Georgie is about to have her first child — but before she becomes a mother she has to find her own.

Whilst Leevers’ debut centres around the end of life and the regrets we hold, this story is about motherhood and birth. It’s an in-depth exploration of how brutally our own childhood affects that of our children. Whilst at times heavy there is always warmth and, most importantly, a sense of hope that we are able to break generational trauma and not repeat our parents or abusers’ actions.

Leevers writes with such compassion for her characters; sharing their experiences, mistakes, trauma and healing. I found myself utterly gripped and longing to be back with Georgie and Nancy each day. The characters are so well crafted that even the side characters stayed with me long after I’d finished the book.

An emotional and evocative story that I cannot recommend enough.

Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union for the ARC.

I've always enjoyed road trips in books and films, and this one with heavily pregnant Georgie and her estranged brother was gripping from start to finish. There were times when I could barely stand to read on - for all the very best of reasons. I empathised so completely with both Georgie and her mother Nancy, and really cared about them and their pain felt, that at times I wanted to shout, "No!" out loud. A fabulous read. Thank you!