I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I think it's because I'd only read the blurb once, didn't remember it, and didn't read much else about the book — so I didn't have any high expectations.

This book is dark. I think I may have gasped or went "ooooh" at the end of each of the 5 chapters. 

The main reason this couldn't be a five star read for me is because I needed a little bit more with regards to character and plot development to fully believe everything the characters end up doing.

Still, I love the way each section builds up on the last until you're left with a complete-ish picture by the end. It's a story that explores the themes of motherhood, belonging, and nature vs nurture, and left me mulling over these things long after I read the final page.