This is the 30th book in the Baxter series from author Karen Kingsbury. I haven't read all the books in the series, but was able to still pick this book up with little to no confusion on past characters.

The storyline of a frozen embryo adoption and how the secrets kept surrounding the adoption have affected the families was intriguing enough for me to continue the book.

Like other readers, there were some parts of this book that had too many unexplained holes or unrealistic situations that left me with questions. I wish there was more substance to the plot, but since I am such a fan of the author, I still enjoyed the book.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest review of the book.

i was going into this book thinking that it was going to be overly pushy about God and Faith. But the author did an amazing job with the story and about the book.
all i can say is that when you read this book you are going to need a friend to talk about it and cry with you.
it is about a young women that find outs that she was adopted and instead of facing it with her family she leaves everyone and goes to her "real family"
it was pretty predictable and the ending was a little interesting in my opinion

i was given this ARC by netgalley and publisher for an honest review and opinion

This book had the ability to be really good. Interesting topic, I struggled with the Christianity theme throughout. It was not my cup of tea but I’m sure many others would enjoy it. Thank you to netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

A family who was blessed to become pregnant with another’s frozen embryos grapples with telling their daughter the truth of her origins and the consequences that come with it. Threads and parallels of two families and two generations that eventually come together make up this story of love and family and what it all means.
Seeped in Christian morals, Kingsbury’s story addresses issues between those who believe and those who don’t pray and their faith, if they have it at all. There are moments of preaching, through conversation, which helps heal a bit between some characters.
Overall, a nice and light read.

I always enjoy reading Karen Kingsbury's books. They are always thought provoking and send a good message. This one is of course, just as good as the rest of the Baxter series. But I'm starting to wish she would write something other than this series. It seems to have run it's course and now she's concentrating on the younger generation which reads more like young adult. It's fine and she still writes a wonderful book, I just wish she would head another direction.

This is the first Karen Kingsbury book I've read and it won't be the last. I loved this book even though I don't normally enjoy sad topics when I'm reading. My tears were cathartic and the scripture and prayers within the story were healing. A must-read for Kingsbury fans. If you've always wanted to read a Christian fiction book I highly recommend Someone Like You.

I read Someone Like You not knowing it was a Christian novel. As a non religious person, I found the story was emotional, heartbreaking and uplifting, all at once.. The religious aspect did not take away from the story, but added a measure of sincerity to the characters thoughts and actions. An enjoyable read.

Through Christian themes Karen Kingsbury creates this beautiful heart wrenching story between Maddie & Dawson. The two find each other during some very traumatic & difficult times in their life.

I used to read quite a bit of Karen Kingsbury novels but I haven’t read anything by her for quite some time. Her story lines are typically very similar and her books are easy quick reads. I do always end up feeling ‘spiritually lifted up’ after I finish one of her books. If you’re into Christian literature you would love this! Thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for the ARC.

I always say each book I read by Karen Kingsbury is her best, but they just keep getting better.

So many emotions in this book make for incredible reading. I couldn't put it down until it was finished. Now I can't wait to see what the next installment will bring.

Feelings of betrayal, death, grief, a social issue you don't give much thought to, until you actually know someone who has participated in invitro fertilization/frozen embryos, forgiveness and "finding one's self" are huge topics in this book., which I highly recommend.

This ARC was provided by the publisher, Atria Books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love Karen Kingsbury's Baxter family characters! I appreciate how she is able to give us a new story about a character we already know and love. "Someone Like You" is such a sweet story of two sisters that never even had a chance to meet. Of course I've heard of IVF but haven't really read anything about embryo adoption and the ramifications of it. The only detail that confused me at first was calling the biological mother the "birth mother," since the adoptive mother actually did give birth to the baby. What I really love about Ms. Kingsbury's writing is how each of her characters seem to real and so easy to relate to. Her stories just pull me in. I usually end up practically sitting on the edge of my seat, anxiously waiting for her next book to come out! Thank you, Ms. Kingsbury, for keeping this reader in touch with the Baxter family.

I received an advanced readers copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book was a heartfelt look into who we are and the things in life that shape us, from family to faith. I loved Maddie and Dawson. A quick and sweet read.

