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Zoe Goldman #2
The Girl Without a Name by Sandra Block
Another gripping pageturner featuring psychiatrist Zoe Goldman, the protagonist from Little Black Lies.In what passes for an ordinary day in a psych ward, Dr. Zoe Goldman is stumped when a highly unusual case arrives. A young African American girl, found wandering the streets of Buffalo in a catatonic state, is brought in by police. No one has come forward to claim her, and all leads have been exhausted, so Zoe's treatment is the last hope to discover the girl's identity.When drugs prove ineffective and medical science seems to be failing, Zoe takes matters into her own hands to track down Jane Doe's family and piece together their checkered history. As she unearths their secrets, she finds that monsters hide where they are least expected. And now she must solve the mystery before it is too late. Because someone wants to make sure this young girl never remembers.The Girl Without a Name is a powerful novel of memory and forgetting, of unexpected friendship and understanding...and of the secrets we protect no matter the consequences.
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March 31, 2018
This is as far as I know the first time I have read a book with a psychiatrist as the main characters and that was a nice change because Dr. Zoe Goldman isn't out to solve a crime or anything. Instead, she is trying to help a young African-American girl who is discovered wandering the streets with no memory of who she is. But it seems that nobody knows who the girl is and Zoe decides to take matters into her own hands to find out who the girl is.
I really liked that Zoe is a psychiatrist with ADHD and during the book, is she visiting her own psychiatrist that she has been seeing since she was young to discuss her life, her mother's death, and her ADHD. It's great to read about a character in a book that has the diagnosis ADHD that have to take medicine to function properly. I have not read the first book, but I had no problems with getting into the story and would very much like to read the first book if I get the chance to it. Another thing, the ending was quite a surprise. Somehow I was just as blindsided as Zoe about one character in the book and that was both pleasant and depressing (I liked the character) to read. I think I almost felt as betrayed as Zoe did. Sandra Block really manages to create a very likable character and then turn the story around and suddenly you feel just as sad and disgusted as Zoe did.
I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review!
I really liked that Zoe is a psychiatrist with ADHD and during the book, is she visiting her own psychiatrist that she has been seeing since she was young to discuss her life, her mother's death, and her ADHD. It's great to read about a character in a book that has the diagnosis ADHD that have to take medicine to function properly. I have not read the first book, but I had no problems with getting into the story and would very much like to read the first book if I get the chance to it. Another thing, the ending was quite a surprise. Somehow I was just as blindsided as Zoe about one character in the book and that was both pleasant and depressing (I liked the character) to read. I think I almost felt as betrayed as Zoe did. Sandra Block really manages to create a very likable character and then turn the story around and suddenly you feel just as sad and disgusted as Zoe did.
I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review!
October 21, 2015
Psychological problems cover such a large ground, still so hard to diagnose, often a trial and error approach and the hope that something works. When a young girl is brought into the unit she appears to be catatonic. no one knows who she is or where she comes from. Zoë, now on probation after her unorthodox last case, finds herself once again obsessively involved.
Second book of this series and I love that the cases are so interesting. Zoë, herself is a fascinating character, she tries so hard for her patients, often to her own detriment. But while I love her dogged determination I felt that in this one she was a little all over the place in her personal life. Acted much younger than her years and professional education would warrant. Found that part a bit irritating. Still the cases, one of an anorexic, and of course finding out who the young unknown girl is make this a series I will continue to read. Still a little less of her personal life would be very welcome.
ARC from Netgalley.
Second book of this series and I love that the cases are so interesting. Zoë, herself is a fascinating character, she tries so hard for her patients, often to her own detriment. But while I love her dogged determination I felt that in this one she was a little all over the place in her personal life. Acted much younger than her years and professional education would warrant. Found that part a bit irritating. Still the cases, one of an anorexic, and of course finding out who the young unknown girl is make this a series I will continue to read. Still a little less of her personal life would be very welcome.
ARC from Netgalley.
October 2, 2015
Many thanks to the author, Sandra Block, Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Another gripping page turner featuring psychiatrist Zoe Goldman, the protagonist from Little Black Lies. This book picks up where the other book left off, and contains spoilers that would ruin it if you haven’t read the first book.
In this fast paced thriller set in a hospital in the Mental Wards, it focused on mainly Dr. Zoe Goldman and her boss Dr. Tad Berringer. Dr. Zoe Goldman is stumped when a highly unusual case arrives. A young African American girl, found wandering the streets of Buffalo in a catatonic state, is brought in by police. No one has come forward to claim her.
“We call her Jane, because she can’t tell us her name. (can’t or won’t?)”
So Zoe's treatment is the last hope to discover the girl's identity.
During the course of this book, we discover that Zoe is currently seeing a shrink herself due to her ADHD and learn more about different patients in the ward. The reader is able to learn and understand more about Mental Illnesses and have factual information in between a fictional thriller.
When drugs prove ineffective, Zoe must act on her own to track down Jane Doe's family. And what she discovers is mind-blowing! Secrets and lies. She must solve the mystery before it is too late. Someone wants to make sure this young girl never remembers.
It is quite apparent that Sandra Block put a lot of thought into the medical side as well as the mystery side, in writing this novel. I definitely appreciated this.
In the end of the book the Sandra wrote a Reading Group Guide in which she says, "The world is veined with cracks, but these aren't always bad." This sentence says a lot about the characters in the book but it also says a lot about life in general.
Fans of psychological suspense and medical thrillers will love Block's series.
Another gripping page turner featuring psychiatrist Zoe Goldman, the protagonist from Little Black Lies. This book picks up where the other book left off, and contains spoilers that would ruin it if you haven’t read the first book.
In this fast paced thriller set in a hospital in the Mental Wards, it focused on mainly Dr. Zoe Goldman and her boss Dr. Tad Berringer. Dr. Zoe Goldman is stumped when a highly unusual case arrives. A young African American girl, found wandering the streets of Buffalo in a catatonic state, is brought in by police. No one has come forward to claim her.
“We call her Jane, because she can’t tell us her name. (can’t or won’t?)”
So Zoe's treatment is the last hope to discover the girl's identity.
During the course of this book, we discover that Zoe is currently seeing a shrink herself due to her ADHD and learn more about different patients in the ward. The reader is able to learn and understand more about Mental Illnesses and have factual information in between a fictional thriller.
When drugs prove ineffective, Zoe must act on her own to track down Jane Doe's family. And what she discovers is mind-blowing! Secrets and lies. She must solve the mystery before it is too late. Someone wants to make sure this young girl never remembers.
