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When Libby is diagnosed with an illness that needs a kidney transplant, her single mother Anna is ready to do anything to save her. When her tests show that she can't donate her kidney, she has no option but to call Ryan- Libby's father- the man who drove her to a breaking point. After everything she did to get away from a toxic marriage, she knows how risky this phone call could be, but if that's what it takes to protect her daughter, she's ready to do it.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was really upset when I finished reading this awesome, heartwarming book. The plotline was simple, yet promising and the book lived up to my expectations, like a true page-turner. Right from the start, the lovely bond between Anna and Libby had all my heart. More than family drama, I think this book falls into the emotional category, they way each mean remark and bad news feel like a slow knife stab. If this book enlightened me about anything, it would be how relationships evolve (in every way) and how emotional abuse and manipulation can destroy a person. I know I make this sound like a very heavy read (it is quite hitting), but Robinson tackles all these issues very carefully, so that they all remain a side plot. Apart from social issues, it provided an insight into the medical world and transplants. Even though I am a teenager, the book moved me to an extent that I am interested in donating my own kidney in the future. This was my first Emma Robinson, but I'm pretty confident that writing multi-layered relationships is one of her best powers. Ryan's personality seemed pretty positive at first (like it would have in reality), but I was completely captivated the way his true colors were revealed, showing them one by one. Every time Ryan said something, i would turn the page, wanting to know how it affected Anna and Libby. Every time Anna confronted him, I held my breath, wanting to know what Ryan did next to get more leverage on her using the situation. On a lighter note, there are multiple positive characters in the book that make up for Ryan's brutality. I can keep praising this book forever, but I'll stop here by saying that you must try this book (teens can give it a go too).
Rating- 5/5
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