Tabitha Tomala
Aubrey Finch’s past life was less than legal. And even though she has moved on, started life with a wonderful man, and has a young daughter, the past lingers in the back of her mind. Untold secrets pick at her, causing her to doubt herself as a wife and a mother. Ultimately it is also the downfall of her marriage. Yet, it will also be the skills she gained in her past that will allow her to search for a missing child when no one else will listen.
Aubrey is a hyper-focused mother. She’s constantly doubting her decisions and comparing herself to the other mothers she sees. Yet it’s this part of her personality that allows her to know something isn’t right and witness a child abduction. Many judge her for being the type of mother she is when ultimately she’s trying to do what is best for her child.
When Aubrey’s past begins to align with the future, readers will see her abilities in action, yet she still constantly doubts herself. Aubrey is also the type of person to try and appease others without thinking of herself first. Because of this, she throws herself into the investigation to find the missing child when the police won’t listen. She becomes so focused on the investigation, that her regular life begins to suffer.
While it is nifty seeing Aubrey in action, she doesn’t face many obstacles. Most of the conflict that arises is centered around her family and the police trying to steer her away from the investigation. If there had been more action involved with sleuthing around such as close calls or built-up tension, this would have been a much more interesting read.
Readers who enjoy books with themes of motherhood and marital difficulties would enjoy Wherever She Goes. While mystery plays a part in the story, it is more so the catalyst to Aubrey’s already tense relationship and serves to drive the family problems forward.
Originally posted at www.behindthepages.org.
Aubrey Finch’s past life was less than legal. And even though she has moved on, started life with a wonderful man, and has a young daughter, the past lingers in the back of her mind. Untold secrets pick at her, causing her to doubt herself as a wife and a mother. Ultimately it is also the downfall of her marriage. Yet, it will also be the skills she gained in her past that will allow her to search for a missing child when no one else will listen.
Aubrey is a hyper-focused mother. She’s constantly doubting her decisions and comparing herself to the other mothers she sees. Yet it’s this part of her personality that allows her to know something isn’t right and witness a child abduction. Many judge her for being the type of mother she is when ultimately she’s trying to do what is best for her child.
When Aubrey’s past begins to align with the future, readers will see her abilities in action, yet she still constantly doubts herself. Aubrey is also the type of person to try and appease others without thinking of herself first. Because of this, she throws herself into the investigation to find the missing child when the police won’t listen. She becomes so focused on the investigation, that her regular life begins to suffer.
While it is nifty seeing Aubrey in action, she doesn’t face many obstacles. Most of the conflict that arises is centered around her family and the police trying to steer her away from the investigation. If there had been more action involved with sleuthing around such as close calls or built-up tension, this would have been a much more interesting read.
Readers who enjoy books with themes of motherhood and marital difficulties would enjoy Wherever She Goes. While mystery plays a part in the story, it is more so the catalyst to Aubrey’s already tense relationship and serves to drive the family problems forward.
Originally posted at www.behindthepages.org.