The New Husband was one of my top thrillers last year, so I had very high hopes for this one. It was just okay to me. I thought the story itself was compelling, but a lot of the details just weren’t believable. Too many red herrings. It just read more as an amateur thriller. I really only connected with one character (Jack) and thought the parallel with Mitch and his son wasn’t necessary. Too ambitious.

I was tapped to be one of the first to read this thriller because I’m on this author’s top reviewers list on NetGalley. So thank you to his publicist at St. Martin’s and to Netgalley. I'm thrilled beyond belief.

I loved this book. Thank you DJ for a couple of sleepless nights where I laid in bed and tried to figure out who did it? I didn’t come close, but that’s what I always hope for in a thriller of this magnitude.

Palmer gets right into the story in the first few lines in chapter one. Grace learns her teen daughter, Penny, has been arrested for murder and was found with blood all over her.

In the psychiatric hospital, it’s revealed that Penny has Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), also called Multiple Personality Disorder. Her mother already knows. When Penny, Cloe, etc., has sessions with her doctor, he never knows which one of her personalities will show up, at least until he gets to know her better.

Palmer writes the type of thrillers I most like to read. Get into the thick of it at the very beginning, no prolonged description or backstory, cast suspicion on most of the characters in the book, rip away the mask of the perpetrator at the end and make you think the story could actually happen.

I don’t know how he’s going to top this title with his next and I can’t wait to see him try. Highly recommend and it looks like I'm not the only one who gave it five stars. #stmartinspress #djpalmerauthor

WOAH! This is just one amazing novel!
Be prepared as you open up the first page, that it will have you sitting on the edge of your chair for the entire book!
It is a psychological mystery/thriller with so many personalities (people) coming forth from the main character named Penny that you will wonder exactly what could be happening!
Is this real? Trust me- it could be!
Her mom and brothers cannot fathom what has caused Penny to be as she is, but they will get to the bottom of it, hopefully before more tragedy occurs. Her brother Ryan is even filming his sisters world.
This is definitely not for the squeamish, but it is so well written, thought out and and an adventure you will surely enjoy!
Ten stars!!

Grace is struggling right now, her husband has passed away, leaving her to run the family pizza shop and raise 3 kids.

On top of that, her adopted daughter Penny was arrested for the murder of her birth mother! Penny has struggled with mental health issues and has been diagnosed with Dissociative identity disorder. Penny has no memory of the killing despite being covered in the victim's blood. Grace can't believe Penny is a Killer and is determined to prove her daughter's innocence.

Another great thriller by DJ Palmer! As I was reading I knew something was off and that some sort of twist was coming. I had lots of guesses but I can say I didn't see that ending coming!

Thank you to #Netgalley and @StMartinsPress for an advanced copy of The Perfect Daughter!

Thank you Net Galley & St Martins Press for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Perfect Daughter by DJ Palmer was a book I couldn’t put down or stop thinking about. I am not a mother, but I couldn’t help but feel Grace’s plight you help her daughter clear her name. You see Graces daughter Penny is arrested for the murder of her birth mother, Rachel.

Now things are VERY interesting because 1- penny doesn’t recall anything
2- it’s not penny in jail/ the hospital- but Eve one of her alters.
You see Penny had a very traumatic childhood. How she came into Grace & family’s life was a sad fate - and so traumatic enough it caused her to develop DID- basically Penny’s has multiple personalities- and she can’t control them


After being arrested for Rachel’s death- Grace vows to do all she can to clear her daughters name.
Throughout the trial and all leading up to it- this family is put to the rest and the ringer.
I couldn’t put this book down without knowing what Penny’s outcome would be- & DJ did not disappoint in the outcome.

This is a great book, quite possibly the best I’ve read from DJ Palmer so far. It’s an in-depth look at dissociative identity disorder, from multiple perspectives, while still staying true to the genre of the book. Not every aspect was shocking, but the author does a great job keeping you questioning what really happened the night Penny was arrested, as well as what happened to her as a child. It’s the kind of story you don’t want to stop reading, desperate to find out the next piece. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a suspense, particularly with a medical aspect thrown in. Thanks for the chance to read this. So well done!

Wow, what a fantastic book by D.J. Palmer. It's on my top ten list of best books for the year! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

This was an amazing story, so much tension, mystery and an amazing twist at the end! Grace found a four year old girl in the park one day. She took her home and eventually adopted her without knowing anything of her background. She was named Penny. Years later, Penny was arrested for the murder of her biological mother. She was found at the scene, bloody and with the murder weapon. Grace is convinced Penny suffers from DID, Dissociative Identity Disorder. She needs to prove the diagnosis in order to prove her daughter is innocent. The story itself is very interesting, learning how doctors differ in making diagnoses.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was invited to read this new novel by D.J. Palmer and give my honest opinion. All I can say is ... Wow! This blew me away. D.J. Palmer did an excellent job portraying the mutiple personalities of Penny and the interactions between the characters all while maintaining a smooth, flowing storyline. I was not expecting the ending. A total surprise. Excellent job Mr. Palmer!

