Our Stolen Child: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking page-turner By Melissa Wiesner (2022)
In the gripping narrative of Quinn and James Marcello, a devastating mistake unfolds as their last embryo is given to another couple. The child they yearned for now calls someone else "Mommy." Quinn, desperate to reclaim custody, faces the heart-wrenching reality that their child is being raised by another family.
The chance for custody emerges, and Quinn, driven by the longing to meet her little girl just once, plunges into an emotional journey. Meeting Emily and her adoptive mother cracks Quinn's heart wide open, as Emily bears a striking resemblance to her.
The indescribable feeling that this is where Emily belongs intensifies when the little girl embraces Quinn. As the families grapple with an unimaginable decision, a secret from James' past resurfaces, challenging Quinn's desires. The story navigates the complexities of love, family, and the quest to determine Emily's rightful place.
An absolutely unputdownable and heart-wrenching read, the narrative draws parallels to Jodi Picoult's "My Sister’s Keeper," Diane Chamberlain, and Catherine Ryan Hyde. It unfolds the lives of two families entwined by a profound and irreversible mistake, capturing the essence of their shared struggle and the quest to decide where Emily truly belongs.
Readers captivated by emotional and thought-provoking tales will find this narrative impossible to set aside. 📚❤️