The Waiting Room by Emily Bleeker

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The Waiting Room by Emily Bleeker
Publication: August 21st 2018 by Lake Union Publishing
268 Pages | Goodreads

Description: ❝Ever since her husband’s death collided with the birth of her daughter, postpartum depression has taken hold of Veronica Shelton. She can’t sleep, can’t work, and can’t bear to touch her beautiful baby girl. Her emotional state is whispering lies in Veronica’s ear: You’re a bad mother. Your baby would be better off without you. But not everything can be reasoned away by Veronica’s despair. Can it?

After all, the break-in at her house happened. The disturbing sketches she found in her studio are real. So is the fear for her daughter’s safety—especially when Veronica comes home to a cold, silent nursery and a missing baby.

As she turns from victim into primary suspect, Veronica realizes that only she can find her daughter. Authorities aren’t helping. They’re only watching. Veronica’s concerned mother has suddenly vanished from her life. And a new friend seems to be keeping secrets from her too. Now, reality is waiting for Veronica in a dark place—because someone’s mind games have only just begun.❞

MY RATING: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

REVIEW

This is a thrilling and fast-paced ride.

Veronica loses her husband soon after giving birth to her daughter Sophia. His death was devastating and in conjunction with postpartum depression these events have left Veronica emotionally vulnerable and unable to cope on her own.

One day, Veronica returns to her home after a counseling session and finds her baby gone. The police are not being as helpful and she wishes, so she takes it upon herself to find her daughter.

This was a fast-paced book with unexpected turns. I can’t reveal much about the book except that I recommend it to readers of thrillers, mysteries and contemporary fiction.

Received ARC from the publisher via Netgalley

 

 

 

4 thoughts on “The Waiting Room by Emily Bleeker”

  2. I hadn’t even heard of this one! The premise sounds interesting, and the cover is enticing. Great review as always!

    Obviously, I’m playing catch up after a long break. You changed your blog, yes? I like it! I’ve been working from past to present to catch up on all your reviews, and I noticed I can’t comment on a lot of them. Do you have comments shut down automatically after a certain number of days? Just making sure I’m not a dunce who is failing to see the comment option on some of your older reviews. 🙂

    1. Yes, I transferred the blog from Wix to WordPress and is so much better! It’s easier and for some things. The old posts were transferred in through a widget and don’t have all the features

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