Yep, I read this in a day, again when I was laid up at the beginning of this month (August)
So another off of my Net Galley list, backlist.

I seem to have been reading academy Watson books forever.
My daughter now in her mid 30’s also reads them.

This author does not glorify or put herself on a pedal stool as a foster parent, she readily can see her flaws which has endeared me to her.
After all, who is a perfect parent.

This little boy was found in the most appalling conditions, it’s heartbreaking to even imagine.

I think Torey was the first book I ever read by this author, a find in a charity shop years and many years ago.

Such an easy read, and told in a wonderful conversational style.

In this newest instalment in Casey's fostering life, there are changes afoot. I really enjoyed my first Casey Watson book-then read a couple which didn't hold my attention quite as well. This new book is Casey Watson on top form. I loved reading this, right from the start. It was such an easy read, and told in a wonderful conversational style.

So enters Miller into their lives. What a terrible start this young boy had had in life. Shocking. Miller had been just four when he was found in those dreadful circumstances and taken into care. He was now twelve. Would Casey and Mike be able to help him; give him some stability? I liked how the book included reports from the time, when Miller had been found and taken into care. This was quick, easy reading. It intrigued me; wondering what things Miller had gone through to make him as he was, and what could help him. It's a really good book, she tells it so well. There are a lot of unexpected things that you just don't see coming.

I like how she's not professing to be the world's greatest foster carer, she doesn't claim to be perfect and know it all. I have felt this occasionally with some other books in this genre, by other authors. I liked this book. You're wondering if Casey and Mike will be able to work their magic with this charge, it's not at all predictable, and not preaching how good they are etc.

I've read quite a few of this type of book, and here is something different again; unusual behaviour, another troubled child. I am eager to read more from Casey Watson.

Not only is Casey Watson a fabulous writer she is also a remarkable person. I have read a few of her other books and was pleased to see a new one. All her books are based around her life as a foster carer. This time we meet the most complicated child with many needs that Casey has not faced before. Miller is completely lost with a terrible start to life and Casey is determined to help this boy at all cost.

A Boy Without Hope is such an inspiring read, I really admired Casey and how she looked after and dealt with Miller a 12 year old boy who has many psychological problems, this was such an amazing read.

I am a HUGE fan of Casey Watson and have read all her books at least 3 times, so I was really looking forward to this new one - I actually cleared my schedule to read it :-) I wasn't disappointed, as I knew I wouldn't be! I have come to prefer Casey's fostering memoirs as opposed to her school memoirs - although I like both, I identify more with the family setting I think. In this most recent book, I notice how much the writing style has improved - less repetition of works, less starting sentences with the word 'and' and less use of the word 'edifying', all of which I noticed in previous books. This one felt more mature and I absolutely loved it. It's going on my list of books to read over and over and over again....thank you Casey. PLEASE write the next one quickly! I can't wait for them to be released!

I'm a big fan of Casey's fostering memoirs so was thrilled to see this appear on Netgalley. Casey and her husband have three children, two who have grown up and left home but are very much involved with her fostering and a teenager called Tyler. Miller is a twelve year old boy who has been in care for years and is seen very much as a problem child and that nobody likes him. Casey is never one to shy away from a challenge and she takes on Miller's behaviour. I powered through this book in a few hours because I couldn't put it down- would thoroughly recommend!