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I was invested in this book from page 1. I needed to know who hurt Charlotte. Was it Freddie? Was it someone else? I hated that Charlotte and her mother weren’t speaking at the time of the accident. The regrets her mother had through the whole story. I love a good family drama and this had all the pieces. The found family, the childhood enemies, the childhood trauma and what it does to people as adults. Everything shapes the people we become.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC of this book.

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Oh boy, when I say this book is utterly heartbreaking, I mean it. Even after reading the synopsis, I think a small part of me still had some hope that Charlotte would wake up. I was hoping for a miracle. And when she didn’t, I cried. In fact, there were quite a few times that I cried while reading this book.

Joanna, Charlotte’s mom, was such a strong character. She lost her husband. And then she lost her daughter. She has to keep going because she has her granddaughter and she wants to win custody of her. Her finances are a mess, and her could lose her house, but she will stop at nothing to make sure that this baby has a loving home, and that there is justice for her daughter. I don’t know if I could ever be as strong as Joanna, but I absolutely hope so.

I loved the clever way that this book played out; I didn’t expect the way that it did (I can’t say anything because I don’t want to give anything away!). But I did love the ending. That was another part of the book that made me cry!

So grab your tissues, grab a cozy blanket, and this book. Prepare for your heart to break, and then for your heart to be uplifted in this beautiful tale of heartbreak and strength.

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Thank you Bookouture for inviting me to be part of the Books on Tour for “All My Fault” by Emma Robinson. Tears fell from my eyes. It was emotionally and utterly unputdownable. As a mom, it made me realize how we only want what is best for our children.
Joanne’s daughter is attacked and rushed to the hospital. Joanne is convinced her boyfriend did it. This is a roller coaster of emotions. Get the tissues ready.
Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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Oh wow! Emma’s books really should come with a warning or maybe just a box of tissues! Be ready to be pulled in, but also get your heart broken! This is sad, yet heart warming at the same time.
All of Emma’s books are moving, well written, fast paced.
They are sad, yet written in a way that leaves you wanting more, to know the fait of all the characters. It is engaging and the characters are well written.
You will find it hard to put this one down as you try and work out who is responsible for what has happened, but also, what will happen next.
As ever, a lovely, heart wrenching, heart warming read! No one else writes a book like this, like Emma does.
Definitely a must read, but have those tissues within reach!

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Joanna hasn't spoken to her daughter for two weeks, not since they argued again over Charlotte's relationship with her boyfriend Freddie, Joanna is convinced he's not good enough for her daughter and has tried everything to make her see sense, and it's only because she cares, but now it could be too late as police arrive to tell her that Charlotte has had an accident and is in hospital in a coma, Joanna is convinced that Freddie is responsible and that it's all her fault, she should have been there for her and will do everything in her power, as a mother, to prove he's guilty and protect her unborn grandchild.

I said that Emma's previous book had squeezed my heart to within an inch of its life, well this one squeezed it, ripped it out, trampled on it and then tried to put it back together, I'm not just emotionally bruised after this one, but totally broken. All My Fault tells the story of a mother and her grown up child and the lengths she will go to, to protect her, not always getting it right and coming across as too pushy. I really felt for Joanna, she was floundering after losing her husband and now it looks like she was about to lose her only child, I'm not sure if I'd have done anything different in that situation and I hope I never have to live through something like this, it's every parents worst nightmare. Once again Robinson has totally excelled herself with this exquisitely written, beautiful story that is begging for a happy ending and one that brought me to tears countless times in the few hours it took me to read it. I highly recommend this one, but you'll need tissues, and lots of them!!

I'd like to thank Bookouture and Netgalley for the auto approval, I will post my review on Amazon and Goodreads.

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The emotions in this book are so high that you will feel torn apart. I bawled my eyes out. The guilt is one emotion that is hard to forget making it a thought provoked plot.

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You can always count on Emma Robinson to tell a story that will break your heart and sew it all back together. All My Fault is a wonderful read with lots of emotion and a little mystery.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

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All My Fault by Emma Robinson is a heart-wrenching contemporary novel that I read in just two sittings.
This is an emotional read that will completely tug at your heartstrings. It is a book about a truly terrible situation and every parent’s nightmare. It is a book about the hardest goodbye.
Emma Robinson writes with sensitivity and feeling. The reader becomes caught up in the action as we ‘walk’ through the book, totally immersed in the situation and able to empathise with the lead character.
A terrible accident sees a young woman fighting for her life and for that of her unborn baby. As events unfold, we see that all is not as it seems and a guilty party walks among us. A mother has a bedside vigil as she refuses to acknowledge the worst. A partner is arrested. His character belies what a mother believes. Emotions run high. Accusations fly. Somewhere under it all lies the truth. Will the truth ever come to light? Or will it stay buried forever?
There are many emotions associated with loss. Feelings of guilt threaten to overwhelm a character who is told, “you need to be kind to yourself.”
We witness a life that has been manipulated, a life that is willing to take the fall. There is a gentle soul who needs to take control as the innocent suffer at the hands of the strong.
A lifelong friendship goes the extra mile, offering support when needed.
And the entitled pop up. A bully from childhood emerges, seemingly a changed character but a leopard never changes its’ spots. It lies dormant until it pounces once more.
All My Fault is a read that cries out for tissues. There is loss, manipulation, guilt, fear – and above all, there is love. Love shines through the darkness. When the last page has been turned, love remains.
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

