I knew straightway from reading the synopsis that this book was going to be an emotional read, but wow, I was still not quite prepared for the emotional trip this book would take me on.

Joanna and her daughter Charlotte had had a fight the week before about Charlotte’s boyfriend and things had clearly been strained between the two since. Joanna is just pottering about the house when she receives a knock at the door from two police officers there to deliver the kind of news that any parent dreads and fears more than anything else. Charlotte had been seriously injured and taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
The first few chapters were so well written I felt like I was at the hospital with Joanna, feeling her pain, fear, worry and panic, as if I was experiencing it. I was gripped, and this was only the beginning of the book.

As well as chapters told from Joanna’s point of view, there are also chapters told from Freddie, the boyfriends, point of view. What I found really interesting about telling the story from two different perspectives like this, was the way Joanna speaks about Freddie in such a derogatory way, you can’t help but dislike him. Then when you read the chapters told from Freddie’s point of view in the past, and how he came to meet Charlotte, the way he speaks about her is actually very sweet. It really got me second guessing my opinion on Joanna and whether she was in fact a reliable narrator after all.

This book has a strong theme running through it of the complexities of a mother daughter relationship. This kind of storyline definitely hits in a different way for me now then it would have done had I read it before becoming a mother myself. It also got me reflecting back on my own relationship with my mother, and how that’s changed over the years.

Although there are lots of heartbreaking moments in this book, there are also lots of heart-warming moments. You can tell from the writing that the author put a lot of thought and emotion into this story and getting it down on the page, and I can imagine it would have been a tricky job of dealing with such emotional issues whilst trying to strike the right tone, something which the author does superbly in this book.
This book really delves into the intricacies of relationships between family and friends, and whilst that is the main theme of this book, there is also an undercurrent of suspense as to what actually happened to Charlotte. I think this book has a bit of something for everyone regardless of what the readers ‘go to’ genre is.

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘All My Fault’ written by Emma Robinson in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

The police knock on Joanna Woodley’s door informing her that her daughter Charlotte is in hospital following an altercation in the flat she shares with her boyfriend Freddie Knight-Crossley. She blames Freddie and is determined not to let him see Charlotte. She’s distressed to hear that Charlotte won’t survive her injuries, and shocked that she’s twenty-four weeks pregnant. The police have taken Freddie in for questioning and Joanna’s determined to keep the baby safe from him.

‘All My Fault’ is an emotional family drama of a mother who loses her much-loved daughter who she believes she was over-protective with but is determined to care for her baby and give her the love her daughter won’t be there to give her. This has been a touching story that’s grabbed at my heartstrings and hasn’t let go, reducing me to tears on several occasions. The characters are beautifully described showing the depth of love and true friendship, and I’ve sympathised with Joanna as she endures the loss of her only daughter so soon after losing her husband. This is such a moving story written by a wonderfully talented author that ends with an epilogue and a perfect conclusion.

The blurb reads ultimate tear jerking

Well that's definitely true. What a read. A definite page turner that I couldn't put down. Was totally engrossed

Thanks for the opportunity to review

Oh my days. All My Fault hit me in the heart and had me crying on at least three separate occasions. Told from Joanna's POV in the present and Freddie's POV in the past, All My Fault is a story of love and loss and was such a compelling read that it kept me gripped to a story that had my heart breaking for them both.

I love that Joanna has her faults as a mother and All My Fault doesn't shy away from the fact that most of the distance between Joanna and Charlotte's distance at the time of a incident, is due to her controlling and borderline narcissistic behaviour. There is so much Jo did to push her away that you just wanted to reach through the pages and tell her to stop.

Packed full of suspicion, suspense and the positive power of friendships, as a mother, All My Fault resonated with me so much. The level of emotion that Robinson managed to put within in - both rational and irrational - had me on a tear flowing emotional rollercoaster.

omg. get the Tissues ready when you read this book by Emma Robinson.
it's a really emotional ride but definitely recomended for 2024

Another fabulous read from
This absolutely brilliant author. Yet again this author has taken me on an emotional rollercoaster lots of tissues were required in this heartbreaking yet heartwarming and emotional read and also had some twists and turns along
The way which added to the story and was a slightly different way of writing to some
Of the authors previous books.

I read this in practically one sitting as once I have picked up a book by this author I know that I won’t get anything else done. This book left me with a book hangover and will continue to think about it for a while to come.

Can’t wait to read what they write next.

It’s been a while since I read a book by THE Emma Robinson and reading this new book her hers reminded me why I love her books so much!
Emma Robinson puts so much heart and soul into her stories that you are instantly captivated and find yourself bonding so much with the characters that you just don’t want to leave them behind.
This book felt a bit different to me with the storyline as there was suspense, suspicion and a few shocks along the way…. And as always with this authors books, plenty of tears.
This has been another fabulous book from Emma Robinson that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed

"All My Fault" is a book about a mother who tries to control her daughters life, without really realising, to then realise that there was no need to do so. It is a heart wrenching emotional book that is so well written that is really portrays the emotions and it connected deeply with me. There wasn't one chapter in that book that I thought was boring or a "filler", it was action packed all the time!

