The book was certainly a page turner, but it took so many convoluted twists, it just became too unrealistic, or insufficiently researched, even for speculative fiction. Advertised as a modern Rosemary's baby, a young actor desperate for a baby, goes through a highly "
…more speculative" IVF and pregnancy. Many twists and turns later leave the reader questioning what's going on. Is this the devil's baby? Who is involved? The husband, best friend, agent, doctors. The writer is obviously talented, but I question if the author did her homework on IVF, pregnancies, breast cancer, because some of her descriptions seemed off. While the main character, Anna, is forever whining about no one believing her, when frankly, she should be questioning how stupid her husband and friends are. Some scenes make it obvious that she is right. One scene I note. Anna sees someone outside; the security guard responds because the outdoor camera detects motion. Her husband thinks she is making it up! In addition, the author takes swipes at the medical establishments' misogyny. However, the cases she notes seem off and certainly not written well. Also, so many red herrings, you start spinning! Anyway, the basic story line shows promise, the writer is good. I just thought the book was not there yet. (less)
