In this debut novel from Meg Myers Morgan, Gemma Sinclair is “unraveling.” But this story certainly isn’t.

Morgan is a gifted storyteller. Her characters are complex but relatable, and she describes complicated feelings in a way that makes them almost tangible. Her story is laced with wisdom, but it’s never preachy. And while this story centers around a specific character in a very specific situation, Morgan has made it broadly applicable to anyone with family relationships.

This book is also eminently entertaining. Morgan is clearly a very clever person, and her wit is threaded throughout the story. In the end, she had me questioning not only my assumptions about the characters in the book, but also my assumptions about the “characters” in my own life.

There are a few books I revisit from time to time because they hit differently each time. I will add this special book to that list. And I look forward to reading it again!

Wow-what an incredible ending. It was absolutely perfect and left me feeling completely satisfied. You know how some books leave you wanting more, like an epilogue that never comes, and it just feels a little unfinished? This was the opposite. The conclusion tied everything together in such a meaningful, heartwarming way.
The final section of the book, in particular, stood out to me-it beautifully captured the sweetness in everyday moments, the kind we all experience but often overlook.
Inspired by Meg, I've decided to start writing down those little moments in my own life, so I have something comforting to look back on during tougher days.
My book club can't wait to read it in July! Thanks so so much for the ARC!

Fans of the push will enjoy the inconvenient unraveling of gemma sinclair. It perfectly captures the intersection of post partum, the changes a marriage undergoes during that time, and the added pressure of dysfunctional family dynamics. I tore through this story in 2 days, wanting desperately to see Gemma realize she needed support (for a therapist, she was awfully blind to her own struggles!) and for Anthony to stop being such a whiny man baby. There is a touching underlying notion of the love we have for our parents and siblings despite any trauma that occurs along the way - we're all just doing our best with what we have.

Gemma Sinclair is someone you think about long after the book is done. Her struggles as a wife, a daughter, a sister and a professional are all relatable. But it is her growth as a mother that really pulled me in. The journey at the center of the novel shows us that many times the only way forward is through. So feel the feelings. But also don't be afraid to ask for help.

Thank you GFB publishing for an ARC of this book!

Holy Moly! This book took me on a journey I didn’t expect at all and I totally loved every second of it! Even though my life is very different from the main character I saw myself in her in so many ways. The trying to appear totally put together, people pleasing, and trying to make everything perfect so as to not have to deal with fall out are just some of the things I related to and seeing someone else go through it really was a reminder that that’s not what life is about. I was so hooked, had moments of complete shock, and felt deeply for her struggles. This book was such a good reminder of the importance parts of life and completely worth the read. “…everything in life was about moving little by little in the direction you wanted to go.”

Thank you NetGalley for this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

A beautiful story about women after childbirth, family and sibling dynamics, marriage and psychology. Real, raw and emotional with some nice insights woven into the story beautifully.
You might get pissed or annoyed at things the main character did, or said, or didn’t say, but then you realise that’s what makes it so real.

Moms, remember those first few days home with your brand new baby? Remember how long the days could be, and how fast time moved? How people streamed in and out and you were never alone and never more lonely….and then how one day after your hair started to grow back you started to feel like a stronger, more powerful version of yourself? How you’d love to go back and visit that time but never want to do it again?

The Inconvenient Unraveling of Gemma Sinclair, by The Dr. Meg Myers Morgan, is an honest telling of what it feels like to squeeze your whole self into a mother when motherhood doesn’t seem to come in your size.

I could have finished it in a weekend because it’s an arresting read and perfect for a pool bag but I made myself sit with the conversations in the story, because not only is this a hilarious novel, the characters have the kind of important conversations that some of us will never get to have with our siblings or parents; sitting with Gemma’s feelings helped me unravel my own, which couldn’t have come at a better time.

You can preorder this book from Amazon and Magic City, and you should. Read it while you sip some wine, and I recommend ordering in some pasta.

This book gripped me from page one and never let go. Morgan tackles heavy themes like postpartum depression, the unique pressures of working mothers, and complex family dynamics with remarkable authenticity and accessibility. As someone who has experienced postpartum depression myself, I was initially hesitant about how the subject would be handled, but I felt truly seen, heard, and recognized in ways no other book has achieved. Gemma is a beautifully complicated and relatable protagonist, and all of Meg's characters feel genuine, flawed, and loveable. This is an exceptional story that deserves acclaim.

