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The Things You Cannot See
What happens when the hand that rocks the cradle is broken?
Megan Taylor was never good at anything, until she became a mother. Raising her first son, Toby, had been the happiest time of her life and she was sure that her second baby would bring her just as much joy.
But it isn't long after Milo's birth when she realises that something is different. The bond she found so easy with her firstborn, is conspicuously absent. The harder she tries to force the feelings of maternal love, the more she struggles to even be near him.
As Megan fails at the only thing she's ever been good at, her grip on reality begins to slip. There are only two things she can be sure of. She must not tell anyone the truth. And eventually, she will have to make a choice between herself and her baby.
An emotional roller-coaster of a novel you won't want to put down.
Megan Taylor was never good at anything, until she became a mother. Raising her first son, Toby, had been the happiest time of her life and she was sure that her second baby would bring her just as much joy.
But it isn't long after Milo's birth when she realises that something is different. The bond she found so easy with her firstborn, is conspicuously absent. The harder she tries to force the feelings of maternal love, the more she struggles to even be near him.
As Megan fails at the only thing she's ever been good at, her grip on reality begins to slip. There are only two things she can be sure of. She must not tell anyone the truth. And eventually, she will have to make a choice between herself and her baby.
An emotional roller-coaster of a novel you won't want to put down.
343 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
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January 8, 2019
What happens when the hand that rocks the cradle is broken???"
Megan doesn't quite know what is going on with her?!? The birth of her second child, Milo, should be a wonderfully joyous occasion, right? But all she can feel is fear and a strong need to rid herself and her family of this evil...Milo...
This is a departure from the authors' pervious novel, One More Tomorrow. However, she still brings out all the #feels! I've always been intrigued by stories of women feeling capable of doing harm to their children. As a mom myself, this book was hard to read because I felt the exact opposite of the main character, Megan. Although, I am happy that I did read this book, in order to give me a better understanding of the validity of their feelings.
I rated this book 4/5 stars. The writing was eloquently brutal, at times, but it was needed to provoke emotions within the reader. I really recommend that you read this book! Kuddos to the author, Sam Vickery!!!
What happens when the hand that rocks the cradle is broken???"
Megan doesn't quite know what is going on with her?!? The birth of her second child, Milo, should be a wonderfully joyous occasion, right? But all she can feel is fear and a strong need to rid herself and her family of this evil...Milo...
This is a departure from the authors' pervious novel, One More Tomorrow. However, she still brings out all the #feels! I've always been intrigued by stories of women feeling capable of doing harm to their children. As a mom myself, this book was hard to read because I felt the exact opposite of the main character, Megan. Although, I am happy that I did read this book, in order to give me a better understanding of the validity of her feelings.
I rated this book 4/5 stars. The writing was eloquently brutal, at times, but it was needed to provoke emotions within the reader. I really recommend that you read this book! Kuddos to the author, Sam Vickery!!!
Megan doesn't quite know what is going on with her?!? The birth of her second child, Milo, should be a wonderfully joyous occasion, right? But all she can feel is fear and a strong need to rid herself and her family of this evil...Milo...
This is a departure from the authors' pervious novel, One More Tomorrow. However, she still brings out all the #feels! I've always been intrigued by stories of women feeling capable of doing harm to their children. As a mom myself, this book was hard to read because I felt the exact opposite of the main character, Megan. Although, I am happy that I did read this book, in order to give me a better understanding of the validity of their feelings.
I rated this book 4/5 stars. The writing was eloquently brutal, at times, but it was needed to provoke emotions within the reader. I really recommend that you read this book! Kuddos to the author, Sam Vickery!!!
What happens when the hand that rocks the cradle is broken???"
Megan doesn't quite know what is going on with her?!? The birth of her second child, Milo, should be a wonderfully joyous occasion, right? But all she can feel is fear and a strong need to rid herself and her family of this evil...Milo...
This is a departure from the authors' pervious novel, One More Tomorrow. However, she still brings out all the #feels! I've always been intrigued by stories of women feeling capable of doing harm to their children. As a mom myself, this book was hard to read because I felt the exact opposite of the main character, Megan. Although, I am happy that I did read this book, in order to give me a better understanding of the validity of her feelings.
I rated this book 4/5 stars. The writing was eloquently brutal, at times, but it was needed to provoke emotions within the reader. I really recommend that you read this book! Kuddos to the author, Sam Vickery!!!