It is quite apparent that Sandra Block put a lot of thought into the medical side as well as the mystery side, in writing this novel. I definitely appreciated this.
In the end of the book the Sandra wrote a Reading Group Guide in which she says, "The world is veined with cracks, but these aren't always bad." This sentence says a lot about the characters in the book but it also says a lot about life in general.
Fans of psychological suspense and medical thrillers will love Block's series.
December 30, 2016
In this follow-up to "Little Black Lies", Sandra Block's main protagonist, Dr. Zoe Goldman continues to work in the hospital psychiatric ward on a variety of cases. The synopsis is very well outlined so I won't rehash it here.
I feel it best to compare my reading stance of TGWAN to how I watch "Grey's Anatomy." Sure the medical cases are interesting, but most of us tune in to see how all the personal drama plays out. This made the story a bit disappointing because I was expecting more of a suspenseful thriller( Deception by cover?). What was more apparent was the personal drama overtook the story over around the middle and I began to forget that Zoe is trying to solve a case. At times, I felt I had to remind myself that Zoe was an adult. Occasionally, she sounded like an adolescent.
Now I know it sounds like there's nothing to like about this story, but on the contrary I did find the writing and the characters intriguing enough for me to read Book 1 .
I feel it best to compare my reading stance of TGWAN to how I watch "Grey's Anatomy." Sure the medical cases are interesting, but most of us tune in to see how all the personal drama plays out. This made the story a bit disappointing because I was expecting more of a suspenseful thriller( Deception by cover?). What was more apparent was the personal drama overtook the story over around the middle and I began to forget that Zoe is trying to solve a case. At times, I felt I had to remind myself that Zoe was an adult. Occasionally, she sounded like an adolescent.
Now I know it sounds like there's nothing to like about this story, but on the contrary I did find the writing and the characters intriguing enough for me to read Book 1 .
January 8, 2016
Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Plot/Story:
In one sentence- I enjoyed reading Girl Without A Name. Though it wasn’t a complete thriller, still it had its moments where it really stood out. It’s a slow paced story taking the reader through the ups and downs in the life and times of Dr. Zoe Goldman, which I must agree, was quite interesting.
What I really enjoyed about this book is the mystery and how all the small-small elements that snaked around the main plot, came together at the end beautifully making complete sense. Even though I’m a little bit disappointed with the fact that it was a subtle read and not a mind-boggling thriller, I still enjoyed this book, mainly because the ending took me by surprise. And that’s really rare! So, I really like this book.
Characters:
Dr. Zoe Goldman is a memorable character. I really enjoyed her witty nature and stark comments. She felt like a real character and the idea of showing her so vulnerable really managed to make a place in my heart for her (as a character.)
I’ll be reading the prequel to this one soon as I’d like to know what really happened with Dr. Zoe in the previous part.
Romance:
There was no romance worth mentioning but there was quite a lot of emotional stuff involving Zoe, her brother, and her deceased mother. The emotional angle added up to the advantage of the book in terms of character development, as it really added a new layer to Zoe’s character.
Writing:
The writing is simple and subtle and it made reading this book a pleasant experience. It's good enough that I won't mind trying out other books by Sandra Block.
Begining:
I was drawn into this book right from the very start. I really enjoyed the quirky banterings of Dr. Zoe. Her wit kept me entertained for the better part of the book. The starting of this book gave me an impression that there is going to be one hell-raiser of a mystery in the later part of the book but, to my annoyance, there wasn’t.
Ending:
The book ended with a real bang but, as I just said, I was expecting a lot more. I initially thought of this book as a thriller mystery but as it turned out it was just a mystery (with nothing really thrilling about it.) And that too a cozy mystery at that. Still the book managed to surprise me at the end, so there’s that to look forward to.
Blurb:
The blurb is good enough, though, I feel that it does give a slight impression that this book is a fast-paced thriller (or maybe it’s just me.)
Cover Art:
The cover art could have been a lot better but considering it’s a mystery read, the fog on the cover really does give an apt impression of the genre (at least.)
You can also read this review at The Reading Bud .
Plot/Story:
In one sentence- I enjoyed reading Girl Without A Name. Though it wasn’t a complete thriller, still it had its moments where it really stood out. It’s a slow paced story taking the reader through the ups and downs in the life and times of Dr. Zoe Goldman, which I must agree, was quite interesting.
What I really enjoyed about this book is the mystery and how all the small-small elements that snaked around the main plot, came together at the end beautifully making complete sense. Even though I’m a little bit disappointed with the fact that it was a subtle read and not a mind-boggling thriller, I still enjoyed this book, mainly because the ending took me by surprise. And that’s really rare! So, I really like this book.
Characters:
Dr. Zoe Goldman is a memorable character. I really enjoyed her witty nature and stark comments. She felt like a real character and the idea of showing her so vulnerable really managed to make a place in my heart for her (as a character.)
I’ll be reading the prequel to this one soon as I’d like to know what really happened with Dr. Zoe in the previous part.
Romance:
There was no romance worth mentioning but there was quite a lot of emotional stuff involving Zoe, her brother, and her deceased mother. The emotional angle added up to the advantage of the book in terms of character development, as it really added a new layer to Zoe’s character.
Writing:
The writing is simple and subtle and it made reading this book a pleasant experience. It's good enough that I won't mind trying out other books by Sandra Block.
Begining:
I was drawn into this book right from the very start. I really enjoyed the quirky banterings of Dr. Zoe. Her wit kept me entertained for the better part of the book. The starting of this book gave me an impression that there is going to be one hell-raiser of a mystery in the later part of the book but, to my annoyance, there wasn’t.
Ending:
The book ended with a real bang but, as I just said, I was expecting a lot more. I initially thought of this book as a thriller mystery but as it turned out it was just a mystery (with nothing really thrilling about it.) And that too a cozy mystery at that. Still the book managed to surprise me at the end, so there’s that to look forward to.
Blurb:
The blurb is good enough, though, I feel that it does give a slight impression that this book is a fast-paced thriller (or maybe it’s just me.)
Cover Art:
The cover art could have been a lot better but considering it’s a mystery read, the fog on the cover really does give an apt impression of the genre (at least.)
You can also read this review at The Reading Bud .
August 20, 2015
I have come to expect nothing less than:
1. A superbly written book
2. Great plot
3. Grabbing me from the start of the first chapter
4. Keeping me from being distracted from 'real life'
I didn't get all of this though. more from the penmanship of Sandra Block
She has become another one of my favourite authors where I long for her next book each time I close the one before.
