Little Disasters

Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughn is a drama/thriller that delves into questions parents face: what if your child gets hurt? What if an accident causes your child to get hurt? What if you don't know who caused the accident? What if you were to be the one to get the blame? What if your children are being threatened to be taken away by social services?

This story asks all of these questions as baby Betsey gets a head injury. There are no cute, cuddly images of babies in this novel. It is a mystery who caused the injury and Betsey's life is in danger.

Since harm to a young child is depicted in this book it might provoke the sensitivities of some readers. But while the subject of the plot is very heavy, the pacing of the plot is both quick and suspenseful. I read it in one sitting.

The way the story progresses causes questions of how much children can be protected, what is deemed good and bad parenting and if and when parents should be blamed. The empathy that is shown for the characters in this sensitive situation makes this story compelling and deemed to be a thoughtful read.