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What a great story again by this author. It’s heartbreaking, confusing and at the end heartwarming. Whose story do you believe, the mother or the boyfriend? I couldn’t put it down, these characters are so well written, I really enjoyed reading this story.
Thanks NetGalley and the author for the chance to read it.

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Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

This story which will keep you hooked and feel almost every emotion whist reading it was very well written, and will relate to many readers.

Not long after Joanna’s husband has passed, her daughter has a bad encounter, which makes it more difficult for Joanne to come to terms with.

She is convinced that the person who attacked her daughter Freddie. After which she finds out that her daughter is expecting, and she’s intent on ensuring that the person who attacked her daughter is held accountable and she is the person who is awarded custody of her grandchild.

I highly recommend this book.

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What an extraordinary and engaging story!
I honestly read this book non-stop because I had to see/know where the author was taking me.
Twists and turns galore…
Heartbreaking moments…
Heartfelt moments…
So many secrets…
A totally heart wrenching and emotional read for me.

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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All My Fault
by Emma Robinson
Pub Date: Sep 09 2024

This is my first book by author Emma Robinson and I'm looking forward to reading many more! I absolutely loved it! Talk about emotional, it brought me to tears to the point I had to put the book down.

Great writing style with lovable characters. A heartbreaking story at times that was a little dark but definitely a must read!

Synopsis: There’s a knock at the door. It’s every mother’s worst the police are here. They tell me my beautiful daughter Charlotte has been hurt. They’ll take me to the hospital, there’s no time to lose… and I know this must be all my fault.

Many thanks to #AllMyFault #NetGalley and #Bookouture for providing me with an E-ARC of this fantastic book!

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Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of All My Fault by Emma Robinson. What an emotional read. Have your tissues ready for this one. Beautifully written story that makes you feel right alongside the characters. It was hard to put down and carry on with life. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to others. Be ready for the emotional ride. A 5 star rating from me.

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First, I want to thank Emma Robinson, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing this book so I may bring you this review.

Ohhh how I have been craving an Emma Robinson book!! Her books always give me the feels, touch my heart in so many ways, and make me tear up! In All My Fault she goes a little dark and adds a little mystery which is refreshing from some of her past stories. If you are a die hard fan of Emma’s like I am you will need to go pick this one up.

All My Fault focuses on a truly heartbreaking unthinkable tragedy where Charlotte was injured in an accident. My heart broke in two for her poor mother who had to piece everything together of what really happened to her daughter. Oh there were so many wickedly shocking twists and turns that I was even stunned by some of them.

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What a lovely book all about relationships between mother and daughter and how things can be misconstrued but the depth of love and the bond between Charlotte and her mother. I loved the fact that every page kept you wanting to know more - it was not predictable at and although quite heart wrenching it also contained moments of joy and reflection. Really enjoyed this book.

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Emma Robinson has written a hypnotic family drama with All My Fault.
The complexity of two families with young adult children who love each other and the mothers who interfere.
All My Fault is written with all the feelings of love between Charlotte and Freddie. The struggles they endure and the ending you will cry at.
So be sure to have the tissues.
I enjoyed this book tremendously. It pulled on every one of my heartstrings.
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When a mother suddenly loses her daughter, it causes unbelievable pain. When secrets come out and decisions must be made, the pain deepens. And then there’s the mystery of who caused the death. What will be revealed? This was a sad, but ultimately healing, story.

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I read my first @emmarobinsonuk book last year and have now read all of her books, now including her latest #allmyfault
A knock on the door will change the course of Joanna’s life forever. When the police inform Joanna the her daughter Charlotte has been attacked and is in critical condition, she knows who is to blame. She has never trusted her daughter’s boyfriend Freddie, she blames him for driving mother and daughter apart and now this.
In typical Emma Robinson fashion this book slowly sinks deeper into the story giving us a bigger picture as it goes and making it harder to put down. I so completely enjoyed this story and can’t wait for the rest of the world to get to pick up on September 9, 2024.
Thank you to @bookouture and @netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy for review.
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Sobbed my heart out the whole way through! Was what was needed! Such a great book that I couldn’t put down!

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I have absolutely loved every book I’ve read by this author and this is no exception. I loved it and didn’t want it to end!

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