Denzil starts only daughter off with a bang. Grace is found at the bottom of the quarry at the suicide spot and the police automatically write it off.From that moment, Only Daughter, had me hooked.
Kat, came from a troubled past and was raised by a toxic mother,  she was diagnosed as a sociopath, unable to show love. Her daughter now found dead sends Kat's world crashing down. Kat makes it her mission to uncover what really happened that night at the quarry by digging into her daughter's life, discovering things that have her question her mothering skills. This gripping page turner had me needing answers just like kat did.  The twists and turns of this psychological thriller had me on the edge of my seat. Much like the start it ended with a bang having me questioning everyone and everything with an ending i didn't see coming. 
This was a book full of suspense, and definately took me on a wild ride very addictive and faced paced read that i found i got sucked right into. Definately deserves  4🌟



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The story begins with 17 year old Grace, who is found dead at the bottom of an abandoned quarry, more commonly known as ‘Suicide Spot”. When a suicide note is found in her pocket, the police find nothing suspicious with her death, but Grace’s mother, Kat knows that her daughter would never have committed suicide. Desperate to find out what happened, Kat tries to piece together the last few days of Grace’s life but what she finds make her wonder if she ever really knew Grace at all….

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I’ve been left thinking why have I never read anything by her before! She is definitely one which has slipped under my radar, but I will certainly be looking for of her books! I was grabbed right into the storyline straight away, despite the very sad situation of Grace being found dead. The whole book was very emotional, but the first few chapters in particular were particularly heart-breaking watching Grace’s parents, Kat and Charles, trying to come to terms with their daughter killing herself. I have to admit my maternal instincts kicked in and all I wanted to do was protect my own child and keep them safe.

I liked Kat’s character and, as a mother, I could feel all the emotions she was feeling throughout the book. What mother wouldn’t feel that she knew her daughter better than anyone else, but when it started to appear that Grace wasn’t the person Kat thought she was I realised how painful that must have been for Kat. Kat obviously had something happen in her past which has affected her throughout her entire life, but this isn’t revealed until much later in the story. The other characters, for me, weren’t so likeable and they created so many questions which left me wondering throughout the whole book what was going on and what were they hiding.

The best part of the book though, had to be the last quarter when the suspense was turned up several notches which meant I couldn’t put it down! The story swapped from present day to when Kat was a teenager herself and the big reveal of what actually happened in Kat’s past was fantastic, and whilst horrifying, it had me glued to the pages! There aren’t many books which have me in big sobbing tears and then biting my nails in anticipation, but this was one of them!

The storyline was cleverly worked out, with lots of twists, turns and suspense, which kept the story moving at a great pace. It is a book filled with sadness, grief, lies, betrayal and revenge! Be warned though, it does contain scenes which some readers may find upsetting, although it has all be written sensitively and in context with the storyline. Brilliant writing, gripping story, well worthy of its 5 Stars!

There are thrillers that start with a bang and hook you right in and The Only Daughter by Sarah Denzil fits this category perfectly. And then it goes right ahead with slowly and gradually building up the tension and suspense.
I've read The Silent Child and I was pretty blown away by that one, so I knew that this book too would be the same, if not more intense and exceptional. I love the protagonist Kat Cavanaugh from this book. She's one tough cookie! The storyline too is very captivating. It's emotional but doesn't leave you feeling morose. The ending too, was very twisty and surprising. Very unputdownable!
Special mention to the fascinating cover -that lured me in to picking this one up.
Thank you Netgalley, Bookouture & Sarah Denzil for this arc.

Can a sociopath love?
Not usually.

Vaguely reminiscent of Thirteen Reasons Why, Only Daughter started off with a bang. The prologue is gripping, haunting, and a parent's worst nightmare all rolled into one.

Although police are convinced Kat's daughter, Grace, committed suicide by jumping into a quarry, Kat vehemently disagrees. An interesting twist about Kat? She's been diagnosed as having antisocial personality disorder...and following Grace's death...she's out for blood.

As Kat delved into her personal investigation, I was genuinely intrigued. While I thought her character, at times, seemed a little too "evil villain-esque," the concept of a parent having a severe, and potentially dangerous, behavioral disorder was a new spin for me...and one I enjoyed. I was very vested in seeing just where this story took me. And until approximately the 75% mark, it was a very fun ride. Unfortunately, it then fell a little flat. Most of the "twists" weren't overtly shocking, and the conclusion seemed more than a little mundane.

Regardless, this book is worth reading, if for no other reason than for our narrator, Kat--a very memorable character, indeed.

3.5 stars

**Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Sarah Denzil for my advanced reader's copy!

When Kat Cavanaugh's only daughter is found dead, the police tell her it's suicide, however Kat is not convinced. She sets out on a voyage of discovery, tracing her daughter's footsteps in the weeks and months leading up to her death and discovers things she would rather not know, things which make her question everyone around her. Who can she trust? Are things really what they seem? How well did she really know her own daughter?