July 15, 2023
Brilliant
What a brilliant book. The closest thing I've ever read about how I was when my babies were born. I am so glad she got back to normal life. Well as normal as it can be. It took me 4 years to love my babies. 4 years my beautiful
babies had a miserable, depressed, anxious unmotivated mom who should of adored them. I was fine with my daughter until I had a vision she was in water, naked, and a sexual predator was trying to get her. She was 6 days old. It coincided with me stopping breastfeeding because I wanted to punch her in the face over and over with the pain of feeding her. I truly hated her. I had no support. My mom would tell me to get a grip. She's 19 now and the most beautiful young woman ever. My son is 29 and he went through the same when he was a baby. Yes a brilliant dad now. I still have severe depression now, although I manage it with 200mg sertraline a day.
What a brilliant book. The closest thing I've ever read about how I was when my babies were born. I am so glad she got back to normal life. Well as normal as it can be. It took me 4 years to love my babies. 4 years my beautiful
babies had a miserable, depressed, anxious unmotivated mom who should of adored them. I was fine with my daughter until I had a vision she was in water, naked, and a sexual predator was trying to get her. She was 6 days old. It coincided with me stopping breastfeeding because I wanted to punch her in the face over and over with the pain of feeding her. I truly hated her. I had no support. My mom would tell me to get a grip. She's 19 now and the most beautiful young woman ever. My son is 29 and he went through the same when he was a baby. Yes a brilliant dad now. I still have severe depression now, although I manage it with 200mg sertraline a day.
August 1, 2021
Wow. That was brutal. It was hard to read at times for fear of what was about to possibly happen. It was that well written. I kept thinking back to cases in the news and realize for some if not most, the mothers were probably experiencing postpartum psychosis. I think back to Brooke Shields and how brave it was for her to share her experience, which shed more light on a condition that was rarely recognized let alone talked about. Very good story and once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. I needed to know how it was going to end. I’m glad I found Sam victory and will be reading more of her books.
January 31, 2022
Touching story
After reading this book, I have to say it has shown me that anyone can forgive someone of anything. I admire Nate who loved his wife and mother unconditionally. When I first read about Jane, she struck me as a possessive person and even after she told her story to Megan I felt somewhat the same about her character in the book but it explained her behavior a bit more. I was not aware of the condition some new moms had until I read this book. As a mom myself, it sounded so crazy but unfortunately for some it’s true. A beautiful story full of emotional ups and downs.
After reading this book, I have to say it has shown me that anyone can forgive someone of anything. I admire Nate who loved his wife and mother unconditionally. When I first read about Jane, she struck me as a possessive person and even after she told her story to Megan I felt somewhat the same about her character in the book but it explained her behavior a bit more. I was not aware of the condition some new moms had until I read this book. As a mom myself, it sounded so crazy but unfortunately for some it’s true. A beautiful story full of emotional ups and downs.
February 19, 2022
an unexpected read!!
All the dark things I’ve been reading lately I really thought this was going to be one of them. An example of evil rather than a person’s real experience of mental health issues. While it was uncomfortable to read during the suffering, the truth and ‘normality’ of the story made it very refreshing! A strange word to describe, I know but so real with a great authentic ending. Good job sharing the horrors of a real unexpected reality at such a vulnerable time as first days of motherhood!
All the dark things I’ve been reading lately I really thought this was going to be one of them. An example of evil rather than a person’s real experience of mental health issues. While it was uncomfortable to read during the suffering, the truth and ‘normality’ of the story made it very refreshing! A strange word to describe, I know but so real with a great authentic ending. Good job sharing the horrors of a real unexpected reality at such a vulnerable time as first days of motherhood!
July 15, 2025
I'd say straight that babies aren't my thing, which is why this book sat in my to-read folder for months before I opened it. And surprisingly, I loved it. There is something absolutely riveting in watching a fictional someone slowly lose her mind, and that is the story told by this book. But it's not only that horror that made it such a good read; it's also the deep and changing relationships between the characters. So, give it a go. You won't be disappointed, even if you're not into babies or mother-child relationships.
January 3, 2019
I have just finished reading this book and wow, what an amazing read! There is something about Sam's writing style that really resonates with me, I feel a genuine roller coaster of emotion throughout her books. This book deals with a very difficult subject matter in a truly heartfelt way.
This is the first book I have read in 2019 and I think it's going to be a hard act to follow! Highly recommended.
This is the first book I have read in 2019 and I think it's going to be a hard act to follow! Highly recommended.
January 4, 2019
This book was binge worthy once I started it I didnt want to put it down. All the emotios are there and you fall in love with all the characters. I knew there was an issue with hormones and pregnancy but I never knew how bad it could be. I loved the story about how a mother would do anything for her children, as a mom I feel this is how all mom's feel but have seen this is not the case. It is a truly eye opening story about what motherhood can bring.
