Book Review: ‘The Other Mother: A Novel’ By Matthew Dicks

Michael Parsons has been through a lot over the years. His dad was found dead in the garage of a heart attack and he’s never gotten over it. His mom has re-married a man name Glen, who Michael hates. He’s had to be there to help take care of his younger brother and sister. He has anger management issues at a young age. Has been in trouble at school on a number of occasions. Doesn’t really have any friends. And he has a lot of secrets that he keeps to himself. And now he walks into the kitchen and doesn’t think the woman who is his mother is his real mother. He’s sure she is an imposter, even though she looks mostly like her. He’s determined to find out what happened to his real mother. And with the help of his neighbor Sarah, who is his age, he tries to get to the bottom of one question….who is The Other Mother?

A fascinating, page-turner of a story told from the point of view of Michael. It takes the reader on a journey with some well-place twists until we finally learn the truth about The Other Mother.

You can pick up The Other Mother in stores Tuesday, January 12th from St. Martin’s Press.