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The Dad Trap by Ian Eagleton
Apr. 26th, 2026 10:43 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other.
William is impulsive, endlessly chatty, and struggles in school. His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad - and that’s how William likes it.
Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to me easily to her. She’s moved after her parents’ divorce, but she’s convinced she won’t be staying long because the’ll definitely get back together …
But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started dating each other! Now they must put their differences to one side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance of SPLITTING UP THEIR DADS.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Ian Eagleton’s standalone contemporary novel for readers aged 9+ is a fun and empathic, lgbtq+ friendly read that shows ADHD and autism in a way that’s easy to relate to. Will is well drawn, fascinated by detective mysteries and frightened by the disruption his dad’s love life poses dad but also prone to jealousy and destructive acts while Florence is an interesting counterfoil, who hides her vulnerability behind indifference.
THE DAD TRAP was released in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2026. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
William is impulsive, endlessly chatty, and struggles in school. His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad - and that’s how William likes it.
Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to me easily to her. She’s moved after her parents’ divorce, but she’s convinced she won’t be staying long because the’ll definitely get back together …
But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started dating each other! Now they must put their differences to one side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance of SPLITTING UP THEIR DADS.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Ian Eagleton’s standalone contemporary novel for readers aged 9+ is a fun and empathic, lgbtq+ friendly read that shows ADHD and autism in a way that’s easy to relate to. Will is well drawn, fascinated by detective mysteries and frightened by the disruption his dad’s love life poses dad but also prone to jealousy and destructive acts while Florence is an interesting counterfoil, who hides her vulnerability behind indifference.
THE DAD TRAP was released in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2026. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
