This book was incredible! It’s a look into maternity houses during post-WWII American and how people viewed unwed mothers during that time. Grady always puts his horror spin on things, but this one felt more serious than his other books. And after reading his Acknowledgments, it totally makes sense. I did feel like the book started off pretty slow, but once it picked up it was hard to put down. But I think the slowness of the book at the start was on purpose. He wanted us to know how the lead character felt in this new strange place filled with other pregnant girls that were complete strangers to her. But I really enjoyed how they ended up banding together and being there for each other. This is a definite read if you’ve read any of the author’s previous books. And it’s a read for those that want some history with their horror – especially since it feels a little too real at times.
