This was one heck of a domestic thriller. Mind-bending, nerve-wracking, pulse-pouding - wondering how many more hyphenated phrases I can use?? It was twisty-turny deliciousness as the story unfolds. I did figure some things out before the reveal of what was actually going on, but that's simply because I've read so many of these types of stories lately that I am always looking hard at the clues. I did NOT expect what ended up happening as being how it would necessarily play out, so I found myself will my mouth hanging open and yelling DAYUMMMM that's harsh. I really enjoyed this one.

Thank you to the publishers @harperviabooks and @netgalley for this e-ARC of Mothers’ Instinct, releasing May 16th and soon to be a major motion picture featuring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain!

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔
🇫🇷 enjoy translated books
💨 want a fast paced read
😮 love jaw dropping twists
👀 like unreliable narrators

• 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄

Laetitia and Tiphaine are best friends with sons that are nearly the same age, but when a tragic accident occurs, it tears an irreparable hole in their friendship.

• 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓

Laetitia and Tiphaine have been friends for a while when they find out their kids will be just 3 months apart in age. Living in a duplex in France, the two friends can’t wait to watch their boys grow up together, but when a sudden accident leaves one of them childless, tensions rise and friendships begin to collapse. Will this loss tear them apart forever or will they find their way back to before?

• 𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

One word - WOW. This was such an unputdownable read. The pacing was fast, the chapters were fairly short, and the POV changed between characters in an easy to understand manner. I had no idea what to expect when I first opened this story, but I was not disappointed! That ending will have your jaw on the floor and wondering what the hell just happened/this can’t possibly be real. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Mothers’ Instinct when it drops May 16th! I cannot wait to see the movie version!

This book caught my eye because it's soon to be a movie, starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain.
Whew! This thriller takes it to the next level. Two couples live next door to each other, and their lives are intertwined: they are best friends, they were pregnant together, and the young boys are best friends as well.
When a tragic accident occurs, (kudos for making it unusual rather than a car accident or similar)
With this, the families are shattered, as are the ties they had. Yet, they still live literally over the hedge from each other, and "accidents" begin to happen to the boy who lived. While his mom, Laetitia, thinks her former friend is targeting her son, Milo, her husband is supportive, but begins to think she's imagining things. This ia an American debut from a Belgian author, and I just noticed it was translated from French. Do not let that sway you at all...it was perfectly translated, and I loved it. The end...OMG...I'm still reeling a bit from it, having finished it a few hours ago. This book was so well done, and I loved it.
Thank you to HarperVia, NetGalley and the author for an e-ARC of this title, Mother's Instinct, in exchange for my honest review.
All opinions are my own.

#HarperVia, #NetGalley #must read #MothersInstinct #Thriller

When I started this, I was expecting yet another story about two feuding neighbors/moms with the usual drama. Man, was I wrong. This was different, darker and more disturbing in so many ways to say the least. I can't even begin to imagine what the movie is going to be like. When you start this one, be fully prepared and brace yourself. I can't even count how many times I was like, "Wait, what? Did that really just happen?". This is going to be a hit and I can't wait to see the reaction. Five Stars.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Via for this ARC