Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan..
A doctor dedicated to children's medicine, Liz, grows suspicious when a friend brings her child in for treatment. Liz becomes concerned that things are not as they seem. But soon, nothing is as it appears, and Liz starts to find out that secrets and suspicion are becoming commonplace. Liz begins to realize that her practice and her job are in jeopardy and choices must be made quickly before it is too late.
More of a drama than a thriller, but a good book.
3.stars.

What an amazingly insightful and at times gut-wrenching book about motherhood. The author did a wonderful job in researching in showing us the darker side of early childhood. It's generally taboo to talk about postpartum depression and how it affects mothers. How difficult it is to not only first time mothers but those having second, third and more children. The underlying narrative is that being a good mother, a good parent, doesn't always seem to come naturally. And we don't always inherit that skill from our parents. I enjoyed the twists in the plot and felt that the author did a wonderful job with character and plot development.

It was a fantastic read and I had a difficult time putting it down. I started it early this morning and just now finished it at 1:45 am. I highly recommend it.

I would like to thank the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book and exchange for the fair and honest review.

I could not get into this book at all. It started out slow with the back and forth parts, but then did grab my attention when the baby made it to the hospital. I ended up skipping to the back to see who hurt the baby and then stopped reading.

I'd give this a 3.5. It kept me engaged enough to come back to my e-reader several days in a row (which is a big deal for me.)
The ending was a nice twist as I'd figured that Frankie had been involved but not beyond that.
I absolutely hated jumping from first to third person but it wouldn't stop me from recommending this novel to anyone.
The children acted their ages, which is hard to find in adult books. I enjoyed how the main character's lives were intertwined not only through their children but the companionship that comes with being new mothers. The raw emotion of Jess and Liz was heartbreaking, and Frankie doubly so.
Ultimately..Sarah Vaughan's "Little Disasters" shows us how hiding away our insecurities and doubt can create moments that define the rest of our lives and how motherhood can change even the strongest woman.

Liz, a pediatrician, is surprised to see her good friend Jess at the ER with her baby, Betsey. When Jess’ story about what happened doesn’t line up with Betsey’s injuries, Liz is put in a tough spot having to make a report to police for further investigation. What happened to Betsey? Who is lying and who is telling the truth?

I thought the premise of the book was great, but it didn’t wow me like some thrillers do. I liked that it shed light on postpartum mental issues, such as PP Depression, Anxiety, and OCD. I would say this book was good, but not great.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As someone who experienced severe PPD & OCD with intrusive thoughts (which went undiagnosed for a long time), I am grateful for this book and the sensitive way these issues were handled. I also loved the relationships among the characters and the fantastic twist at the end.

As a doctor, Liz Trenchard is bound by law to report any cases of suspected child abuse. So when her friend, Jess comes by the hospital with her baby and a story that doesn’t make sense, Liz is faced with a difficult choice. Uncovering the truth is essential for the safety of a child, but Liz may uncover secrets about her own family. Vaughan takes an unflinching look at motherhood and the expectations placed on women

This is the first novel I have read by Sarah Vaughan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the parallels between Jess and Janet that were revealed at the end of the book. Though I figured out what happened, I still enjoyed the book though the end dragged a bit for me. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy. I will happily recommend this book!