The push

The novel is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the themes of motherhood, nature versus nurture, and family secrets. It follows Blythe Connor, who is determined to be a warm, comforting mother to her new baby, Violet, a stark contrast to her own cold upbringing. However, as Violet grows, Blythe begins to doubt her own maternal instincts and questions if something is wrong with her daughter, or if it is just her own perception. The story challenges everything known about motherhood and what happens behind the closed doors of seemingly perfect families.