I received a copy of this from the Scene of the Crime Facebook group via NetGalley, thanks for that. But if I’d known it was the third book in a trilogy I’d never have requested it. As the book started with the first few pages I felt like I was missing major backstory and details on Amelia and Detective Stockton, that’s when I looked up the book and saw it was book 3 in a trilogy.

I tried to stay with the story but that feeling if being lost never went away, too many characters and too confusing. Thanks again for the e-arc and I will try another of the authors books.

When I requested an ebook copy of The Butcher’s Daughter by author Wendy Corsi Straub from the Scene of the Crime Early Read program, I was not aware that it was the third book in a trilogy. Regardless, I decided to read it anyway. I’m sorry to say that this was a story that I just couldn’t finish. I’m not one to start a book and not finish but I found this story to be very confusing for me. It seemed like it had too many storylines and too many characters and I just couldn’t make heads or tails out of any of it. I’m sure other readers will probably enjoy it but for me, it was just too difficult. Because I didn’t finish, I wasn’t sure if I should leave a review but because I received the arc from NetGalley, I decided to so they would know my opinion. Because the actual writing of the story seemed good, I have given it a 3 star rating.

Oh boy, what a ride this one was! With so many twists around every corner you turn, I almost got whiplash. I was on a fast and furious roller coaster of a ride. If you need something to dive yourself into, I would pick this one for sure. A cozy book it is not a wild ride it it. I highly recommend this book.

I found this book to be well-written and hooked me from the start. However, there were some issues with head-hopping (multiple POVs in one scene) that were so confusing I had to re-read to figure out what I missed. As I was reading, I felt like I was missing something--little pieces of information were included like I should have already known what they were. I was missing something. This is the third book in a trilogy and should probably be read after the previous two. I would love to give this four stars, but the POV and the need to read it after the other two, make it a solid three stars.

Content Warnings: racism; sexual assault; unethical and illegal medical practices

This is the first book I've tried by this author. It's possible that if I'd read the other books I wouldn't have been surprised by this one; I had no trouble following what I read, but I wasn't expecting the book to jump back in time to the 1960s. Additionally some of the dialogue in the 1960s didn't feel like it rang true. I tried for months to read this, then even sought out a copy once the download expired from Netgalley, but it just didn't work for me and I ultimately DNFed.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review.

THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER by Wendy Corsi Staub is the final book in the Foundlings Trilogy. I picked it up because it sounded interesting, not realizing it was part of the series. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters, and it can be read as a stand-alone, but I did feel that I would have had a better background and understanding of how the characters got to where they were if I had read the first two books.
Amelia was an interesting character, and her career as an investigative genealogist sounds interesting and it’s a big reason this one stood out to me. She is trying to find out where she came from and help others find where they came from, specializing in foundlings, children that were abandoned or found. Detective Stockton Barnes has enlisted her help in finding his daughter, and it gets more interesting when all of the investigations seem to be connected. How are they connected? Will they get the answers they are looking for? Will they all live to find the answers?
I was engrossed in the novel and was invested in finding the answers to these questions and more. I enjoyed the alternating timeline and learning about the history that brought them all to the present circumstances. I don’t want to accidentally spoil anything, so I won’t get into too much detail.
Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy of this novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.
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I came into this book being a fan of Wendy's, but having not read the previous 2 books in this trilogy. I liked the plot idea, but there were times I felt lost in the storyline. Nothing really jumped out at me or really pulled me in.

It's a little hard to grasp the characters and their relationships with each other. Since I'm coming into this trilogy with the third book I would guess that's why I'm having trouble staying interested and keeping things straight. There are a LOT of POV's in this book compared with the many thrillers I have read previously.

The historical portions of the book are by far easier to follow along with - they're simpler and less cluttered than the story portions taking place in 2017. Melody and Cyril were by far my most favorite characters of the bunch - the ones who lost the most and deserved their happiness. I also enjoyed the atmosphere and descriptions of 1968 Georgia. The modern story taking place didn't have much of either making it that much harder to see and connect with.

The Butcher's Daughter could be read as a standalone but should be read with the series. I think I would have been able to connect with and keep better track of the characters in the story of I had read the previous two books. I would not have requested to read it had I known that it was part of a trilogy. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy thrillers/suspense/mysteries, and serial killers. Thank you to William Morrow, Scene of the Crime Facebook Group, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book - all opinions are my own. *Rounded from 3.5 stars*

This author never disappoints, ever! Love all are books and this one is no exception. Thank you publisher and netgalley for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

I received an eARC of The Butcher's Daughter by Wendy Corsi Staub from HarperCollins Publishers/William Morrow and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
3 stars! Evidently, I missed the fact that this is the third book in a series. Overall, this book was very well written. Had I read the other books in the series I probably would have enjoyed it more.

