The Stolen Child Book Review

Title: The Stolen Child

Author: Carmel Harrington

Publisher: Headline 

Publication Date: February, 2025

Genre: Thriller

Pages: 423

My Rating: ★★★☆☆

40 years ago, a child goes missing on a cruise ship. Is he dead? Or is he still alive?

“Secrets always find a way to reveal themselves”

This book is told in multiple POV, across multiple timelines and I felt it was a little confusing until I got used to who was who and what was where.

It’s a fairly sad family drama but quite thought provoking in places. Whilst I didn’t overly warm to any character in particular, Sally seemed very sweet and Lily and Zach had a heartwarming bond.

I found it believable, but it was a little slow paced and predictable for my liking.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Headline for my advanced copy.

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