Name of Book: All My Fault
Author: Emma Robinson
Genre: Women’s Fiction Family Drama
Publisher: Bookouture
Pub Date: September 9, 2024
My Rating: 4.6 Rounded up
Pages: 302

Joanna Woodley is turning fifty but doesn’t feel like celebrating. She lost her husband Steve a little over a year ago plus isn’t on the best of terms with their only child Charlotte who is twenty-two.
Charlotte has moved in with Freddie Knight-Crossley, a guy she has been seeing for three years. But Joanna believes this relationship is a mistake. Charlotte is a beautiful sweet good girl but often drawn to someone opposite -- similar to a moth to a flame.
However, Joanne is still expecting her daughter to stop by on her birthday. She is surprised to find two police officers at her door. They tell her Charlotte is at the hospital with life threatening injuries. She has been in an altercation and hit her head.
Charlotte's boyfriend Freddie is helping Police; however, Joanna is sure Freddie had something to do with what happened.
When Joanna arrives at the hospital she it told Charlotte is in a coma. Joanna wants to stay by her side even through the doctor as no idea when the swelling will go down and she will come out of the coma. Joanna sits by Charlotte’s bedside and asks in a whisper. . .”Is this all my fault?”

Wow! ~ This exceeded my expected.
I have read other Emma Robinson stories and enjoyed them so I was sure this would be good ~ I just didn’t expect it to be SOOOO Good!!
I went into this thinking it was going to be a nice practicable story. WRONG!

Emma Robinson’s early novels are humorous; however her recent work focuses on
power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances.
One reader describes her writing as - "one who can always be relied upon to pack an emotional punch".
Want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for September 9. 2024.

Emma’s novels always need tissues to hand, and this one was no exception! As am other I really resonated with the situation and really wanted to know more. Superb writing as always.

A beautifully written story that will resonate with many mothers. Don't we all want what's best for our children, convinced that we know better than them? When Joanne's daughter Charlotte is attacked barely a year after her husband died, it's too much too bear. Joanne is sure Charlotte's unsuitable boyfriend, Freddie, is to blame. Then she discovers that Charlotte is pregnant. Grief stricken, Joanne is determined to get justice for her daughter and custody of her grandchild, but so is Freddie's mother, Emma portrays the characters so realistically and skilfully weaves an emotional tale of hearbreak, secrets and love with a few red herrings along the way.

Another tear jerker, sad and heartbreaking read from Emma with such good friendships, I just love her books and she never disappoints me. It was a great family drama which kept me involved in the storyline, all the characters were believable and such a lovely ending too.

The only negative point for me personally is that I would have liked to read a little bit more about what happened to Freddie's mum but this did not deter me from enjoying this brilliant book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC which I have no hesitation in recommending.

The sales for tissues must be higher while reading one of Emma Robinson’s books and while I’d never really admit it, there was a tear or two. As usual the author handles what is every parent’s nightmare with sensitivity and it’s beautifully written and while it was obvious after a few chapters that the character accused of the heartbreaking incident wasn’t guilty, it did surprise me when it was revealed.

Aha, here she is again. One of my queens of tissues. Each time she makes me regret I have not bought any shares from Kleenex yet. 

So yes, she does it again. She wrote another beautiful, heart breaking and heartwarming story that pulled every string of my heart.

You feel the love between a mother and her child and even though they do not always see eye to eye, which is normal, the love never fades away. 

Parents always want the best for their offspring even though what they think is best does not always align with the things the children want, but they never stop loving each other.

Parenting is making sure your child gets the best things possible in life, but parenting is also letting go and allowing your children to make their own choices. And that is often the hardest part. 

Turning back the clock is not possible and it's often when it's too late, you see the light...

People often have preconceptions about something or someone. Maybe it's time to let this go and take the time to open our heart and our mind.

There is only one thing I can say about this story: amazingly beautiful. 5 stars

Thank you

Well would it be a book written by Emma Robinson if it didn't leave you in tears somewhere through the book?

I loved reading Joanna, my heart broke for her and ached for a fellow parent that went through the most horrific ordeal. And the only thing she can think to do is blame one person.

Reading how all of this story plays out is an absolute pleasure. I just adored the writing and found the characters compelling and loveable. Aside from the obvious ones your meant to hate.

I thought I had it all figured out but Emma surprised me more than ever with a few twists and turns to change that perspective quite a few times.

Emma's very clever writing has you there in that moment with the characters, feeling all the feels right alongside them.

Loved every second of this book and will always continue to shout from the rooftops about Emma's writing.

Cute little family drama. For fans of Kristin Hannah. You will go through different emotions while reading this book so please have a box of kleenex handy. Surprise ending.

This talented author has written a page turner. Realistic characters keep the story moving quickly. Red herrings kept me intrigued. What would happen next?. Family and friends…secrets…regrets…mystery..recipe for a good story. Thanks Netgalley.

Not long after loosing her husband to a brain tumour Joanna gets a knock at her door saying her daughter has been in an accident and she needs to get to the hospital. As she rushes to the hospital she is thinking about the last time they spoke when they both fell out and how she would do anything to put it all right again. When she gets to the hospital she finds her daughter is in a coma and seriously ill but the bigger shock is she’s also pregnant. As the police interview Charlottes boyfriend Joanna is convinced he is responsible as she has never trusted him and when his mother shows up things take a nasty turn. Will Charlotte and the baby pull through and what really happened on the night she was attacked?

A knock at the door, a visit from the Police telling Joanna her beloved daughter has been attacked and is in a critical condition in hospital. Charlotte's boyfriend Freddie helping Police with their enquiries. Joanna is convinced of Freddies guilt, she's never particularly felt he's good enough for her daughter and the last time she saw Charlotte they'd argued about this. And now it may be too late and its all Joanna's fault.
This book is a slight change from Emma's latest reads in the fact she's written about an older child, whos making their own way in the world but the emotions are still the same and this book has some heartbreaking moments, but also at its heart it carries a promise of love and friendships forever.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this advanced copy, my opinions are my own and not expected