy to end up keeping Mia in her life. 
 Marilyn didn't do anything wrong except losing sight of her child for just a few minutes, something I think almost every parent has experienced when their child is not in their sight for a few seconds and the worst thing comes to mind. 
 There is not a specific reason why I leaned towards Lucy instead of Marilyn. Maybe it was knowing how much Lucy wanted a kid or the lack of friends or love she gave up in order not to attract unwanted attention to them. She feared getting caught most of the time. Her vulnerability was something I could relate to. 
 I can recommend this book without doubts and I know I want to read more books by this author. 
 Cliffhanger: No 
 4/5 Fangs 
 A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 
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