The Baxter family series is a lot of fun. All the characters are likable, and have a deep faith in God. It’s a breath of fresh air to read an excellent book without sex scenes or innuendo. I can’t get enough of this family, and I look forward to the next book.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. Another wonderful book by Karen Kingsbury that made me think about things, made me cry and sometimes got me caught up in the moment. I also did some praying right along with them. Here it is 3::16 AM and I am still thinking about what I read and thinking about what I would have done. I honestly don't know but I could see where God was testing the people in the story and I could also see God working to put the people in the places they needed to be.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for allowing me to review this eARC! I really enjoyed the book. This is about a girl named Maddie. She just graduated college, got engaged and got her dream job so life seems pretty perfect, but then she realizes her parents are not her biological parents. She is the product of a donated embryo transfer. That technology was very new and relatively unheard of when Maddie was born, so she's caught completely off guard and it throws her into an existential crisis. She goes to meet her biological family and she finds out that her sister has died and her male best friend was in love with her. The rest of the book is Maddie trying to figure out who she is and what she wants out of life. I thought the book was really fast paced and entertaining. My only complaint is the way the whole fertility thing was dealt with. Maddie kept saying the parents who raised her were not her birth parents, despite the fact that she grew in her mother and was birthed by her. They're not her biological parents, but I think they definitely are her birth parents. I also thought there was too much talk about how Maddie was not theirs just because she came from other egg/ sperm. There is some resolution to this, but I would've liked to see it be handled a little better. I'd be very curious to see what people who have been in this situation think, seeing as it has become much more common!

SPOILERS AHEAD:
When London dies it is heart breaking! We briefly get to know her and her friendship with Dawson so its really sad when it happens. Maddie goes to Portland to meet her biological parents after Dawson tells her the truth. She ends up breaking up with her fiance to be with Dawson and she has a relationship with both sets of parents.

I love the books that Karen Kingsbury writes. She is always positive and uplifting in her books. This one talks about how one tragedy can turn out positive for a family. The ending wasn't what I expected, it was better than what I expected. I am glad I got the chance to read this book for an review, because i needed to read something uplifting during these hard times.

Wow! I've read many of Karen Kingsbury's books including the whole original Baxter series, a couple times actually, and started it again right before I got approved to review this book. I was so excited so I jumped right on it. I haven't yet read any of the other stand alone Baxter books, but I soon will!

I am used to Karen Kingsbury bringing on the emotions in her books. However, I don't believe I've ever started crying so soon in any of her other books and kept on crying straight through. She really knows how to connect you to her characters and keeps you emotionally attached. So much so I forget they are fictional characters and find myself wondering how they are doing, when they don't actually exist!

This story is so different from many that I have read. On a fairly new topic. I really enjoyed how she brought this story to life. It is so beautifully presented and as always Karen Kingsbury pours out the truth of Jesus so masterfully.

If you love Karen Kingsbury books, this one will not disappoint. If you have never read any of her books, this one would be a great one to start with! Be sure to have a box of tissues and be prepared to want to read more and more. I will dread the day that Karen Kingsbury writes her last book! I don't ever want them to end!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and Karen Kingsbury for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It’s great to touch base with the Baxter family. John Baxter was a joy to meet again.
However, I did not care for Maddy. A stranger tells her she was adopted as a frozen embryo. Yes, it would have been better if her parents had told her. Her self-righteous anger didn’t make sense. Had she known, how would she have lived her life differently? Her biological parents had given her away. She was fortunate to be part of a loving family. And the Baxters are huge proponents of adoption. Did she think her adopted cousins were less because of it?
Dawson Gage was an interesting character. Once he realized his mistake in going to Indiana, he did his best in guiding Maddy to forgiveness.

I enjoyed this book but found it hard to not get bored. Enjoyed the Christian theme of the book . It was just hard to believe that Maddie would fall for Dawson and that he really loved her for herself and not because of London. Was an good book but difficult to keep your attention.



Thanks to Karen Kingsbury and Simon and Schuster for the opportunity to read this book!

I received an ARC copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. It was wonderful to read another book by this author. It was a great read and I so enjoy reading about the Baxter family. I honestly missed many books recently but will definitely go back and read them. What I love most about this author is that even though this follows the storyline of one family, you can read each one as a standalone. Karen Kingsbury has a way of having so many characters in one book but not making it confusing and not being repetitive. I love how she is telling stories of Christian men and women and the real struggles we all go through. Amazing read!

Maddie has just graduated college and started a new job at the zoo when a stranger appears and breaks the news to her that she has been adopted. Tearful conversations with the entire family follow, and the topic of embryo adoption is introduced. Maddie learns that she has a sister in Oregon who had been killed in an accident weeks earlier, and flies to meet her birth parents. Throughout her visit she grows closer to her sister's friend Dawson.

This book was basic and predictable as I expected, but a light and fast read if you need it. It is a faith-driven book, but that didn't seem too overwhelming in how it appeared throughout the book.