This was let me down a little
We have a young girl here who is in a catatonic state wandering the streets. Police bring her into the Psychiatric ward.
Its proving to be an unusual case.
They name her Jane Doe.
Zoe who is doing the Investigation becomes obsessed with finding out about Jane Doe. We also get to learn more about Zoe, she has ADHD, we find out her love interests and we find her behaviour is a bit OTT.
Dr. Berringer who is treating Jane Doe has a significant problem himself. He is on probation for substance abuse, and I just couldn't wonder why constantly how is still operating as a doctor. Everyone who knows him knows this.
We met Zoe in LITTLE BLACK LIES which I absolutely adored. And I know this is a stand alone book, but too much about Zoe was written in this book which just became a little tedious at times. It seemed to reiterate a lot from this authors last book about Zoe.
That is my critique on this.
However the book does redeem itself because of the Jane Doe story. And apart from me skipping a lot about Zoe it did hold my interest other than that so if I ignore what I knew and remembered from LITTLE BLACK LIES about Zoe I can honestly give this 4 stars and I would like to thank the author and Grand Central Publishing via Net Galley for my advanced copy.
I have to say, I absolutely love the cover.
April 16, 2017
Sandra Block returns following her gripping debut, Little Black Lies, with THE GIRL WITHOUT A NAME — a mysterious patient, a Jane Doe with no name, and the intriguing suspense behind the silence for a psychological suspense thriller— keeping you glued to the pages, packed with intrigue, mystery and dark secrets.
In Little Black Lies, we met Dr. Zoe Goldman, a Yale graduate, and a psychiatry resident at a Buffalo, N.Y., hospital, where she suffers from ADHD, with a number of personal issues. She likes repairing her patients-while on probation, and continuing to struggle with the control, of her own thoughts.
Zoe was haunted by her past and discovered dark secrets and lies behind her biological mother’s death, while her adoptive mother suffered from dementia. Her last patient was connected with her past and she is still struggling with the aftermath.
In THE GIRL WITHOUT A NAME, a Jane Doe shows up at the hospital. An African American girl approximately thirteen years of age; no past, no name, no history—landing at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, NY. She is in a catatonic state and appears the drugs offered little assistance to her progress. In addition, she is getting no answers from the local police.
Zoe is obsessed with exploring the patient’s mysterious past. What led her here and why is she unresponsive? Also, what about good looking Dr. Tad Berringer who is overseeing her care? She decides she will investigate on her own, and begins going through medical reports, to see if there is anything she has missed, or possibly lead her to answers in order to solve the puzzle. Jane does seem to have artistic talents . . .
Zoe relates to Jane, with her own identity crises. In her first year of psychiatry, she discovered the truth about her birth mother and her adopted mother. Her poor mom in the final throes of dementia, in a nursing home. Her mom lost her own identity before she died.
She is frustrated with the plan of treatment from Dr. Tad Berringer, and even though Zoe is on probation, (still taking the Adderall), she has to walk a fine line. As we learned from the first book, Zoe is tenacious and will stop at nothing to solve a mystery, with investigative skills taking her into dangerous territory.
Could Jane be a runaway? If so, what is she escaping from, and does she have a family? Zoe puts her information on a missing person website. Could Zoe’s investigation, put Jane Doe in danger? The ongoing theme is focused on identities of each person. What lies beneath outward appearances, the facade? What abuse has occurred, been experienced, flawing them? Can they survive?
In the process of following Jane Doe’s progress we meet a variety of mental health patients, and characters, clues, and hidden meanings----very engaging and absorbing, adding to the storyline. We also re-visit with a number of characters we met in Little Black Lies, so nice to catch up with some (some not).
Since I typically am reading two or three books at the same time, had to smile when reading The Girl Without a Name while reading R. K. Jackson’s The Girl in the Maze. Even though unique to their own respective stories, (highly recommend both); astounding similarities with the mental illness, the dark secrets, and the labyrinth of hidden meanings, and the strong urge to save, between the patient/professional, with both. Each book features the complexities of the mind and the desperate need to uncover the truth, in order to heal. A maze of smoke and mirrors.
Block skillfully takes us on a thought-provoking journey of life’s tragedies; cracks, detours, and dead-ends. A world of fear, identity, facades; with clues, the number six, a priest, drugs, and a labyrinth of art projects. A devastating cruel world of rape, a pedophilia, S & M, drugs, abuse---flawed characters—twisting their minds and actions--with innocent victims crossing their paths.
I enjoyed reading the author’s inspiration behind the book—the explanation of cracks which run through every façade, as no one seems to be as they appear.
A riveting and intriguing psychological literary suspense. Highly Recommend! Fans of Lisa Unger, Jenny Milchman, Colette McBeth, and Laura Lippman will enjoy this one.
Possibly Zoe will be crossing over into Forensic psychiatry for the installment?
A special thank you to Grand Central and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
JDCMustReadBooks
In Little Black Lies, we met Dr. Zoe Goldman, a Yale graduate, and a psychiatry resident at a Buffalo, N.Y., hospital, where she suffers from ADHD, with a number of personal issues. She likes repairing her patients-while on probation, and continuing to struggle with the control, of her own thoughts.
Zoe was haunted by her past and discovered dark secrets and lies behind her biological mother’s death, while her adoptive mother suffered from dementia. Her last patient was connected with her past and she is still struggling with the aftermath.
In THE GIRL WITHOUT A NAME, a Jane Doe shows up at the hospital. An African American girl approximately thirteen years of age; no past, no name, no history—landing at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, NY. She is in a catatonic state and appears the drugs offered little assistance to her progress. In addition, she is getting no answers from the local police.
Zoe is obsessed with exploring the patient’s mysterious past. What led her here and why is she unresponsive? Also, what about good looking Dr. Tad Berringer who is overseeing her care? She decides she will investigate on her own, and begins going through medical reports, to see if there is anything she has missed, or possibly lead her to answers in order to solve the puzzle. Jane does seem to have artistic talents . . .
Zoe relates to Jane, with her own identity crises. In her first year of psychiatry, she discovered the truth about her birth mother and her adopted mother. Her poor mom in the final throes of dementia, in a nursing home. Her mom lost her own identity before she died.
