Play Book Tag discussion

Like the format of the book and how it was set up. The first twenty or so pages I was worried that it would be like that through the whole book with the little parts of “I had to start this letter over again,” and “I have to get going now.” Thankfully that ended and it was still as if she was writing her letter; it was just more so told like a story.

I typically have an issue with how authors choose to write about kids. Usually it's all about how sweet and forgiving they are and they are typically written as if they are all 3 year olds that have never had a tantrum. I was impressed with these kids though. They reminded me a lot of some of the kids I used to take care of when I worked at a daycare.

There were some silly parts of the book like why did Rowen take the position knowing (view spoiler)[so many left even with the amazing pay offered. Because they obviously left for a very good reason. Also why did the parents leave the kids with the new nanny on day one? I know they have all their cameras and microphones and even with her amazing resume (what does it matter they didn’t even look into her license), they didn’t seem hesitant at all to leave them. (hide spoiler)]

I didn't like the ending how (view spoiler)[it was sprung on you that she was his daughter. It didn’t seem to match the storyline at all and seemed like it was added last minute to try to make a cool plot twist but I didn’t think it was well done. (hide spoiler)] The part of the ending that I did like was (view spoiler)[ the confession from Ellie. I thought the book was going to leave it there with Rachel saying “It wasn’t me,” a million times but never giving an explanation and I accepted that. Once I read Ellie’s letter and it came altogether I appreciated it more. (hide spoiler)]

I really enjoyed this when I read it last week. When I got to the reveals I was kicking myself because ALL the clues to them were front and center all through and Ware just pulled me along blithely.