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I liked the concept of this book and enjoyed the take on the competition between Hanna and Suzette for Alex's affection. Hanna has all the makings of a sociopath and you can't help but sympathize with Suzette, a chronically ill, insecure new mother with her own mommy issues. Her mother is described as an unloving one. Between that and the fact that Suzette mentions not having "motherly instincts" or expresses not really wanting to be a mother and only doing it to please Alex, I also sympathize with Hanna who can tell the love a mother is supposed to feel towards their child is missing. 

Alex (the true villain in this story) is a great example of the obliviousness that is only associated with fatherhood. He comes around to be the "fun parent" and at times, invalidates his wife and her fears and insecurities. He is so oblivious to the standard of perfection that holds Suzette down so much that she doesn't feel safe to share her parenting struggles until it is too late.