(11) Do No Harm by Christina McDonald

Friday, February 26, 2021

 

Dr. Emma Sweeney loves her little family. She is married to Nate, a detective. They have an adorable five-year-old son, Josh, and an elderly dog, Charlie. She can't imagine a different life. After losing both of her parents as a young teenager and losing her brother, Ben, to prison, Emma can't imagine having any other life. Her little family is everything to her. Then one day Josh passes out while his grandmother is watching him and he is diagnosed with cancer and her entire world comes crashing down. And it gets worse. Her insurance won't cover the treatment necessary to save his life. Emma is willing to do anything to save her son. Is she willing to risk it all and throw away the oath she took to Do No Harm?


Do No Harm is a thriller that examines what a mother will to save her son's life. On paper, Emma and Nate Sweeney appear to be a successful career-driven couple. In reality, they are in debt and rent their house from Nate's mom. (This is the first inconsistency I noticed). But Emma allegedly used her parent's life insurance for college. So where is all the debt coming from? When Emma finds out that her insurance won't cover Josh's treatment, she immediately went down the path of no return. It was like she didn't explore any other options. With each passing page, it made me dislike Emma more and more. She went from being a doctor who saved lives to this lawless creature. It wasn't really believable. And the end was even more incredible. - CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS. The entire book disappointed me. I have enjoyed Christina McDonald in the past, but this one seemed like she phoned in it. 


Bottom Line - Do No Harm fell short of my expectations for Christina McDonald. It was predictable and disappointing, not at all like her previous novels. I hope the next one is better. 



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