Sad story of homeless woman Maddie who has a clear interest in a woman and her daughter who walk and live near where she lives on the streets.  The chapters alternate views between the women in the story and initially it is really hard to figure out how they are all connected.  The woman, Becca, and her daughter Rosie eventually invite Maddie to their home for Christmas dinner and they become friends, including the neighbors, Sarah and here daughter Ella, as well.  It really seems as thought Maddie and Becca are somehow related or something and keeping secrets but really hard to figure out.  This is what drove me to keep reading and revealing more and more of the story and how all these women came to be in their current situations facing their daily struggles, sad as they seem.  The secets all come out and the love each mother has for her daughter really shines in the end.  Quick but emotional read.  Thanks so much to NG for the ARC!!

How much i wanted to enjoy this book....rather disappointed that i didn’t.  Sigh. Thats on me though. The writing was good, in my opinion, good enough for me to finish in spite of not really liking the characters or the theme. 
Why did i choose this one?  Im a fan of several authors that Jill Childs was likened to. I also enjoy good dramatical fiction .... stories about real life. At the same time, i want to gain something from it.... learn about another perspective, a different lifestyle or way of life, appreciate another’s hardship and what they gained from it...or didnt. I didnt get that from this book. It left me feeling depleted, irritated, and frustrated mostly with the characters and their choices. And the ending...just didnt seem plausible in light of the rest of the story. Again, maybe that is my own shortcomings in not being able to understand or empathize enough. 
Will i try another Jill Childs book? Yes. As i said it was written well enough that i didn’t abandon it. However, i wont invest as much time “trying” to like the story. If it doesnt resonate with me early on i will likely let it go unfinished. 
I received a complimentary copy from netgalley and bookouture. All opinions expressed here are my own.

This was truly an amazing drama. The storyline flowed, the characters were engaging and I could barely tear myself away from this book. Highly recommended! Very emotional, too.

What a great read!!! This book grabs you in the beginning and does not let you go. Would recommend this to people who are looking for something new to read that gets your attention immediately.

This was a tough read in certain parts. A homeless woman Maddy meets Becca and her daughter Rosie who takes a shine to her, soon invites her home for Christmas dinner. Soon Maddy becomes a part of their lives and their neighbors Sarah and daughter Ella's too. But both Maddy and Sarah seem to hiding their secrets.

My third book by Jill Childs, every book had its own charm. This dealt with family and losses in it. How one act can cause a ripple effect and destroy them all. The characters had their own problems, and they dealt with it differently, but they were not mean hearted. Maddy caught my eye, she was ever the English teacher but an alcoholic.

The author has shown the struggles of all the characters well. Their day to day life was well depicted. Then came my niggles, the writing could have been more emotive, and I could guess the secret easily.

Overall, the story told me one important thing - a mother's love for her child was eternal and she would protect her always at any age.

Invisible Girl by Jill Childs is a heartbreaking rendering of loss, secrets, and the powerful love that connects a mother to her child.  This is a poignant story that reflects on the ties that bind us all, despite the enduring agony of the human condition.

Becca and her five year old daughter Rosie see a homeless woman sheltering in a doorway.  Becca's inclination is to turn away but, against her better judgement, and caving in to Rosie's pleas, she invites the woman, Maddy, into her home.  As Maddy becomes a familiar presence at Becca's flat, no one can predict the life changing impact that the homeless woman will have on those around her.

Each of the novel's players are undeniably flawed, but their individual humanity shines through, thanks to the author's intimate characterization.  This is an emotive story that reflects on our personal obligation to those among us who are struggling.  Never judge, there is always a story buried, sometimes deeply, beyond the facade that is presented to the world.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

Invisible Girl  is a  sad story of secrets , of lies, of heartbreak of kindness  and of hope and renewal. 

Jill Childs still draws you in and you want to know what happened to Maddy, what is her secret and then there is also Rosie and Becca and their neighbours Sarah and her daughter Ella.

Will the secret destroy lives?  Will she even tell her secret and her story?

You want to find out so the pages turn quickly

Thanks to Net Galley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read Invisible Girl