I was completely invested from the first page. Definitley recommend!!!

Thank you #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the eARC.

Wow, this book was awesome! Definitely kept me guessing all the way to the end!
So many twists and turns as I continued to turn page after page!
DJ Palmer clearly did her homework on mental illness and DID. Great Book! I want thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the opportunity to read and give my honest review.
Great book that had me guessing all the way to the end! Would I recommend this book to my friends, definitely! Look for it at bookstores near you on publication day April 20,2021. Or preorder now!!!

What would you do if your child is found covered in blood, and there is a murder victim? Anything to help your child? Penny, Grace’s adopted daughter, is discovered in the home of her birth mother, who was murdered. Penny is found covered in her birth mother’s blood. Penny is accused of murdering her birth mother. Penny suffers from Disassociative Identity Disorder. She has multiple personalities. At different times different personalities would emerge. The personalities were oblivious to what the other personalities had done.

Desperate to save her daughter, Grace seeks a doctor and private investigator to unearth the truth.

An interesting plot that drew me in from the first page. The tension was high and palpable, kept me guessing with each twist and turn.

3.75 stars

Unsurprisingly, _The Perfect Daughter_ does not feature a perfect daughter. Instead, and quite interestingly, it stars Penny Isabella Francone, who has D.I.D. and who seems to have committed a truly gruesome murder.

After the initial scene setting up this information, the novel centers on these ideas: (1) interacting with Penny's alters to piece together what REALLY happened on the night of the murder, (2) watching Penny's mom - Grace - and Aunt Annie (MVP right here) try to amateur detective their way through all kinds of leads and ideas, (3) learning about Dr. Mitch's personal life, and (4) wondering what exactly is happening with Penny's brothers. There's a lot in play, but it's well integrated (apt but unfortunate word choice) and clearly articulated overall.

I did wish for faster pacing, for less wild coincidences and unbelievable responses/actions from some characters, and for a less didactic approach to mental illness. While I think the epilogue is well intentioned, it left me feeling like the approach here was a little outdated.

Overall, this is an enjoyable thriller, and I'm looking forward to reading more from Palmer.

Another great book by DJ Palmer! As a mom you understand Grace’s determination to help her daughter. There are many twists and turns in getting to the end. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, a new turn would occur! The characters were very well developed and very well written. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. I took a chance on DJ Palmer after the death of his father. As an avid ready of his fathers I was a bit skeptic at first but was quickly made a fan! Thank you DJ Palmer for interacting with your fans and giving us a chance to do these Advance Reader Reviews!

Great read by a new author for me. The plot is well written and enticing to the reader. The author writes in a way that makes the reader feel like part of The story.

Wow! What a story! The Perfect Daughter is the perfect thriller that keeps you guessing from start to finish. The story centers around Penny, who has dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder. Penny is accused of killing her biological mother after she is found covered in her blood. Penny's adopted mother Grace is certain that her daughter is not a murderer but how can she prove it when Penny, herself, has no memory of the night in question.
DJ Palmer has written another amazing story. His characters come alive with his words and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat. The twists and turns left me surprised with the ending. I did not see that coming at all.
I couldn't put this book down because I had to know how this was going to end. I absolutely loved this book and look forward to reading more books from DJ Palmer.
Thanks to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for the advanced copy of the book.  The opinions are my own.

I have ready Mr Palmer's other books and this one didn't disappoint at all! It was so good!!! Grace's world is rocked when the police arrive at her house to let her know that her daughter has been arrested for a murder. Grace can't believe Penny did that! Grace knew when she found Penny abandoned i the park she was a miracle--now she had a daughter. Grovwing up there was instances which brought questions about Penny's past. Then throw in the mix Penny has other personalities and you have a true thrilling twisty story. This was a book that I couldn't put down and couldn't wait to find out how it ended. I highly recommend this amazing book--which I think it's his best book! This is a must read and his others as well!! Thank you NetGalley for an ARC i exchange for an honest review.

I love D.J. Palmer. I thought this was his best book yet. Characters were well developed and the story line was fluid and kept you guessing. The premise of someone with DID or multiple personality disorder was intriguing. It was a story of a mothers unwavering love and acceptance of a child who possibly was not very lovable. I thoroughly enjoyed this and particularly liked the fact that I didn't figure it out until the last couple of pages. Highly recommend.

Thanks for the ARC! This book was great - I had no idea of the ending and totally surprised. The multiple personalities were a little hard to follow so read more slowly, but really enjoyed the book. Another great one bu this author.

What an amazing book by DJ Palmer. When I realized that DJ Palmer was a pseudonym for Daniel Palmer, I was even more excited to read this book (having read all of Daniel Palmer's prior books). I could not put this book down.,...loved the characters and the writing style pulled me in from the first chapter. Cannot wait to recommend this suspenseful, twisty-turny book! Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the advanced copy.

Excellent read! This book about a teenager with multiple personality disorder accused of murder had mystery, twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I didn’t want to put it down. Great writing and storyline. Another amazing book from an amazing author.