She is frustrated with the plan of treatment from Dr. Tad Berringer, and even though Zoe is on probation, (still taking the Adderall), she has to walk a fine line. As we learned from the first book, Zoe is tenacious and will stop at nothing to solve a mystery, with investigative skills taking her into dangerous territory.
Could Jane be a runaway? If so, what is she escaping from, and does she have a family? Zoe puts her information on a missing person website. Could Zoe’s investigation, put Jane Doe in danger? The ongoing theme is focused on identities of each person. What lies beneath outward appearances, the facade? What abuse has occurred, been experienced, flawing them? Can they survive?
In the process of following Jane Doe’s progress we meet a variety of mental health patients, and characters, clues, and hidden meanings----very engaging and absorbing, adding to the storyline. We also re-visit with a number of characters we met in Little Black Lies, so nice to catch up with some (some not).
Since I typically am reading two or three books at the same time, had to smile when reading The Girl Without a Name while reading R. K. Jackson’s The Girl in the Maze. Even though unique to their own respective stories, (highly recommend both); astounding similarities with the mental illness, the dark secrets, and the labyrinth of hidden meanings, and the strong urge to save, between the patient/professional, with both. Each book features the complexities of the mind and the desperate need to uncover the truth, in order to heal. A maze of smoke and mirrors.
Block skillfully takes us on a thought-provoking journey of life’s tragedies; cracks, detours, and dead-ends. A world of fear, identity, facades; with clues, the number six, a priest, drugs, and a labyrinth of art projects. A devastating cruel world of rape, a pedophilia, S & M, drugs, abuse---flawed characters—twisting their minds and actions--with innocent victims crossing their paths.
I enjoyed reading the author’s inspiration behind the book—the explanation of cracks which run through every façade, as no one seems to be as they appear.
“The world is veined with cracks, not always bad. That’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen. Rifts which are natural parts of life. Sometimes the gap can swallow you whole. Are there some beyond repair? Not all cracks can be mended.
A riveting and intriguing psychological literary suspense. Highly Recommend! Fans of Lisa Unger, Jenny Milchman, Colette McBeth, and Laura Lippman will enjoy this one.
Possibly Zoe will be crossing over into Forensic psychiatry for the installment?
A special thank you to Grand Central and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
JDCMustReadBooks
November 27, 2015
We meet Dr. Goldman, psychiatry intern, on probation after her exploits in Little Black Lies. The opening chapter introduces us to a catatonic African American girl, age around 13, whom the ward has named Jane Doe for lack of any other information. Finding out the identity and story about Jane Doe is the plot of the book. We do meet a few other patients, one who stands out is Chloe, who is admitted for severe anorexia and follow her treatment and interaction with the doctors and therapists who are trying to help save her life and help resolve the issues that are behind her illness.
A lot of time is spent on Zoe’s life, love interests, ADHD and at times neurotic behavior. She becomes obsessed with Jane and does a good job of detective work to find out her identity and what happened to her. She is often frustrated with the plan of treatment that her attending doctor, Dr. Tad Berringer, has outlined for the patient. Since Zoe is on probation she tries to be careful not to overstep her boundaries. Everyone seems to know that Dr. Berringer is himself on probation and has trouble with substance abuse and yet he is still in charge of patient care, doesn’t seem realistic to me.
Too much time is spent on Zoe, who isn’t really that interesting of a character, and her current boyfriend Mike. There was not the suspense or the feeling of increasing tension that you feel in a well written thriller. Lots of “investigating” on the internet and talk between the interns and residents not even relevant to the story.
A disappointing read for me.
August 22, 2022
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"We can call her Jane, because she can't tell us her name."
I think Sandra Block might be a new favourite author of mine.
I really, really like these Dr. Zoe Goldman novels. Strong characters, strong personal story lines and a perfect plot with delicate twists. It's a little mystery, a little psychological, a little real-life drama with the perfect amount of genuine humour bringing everyone to life. It's all done so well that I just feel completely invested every time I pick it up to read again.
In this second novel, Zoe is on probation with her residency program and working for Buffalo Hospital's children's psych ward while contemplating her future - a fellowship or private practice?
Checking in on a psychopathic teen who killed the neighbours' pet, a pregnant teen who overdosed on meth, a girl under the spell of anorexia, a boy with OCD who fears the number 6... it's just a regular day for Zoe until a 14-year-old girl with no I.D. and in a catatonic state is admitted.
And so the twists begin!
I loved the plot, the characters, the atmosphere and the setting. It's written in a way that is just descriptive enough while being easy and engaging.
LOVED IT.
Me, when it was over:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 4 stars
"We can call her Jane, because she can't tell us her name."
I think Sandra Block might be a new favourite author of mine.
I really, really like these Dr. Zoe Goldman novels. Strong characters, strong personal story lines and a perfect plot with delicate twists. It's a little mystery, a little psychological, a little real-life drama with the perfect amount of genuine humour bringing everyone to life. It's all done so well that I just feel completely invested every time I pick it up to read again.
In this second novel, Zoe is on probation with her residency program and working for Buffalo Hospital's children's psych ward while contemplating her future - a fellowship or private practice?
Checking in on a psychopathic teen who killed the neighbours' pet, a pregnant teen who overdosed on meth, a girl under the spell of anorexia, a boy with OCD who fears the number 6... it's just a regular day for Zoe until a 14-year-old girl with no I.D. and in a catatonic state is admitted.
And so the twists begin!
I loved the plot, the characters, the atmosphere and the setting. It's written in a way that is just descriptive enough while being easy and engaging.
LOVED IT.
Me, when it was over:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 4 stars
October 11, 2015
I sort of thought this was going to be creepier than it was. However, while it wasn't creepy throughout. There came a point at the end where my jaw dropped and I felt myself spinning through some type of time warp tunnel or whatever those things are on those shows where the person is just spinning and spinning. It was like I just couldn't believe it. I can't really say much more without this becoming a spoiler, but I can say that this was one heck of a good book.
It wasn't like I was reading and waiting for the creepy part, saying what the heck? The story was interesting enough as the author kept giving me all these puzzle pieces that really didn't seem to quite fit, but of course, as a reader, I knew somehow, someway they did. I found it interesting that all these psych docs were a little cray cray themselves. Or at least as one of the characters said "everyone has a little crack somewhere".
This was a very well written book, maybe a little slow in some spots, but still a very decent read well worth the time and $$$.
