Book Review: "Little Broken Things" by Nicole Baart

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I'm always the first to sign up to be on the ARC team for a Nicole Baart book, and Little Broken Things was no different.

The plot idea is intriguing.  Our main character receives a cryptic text from her sister and a small unknown child dropped off to her with the only instruction being "keep her safe." This occurrence drives the story as our main character balances caring for this small stranger, solving the mystery of what exactly is going on and who this child is, and balancing a whole lot of complex relationships. The familial relationships are complicated and complex and so very realistic.  This adds an entirely new layer to the story.  The middle was a little slow for me but overall it's a solid story.

A copy of this book was provided to me for review by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Book Review: "You Were Always Mine" by Nicole Baart

I believe I started reading Nicole Baart because I won a book (or 2) in a series.  I then ventured into getting to review some of her books as part of a street team.  You Were Always Mine I bought just because and decided to read this now because well...coronavirus; we're all quarantined and this was a book on my shelf I haven't read yet.  This is hands down, no contest the best Baart has written thus far!

Jessica, the main character, is newly separated and has two sons-one adopted and one blood.  One night she receives a phone call about a tragic death regarding a loved one.  Not only does Jess now have to navigate "single" life, a career, a moody teenager, the behavioral/emotional issues that arise with her other son stemming from his past, but a web of lies uncovered by this death.  While trying to deal with grief and all the aforementioned she throws her self into solving the mystery that this death brought about concerning her adopted son. The mystery is multi-faceted and the answers slowly unravel.

This novel was engaging and riveting, the suspense continued to build.  As I neared the end I was CERTAIN that there was no way possible there were enough pages left to conclude the story.  But alas Baart slaps you in the face with an enormous betrayal and quickly ties up all loose ends.

I finished this novel last night and I'm experiencing a major book hangover today.  I need more!  I highly recommend this book for your next read!