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The Other Daughter

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This was my first book by Boland, and I’m glad to say that it won’t be my last.  This book was a fast paced thrill ride with a nice juicy twist at the end.  I enjoyed the writing even though at times I really had suspend disbelief.  The main character, Rachel was a bit over the top with some of the actions she took.  But overall I enjoyed the book and will give this  author another read in the future.
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Great book! Engaging from the beginning to the end. Looking forward to reading more by this author! Highly recommended!
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What a great addictive read, couldn't put it down,  thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting x
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Well, I have to say that I never saw THAT coming. The book was interesting and I wonder how it was going to be different from the others and the author did just that!
It was about a woman whose child had been kidnapped years earlier and had continued her life with a boyfriend and 2 children. She met a woman at school pick up and that woman had a daughter who was the correct age and looked exactly like what her kidnapped daughter would have looked like.
The book was short and a fast read. The author did a good job making me feel the desperation of the mother. I could empathize with how she was feeling and also the actions she took.
The ending was good and fit the book well. Though some aspects were far fetched, overall it was a great book!
A recommended read if you like psychological dramas.
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A woman’s child is kidnapped. Just one year later and she moves away, trying to put it behind her she never mentions her missing daughter. WHAT?! I stopped reading right there. No mother anywhere would move on and never mention it. That’s ludicrous! Right then I decided I couldn’t sympathize with the lead character. This landed in my DNF&DNR pile.

Thank you for granting permission for me to read this ARC. My apologies for the low review.
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A complex, suspenseful plot with tension so thick that it felt palpable. Wonderfully-developed characters with depth and substance. I was immediately drawn in and held captive from beginning to end.
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Had me hooked from the beginning. Huge twist, maybe too much of a twist for some but I liked it. Look forward to reading more by Shalini Boland. Thank you.
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Nine years ago, Rachel's 2.5 year old daughter Holly was taken from a shopping mall while she was chatting with a friend.  Today she has moved on to a happy life with her boyfriend Matt and 2 children.  She meets a new school parent, Kate, whose daughter looks strikingly like her missing daughter Holly.  Rachel is convinced it IS her daughter and will stop at nothing to get her back.  When the police fail her, she takes things into her own hands.  
I loved this book!!  My favorite genre is the psychological thriller, and boy was this one a doozy!  I had ideas of what kind of twists were coming, but then BAM!!!!!  Came out of nowhere!!  A fast-paced page turner that will keep you reading and leave you satisfied.
Thanks to Shalini Boland, Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC!
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A missing child. A new life. What would you do if you thought your missing child had moved in to your area? Would you be able to confront that fear? Read on! Love this writer. Never lets you down. 5/5.
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Rachel's daughter was taken from her in a shopping centre while she had coffee with a friend 9 years ago.  Now a new family has moved to town with a daughter the same age as Holly and a resemblance that makes Rachel sure it is her missing daughter,

Rachel realises no one will believe her without evidence so sets herself the talk of proving this is her daughter.

This book has twist and turns I certainly didn't see coming.

The end will leave you reeling!

#NetGalley #ShaliniBoland #TheOtherDaughter
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I really enjoyed this book. Thank you NG for the opportunity to read this book.I would recommend. It kept me wanting to keep reading until the wee hours of the night.
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one of my go to authors for thrillers that keep you up.  definitely worth picking up if you want to lose a few hours
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A huge Thank You to The author, The publisher and Netgalley for providing the e-arc in exchange for a unbiased review of these works.

you can never fail to love and be enthrawled by this authors books, and this one did not disapoint, twisty. dark and chilling the heartbreak of a missing child and the jouney to find the truth buried in the lies
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ohhh shalini boland does it again! 👍🏻
This was quite the twisted tale and i had to re-read a few pages to make sure I understood it correctly and when I got it, I got it!
Thank you for my free arc in exchange for my honest review.
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The Other Daughter was another great book by Shalini Boland. I was gripped from the first few pages, loved the twists throughout. Read very quickly I just could not put it down I was hooked. I have yet to read a book by Shalini that I did not enjoy and this one certainly did not disappoint.
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A gripping excellent book I couldn’t stop reading....telling the story of a missing girl and in the present where the mother is convinced she has seen her at their local school.....another fantastic book by this author!
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Love Shalini Boland's books. Always well-written with gripping plots and lifelike characters. This was a thrilling and tense read with a great twist!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read the ARC.
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This is the best book I've read so far this year . 
The suspense was nerve wracking!

Shalini boland is fast becoming my favourite author in this genre.  A brilliant author who draws you in so effortlessly and then sends you spinning. 
This blew my mind at the end and I had to take five to get myself together and get my head on straight again. 
The characters are so well written and so diverse. 
This was the easiest five star rating ever.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book,  all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Your daughter is taken but 9 years later she’s back but she’s not yours . A twisty plot leading to a wow twisty ending . This book focuses on Rachel and her obsession to getting her daughter back and the consequences that follow . Highly recommend  4.5 stars
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I’m so so sorry but I didn’t finish this book. It was nothing against the book as it started out very good. It was personal things going on in my life. I hope to get back to it and will revise my review at that time.
I’ll have to give it a high star because it would be unfair not too.

Thank you #NetGalley for this eARC.

5 stars
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