Huge thanks to Grand Central Publishing and Net Galley for providing me with this free e-galley in exchange for an honest review. It was definitely a great read for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
It wasn't like I was reading and waiting for the creepy part, saying what the heck? The story was interesting enough as the author kept giving me all these puzzle pieces that really didn't seem to quite fit, but of course, as a reader, I knew somehow, someway they did. I found it interesting that all these psych docs were a little cray cray themselves. Or at least as one of the characters said "everyone has a little crack somewhere".
This was a very well written book, maybe a little slow in some spots, but still a very decent read well worth the time and $$$.
Huge thanks to Grand Central Publishing and Net Galley for providing me with this free e-galley in exchange for an honest review. It was definitely a great read for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
June 13, 2017
2 1/2 stars. The story was underwhelming, but Zoe remains one of my spirit animals. She's also one of the only tall, strong, female characters in my memory aside from maybe Josephine March. Though this book was a bit slow and not as good as the first, I'll be back for the third.
September 16, 2019
“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen
We meet Dr. Zoe Goldman, a Yale graduate and psychiatric resident at a large hospital in Buffalo, New York. She is in her last year of residency, and is on probation (due to circumstances that occurred in the first book?). Like all residents, she is often tired due to the long hours they work, and to the fact that they are often ‘on call’ even when not working. Zoe, who is working her child-psych rotation, is a ‘Type A’ personality and is also ADHD, so is trying to find a good balance of meds for herself. Ironically, though Zoe is training to be a psychiatrist herself, she also has regular appointments with one.
On a personal level, Zoe has a serious boyfriend, Mike, who is also a doctor, though he is in a medical field and not a psychiatric one like she is. Zoe also has a close relationship with her brother, Scotty who works at a coffee bar. Zoe and Scotty have recently lost their mother so their bond is strengthening. Zoe also has a very mischievous labradoodle named Arthur who adds some levity to the novel.
Though in a solid relationship, Zoe is attracted to the new attending psychiatrist on her floor, as are all the nurses. Dr. Tad Berringer is tall (taller than Zoe who is six feet), smart, charming, handsome, and married.
They have a new patient. Jane (because she doesn’t know her name) was found by police wandering the streets of Buffalo. Mute and dazed, Jane is an African American teenager whom they guess to be around 13-14 years of age. She is catatonic. Eventually, after weeks of treatment, Jane ‘wakes up’ and tells them her name is Candy, but she can’t remember much else except that she was chasing after a limousine. Then, a few weeks later, she seems to have a completely different personality and calls herself Daneesha. Who IS this girl and what trauma has she suffered to have succumbed to this disorder?
MY THOUGHTS
This novel has been on my TBR for some time now. As it is the second novel in the Zoe Goldman series, I was waiting for the opportunity to read the first novel in the series first. Well folks, with review commitments that never happened. SO, I decided to bite the bullet and dive in the series at number two. The experience was rewarding. I don’t think that the read was in any way diminished by not reading the series in order.
Zoe Goldman was an engaging character whom I liked immediately. I enjoyed her rapport with the hospital staff, her boyfriend, her brother and the police detective, Frank Adams.
Although I did guess who the ‘bad guy’ was somewhere around 2/3 of the way in the book, this did not ruin the story for me. I was still compelled to read more and find out his ‘backstory’ and how Zoe would learn the truth.
The medical setting was different from what I’ve been reading lately, so that too was a nice change. I think the author captured the frustrations and the fatigue of medical residents and accurately showcased some of the more dominant mental illness varieties suffered by young people.
The ending had a very satisfactory resolution, though perhaps it is not what some readers might expect. All in all, I enjoyed this novel very much and would recommend it to others.
I will keep an eye out for other books in this series of which there are now three titles.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel from Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley.
We meet Dr. Zoe Goldman, a Yale graduate and psychiatric resident at a large hospital in Buffalo, New York. She is in her last year of residency, and is on probation (due to circumstances that occurred in the first book?). Like all residents, she is often tired due to the long hours they work, and to the fact that they are often ‘on call’ even when not working. Zoe, who is working her child-psych rotation, is a ‘Type A’ personality and is also ADHD, so is trying to find a good balance of meds for herself. Ironically, though Zoe is training to be a psychiatrist herself, she also has regular appointments with one.
On a personal level, Zoe has a serious boyfriend, Mike, who is also a doctor, though he is in a medical field and not a psychiatric one like she is. Zoe also has a close relationship with her brother, Scotty who works at a coffee bar. Zoe and Scotty have recently lost their mother so their bond is strengthening. Zoe also has a very mischievous labradoodle named Arthur who adds some levity to the novel.
Though in a solid relationship, Zoe is attracted to the new attending psychiatrist on her floor, as are all the nurses. Dr. Tad Berringer is tall (taller than Zoe who is six feet), smart, charming, handsome, and married.
They have a new patient. Jane (because she doesn’t know her name) was found by police wandering the streets of Buffalo. Mute and dazed, Jane is an African American teenager whom they guess to be around 13-14 years of age. She is catatonic. Eventually, after weeks of treatment, Jane ‘wakes up’ and tells them her name is Candy, but she can’t remember much else except that she was chasing after a limousine. Then, a few weeks later, she seems to have a completely different personality and calls herself Daneesha. Who IS this girl and what trauma has she suffered to have succumbed to this disorder?
MY THOUGHTS
This novel has been on my TBR for some time now. As it is the second novel in the Zoe Goldman series, I was waiting for the opportunity to read the first novel in the series first. Well folks, with review commitments that never happened. SO, I decided to bite the bullet and dive in the series at number two. The experience was rewarding. I don’t think that the read was in any way diminished by not reading the series in order.
Zoe Goldman was an engaging character whom I liked immediately. I enjoyed her rapport with the hospital staff, her boyfriend, her brother and the police detective, Frank Adams.
Although I did guess who the ‘bad guy’ was somewhere around 2/3 of the way in the book, this did not ruin the story for me. I was still compelled to read more and find out his ‘backstory’ and how Zoe would learn the truth.
The medical setting was different from what I’ve been reading lately, so that too was a nice change. I think the author captured the frustrations and the fatigue of medical residents and accurately showcased some of the more dominant mental illness varieties suffered by young people.
The ending had a very satisfactory resolution, though perhaps it is not what some readers might expect. All in all, I enjoyed this novel very much and would recommend it to others.
I will keep an eye out for other books in this series of which there are now three titles.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel from Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley.
June 17, 2016
I read this one a few months ago with Bets. This is the 2nd book the series and I'm definitely interested in sticking with it. Good plot, good characters, and lots of promise for future installments.
