Summer's Child by Diane Chamberlain Book Review

This book is, without a doubt, the best book I have ever read. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. It's definitely a must-read. I think I read it in two days. It had me just about on the edge of my seat the entire time. It has you guessing & thinking you have it figured out, then it'll twist on you. Want a summary? Don't read below if you don't want spoilers!

On the morning of her 11th birthday, Daria Cato went down to the beach, where she found something unbelievable... a newborn baby! Someone had abandoned the baby girl on the beach early that morning, because the baby was still alive & breathing. Daria wrapped the baby up & carried it home to her parents. Her parents took the baby to the hospital, meanwhile Daria's mother thought it would be a good idea to adopt the baby if no one claimed her. They named her Shelly. Now, twenty years later, Daria's parents have passed, & Daria is left to care for Shelly. Although she is now grown, Shelly did suffer some brain damage, so Daria is afraid she might not be able to live on her own without the help of Daria. Shelly reaches out to True Life Stories' TV host, Rory Taylor, who used to live just down the road from the Cato's. She wants to find out who her birth mother is. Rory takes a summer vacation to his old beach home to help Shelly discover who her birth mother is, & you might not ever guess who it was! You'll have to read to find out!

Did you read this book? Did you like it? What are some other books that are similar or by this author that you have enjoyed? Give me some suggestions on books to add to my reading list!