What I liked: The storyline was intriguing & different.

What I disliked: The narration style was slow and repetitive. The inability to connect with the characters.

Overall, it's got a few twists (mostly the end) but the narration drags this story too much. I skimmed for awhile because i just wanted to know what was going to happen...I ended up jumping to the end of the book and I never do that! But the last sections of the book were actually a nice pace and good reading, just wish the beginning could have been the same.

I'm not a big fan of thrillers or mysteries but the medical aspect of this story caught my eye. I'm a bit ambivilant about this book - I kept turning the pages as I definitely wanted to know what was going to happen and how it was going to end; yet I didn't connect to anyone or anything throughout the story. I believe that was possibly intentional as it added to the stress of the story. The ending is a bit far fetched but I think those who read and enjoy medical thrillers will like this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early release of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Fifteen year old Meghan has been in and out of hospitals for years, with no diagnosis. When doctors begin to suspect Munchausen by Proxy, things take a sinister turn. Is her mother at fault, or is something else going on? This novel is full of twists and turns right through to the bombshell ending. DJ Palmer has picked up his father’s mantle, and I’m looking forward to reading more medical thrillers from him.

What people will do for Love! "We leave marks on this world, as invisible as the trail of that bird out there."
This is one intense, medical, psychological thriller and if there are medical professional out there; this story is for you!
I could not figure out the mystery of this quick moving book until the very end.
Was it true that Meghan had Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy? Could it be that it was her mother that was causing her daughters dependence and demise? Why?
This novel is a family drama that has made me now want to read more from D.J. Palmer!
Well done!

I enjoyed my first read from DJ Palmer. I would classify Saving Meghan as a thriller more than just suspense as it was very intense and mixing in the medical aspects of Meghan's conditions made it very captivating. The topic of Munchausen syndrome is scary yet fascinating and I think the author did a good job keeping you guessing throughout. There were parts that slowed down the pace at times but overall it was a fast and enjoyable read. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

Compelling, gripping, suspenseful, thrilling....this story was all of these! Carl and Becky live a fairly affluent life. Their teenage daughter, Meghan is always sick, suffering with fatigue, aches, dizziness and often is too weak to even go to school. Becky takes her to innumerable doctors, none of whom can give a definitive diagnosis. I loved it that the characters got me involved. Some I disliked intensely, and then I would change my mind. Just when I thought I knew what was coming next....wham!... a twist! The ending took me completely by surprise.

This book took me on a journey with so many twists and turns. I thought I read it all but this added something else. This was such a well written book and the content was serious and very intense. Thank you for allowing me to read this book and write about it.

This was actually pretty interesting.It definitely had some twists which was nice. I think that anyone who has enjoyed Daniel Palmers other novel will enjoy this.

As someone who loves stories involving Munchausen syndrome, I was very excited to read and review Saving Meghan. Unfortunately, I really struggled to get intot this book. I read about 40% before I finally decided to DNF the book rather than force myself to finish reading it only to give it a poor rating. I don't think it's a bad book, but I really did not enjoy the characters or narration style. I normally enjoy unlikeble characters, but I found these characters annoying to follow.

My apologies to the marketing team & author, because I was hoping to provide an insightful, positive review, but I just did not connect with this novel. Since I did not finish the book, I will not be sharing my negative opinions publicly.

Saving Meghan was a solid medical thriller, 4 stars! I was on the edge of my seat reading the first 90% and wishing I had less obligations in my day. The end wasnt my favorite and brought down the book, it was just too far fetched.

I thought that the characters were multidimensional and I really liked them. I loooved all the clues that were dropped along the way that made Saving Meghan so much fun.

I would definitely reccommend reading Saving Meghan and will be on the lookout for what else D.J. Palmer comes out with next.

“You have to figure out their doubts and fears, try to use their pasts to your advantage”

“My biggest secret was that I knew his.”

“there’s a difference between letting someone into your life and letting them define it.”