November 20, 2016
First novel I've read by Sandra Block and it definitely won't be my last one. Zoe was easy to like with her little flaws and driven oriented self. The ending was was definitely not what I suspected.
May 3, 2023
A young girl who is catatonic is admitted to the children's psych ward. The initial name on her file is Jane Doe as no one has reported her missing and police efforts to identify her have not yielded any results. Dr. Zoe Goldman embarks on her own off the books investigation when she should really be studying for a residency exam. She is determined to unlock the medical mystery and find her family.
The Girl Without a Name is the second book in an interesting trilogy. I've read all three books out of order, new readers to the series should start with the first book to avoid spoilers. The majority of the narrative takes place in the hospital and fans of medical thrillers will enjoy Sandra Block's stories. She is a neurologist, adding authenticity to the medical scenarios. These books don't get much buzz and deserve a larger audience.
The Girl Without a Name is the second book in an interesting trilogy. I've read all three books out of order, new readers to the series should start with the first book to avoid spoilers. The majority of the narrative takes place in the hospital and fans of medical thrillers will enjoy Sandra Block's stories. She is a neurologist, adding authenticity to the medical scenarios. These books don't get much buzz and deserve a larger audience.
January 26, 2025
TRIGGER WARNING ALERT - to avoid spoilers I won't detail the specific triggers, but go in with caution if a sensitive reader.
I am thorougly enjoying this Zoe Goldman series. This book took some turns I did not see and the premise of the book did not give away the angle that the book would eventually take. While it did not take much to "smell a rat", I did not see the next turn that the book and characters took.
I enjoy following the life of the main character, student psychiatrist, Dr Zoe Goldman; however, there are some elements of her character development that I find to be a bit on the nose and personally feel would do well with some elements of refinement.
I am thorougly enjoying this Zoe Goldman series. This book took some turns I did not see and the premise of the book did not give away the angle that the book would eventually take. While it did not take much to "smell a rat", I did not see the next turn that the book and characters took.
I enjoy following the life of the main character, student psychiatrist, Dr Zoe Goldman; however, there are some elements of her character development that I find to be a bit on the nose and personally feel would do well with some elements of refinement.
December 9, 2015
The Girl Without a Name by Sandra Block is the second novel featuring Dr. Zoe Goldman, the protagonist from the highly acclaimed Little Black Lies. The Girl Without a Name picks up little over a year after the events of Little Black Lies and Zoe Goldman tries to put her life and her career back together.
"...We call her Jane, because she can't tell us her name.
Can't or won't, I'm not sure. She lies in a hospital bed, a strangely old expression upon her teenaged face. We don't know her age either. Twelve, fourteen maybe. A navy-blue hospital blanket sits across her knees in a neat square like a picnic blanket..."
Zoe Goldman is back on her rounds, the scar on her neck a reminder of what can happen in the psych ward. Though the circumstances that produced that moment were not likely to happen again. But Zoe is seeing a psychiatrist herself, the irony not escaping her. A shrink seeing a shrink. But the possibility of PTSD is strong and for now, she is a doctor on probation. Watched and double guessed.
Then a highly unusual case comes along. A young African American girl if found wandering the streets of Buffalo in a catatonic state. She is brought to the hospital for observation and days pass without anyone coming forward to claim her. Zoe's treatment may be the last hope at finding out who the girl is. Only when the girl comes to, the situation only gets stranger. When conventional treatment fails, Zoe takes into her own hands to find out who Jane Doe is. Piece by confusing piece she begins to find the puzzle behind the young girl. But her time is running out and she has very few people who believe in her. Is Zoe really finding out the truth or is it her own psychosis that is creating another obsession with a patient. An obsession that led to her own attack.
Dr. Zoe Goldman is not your normal detective. Mostly because she is not a detective. She is not out to solve a murder or a kidnapping or any of the sort. She is out to help her patient and in doing so she has to face the mysteries that come with dealing with the darker side of mankind. Only now Zoe is damaged. Hurt and betrayed. Not only by others but by her own self. By her emotions and her intellect. Two things she had the most confidence in. In The Girl Without a Name Goldman is confronted with the concept of throwaway children. Forgotten and let down by a system created to help them. Abandoned by their families and then by the rest of the world. Jane Doe is just another in a long line of missing and abused children. Only Jane is now in Zoe's hands and Dr. Goldman finds she cannot turn away.
There is also a really good mystery here. A puzzle of deceit and lies that has to be unraveled if there is any hope of saving Jane Doe. But our protagonist uses the highways and byways of the psyche to find her answers.
A terrific and interesting read. The character and storylines have grown from the debut novel and promise this to be a series not to be missed!
"...We call her Jane, because she can't tell us her name.
Can't or won't, I'm not sure. She lies in a hospital bed, a strangely old expression upon her teenaged face. We don't know her age either. Twelve, fourteen maybe. A navy-blue hospital blanket sits across her knees in a neat square like a picnic blanket..."
Zoe Goldman is back on her rounds, the scar on her neck a reminder of what can happen in the psych ward. Though the circumstances that produced that moment were not likely to happen again. But Zoe is seeing a psychiatrist herself, the irony not escaping her. A shrink seeing a shrink. But the possibility of PTSD is strong and for now, she is a doctor on probation. Watched and double guessed.
Then a highly unusual case comes along. A young African American girl if found wandering the streets of Buffalo in a catatonic state. She is brought to the hospital for observation and days pass without anyone coming forward to claim her. Zoe's treatment may be the last hope at finding out who the girl is. Only when the girl comes to, the situation only gets stranger. When conventional treatment fails, Zoe takes into her own hands to find out who Jane Doe is. Piece by confusing piece she begins to find the puzzle behind the young girl. But her time is running out and she has very few people who believe in her. Is Zoe really finding out the truth or is it her own psychosis that is creating another obsession with a patient. An obsession that led to her own attack.
Dr. Zoe Goldman is not your normal detective. Mostly because she is not a detective. She is not out to solve a murder or a kidnapping or any of the sort. She is out to help her patient and in doing so she has to face the mysteries that come with dealing with the darker side of mankind. Only now Zoe is damaged. Hurt and betrayed. Not only by others but by her own self. By her emotions and her intellect. Two things she had the most confidence in. In The Girl Without a Name Goldman is confronted with the concept of throwaway children. Forgotten and let down by a system created to help them. Abandoned by their families and then by the rest of the world. Jane Doe is just another in a long line of missing and abused children. Only Jane is now in Zoe's hands and Dr. Goldman finds she cannot turn away.
