Jessica's Take

I've had a hard time deciding what to say about this submission. I agree with Ane that it's hard to be pulled emotionally into the story. The writer does a good job communicating the protagonist becoming numb and then depressed about her miscarriage. But how many of us can or want to relate to that?

It might be wise to take the miscarriage off stage. Ask other writers and see what advice you receive. (Novel Journey readers, any opinions?)

The writer did a good job of showing the love Imani's husband has toward her, and Imani's social status (corporate job, satin sheets, etc.)

Since this is written in first person, I suggest working on breaking up the "I" structure. That word in this POV can drag reader down. "I" this and "I" that. Looks for ways to eliminate them.

For example: I didn’t want to wake my husband, Nathan. The board meeting that was too important to miss. He’d find out soon enough anyway.

Eliminating an "I": Nathan mumbled in his sleep, shifting. It would be a sin to wake him with this news, right before the board meeting. He'd learn soon enough anyway.

Keep up the good work! Your craft is good.