Mary Kubica is one of my new favorite authors. I loved The Good Girl, and Pretty Baby is just as unnerving.
The main character, Heidi Wood, is a mother and deeply committed to helping others. It is easy to relate to her caring for life. She even brings in stray cats, something I can definitely compare myself too.
“And as is the case with most things in our marriage, she didn’t ask. She told me. We’re keeping them.” – Chris
Her husband, Chris, is the opposite, consumed with making more money and keeping the status quo.
“Heidi didn’t obsess with money like everyone else I knew. She obsessed with the lack of money, the have-nots verses the haves, where all I was concerned with was the haves. Who had the most money and how could I get my hands on some?” – Chris
When Heidi sees a young woman, assumingly homeless, on the train with a baby, she is compelled to help her. She invites her, Willow, into her home with her husband and daughter. Despite the dangers, Heidi must help them. Willow is a complicated girl and has many secrets. She is oppressed, damaged, and a little crazy; only fair due to what she has been through.
“Free and uninhibited as I only wish I could be.” – Willow
The story spirals into depths you are not expecting. Pretty Baby is darker than I was prepared for. Definitely a psychological thriller with an unexpected ending. If you liked The Good Girl, you will like this for sure. Have you read it? What did you think?
I really want to read this book, it seems so interesting !
Did you prefer Good Girl or Pretty Baby?
Pretty Baby was darker than I expected. Hard choice! Maybe I liked The Good Girl a little better, but I can’t tell you why until you read it 🙂 let me know what you think!
I will try to read it as soon as possible 🙂