There is also a really good mystery here. A puzzle of deceit and lies that has to be unraveled if there is any hope of saving Jane Doe. But our protagonist uses the highways and byways of the psyche to find her answers.
A terrific and interesting read. The character and storylines have grown from the debut novel and promise this to be a series not to be missed!
October 22, 2015
A riveting intense psychological thriller that will have readers holding onto their edge of their seats as secrets and truths are revealed! The Girl Without A Name is the first book that I have read from Sandra Block and it surely won't be my last. Ms. Block was able to weave suspense, mystery, and heart palpitating intrigue as readers discovered and piece together Jane Doe's identity with the help of Dr. Zoe Goldman, a psychiatrist. As a big suspense thriller aficionado, I loved that Ms. Block allowed readers to get a glimpse of solving the big mystery through recollection of memory. This book may have started off a bit slow for my liking but once you get through a certain part in the book, the story line is so intense that you are instantly spellbinded of a doctor's quest in helping a young girl get her memory and identity back. I loved that book takes readers us on a labyrinth of mystery and dark secrets. The Girl Without A Name was phenomenally well-executed and delivered as it grips readers minds of the uncovering of the truth and its consequences.
May 21, 2016
I really liked this one. A LOT. As in when I wasn't reading it I was counting down the minutes until the book was back in my hands. For a total impulse buy (and an impulse buy that I immediately started reading) I couldn't be happier!
The way Zoe's ADHD was portrayed was very interesting - though I feel her narration might not work for all readers. This reader, however, enjoyed it immensely!
The only thing I wasn't too fond of was the Big Reveal. Early on in the story a throwaway line from a character got under my skin and I had a feeling it was capital I Important. That said, Zoe never thought anything of it until the very, very end. Despite calling it, I still had an absolute blast with this one and look forward to reading Little Black Lies!
For more thoughts, head over to The Pretty Good Gatsby!
The way Zoe's ADHD was portrayed was very interesting - though I feel her narration might not work for all readers. This reader, however, enjoyed it immensely!
The only thing I wasn't too fond of was the Big Reveal. Early on in the story a throwaway line from a character got under my skin and I had a feeling it was capital I Important. That said, Zoe never thought anything of it until the very, very end. Despite calling it, I still had an absolute blast with this one and look forward to reading Little Black Lies!
For more thoughts, head over to The Pretty Good Gatsby!
February 19, 2017
I won this book from a giveaway on Goodreads. I really did like this book a lot. The only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it starts off very, very slowly in the beginning, and I had a hard time getting through the first 100 pages or so. But then suddenly things start to happen, and every chapter is another twist and turn. It's a very quick read, but only because you want to keep going to find out what's going to happen. I look forward to reading other work from this author.
September 19, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. These Zoe books are a clever storyline & I can't wait for the next one!
November 26, 2016
Not as good as the first book but still a strong second book. I like seeing the personal development of Zoe, and look forward to book 3 coming out next year.
January 25, 2017
2.5/5
The concept was alright, but I figured out the ending long before the "twist," so it didn't come as much as a shock.
I also kinda found the main character annoying.
The concept was alright, but I figured out the ending long before the "twist," so it didn't come as much as a shock.
I also kinda found the main character annoying.
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August 22, 2017Wow! Now this narrator was a tough one to keep up with! Zoe Goldman is a doctor with full-blown ADHD, and let me just tell you that this narrator NAILED IT matching her narration to Zoe's character! At times, I was like holy cow!!!
Overall, Sandra Block delivered a great second book in the Goldman series! There was a lot of medical mystery included in with the normal mystery of what is going on, but I found it interesting and was really routing for Zoe to be correct and to not give up, even when it looked like the consequences were going to outweigh the worth!
I enjoyed the book and can't wait for the next Zoe Goldman book!
Overall, Sandra Block delivered a great second book in the Goldman series! There was a lot of medical mystery included in with the normal mystery of what is going on, but I found it interesting and was really routing for Zoe to be correct and to not give up, even when it looked like the consequences were going to outweigh the worth!
I enjoyed the book and can't wait for the next Zoe Goldman book!
June 3, 2020
Although I enjoyed the first in this series, I wasn't sure what to expect from this one. The ratings among my GR friends were all over the place. Also, there wasn't much going on in the first 100 pages. However, because the type is fairly large and there is a lot of dialogue, even those pages zipped by, especially because I wanted to find out the answer to the mystery of who this girl was. I was hooked after that. There was a lot more to the story than I expected there would be.
October 6, 2015
I won this book through a goodreads giveaway for an honest review...thanks to them and thanks to Sandra Block for writing such a wonderful book. I have never read anything from Sandra Block so I was completely unaware when I requested this book that there was a book before this one called Little Black Lies. I was able to read this book without any problems however I figure that because this one was so good, it's probably even better if I read the first book which I intend to do.
The story follows Dr. Zoe Goldman...an ADHD suffering resident in the psychiatry department of the Children’s Hospital in Buffalo who recently lost her mother to dementia, a boyfriend to another woman whom he is getting married to, and is on a probationary period with the hospital. In comes a new patient, a 13 year old Jane Doe, that is in a catatonic state. They know nothing about the girl and she is obviously not giving them much to go on. Over time she comes out of her catatonic state to reveal very cryptic blurry bits and pieces of her past life however there is concern if any of it is real because most times it comes in the form of another alter-ego. From Candy to Daneesha to Heaven, Zoe tries to unlock the mystery behind this girl with the help of Dr. Berringer, the esteemed head of Child Psychiatry (also a relapsing alcohol abuser and cheater) for Dr. Goldman's child-psych rotation and Detective Adams whom she harasses with new clues and information on a daily..even her brother Scotty takes part in helping to figure out who this girl is so that Zoe can not only help her but a sister of hers that has apparently gone missing....although we soon realize one of these people is not exactly interested in helping Jane Doe. Pages filled with non-cooperation from her colleagues, false leads, a drug addict mother, and possible child sex trafficking situation all while trying to hold together her own issues, Zoe's story is a drama filled one. Not one to give any spoilers in my reviews I will end it at that. It is a great read filled with mystery and light suspense...Quick and refreshing...not too complicated or bogged down with tons of technical legal, detective or medical terms. A solid book with a solid story-line. I loved it.
