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!

She was her daughter by choice, not birth, but Grace couldn’t have loved Penny more. That love and belief in her daughter, as well as a mother’s unwavering determination to protect her child could be the only thing that saves Penny when she is accused of brutally murdering her birth mother and must face a trial that could ultimately destroy her fragile mind.

Does Penny suffer from multiple personality disorder? Are the different personalities she exhibits real or is she a clever actress where the world is her stage? Who killed her mother? Is Penny a victim or a monster? Will she be able to piece together the fragments she sees in her mind?
As Grace fights an uphill battle to prove her daughter’s innocence, it seems the world is against her a she faces threats and the destruction of the family business, her sole means to support her family. Nothing will stop her from getting to the truth, not even the Penny’s alter egos, who may hold the key to the mystery man in the shadows.
THE PERFECT DAUGHTER by D.J. Palmer is a taut and edgy suspense that will have readers falling down a rabbit hole of twisted darkness and plummeting into the abyss of mental health, public ignorance and the terror of knowing, that by the grace of God, our minds have not endured the horrors that could split the human mind.

Nail-biting suspense that never lets up!

I received a complimentary ARC edition from St. Martin's Press! This is my honest and voluntary review.

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.

As a member of Mr. Palmer’s Facebook group, I was able to download an early copy from Net Galley. Publishing in April 2021.

Penny suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID) (previously known as multiple personality disorder). Her alters include Eve (the protector), Chloe (the artist), Ruby (the British accent). Through a tragic set of events, Penny ended up in Edgewater, a prison “mental” hospital, where she met Dr. Mitch McHugh. Through Grace’s persistence (Penny’s adoptive mother), Dr. Mitch McHugh, and a few other characters, they were able to work their way through all the “clues” Penny (and her alters) were able to relate to Dr. McHugh to get to the truth. The “bad guy” in this story … you won’t believe who it turns out to be. A good psychological read for sure!

As a medical transcriptionist, I am very much interested in medical/psychological reads. I have to hand it to Mr. Palmer for taking the time to research this topic. I think he did an incredible job in the telling of this story, making it very real with very relatable characters. If you are like me and enjoy this sort of read, I highly recommend you get your hands on a copy of “The Perfect Daughter.”

The Perfect Daughter is a wonderful depiction of the way people are hateful and deceitful in life. I was amazed as a counseling student that the depiction of two different types of mental health issues was so accurate. I am recommending this book to all of my classmates. Way to go DJ Palmer for such a wonderful, exciting book.