I did not read the first two books in the series. I actually did not realize it was a trilogy until I was finished.
I had a bit of difficulty in getting into this book. I started it a couple of times before I read enough that it was difficult to put down. Perhaps if I had known there were two previous books, beginning this one would have been smoother. Once I got into the story, though, I was hooked. There are a lot of characters in this book. The timeline jumps around a lot too. Those both contributed to my difficulty with the beginning. I would make the suggestion, to the author, perhaps a character list with time line and places might be of value to readers. It would have helped me early on.
Once I got into the story and figured out connections, times and places, it was a truly interesting story. It dealt with social issues from the 60’s and 70’s that we still, to an extent, are dealing with today. I was a child back then but I have a lot of memories of marches and violence. I enjoyed the various storylines and how they connected. Some of the people I connected with in various ways. I do think, if you haven’t read the previous books, you may want to read the first one. I think this might be the best introduction to the characters. In hindsight I wish I had read it. I think it might have helped with Gypsy and Oran’s storyline the most. This might have made the beginning of this book more understandable for me.
I would recommend this book to my friends but I would add that book 1 should also be read. I would suggest a notebook to keep track of characters and time zones.
Thank you to William Morrow, Scene of the Crime, the author and NetGalley for providing a review copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book.

I didn't realize this was a series. I did not read the previous 2 books in this series, so this was confusing. It seemed pretty mixed up to me.

I want to thank NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers for allowing me to read and give an honest opinion on this book. I have read many of Wendy Corsi Staub's books under this name and under Wendy Markham over the years. First of all, I didn't know it was part of a trilogy when i agreed to read the book and was lost in the beginning. Second, the book jumps between 1968 and 2017. It was hard to follow. Probably not my favorite book of hers.

I enjoyed this suspenseful, thriller. This is an author that has continued to impress me with her well written stories that pull me in right from the beginning. Her attention to details make the stories easy to read and keep them engaging. This book is no different. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me in and kept me turning pages. I had no issues connecting with them as the brought the story to life. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what will happen next. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to all.

The Butcher's Daughter is the third episode in Wendy Corsi Staub's Foundlings series, starring investigative genealogist Amelia Crenshaw. She specializes in re-uniting long lost family members.

This time, she's up against an obsessed serial killer, Gypsy Colt, who left Cuba to hunt her own siblings.

As Amelia races to prevent more deaths, she learns more about her own fascinating back story and finally meets her biological family. The Butcher's Daughter is an engrossing read.

I have mixed feelings about this book. It was gory at times, and hard to imagine a woman capable of such evil. At other times, the book was both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
The book is told in alternate timelines, 1968 and 2017. In 1968, with racial tensions high, Melody and Cyril have a forbidden relationship in the Deep South. Gypsy, the butcher’s daughter, begins to suspect her father of unspeakable crimes. In 2017, Amelia is helping foundlings (those abandoned in childhood) find their birth families. Amelia is working with NYPD detective, Stockton Barnes, who himself has a daughter who was abandoned and lost to him.
This is Book 3 in the foundling series, and I think I would have enjoyed the book more had I read the earlier books. I was not aware of this before I began reading. I did like the way the book wrapped up, but I thought it was difficult keeping some of the characters straight.
Thanks to The Scene of the Crime/William Morrow/Harper Collins/NetGalley for the ARC.

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I missed the fact that this was #3 in a Trilogy, so I guess that explains a lot! Amelia Crenshaw is an investigative genealogist, a profession I've never heard of, but interesting! She is searching for her birth parents while also searching for the daughter of a New York policeman, Stockton Barnes. These searches are also tangled up with the story of Gypsy, the murderous Butcher's Daughter. We alternate between 1968 and the present, which was a bit confusing. The suspense did keep me reading! Thanks to NetGalley for sending me this story.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy for a review.
Not one of Wendi View I Staub's best, I found the story confusing at times, had to go back and figure whose pov I was reading. Still love the author.

“If you do not know where you are going to, at least you would want to know where you are coming from.”
While investigative genealogist Amelia Crenshaw helps her clients to find their genetic connected roots, she is a step closer of finding her own, which is further entangled in twists and turns when a double homicide has hit close to home..
Wendy Corsi Staub has adeptly put together good-balanced of suspense, mystery, thrill and sentiment in her latest THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER.
I would like to thank NetGalley, and Scene of the Crime Early Read for giving me the opportunity to enjoy this thrilling experience.
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This is part three of a trilogy, and not having read the first two parts was a disadvantage. Amelia Crenshaw, an investigative genealogist, is searching for the birth parents who abandoned her as a baby. She is also searching for the daughter of NYPD officer Stockton Barnes. These searches are intertwined with the story of the murderous Gypsy. The action, alternating between 1968 and the present is often confusing. The time and point of view often change within chapters with no delineation. The most interesting part of the novel is the tragic inter-racial love story from 1968. The suspense did keep me reading, but I did not enjoy the violent story of Gypsy.