The Perfect Mother did not disappoint. There were dips and turns throughout the story and the author did a great job of keeping the reader guessing the whole way through. I’m still left wondering if there is more to the story and I’m ok with that feeling right now. I think that motherhood and the many ups and downs is such an interesting subject to read about in fiction. There are unique differences in every Mother and every child and every pair that it can be hard to truly know what any one experiences. But I think that the author tried to bring light to some of the aspects of motherhood involving mental health that can often be hard to detect from those observing it. There seems to be such a drive and allure to being the “perfect mother” but what in fact does that mean, and is it subjective? This book also showcased various relationships, friendships and family dynamics and did so in a classy way. The case of Baby Midas is really only part of the story.