I really wanted to give this three and a half rather than four - but not just three. While I enjoyed the book and thought some aspects were particularly well written there were some parts that grated a bit. I think I must be a bit of a pedant - but there were just a couple too many coincidences f...
I remind the kids when I pull into my parents’ driveway. I carry their bags into the house and give my mom a hug. “Don’t let them talk you into buying a bunch of souvenirs at the circus,” I say. “And don’t give them too much candy unless you want one of them to throw up.” ...
We can stay at my place tonight, and I’ll drive you to work in the morning.” She knew where he lived because they’d driven by his building several times and he’d pointed it out. “The only reason I haven’t taken you there before now is because I pref...
Afterward, when Owen has gone back to his hotel, I walk into the nursery. Anna is sitting in the chair rocking Piper, who is still fussing. “Is it her teeth?” I ask. Anna nods. “Probably. She’s got one ready to poke through. I gave her some Motrin.” ...
It’s not that the facility is horrible or anything, and it beats the hell out of being in the ICU (or dead), but I feel like a prisoner. Everything is regimented, from the time I wake up to when I eat and when I’m supposed to go to bed, which is early because they’re very big on rest here. I’d gi...