I found this book to be a rather dreary read that just plodded along with no reason to finish it.
I have read other books by Amanda James which were good, so maybe this one just fell short of her best.

I really enjoyed the book. Loved the story plot and twists. Approachable characters, realistic situations. Some descriptions or story „fillers” were tiny bit too long, but in overall - very good book and I’d read more by the author. Thank you, great job!

This was an interesting mystery that I enjoyed!

Thank you, Amanda James, Bloodhound Books & Netgalley for my copy. All opinions are my own.

Great read! Looking forward to reading more by this author! I highly recommend this book and author to all!

I read this and while it was a nice book I know that this book is not for me in the least. It was okay just didn't have what I need in the book

Another Mother by Amanda James is a slow burn of a psychological thriller and a book that I really enjoyed.

I had my suspicions for a few things while reading, but a couple of twists still threw me for a loop. I wouldn't say the twists are all that shocking (I could kind of tell the direction the book was headed), but Another Mother is just so well done and I found myself not wanting to put it down. I also really enjoyed the humor in the book, and it made me laugh out loud a few times as well. I love when a thriller can do that and it's not just completely dry or disturbing.

I was gripped from page one and I think a lot of people could easily read this in one sitting. It was totally engrossing, and I loved the setting too. I do wish it had been a bit more suspenseful, but overall Another Mother is a compelling novel that will still surprise you.

Final Thought: Keeping my review short since I think it is best to go in as blind as possible, but if you are in the mood for an addicting, slow burn I would highly recommend Another Mother. I loved the different characters and the writing, and I will definitely be reading more of James's books as soon as I can get my hands on them!

Thank you to the publisher for my advance review copy via NetGalley. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

I really enjoyed this book. I became really invested in Lu's life, I really wanted a great outcome for her. I found this book had many twists and turns and it kept me engaged and reading til the end.

A gripping and well written book with a really strong storyline and fantastic characters, ,l oved it.!

Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to have read such a thought-provoking and sweet novel. I just love Amanda's work, and once again she did not disappoint. Recommended.

Loved the characters and their interaction was superb, I literally had no idea where the story was going and then everything I thought I’d guessed right went straight out the window!!

If you are looking for a great physical thriller then this is a very good choice to read!

I very much enjoyed this book. I had an idea of some of what would happen but not all of it. The ending worked well and I felt that the threads were nicely tied up.

I don't want to give anything away because it's best if you just read the book and be shocked. Loved the romance - it was nicely done. It is seemingly just another thriller, but it is on a deeper level a look at how we all just want to be accepted. Lu feels disenfranchised because she's adopted. Mellyn feels like an outsider in Lu's life even though she's her mother. We all just want to be loved. That's the beauty of this book - love creeps up slowly, but surely. I did feel bad for Lu's dad. He was just kinda put on the back burner. But I loved Rosie. I wish there were more scenes with her. If you like twisty and complicated mysteries with great character development, this one's for you. I didn't figure it out. I will definitely be looking for more from this author.

Murder combined with a wicked psychological thriller makes for intense reading

Adopted Lucinda has just tragically lost her birth mother. Her adoptive parents were a very caring and loving couple creating a happy family in spite of the emotionally draining bullying Lucinda experienced at school.

Her grief was still very raw when she told Steve, her adoptive father, that she wanted to find her birth mother. She had already started her research and within days she left for Cornwall where she was to meet her birth mother. Little did she know the aftermath of bullying at school was going to have another dimension of bullying added to her life experience. It is at this point that things unravel rapidly in this psychological thriller.

Lucinda, searching for a more complete life knowing her birth mother, has such a shocking amount of abuse and psychological manipulation to deal with in this quest of hers. However, she is courageous and is able to be critically reflective of herself in this process. She does have support though from Steve’s neighbour Adelaide and the new friends she makes along the way. It turns out that those supporting her are critical to the outcome of her horrifying experience.

The book is riveting but I found the psychological thriller aspect a bit too dramatic or outrageous. Yet on the other hand taking a little of that away would dampen the intensity of reading. The murder that is revealed is astonishing.

It is definitely worth reading because there is also redemptive influence that Amanda James skilfully included in the plot.

BonnieK

Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.

Lu has a happy home life although was bullied at school due to her being adopted so when her mother dies unexpectedly she starts to look into her adoption and finding her biological mother. Her father seems to have withdrawn into himself and so when she tracks her 'mother' down she goes to visit her in Cornwall, initially everything seems to be great and they get on quite well but as Lu tries to find out why she was put up for adoption the cracks start to appear but Lu seems unable to see what is happening will she get the truth? or will she regret ever setting out on this journey?
This is a little slow at the beginning but I think it is necessary to get to know Lu's background and then when she gets to Cornwall it hot's up. I really liked this book a 4.5 stars if I could give halves.
Thank you to NetGalley for my copy of the book.

After reading the first chapter I was completely hooked, I love a book that throws you straight in to the story and this was definitely one of them.

I loved the build up through the story as we crept along to the end at a steady pace that suited the book perfectly. This books has some fascinating characters and I loved the writing style - it is a very good psychological thriller.

A solid four stars from me, highly recommended!!

Lu is a young lady whose life has stalled. She gives up her dead end job and, following the sudden accidental death of her Mother, is at a loose end. Her days revolve around supporting her Father and supposedly looking for jobs. A chance comment by a helpful neighbour sets her on a trail to find her birth mother. Once contact has been made, Lu seems prepared to settle for a while in the quiet Cornish village and support her birth Mother, Mellyn, who has had a difficult few years.

This is a well constructed thriller that I found hard to put down. It does start slowly but do keep going. It doesn't take long before the book settles into an interesting and well constructed plot. Lu has a low self esteem. She was bullied at school and despite the assurrances of her adoptive parents she always wondered why her birth Mother gave her away. In Cornwall she starts to blossom. She makes a new friend, gets a part time job and feels needed by her birth Mother, Mellyn. It is interesting to see the complex personalities of Mellyn & Lu develop as the book progresses.

I very much enjoyed this book. I had an idea of some of what would happen but not all of it. The ending worked well and I felt that the threads were nicely tied up.

I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley.

This is a book that starts off quite slowly as a family story but develops into a psychological thriller. I did guess how it was going to end but that didn't spoil it

I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the aspects of the different relationships Lu has and the sense of who can she trust and how we as the reader discover that alongside her. i thought the ending was interesting and unexpected and would read other books by this author.

I received a digital ARC of #AnotherMother from #netgalley for an honest review. There were a couple of spelling errors as this was a pre- publication copy, but nothing major or distracting.

This is a book of two halves. The first half reads like an emotional, moving and poignant novel about a woman losing her adopted mother and trying to find her birth mother. Then the second half is notched up a gear or two and is the psych thriller that the book is advertised to be.

It's a more slow paced read than most psych thrillers, but it still draws you in and once the big (and long dreaded) secret is revealed it is a much faster paced novel. I had hoped that my suspicions about the secret were wrong. They weren't. During the last 20% of the book, my heart was in my mouth! I was totally hooked. And then, right when you have everything straight in your head, whack. A major twist happens that knocks you for six! Very well written and would look out for more by this author in the future.

After having started this book about a month ago, I have tried many times to get back into it and I just can't. Please know that this does not mean the book is bad or that I have any negative things to post. It simply just isn't for me and I found it difficult to get interested in the story. Not every book is perfect for every person, right?
I wish the author nothing but success and I gracefully bow out of reading this one.
Thank you #NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. Since I didn't finish it I won't post on GoodReads as I don't believe that's fair to the author and I wouldnt want to taint anyone else's interest int he book.
Much luck!