I was intrigued to know what had really happened to Kat's daughter, Grace, and what had led up to her death. The book was extremely readable and I definitely spent a few nights reading far longer than I should, to seer what was in store. There were definitely a lot of twists and turns along the way and it seemed very promising. Unfortunately, I was somewhat disappointed in the outcome and - without revealing the conclusion - the reality left me feeling a little cold. Having said that, the book itself was very well written and the ending didn't really detract from my enjoyment of it.

Wow, can't Sarah A. Denzil write a page turner! I couldn't put this one down until I was done.

This is the story of Kat, wife, mother, sociopath. Her teenage daughter has just been found dead at the bottom of a quarry, and the police are calling it a suicide. Only Kat seems to think her daughter didn't kill herself, everyone else seems resigned to the fact. So Kat decides to investigate on her own, and finds her daughter wasn't who she thought she was. As she uncovers more and more of her daughter's life Kat realises there's far more to the story than even she thought, and finds herself face to face with her own demons.

I just love this author's books, so consistently good. I always know when I pick one up that I'm in for a ride, with some shocks on the way. Only Daughter certainly didn't disappoint and I'm keenly awaiting the next offering from Ms Denzil. Recommended.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

How could Kat’s beautiful, sweet and innocent seventeen-year-old daughter be dead? It was a nightmare she desperately wanted to wake up from. But Grace’s body was lifeless; battered and bruised. What had happened? Kat needed answers – and she was determined to get them.

As Kat and her husband Charles waded through the grief, from the condolence messages to the funeral, Kat’s continual thought was that Grace must have been murdered. Her rage and disbelief fueled her desire for the answers she needed to find. But would she? Could she? And as Kat dug deeper into Grace’s life, her belief in her daughter’s innocence slowly began to shatter.

Only Daughter by Sarah A. Denzil is my first by this author, and boy! What a read! A fast paced, gritty psychological thriller that was filled with tension, manipulation, lies, cruelty and hate – the race to the finish was an emotional, but satisfying one. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

I got 30% through this book and personally do not feel I can continue on. The premise is great but the story is very slow moving and it’s not keeping me hooked. So for that reason, I will not be able to finish it.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this was a very engaging and well written mystery. It centers around the apparent suicide of a high school girl named Grace and her mother's (who is a sociopath) quest to prove that she was murdered and punish whoever was responsible. The thing I liked about this book is that there were several people who could have been guilty so it kept me guessing through all of the twists and turns and discoveries about Grace's life, which forced her mother to understand her daughter wasn't exactly who she thought she was. The end was a surprise I didn't see coming, so it was a solid mystery with a solid ending. I would read more from this author.

I am a big fan of all of Sarah A Denzils so was eager to get into this new book. And it was fantastic as ever. She certainly knows how to get emotions flowing and reading this I was feeling many. I read this quickly, it is a book that will have you turning pages late into the night to find out what happens.

Kat has been told that her daughter Grace is dead. Not only that but there was a note in her pocket and she was found in a known suicide area and the police have ruled thatyhere was no foul play. Kat can,t accept this and goes about to find her daughters killer herself. She knew her daughter and Grace would not take her own life. But as she delves into Graces life she finds that she really didn't know her daughter at all.

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.

My first book by this author and she truely blew me away. While I was reading it, people were talking to me (well, they told me they had to repeat twice what they were saying before being able to catch my attention) without me noticing. I took the book with me to the hairdresser and normally I can't concentrate due to all the noise there, but with this story everything else was put on the back burner.

It's no surprise that the past influences you for the rest of your life. Sometimes it are heaps of happy memories and the sad or bad ones don't surface very often. For some people though it's impossible to find some good ones between all the misery.When this occurs, it's time to find professional help and to try and learn to live your life the best you can. Is this enough though?

This story is captivating from the very start. There is never a dull moment. The author keeps throwing possible suspects at you and you really don't know anymore if you are coming or going. I just love it.

This was a wonderful messing-with-your-head kind of book. I am definitely looking forward to more works of art by this author. 5 stars.

Thank you, Sarah A. Denzil, Bookouture and Netgalley.

Book received courtesy of publisher/author.

Title: Only Daughter

Author: Sarah A. Denzil

Genre:

Pages:341

Netgalley

The must-read psychological thriller for 2019.

In one moment, Kat Cavanaugh’s perfect world is shattered into tiny fragments. The flash of her daughter’s yellow dress, the blonde hair hanging across her precious face. Her own heart-broken sob…



Kat experiences every mother’s worst nightmare when her only child’s body is found lifeless in an overgrown, abandoned quarry.



Desperate to find out what happened, Kat questions those closest to her as she tries to piece together the last days of Grace’s life. But as a darker side to her little girl begins to unravel, Kat wonders if she ever really knew Grace.



As Kat is drawn into a twisted game of lies, is she also in terrible danger? And will she be able to unlock her daughter’s final shocking secret?



