Lucy Dawson is a fantastic author! I was so excited to be approved for an early copy of this book to read and review in return for my honest opinions by Bookouture via Netgalley. This book certainly did not disappoint.

Something terrible happened to Jess' daughter Beth 17 years ago. Jess has moved away and started a new life but somebody is determined to make her life a living hell and expose all the secrets.

Such a great book with a twist that you won't see coming

This is an enjoyable psychological thriller, which examines loss ans greif and how differently it affects the people involved. Suspensful with excellent twists and ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this book although the theme is unsetlling when thinking of ones own loved and lost ones.

I have mixed feelings about this book, so I am just going to be honest.I read the reviews before reading it, and had a preconceived idea of where it may take me.
There was the awful tragedy of Beth dying, which was so sad and so well written that I physically felt Jess and Ben’s pain. Then I began to struggle with the lies and deceit! I began to feel less sympathetic and more affronted that she started again and didn’t really care about poor Ben! Then the creepy stuff starts happening - and I am not going to lie, I felt really jumpy and knew I would have to read the whole book in one sitting!
Sadly I guessed what the big twist was way before it was revealed (but that maybe because I was looking for it based on the reviews!)
I didn’t really like Jess. I didn’t really like any of her friends, I certainly did not like Simon! So I give it a 3, but would prefer to give it a 3.5 - give it a read, it’s got some jumpy bits, a cute kid and a twist that isn’t that twisty if you spend the whole book looking for it.

*thank you to Netgalley, Lucy Dawson and Bookouture for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*

4 stars.
Wow my final book of 2017 and I'm glad to say that I most definitely was not disappointed! This fast paced story grabbed me from page 1. I was probably a bit slower than most when it came to catching on to what the big twist was as I did not hit me until it was spelt out. (But I am feeling tired so let's say that was the cause) I was not expecting it though and I love books that have a twist that actually does shock you even if only for a moment or for days/weeks afterwards. This one keeps you wanting to read non stop. It was actually painful when I had to put down the last 10% for later in the day because I was just enjoying it that much. 

At the beginning, one of the main points of this story is told to us. Yet I still found myself taken by surprise still, just a little bit when the actual even really did happen. Like my brain didn't want it to be real so I was in denial about it. Yet no. It happened and you can't help but feel emotional.

I felt for Jessica, the mother of Beth who the story is mainly about. I could easily relate to her and her situation. It was an interesting read and at one point I remember thinking there was just one thing after another after another happening. I couldn't read it fast enough and I'm so so glad I picked this to end my year with. It's one that I will remember and eventually re-read. Definitely recommend.

I enjoyed this book, it was well written but a bit slow.

At first not sure what sort of. Book this was. Part ghost story, sad story, thriller and an adultery book..am reading a load of.books they are all different, but this one had a bit of everything thrown in.
Hope the next one will be as different as this one.

In the beginning it was sad, very sad. You almost felt the tears streaming out of the book. But little by little the story changes and the underlying sense of danger becoming stronger and stronger. Although the author tries very hard to make you hesitate about who the culprit is, I had guessed it rather soon. It is a pity but it did not really disturb me. It only proves what a good detective I would make. LOL.. She still kept a few twists up her sleeve.
Nice and fluently written book. I truely enjoyed it.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture.

Not bad but not great either. Writing is a bit amateurish and the characters need to be developed a lot more. I'm giving it three stars rather than two because it was interesting enough for me to finish it. But needs polishing and fine-tuning, in my opinion.

The Daughter' kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. As the first few chapters unfolded giving a heartbreaking insight,, the edginess crept in and it increased until the final twist - which I didn't see coming. This riveting story will definitely have you reading until the small hours.

This book pulled me in with that fabulous cover and of course Bookouture as the publisher! Speaking of Bookouture, I would like to thank you, the author and NetGalley for allowing me an advanced copy of this book! I am always so happy and appreciative when I am approved on NetGalley!

