Netgalley Review - The Teacher by Danielle Stewart -
The Teacher
by Danielle Stewart
Description
Daisy sobbed as she pointed at the picture of my darling son. “It was him,” she cried out distraught. “He was the one who attacked me.”
Today all my worst fears came true. I thought I had escaped the dark secrets of my teenage years. But when my son is accused by one of my students of a crime I know only too well, my past comes hurtling into my present.
Surely my beloved son Bryson, my kind and caring boy, who I raised to be nothing like the men of my past, couldn’t be mixed up with – or worse, be – what they are describing. Could he?
But when Daisy comes to me in the classroom with tears in her eyes, trusting me with her confession, I vow that she won’t suffer the same fate I did. But what can I do? I love my son. I need to believe him no matter what.
As I struggle to know who to believe, the threats begin. Notes on my car, messages saying you will pay for what happened. Just like last time. Only this time I don’t know if I’ll get out of it alive…
This addictive and gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and The Girl on the Train.
Well I have to say I was contemplating giving up on this book as it wasn't holding my attention.
This book was a real mixture of emotions for me.
It was a very slow burner to start with.
But I'm glad I waited and didn't give up, as I wasn't expecting the twists, secrets and turns that have presented themselves.
I certainly wasn't expecting some of the things that revealed itself!
Big revelations!
Then it came to the ending and that's where I feel it kinda let me down. I felt it was a lil rushed and the bombshell at the end...well I wanted more!
There are some sensitive subjects raised in the book such as rape (Although no details are given), child neglect and grooming ( Although they are mentioned and relevant to the story it doesn't give details) and mental health.
Overall a really good read. I'm not sure where i would place this book it's more of a thriller/domestic drama.
But I would recommend it, just persevere with the slow start, as all will be explained!
Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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