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Our Twisted Fates
How far would you go to track down the person who killed your child? Two years after her three-year-old daughter is killed in an unsolved hit-and-run, Tessa Clifton is caught up in a devastating car accident that leaves her neighbour’s husband in a coma. Trapped in the same hospital Tessa relates the series of events that led her to find the person who killed her daughter. What remains unclear however, is how they both ended up in the same accident and who else was involved.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2022
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October 16, 2022
An engaging and emotional family suspense which you won't be able to put down.
This engaging read had me hooked from the beginning and I felt compelled to read in one sitting. The words flowed seamlessly. I liked the authenticity of the dialogue, particularly from Jake, Jed and Amelia and the reference to Duplo, Octonauts and My little ponies. This made it relatable and current for the reader. I felt invested in the journey of the characters. It was very emotional in parts. As a mother, it is impossible to imagine how someone would react in that situation, but Jodi Bush captures the confusion, guilt and sadness so well. I could hear Tessa's repeated 'No' in my head, as she cries out in disbelief.
I felt the author explored grief in a sensitive way. It was helpful to see how each character coped, with Steve turning to alcohol, Tessa searching for answers, Jake hiding away, Judy and Lilly turning to each other. The way the doctor's relayed what had happened and the description of the procedure for viewing the body was very well written. I would advocate this book to anyone experiencing a similar traumatic experience.
The narrative alternated between Tessa and Lilly. Lilly's husband, Joe, is in a coma following a car accident and Tessa is relaying her story to him. She is also injured but the reader is left to deduce whether they were having an affair or if there was another reason they were caught up in the same crash.
We learn that 3 yr old Amelia tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run incident. The author does a great job of drip-feeding information, so I had suspicions about Lilly, Joe and Jake's involvement. The resolution was well-tackled and the climactic end scene was very well written.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read and will definitely look out for more work by this author. It would be a fantastic book club read, as it raises many questions about grief and the dilemma Jake's parent's faced when they had all the information.
This engaging read had me hooked from the beginning and I felt compelled to read in one sitting. The words flowed seamlessly. I liked the authenticity of the dialogue, particularly from Jake, Jed and Amelia and the reference to Duplo, Octonauts and My little ponies. This made it relatable and current for the reader. I felt invested in the journey of the characters. It was very emotional in parts. As a mother, it is impossible to imagine how someone would react in that situation, but Jodi Bush captures the confusion, guilt and sadness so well. I could hear Tessa's repeated 'No' in my head, as she cries out in disbelief.
I felt the author explored grief in a sensitive way. It was helpful to see how each character coped, with Steve turning to alcohol, Tessa searching for answers, Jake hiding away, Judy and Lilly turning to each other. The way the doctor's relayed what had happened and the description of the procedure for viewing the body was very well written. I would advocate this book to anyone experiencing a similar traumatic experience.
The narrative alternated between Tessa and Lilly. Lilly's husband, Joe, is in a coma following a car accident and Tessa is relaying her story to him. She is also injured but the reader is left to deduce whether they were having an affair or if there was another reason they were caught up in the same crash.
We learn that 3 yr old Amelia tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run incident. The author does a great job of drip-feeding information, so I had suspicions about Lilly, Joe and Jake's involvement. The resolution was well-tackled and the climactic end scene was very well written.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read and will definitely look out for more work by this author. It would be a fantastic book club read, as it raises many questions about grief and the dilemma Jake's parent's faced when they had all the information.
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