WOW. What an emotional, thought provoking book. This was my first book by Meg Myers Morgan and it did not disappoint. What a journey of self realization and healing from past trauma! My newest favorite quote comes from this book!
“I’m choking with privilege but I still have to breathe to complain.” Wow. This hit in the gut!
Great read!

Through her immaculate writing, Morgan explores the fallacy of what we often assume to be constant companions: love and like, honesty and kindness, motherhood and joy. Told through the lens of the postpartum protagonist with perfectionist and people pleasing tendencies, this family drama plays out in relatable, beautiful and upsetting ways.

Meg Myers Morgan's The Inconvenient Unraveling of Gemma Sinclair is a touching and funny story about the challenges of being a new mom, dealing with family, and finding your strength. Gemma's journey feels real and relatable, with moments that make you laugh and think deeply. The author's writing is smart and adds a light touch to the serious topics. This book is great for anyone who has wondered about their place in life or their inner strength. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

It was a great read. The way it portrayed how a single decision can change your family dynamics is really beautiful. I loved how it dealt with post partam depression.

I enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and seemed real. The story line was interesting and took a few unexpected turns that kept me wanting to read more.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read but very pertinent to many. Could be triggering for some, but worth it for me.

This story was a very detailed look of postpartum depression, motherhood, and family. Gemma Sinclair is relatable even to non mothers because she is a sister, wife, daughter as well. These book was messy but that is what made me like it because it made it so I could connect. There is humor, heartache and and so many emotions throughout. This is a deep and powerful book I enjoyed and you might too.

I devoured this book - it’s definitely the type to read again and pick up on more!

The author manages to pack in a lot over these 300 pages - alongside Gemma, we unravel family trauma, untruths, and how our childhood experiences feed into our adult lives.

It manages to portray incredibly unique, yet completely universal family dynamics and parenthood experiences.

It is well-written with real, raw characters and contains the most realistic depictions of the postpartum experience (including that first terrifying postpartum shit) that I’ve ever seen depicted in any media. I probably wouldn’t have appreciated the book as much in my 20s (or pre-parenthood), but it’s one of those books that hit me at exactly the right time.

At moments I was annoyed by Gemma. And I understand her completely.

Meg Myers Morgan's The Inconvenient Unraveling of Gemma Sinclair is a heartfelt, humorous and emotionally resonant novel that tackles the raw truths of postpartum depression, the complexities of motherhood, the strain of marriage and family dynamics, and the quiet strength required to simply exist as a woman in today’s world.

This book is a page-turner not only because of story twists, but because of its raw truth and personal connections. It’s a must-read for anyone who has ever questioned their role, their worth, or their strength, and a reminder that we can reclaim ourselves- with grace, grit and and a little bit of humor.

Prior to starting the book, I had read other reviews and was intrigued by the divide in how people perceived Gemma's actions (or inactions). Add me to the team of those who absolutely loved every second with Gemma. Gemma is real. She's everything I think to myself and am afraid to say out loud. And because so much of Gemma is presented through inner monologue or through carefully structured reflections, I found it easy to empathize with Gemma even when it was something I'd never personally dealt with.

This is such a wonderful character, and her self-discovery and self-healing journey is one I wish we could all take for ourselves. The author doesn't make it easy on Gemma, though. There were so many mini breakthrough moments where I thought, "if this were a sitcom, this would be the moment Gemma lives happily ever after." But life is not a sitcom, so Gemma's journey isn't either. Gemma has to unravel a life's worth of trauma (some obviously big, some subtly big) in order to find herself. And yes, the timing of her unraveling is certainly inconvenient (having just given birth, in denial about post partum depression), but that too is life, so I found that very relatable. The author's sarcastic and intelligent sense of humor shines through on so many pages, so luckily for the reader, this emotionally heavy journey is written in a way that you feel ready to walk beside her, to watch her heal and to heal yourself in the process.

I regret that I had to DNF this one. I know that not all postpartum experiences are the same, but this seemed a little over the top and I couldn't get past the writing style. I appreciate the opportunity to check it out though.

Wow. I’m not sure I can currently put into words all of my thoughts about this one. This book will resonate with any woman: mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, wives. It forces you to reflect on your own familial relationships. I couldn't put it down!