This was the first book I have read by Lucy Dawson and I was impressed! This book starts pulling at your heart strings with a major event that happens to sweet little 5 year old Beth. An event that makes you want to hug your kids tighter and not let go! I felt so badly for Jessica, the mother. Fast forward 17 years later. Jessica has tried to move on with her life and now has a two year old son and a new husband. There is a story behind Beth, with other characters involved but you will just have to read for yourself to find out what it is. Jessica still feels a bit guilty in her part all those years ago. Weird things start to happen to Jessica in her new home with her new husband and son. Just who is trying to torment her and why, did she not suffer enough? This was a great read with a nice twist towards the end that I very much enjoyed. I would like to look up this author's other books and all of her future work.

The Daughter is the first book i have read from Lucy Dawson and it won't be the last,this is an excellent psychological thriller that had me gripped from the first page.Jess is a relationship with Ben and had a daughter Beth seventeen years ago but when tragedy strikes Jess is forced to start her life afresh and meets and marries Ed.All is well until strange things start to occur in her new home and she realises that her past is coming back to haunt her ! This is a gripping story that races along and takes you with it,there are quite a few characters along the way that keep you guessing as to who the culprit is,the ending is a twist a never saw coming.An excellent 5 star read which i would certainly recommend to readers of this genre.

I was really impressed with The Daughter by Lucy Dawson. From the first page, I was drawn to the story and I couldn’t wait to finish it and find out what happened. It was a great thriller and I can’t wait to read more by this author.

I received an ARC from NetGalley. The below is my honest, unbiased opinion. Thank you, Lucy Dawson, the publisher, and NetGalley, for allowing me to read an early copy.

You lost your daughter. You will never forgive yourself. And now someone's determined to make you pay…
Seventeen years ago, something happened to Jess’s daughter Beth. The memory of it still makes her blood run cold. Jess has tried everything to make peace with that day, and the part she played in what happened. It was only a brief moment of desire… but she’ll pay for it with a lifetime of guilt.

To distance herself from the mistakes of the past, Jess has moved away and started over with her family. But when terrifying things begin happening in her new home, seemingly connected to what happened to Beth, Jess knows that her past has finally caught up with her. Somebody feels Jess hasn’t paid enough, and is determined to make her suffer for the secrets she’s kept all these years.

I really enjoyed this book. I'm fascinated by the human condition--something I explore in my own writing--and that definitely helped me when I sat down and read this in one sitting. I really loved how the writer exploits a desperate mistake's aftermath. I found the plot realistic and the character development well done. This book is INTENSE. Be prepared for one heck of a thrilling ride! 4.5 stars!

An excellent book that had me engrossed right from the very beginning. I loved it !

This book was a great easy read which is why it only took just over a day to read it, I didn’t want to stop! It starts off as very sad but you experience a myriad of emotions throughout the book including shock and surprise and makes you question things too. It was a surprising ending, not what I was expecting at all. A great psychological read.

The Daughter is the first book I’ve read by Lucy Dawson and I loved it!! I read it in around a day as I found the really hard to put down.

The book begins seventeen years ago when something horrible happens to Jess’s daughter Beth. Now, years later, the memory still makes Jess’s blood in cold. But terrifying things start happening in Jess’s new home - are they connected to what happened to Beth?

This book draws you in from the first page and has some excellent twists and turns. A fabulous read that I can highly recommend and would give 4.5 stars to.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the chance to review.

Omg this book was soooo good. I couldn't put it down. Such an easy and fast read. Definitely a five star read. It starts off with Jessica losing her young daughter and having to face the consequences of her past actions that led up to her daughter dying. Fast forward many many years later. Jessica has rebuilt her life and is now haunted by the past. Someone is trying to make her relive what happened sooo many years ago. I couldn't believe who it was trying to hurt her. I would've never guessed it in a million years. It was such a shocking twist at the end. All the revelations that came to light at the end were fantastic. This book had everything. Great characters, content and a shocking ending. What more do you want from a book???

Wow...I couldn’t put this book down, I really enjoyed all the shock, heartbreak, characters and twists and turns, although I did guess the culprit quite early on!