If you want a quick read but a good solid one then you need to get The Girl Without a Name. Actually you need to get the book Little Black Lies and read that first then get this one only because I think it would enhance the story further getting to know Dr. Zoe Goldman and the other characters. But again, even without having read the first book I thought it was a great book as it stood!!. Now I'm off to order Little Black Lies.......
The story follows Dr. Zoe Goldman...an ADHD suffering resident in the psychiatry department of the Children’s Hospital in Buffalo who recently lost her mother to dementia, a boyfriend to another woman whom he is getting married to, and is on a probationary period with the hospital. In comes a new patient, a 13 year old Jane Doe, that is in a catatonic state. They know nothing about the girl and she is obviously not giving them much to go on. Over time she comes out of her catatonic state to reveal very cryptic blurry bits and pieces of her past life however there is concern if any of it is real because most times it comes in the form of another alter-ego. From Candy to Daneesha to Heaven, Zoe tries to unlock the mystery behind this girl with the help of Dr. Berringer, the esteemed head of Child Psychiatry (also a relapsing alcohol abuser and cheater) for Dr. Goldman's child-psych rotation and Detective Adams whom she harasses with new clues and information on a daily..even her brother Scotty takes part in helping to figure out who this girl is so that Zoe can not only help her but a sister of hers that has apparently gone missing....although we soon realize one of these people is not exactly interested in helping Jane Doe. Pages filled with non-cooperation from her colleagues, false leads, a drug addict mother, and possible child sex trafficking situation all while trying to hold together her own issues, Zoe's story is a drama filled one. Not one to give any spoilers in my reviews I will end it at that. It is a great read filled with mystery and light suspense...Quick and refreshing...not too complicated or bogged down with tons of technical legal, detective or medical terms. A solid book with a solid story-line. I loved it.
If you want a quick read but a good solid one then you need to get The Girl Without a Name. Actually you need to get the book Little Black Lies and read that first then get this one only because I think it would enhance the story further getting to know Dr. Zoe Goldman and the other characters. But again, even without having read the first book I thought it was a great book as it stood!!. Now I'm off to order Little Black Lies.......
January 15, 2023
Psychiatric resident Dr Zoe Goldman is on probation at the hospital, her ADHD meds are only mildly effective and she's mourning her adoptive mother's death. Her newest patient, Jane Doe is catatonic and Zoe disagrees with her boss, who's on probation for substance abuse and off the wagon, about the unidentified teen's care.
Sandra Block writes compulsively readable, engaging sentences. She's done her research on psychiatric disorders and medications better that most who write about mental illness. As a psychologist, I knew every disorder, medication and side effect THE GIRL WITHOUT A NAME used, and wondered if lay readers would be confused by some of the terminology. If Block had written about an unfamiliar illness and meds, I would have stopped reading to google frequently in the beginning of the story.
Zoe was a complex and not always ethical character. I didn't find her particularly likable or unlikable, though she did have voice and personality. In real life, people would probably find her annoying.
The story/mystery was mildly interesting. I cared about Jane Doe and her story, but not the other characters including Zoe. The payoff felt convoluted, unrealistic and over the top.
THE GIRL WITHOUT A NAME is the type of book I'm thrilled to find on a kindle sale for $1.99, but would be disappointed if I had paid full price.
Sandra Block writes compulsively readable, engaging sentences. She's done her research on psychiatric disorders and medications better that most who write about mental illness. As a psychologist, I knew every disorder, medication and side effect THE GIRL WITHOUT A NAME used, and wondered if lay readers would be confused by some of the terminology. If Block had written about an unfamiliar illness and meds, I would have stopped reading to google frequently in the beginning of the story.
Zoe was a complex and not always ethical character. I didn't find her particularly likable or unlikable, though she did have voice and personality. In real life, people would probably find her annoying.
The story/mystery was mildly interesting. I cared about Jane Doe and her story, but not the other characters including Zoe. The payoff felt convoluted, unrealistic and over the top.
THE GIRL WITHOUT A NAME is the type of book I'm thrilled to find on a kindle sale for $1.99, but would be disappointed if I had paid full price.
September 8, 2015
The Girl Without a Name was an intense book that kept me on my toes. It was well plotted and paced brilliantly! I was thrown with the twists and turns and I found it hard to put down! I was instantly drawn into the story and the characters were compelling. This would be a great book for any book club and a perfect read for fall! Grab it today! 4.5 stars
July 16, 2016
I realize this is fiction but I want my fiction to be believable as well. This Dr who is on probation is way too involved with her patients! Sometimes I wondered if the dr should be in the psych ward!
A lot of people liked it by the reviews but just not my version of entertainment.
A lot of people liked it by the reviews but just not my version of entertainment.
February 7, 2018
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This was in the school library and I knew I had to pick it up to see if it was good. I have seen this book floating around the internet but I wasn't sure if it was going to be a good one or not.
What I didn't expect was to like it a lot. Once I started it was hard for me to put it down. I do wish I had read the book before this one because I felt that I could have gotten to know Zoe better as a person. There seemed to be references to something that happened in the previous book that has piqued my curiosity.
Zoe is a Dr. who seems to be on probation but takes her job very seriously. She worries about her patients and when one comes to her she finds herself determined to figure out who exactly she is. What she uncovers is something far more than she ever thought of happening especially right under her nose.
What happens if the young woman ends up remember is the question that will be wondered.
Characters I liked I am more intrigued with Zo and what she has going on with herself. Another thing I liked about Zo is that she isn't just this amazing doctor but she has her flaws and she tries to work through them.
The plot was steady and kept me on my toes trying to figure out who is all behind it.
I will be looking for the next one in this series!
This was in the school library and I knew I had to pick it up to see if it was good. I have seen this book floating around the internet but I wasn't sure if it was going to be a good one or not.
What I didn't expect was to like it a lot. Once I started it was hard for me to put it down. I do wish I had read the book before this one because I felt that I could have gotten to know Zoe better as a person. There seemed to be references to something that happened in the previous book that has piqued my curiosity.
Zoe is a Dr. who seems to be on probation but takes her job very seriously. She worries about her patients and when one comes to her she finds herself determined to figure out who exactly she is. What she uncovers is something far more than she ever thought of happening especially right under her nose.
What happens if the young woman ends up remember is the question that will be wondered.
Characters I liked I am more intrigued with Zo and what she has going on with herself. Another thing I liked about Zo is that she isn't just this amazing doctor but she has her flaws and she tries to work through them.
The plot was steady and kept me on my toes trying to figure out who is all behind it.
I will be looking for the next one in this series!
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