January 6, 2019
A very sensitive and scary subject
I love Sams' books and always look forward to a new release. This one covers a very sensitive subject that will send shivers up the spine of any new mum. Sam had covered Megans' fight back to normality so well, and shows the terror anyone would feel in this situation, as well as the damage it can do to relationships. Well done Sam. Highly recommended.
I love Sams' books and always look forward to a new release. This one covers a very sensitive subject that will send shivers up the spine of any new mum. Sam had covered Megans' fight back to normality so well, and shows the terror anyone would feel in this situation, as well as the damage it can do to relationships. Well done Sam. Highly recommended.
February 10, 2023
a must read for Moms
I was so involved in this story I read it until after midnight. (I’m normally asleep before 10). While the story is concerning a rare occurrence, it is out there. I had a bad case of baby blues with my first, so maybe that’s why I enjoyed this book. I cried at several passages. Well worth the read. So far everything I’ve read by this writer is excellent.
I was so involved in this story I read it until after midnight. (I’m normally asleep before 10). While the story is concerning a rare occurrence, it is out there. I had a bad case of baby blues with my first, so maybe that’s why I enjoyed this book. I cried at several passages. Well worth the read. So far everything I’ve read by this writer is excellent.
January 6, 2019
4.5 stars
WOW! Sam has done it again. I love her writing. It always pulls at one's heartstrings and covers such emotional subject matters. Her books bring me to tears so often. Her characters are strong and well developed and it feels like you are in the actual book experiencing everything firsthand. Amazing!
WOW! Sam has done it again. I love her writing. It always pulls at one's heartstrings and covers such emotional subject matters. Her books bring me to tears so often. Her characters are strong and well developed and it feels like you are in the actual book experiencing everything firsthand. Amazing!
January 12, 2019
5 stars
This book was a recommendation that I received and the blurb intrigued me so I downloaded it.
Wow! What a brilliant book, it had me hooked from the very beginning. I loved the way that the story built, the book was mesmerising.
I would definitely recommend this book and I plan to read more by Sam in the future.
This book was a recommendation that I received and the blurb intrigued me so I downloaded it.
Wow! What a brilliant book, it had me hooked from the very beginning. I loved the way that the story built, the book was mesmerising.
I would definitely recommend this book and I plan to read more by Sam in the future.
December 20, 2019
A compelling and terrifying read, full of compassion and the reality of a condition we’d rather believe didn’t exist. At times difficult to continue, due to the emotional intensity, The Things You Cannot See by Sam Vickery is an important read that promotes awareness of the possible consequences of new motherhood that no one wants to think of.
Be prepared for a roller coaster of emotions.
Be prepared for a roller coaster of emotions.
January 9, 2022
I loved this book, start to finish. I thought I knew what was going on in Megan's world but couldn't be sure. But then I read an article in People Magazine about somebody who went through this and what it was. It was what I expected and I love how Sam brought it all out. I was on the edge of my seat, wondering what would come next. I would recommend this book. It was seriously so good.
September 23, 2022
A brilliantly moving story
An emotional story. A wanted pregnancy that turns into a nightmare after the baby is born. A mother who knows things aren’t right but nobody understands or seems to listen. Where does she go? How can she make her loved ones understand what goes on in her head? An emotional read which is written with so much thought.
An emotional story. A wanted pregnancy that turns into a nightmare after the baby is born. A mother who knows things aren’t right but nobody understands or seems to listen. Where does she go? How can she make her loved ones understand what goes on in her head? An emotional read which is written with so much thought.
January 10, 2022
Great look at postpartum psychosis
This book is fiction but I feel the author captured this rare, and potentially homicidal/suicidal delusions. If this book helps anyone understand, I'd say the author succeeded. Think poor Andrea Yates, among others
This book is fiction but I feel the author captured this rare, and potentially homicidal/suicidal delusions. If this book helps anyone understand, I'd say the author succeeded. Think poor Andrea Yates, among others
January 13, 2019
Briliant
I couldn't put this book down, very emotional deep I felt for the whole family never had this issue when I had my children, but brilliantly wrote
I couldn't put this book down, very emotional deep I felt for the whole family never had this issue when I had my children, but brilliantly wrote
April 4, 2019
Gripping
I thought I had the story figured out.. I was wrong.. Kept me hooked from the word go. Very clever and powerful. Will definitely be reading this author again
I thought I had the story figured out.. I was wrong.. Kept me hooked from the word go. Very clever and powerful. Will definitely be reading this author again
January 15, 2021
Enjoyed
Really enjoyed this story although it covers a difficult subject. Found it interesting and moving and difficult at times. Would recommend.
Really enjoyed this story although it covers a difficult subject. Found it interesting and moving and difficult at times. Would recommend.
April 7, 2024
Very good book giving you an insight into the trauma of post natal psychosis
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