As a huge fan of Danielle's, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to read this one. It started out honestly a little unlike a typical DS novel. I actually had to look and make sure I had selected the right book. It started quite slowly compared to her other books I have read. The book starts by exploring the relationship between Zoe and her late sister Rose and then continues to Zoe's teen and young adult years and then ultimately when she gets married and has a child of her own.
I will say, I had NOT read the description of this one before I requested it. It did not take me long however to figure out the premise of the story. As Zoe strives to be the "perfect" mother, she becomes obsessed with ensuring her daughter does not end up like her sister Rose who died at such a young age of leukemia. We see young Jaime be put through a multitude of doctor and hospital visits, sometimes for completely unnecessary procedures or tests, often not informing her husband Austin until after the fact. Austin begins to suspect that Zoe suffers from MBP (Munchausen by Proxy) and enlists the help of Jaime's pediatrician Cathy in order to look further into the matter. The Dark Side is a heartbreaking story of the extent of a mother's love and obsession over her child. A great read you will not want to put down

The Dark Side by Danielle Steel was an intriguing and fast paced read. Couldn't put the book down. Very well presented and well developed characters, cannot get over how chilling it was to "see" the Dark Side come out towards the end. Welcome diversion from Ms Steel's previous books.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

The Dark Side is a bit different than your typical Danielle Steel book. Psychological suspense is one of my favorite genres and I really enjoyed it.

Danielle Steel at her best. Zoe has a really bad upbringing but overcomes this to become a productive adult. Meets a great man, gets married, has a baby and then out comes the dark side. You will not be able to put this book down until you get to the end.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Hmmm while I am a huge Danielle Steel fan and read all her books,
I found this book to be very interesting and chilling at the same time.
I didn't really know what Munchausen by proxy is but I sure do now.
I really tried to like or even feel sorry for the protagonist but couldn't.
It was a quick read as I read in 2 days.

I have literally read every Danielle Steel book ever written... and I have no plans of stopping! I particularly liked the topic that was covered in this book. This was, as usual, a quick read, but was enjoyable. The book gives you an in-depth look at a controversial topic, one that many have little knowledge of. I could make some predictions as I was reading... some were correct and some were not. I feel the author did a good job on this book!

A very good and different book by Danielle Steel. A disturbing and dark read of someone with Munchausen by proxy illness. I would definitely recommend. Thank you netgalley for letting me give an honest review of this book.

The Dark Side is a chilling read. Zoe was a happy little girl before her younger sister died from cancer. Her parents became absorbed in their own loss and ignored her. Zoe was the perfect child but no one noticed and she became vitally warped, but the symptoms were masked for years. Eventually Zoe begins her own family and her husband notices how much his wife has changed. Zoe is off her rocker, being overly protective, neurotic, and paranoid. Her young daughter has more mishaps than adults. Until someone notices and then the ugly truth is revealed. Zoe is a truly reprehensible character. This was Steel's usual comfortable read. It's menacing, and uncomfortable.

The Dark Side is an intense book, but a good read. While I figured out the plot line early on, I still really enjoy this novel.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC to read and review!

Wow! What a book ! So many ups and downs made this a page turner. It was dark, but enjoyable. I will recommend this book to any patron.

After the first couple of chapters I knew what was going to happen in this book. Interesting look into the Munchausen by proxy illness.