Editorial Review: Misconception by Denise Forsythe

“With her hormones raging, Cassie had a thought. What if this is what it would take to get pregnant? No one would have to know.” (p.139)

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Review:

This is an editorial review written for Readers' Favorite.

Deception, manipulation, fornication, falsification–She’ll stop at nothing to have a baby

After suffering a miscarriage and discovering that she and her husband both have factors contributing to their infertility, Cassie will stop at nothing to have a baby. The closer she gets to having a child of her own, the further she will spiral, committing unthinkable acts. And the more she spins her web of lies, the more she comes to believe in their validity. Starting on the night Cassie shot her husband and then jumping back in time, Misconception by Denise Forsythe explores everything that led up to Jake’s murder. With Jake dead, what will become of Cassie and her unborn child?

Misconception is a twisted domestic thriller. At first, Cassie is mostly normal, though she struggles with her tense relationship with her mother-in-law. As the story progresses, her sanity fractures. Just when you think Cassie could not do anything worse, she does. She is a character you will love to hate, but all along, you will be held captive, wondering what will become of her baby. Denise Forsythe’s characters are well-crafted. All of them are morally grey, even minor characters, harboring secrets of their own that will have an impact on the plot. The author’s depiction of these multifaceted characters makes this borderline unbelievable tale believable; you don't want to think that people would do such things, but you realize that some people will do whatever it takes, no matter how evil. The action and pacing are well-balanced, taking time to explore the relationships between the characters as well as their motivations without draining the momentum of the plot. Misconception deals with highly triggering topics, so it is important to ensure you are comfortable reading such content before you embark on this journey. Overall, those who enjoy suspenseful thrillers with psychological elements and shocking twists will love this book.

Audience: adult
Trigger warnings: gun violence, murder, death of a parent, miscarriage, infertility, cheating, selective fetal reduction, medical malpractice, covert narcissism
Recommended for fans of: psychological thrillers, domestic thrillers

Publisher's Synopsis:

Cassie Nichols wants a baby. Badly.

She’s certain a baby will anchor the crumbling relationship with her husband, Jake, who she suspects is having an affair.

But after a miscarriage and continued trouble getting pregnant leads the couple down the frustrating and expensive road of in vitro fertilization, Cassie finds herself running out of time.

Pumped on hormones, fueled by anxiety, and believing it is the only way to save her marriage, she does the unthinkable to ensure a viable pregnancy.

Now, the happy family she envisioned remains out of reach and is instead wrought with lies, deception, and murder.

Source:

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©Latchkey Publishing: October 31, 2024
Edition: Digital review copy
339 pages

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