Its message is a chilling reminder of the dark past that Erin has worked so hard to bury, a past that could put her precious family in terrible danger… A gripping, spine-chilling read bri mming with secrets and lies. Inside is a birthday card from somebody she never dreamed would get in touch. She has no idea what fate has in store … Then a little red envelope lands on the doormat and everything changes. As Erin mingles with groups of family and friends, surrounded by love and laughter, she feels like the luckiest woman alive. Pink and silver balloons drift through her garden, the platters of food are empty and the recycling is overflowing with empty wine bottles. Jess Ryder Med ia Kit: Title: The Girl You Gave Away Author: Jess Ryder Publication Day Buy Links : Amazon: Apple Books: Kobo: Googleplay: Description: All she wanted was the life they had… It is the day of Erin’s fortieth birthday party. Take a look at my review of The Dream House, also by Jess Ryder.
As well as the emotions generated by Erin’s story, there is a high level of psychological drama due to Jade’s actions and unpredictability. The twists in the plot are excellent and frequently surprised me as I thought I anticipated what was coming up but then was proved wrong. It ends with a note of hope for the family including Jade, but I wanted extra explanation about the state of Erin’s marriage. I would have liked a bit more of a conclusion to the book. This is countered by her learning disabilities but I do not feel this should be an excuse for her actions. Whilst she is deserving of some sympathy, she isn’t particularly likeable and her actions are disturbing.
This show us her character in a sympathetic light and shows her vulnerability, guilt and love for her daughter.
Author Jess Ryder, give us Erin’s perspective in the first person, in the present day and in the 1990s when she became pregnant. The grief that Erin feels at the adoption of her child is heart wrenching. On her 40th birthday, her long lost daughter delivers a card which sets off a chain of events that are dark and dangerous… This was a very emotional book. She was forced to give away her baby daughter and hid her secret from her husband and children. Erin was just 14 when she became pregnant. It seems a little strange to review this book on Mother’s Day as it has such a powerful theme about motherhood.
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