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my complimentary copy of Saving Meghan in exchange for my honest review.

***3/9/19 will post to Goodreads, 4/9/19 will post to Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

I didn't like this book, couldn't get into the storyline and I disliked the characters.

I ended up doing a lot of skim reading just to get to the end.

My first book by this Author who is following in his late father's footsteps. A great story. A teenage girl who presents with symptoms of malaise but there is no diagnosis from doctors. There is a question whether the mother suffers from Munchausen by Proxy. Lots of twists and turns and an ending I did not see coming. Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and the Author for allowing me to read and review this book.

Meghan is almost 16 and unwell. Her Mother has taken her from doctor to doctor to the point that Meghan goes into hysterics when she sees a needle. Her Father, who originally was hand and glove with his wife is now skeptical and resistant to her attempts at helping Meghan. When she becomes ill once again Becky, the Mother, takes her to Zach, a new doctor, who gives her a probable diagnosis. Becky agrees to also see a Gastroenterologist for a second opinion. This leads to them taking Meghan to the hospital and ultimately to the Courts taking temporary custody of her and then placing her in a locked down Psychiatric ward because if her illness and whether it is real or not. The characters are all well developed and the plot is filled with twists and turns enough to keep any reader happy. Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an e-galley for an honest review.

Interesting story, def could call it a psychological thriller. Becky and Carl are parents to Meghan. Meghan for years appeared to be healthy, but the became ill. No one knew why. Becky searched for answers until they finally met Dr. Fischer who believed that Meghan had Mitochondrial.

That’s pretty much the basis but there is so much more. It’s a book that will leave you guessing, (although I was instantly suspicious of one character based on the little details the author provided) I actually read this in one day!

Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. I enjoyed it!

Was a good book was a little drawn out a bit for my liking.
Ending was good. "overall a good solid 4"

love this book, characters were well developed. The plot had many twist and turns. Great read., cannot wait for the next book..

I read about half this book before I gave up. SAVING MEGHAN is about a daughter who is suffering from an unknown ailment and the mother willing to go to any lengths to save her. While it is an interesting premise, the characters were not well-developed enough for me to truly care about them and the pacing of the story lacked tension. I got the feeling that DJ Palmer was recounting her own experience which, whiel painful, did not translate into a good novel.

Saving Meghan by D.J. Palmer, I was really drawn into this story of 15 year old Meghan who has been sick with no diagnosis that sticks and her mother who seems to be pushing hard for tests and diagnosis and her father who does not seem to believe there is anything really wrong with her....I had a hard time putting this down once I got started and with the twists and turns, a murder here and there....definitely a book that holds your attention and makes you think! Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ARC book and give my honest opinion. *****

Meghan is a young girl who is very sick. She is fifteen, and doesn't enjoy quality of life. Becky her mother has her in and out of doctors offices and hospitals getting tested for anything and everything that may be making her sick. She has been tested so much she has developed a severe fear of needles. When the hospital steps in and takes custody of Meghan. Her mother and father are beside themselves. Fighting the hospital is tantamount. Fighting family can lead to death. First rate read. Outstanding!

I was blown away with this one. Rarely do I find a book (and yes maybe there is a slight spoiler here) where I loathed and despised a character so much (I was calling them horrible names under my breath) throughout the greater portion of a story only to find out I was completely wrong about them.
This is the story of Meghan, a 15 year old girl who starts experiencing multiple symptoms of an illness no one can determine. We meet several of Meghan's doctors along the way who think they have the answers. One thinks it is mitochondrial disease (MITO) while another thinks the symptoms are psychosomatic. One of Meghan's physicians, Dr. Nash, goes so far as to accuse Meghan's mother of projecting Munchausen by proxy syndrome on her daughter. As the story unravels in various twists and turns we learn the truth about Meghan's condition but the bombshells do not drop until nearly the very end. This one will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what is wrong with Meghan and just how are they going to "save" her.