Even if the truth is unthinkable…


My thoughts:

Rating: 4

Would I recommend it? yes

Would I read anything else by this author? yes

A story about a mother who will do anything to prove that her daughter didn't killer herself , and trying to find out who and why , as secrets come out you being to wounder if she did kill her self and if the mother just doesn't want to believe it, but then you start to wounder why would someone want Grace's dead and how was it connected to Kat and her past and Kat has a lot of secrets to hide.The story is chilling with a crazy twist and shows just how far people will go , with that said I want to thank Netgalley for letting me read and review it , exchange for my honest opinion .

Good heavens! What a twisted rollercoaster ride! My emotions have rung the full gambit, from depression; to anger, to revenge, always hoping it would come out right in the end! Katie Flack grew up in a poverty-stricken area, with an alcoholic spiteful Mother! Kate has been going through therapy for twelve years, in order to keep her sociopathic behavior under control. She was diagnosed as a child with this, due to acting out anger issues as a child. She deliberately gets pregnant by a wealthy single, an older man! Her way out of poverty, out of her Mother's house, and she took it! I saw many things coming; I did not see the ending at all! Very depressing in places, dark depression. This is a genuinely psychological thriller, very few are this troubled!
I highly recommend! Thank you!
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Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an impartial review.

This book is based around Kat the mother of Grace who was found dead in the local suicide spot, the police claim Grace committed suicide but Kat is unable to accept this. We follow Kat on her journey to discover what really happened to her daughter that fateful night. We learn that Kat is in therapy and has been for many years and her therapist claims she is a Sociopath and cant love however can this be true as Kat loves Grace more than anything in this world? I actually warmed fairly easily to the character of Kat so I was willing her on with her quest. The book had some nice twists and was very easy to read, I look forward to reading more from this author.

So, here we have a story about a daughter, seemingly ‘normal’ who appears to have committed sucuide, there are no indications this was going to happen, nothing out of the ordinary....but Kat ( Mum ) doesn’t believe it, she delves, she searches and she uncovers secrets, bad things happened to her daughter....she wants revenge..
Fairly staple diet in a psychological thriller I guess
But hang on.....Kat isn’t any Mum wanting revenge, she is a sociopath who has killed before....and when she says revenge, revenge is what she means...
330 pages of pure storytelling magic in this dark, scary, brutally unique thriller, I say thriller as it thrilled all the way through and you never quite knew what to expect next
Mean, sometimes nasty often complex but very memorable characters and descriptive heaven went hand in hand with a ‘come here and join me in my quest’ narrative that drew me in and kept me there and didn’t let up until the final word
Certain books make you proud to be a reader, this is one
10/10 5 Stars

This is the first time I have had the opportunity to read this author a d as always without knowing the author style you never know what to expect of what surprises are in store.

The opening of this book had my skin tingling as I read it. Such powerful and emotional imagery that just hits you full on like a freight train.

I fell in love with how this book was written.  It was such an interesting tale of betrayal and not one that I Jve seen before.

Kat was such an interesting character who seemed so flawed  and also so unloving.  At first I couldn't stand her thinking her nothing more than an abuser.  I felt for her but hated what she was like. 

Midway through I found that I didn't hate her anymore and started to sympathize more with her and found that she was barely holding it together. 

After a while the grudging respect I had turned into like and I started to care for the character and really wanted something better for Kat.

The story was so strong and emotional with one of the best openings that I have read.  What a surprise to find this gem of a read.  Can't wait for more books by her.

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Brilliant book, I was hooked on the first chapter,kat who married into money to escape her own cruel mother and a council estate upbringing. She tried to escape the past, when kat and Charles are informed their daughter graces death. Kay is convinced someone killed her and sets about to find out who killed her. It’s really full of twists and turns especially when she’s contantly reminded of her past. With such a unexpected twist of a ending. It’s definitely one to read, I definitely recommend this book

Omg, Sarah A Denzil is my new favorite author!!! What didn’t I like about the Only Daughter!!! I absolutely loved the plot of this book. It’s about a strong willed mother who will not believe that her only daughter committed suicide. She is on a mission to find out what happened and to come to terms with her daughters death. This character was one of my favorites in this book. I also liked there were so many twists and surprises throughout the whole book. I would have never guessed the ending of this book. All of this made this book an easy and fast read and I will gladly give it 5 Stars.

The Only Daughter was a great read. It took me a few chapters to get into but after that I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. I had to know the ending and it was very satisfying. It kept me guessing and every time I was wrong but I feel that’s what make a great book. It was dark with lots twist and I would definitely recommend this book to others.

Another great read from one of my favourite authors. A gripping and compelling read. A really good psychological thriller. Kat discovers that her daughter Grace has committed suicide and she was two months pregnant. Kat cannot accept what she has been told. The case has been closed but Kat knows her daughter so sets out to find out exactly what happened to her only daughter. Kat has had a very troubled upbringing, a mother who she dispices and a very dark side that she has hidden for so long. Kat will now do whatever it takes in order to find out the truth. This was an intriguing read, reading it in one sitting and up into the wee hours. I loved this book and you never really know those you love.
I would like the author, Bookouture and Netgalley for the advanced copy in return for giving an honest review.