D.J. Palmer has written another masterpiece! The book was unique in its premise, and there was a lot of suspense throughout. I didn't see the ending coming, which is always a good thing. I rate the book 4.5 to 5 stars.
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This thriller kept me turning the pages because I wanted to find out the truth behind the murder, the main character’s possible Dissociative Identity Disorder, and so many plot twists and character motives. Personally, this one didn’t thrill me as much as The New Husband, but I liked this take on a mental illness and I think many readers are going to enjoy this book.

Started and finished The Perfect Daughter in one day as it’s a page turning suspenseful read. A police detective comes to Grace’s house one evening to let her know her daughter, 17 yr old Penny, is in custody for the brutal murder of her birth mother. Adopted by Grace, her husband, and two boys when Penny was abandoned in a playground at 5 years old this is not the first time Penny’s been in trouble with the law. At 10 she developed multiple personality disorder and this has led to many problems. Months earlier Navarro, a man, accidentally ran into the back of Grace’s car, became a friend and is an excellent attorney. He helps, agreeing to take the case, as does Dr. Mitch Penny’s doctor at Edgewater hospital.
The ending is, of course, a huge twist that you don’t see coming, although in hindsight I felt I should have because of what the author doesn’t write. I know that’s cryptic but to say anymore is giving the plot away.
A fast paced great suspense read.

I really, really liked this! I have read all 3 D.J. Palmer books and I think this one is my favorite. Things I liked best- storyline, obviously. I have no way to verify, but I felt like the author did a lot of research on DID and that the aspect of how all involved dealt with the fallout felt real. Characterization. I felt all the main characters had enough background information that you could sympathize with them and understand motivations. Plot twist!! GREAT one!! Did not see that one coming, and I read a LOT of these sort of books. THANK YOU! Thing I liked least, and it's a VERY small one- I felt the word "seethed" was overused. Sorry, I'm weird like that! Overall, time well spent with this one! Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, D.J. Palmer and St. Martins Press for this much appreciated ARC!

Wow just wow. This was a story I could not put down! Loved how the story was told from different points of view. I loved how Grace advocated for her daughter Penny. The mystery of trying to find out what really happened had me thinking overtime. Well written story and several unexpected twists and turns.
Thank you to Net galley for complimentary copy. The thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you like psychological thrillers and untangling of stories you will enjoy this one.

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I swear Palmers books get better and better! What a read and who would have thought the ending!!!
Penny is found abandon. Grace and Arthur adopt her not knowing what her previous life was. And when Penny is accused of murdering her real mother - life becomes a whirlwind of unknown characters. Who is the real Penny?
You definitely don't want to miss this book!!

HOLY CRAP! While I have read and loved his previous books, the Author has really outdid himself with this one. The subject matter (DID) fascinated me. The story starts with a little girl (4 years old) found alone in a park. She is fostered and then adopted by Grace and her husband. There is also 2 sons in the family. Penny is 12 when her first alter appears. At 16 she is a resident of a psychiatric hospital awaiting trial for murder. That is all I will say. Read the book. You will not be disappointed. Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and the Author for allowing me to read and review this fabulous book.

What a thrilling read from start to finish. The several different personalities of Grace’s daughter were magnificently written and believable. Grace’s family has been through a lot and continues to be challenged throughout the book. You won’t be disappointed with this thriller.

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for allowing me to read this ARC. I loved D.J. Palmer's other books and this was no exception! It pulled me in from the beginning and never let up! I lingered in bed finishing it up this morning and the ending, OMG the ending.! The characters were well-written, even though I did get them confused a couple of times. The story was inventive and I feel like i learned a lot about DID. Mr. Palmer's writing was wonderful, as usual! If you like a fast-paced book that keeps you guessing, this is the book for you!

The Perfect Daughter starts off with a bang! Murder, psychiatric hospital/prison, multiple personalities, a family in turmoil, an exhausted psychiatrist searching for the truth .....OH MY!! The descriptions are vivid and the emotions were palpable as Grace learns her teenage daughter Penny has been arrested for murder. This was a highly addictive story. I had a hard time putting it down because each chapter left me with anticipation for the next one. It’s a story with multiple narrators who complement and share differing perspectives of the story. I LOVED it! The suspense, twists, and descriptive scenes had me right there with them. The ending was awesome and full of excitement! Touching epilogue too with real life issues being addressed, which I remember follows suit with the epilogue from The New Husband as well. I can’t wait to for more from D.J. Palmer!

D.J. Palmer is one of my favorite authors, so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of The Perfect Daughter from NetGalley. I've never read anything quite like The Perfect Daughter...it's a fascinating look at mental illness, and it kept me guessing until the very end. I liked that the story was told from the perspectives of a few different characters...they were all incredibly well-written, and I found it easy to empathize with them. Palmer never disappoints, and I'm so grateful to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me the opportunity to read this book a few months before it's released. If you're looking for an unforgettable book you won't be able to put down, you can't go wrong with The Perfect Daughter! : )

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

Ho-oh-oh-oh-oh-ly cow!

This book is brilliant, just brilliant.

Crammed full of secrets, surprises, twist and misdirection it just ramps and ramps and ramps to a spectacular conclusion.

I have always been a D.J. Palmer fan but this may be his best.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for giving me a widget. It was my pleasure to write an honest review.

I loved The Perfect Daughter! I picked this book because I enjoyed The New Husband, also by D.J. Palmer. The book is about Penny's multiple personality disorder. Penny is accused of killing her birth mother and put into a psychiatric hospital. Penny was found in a park all alone as a young child and Grace finds her when she takes her son to the park to play. Grace has wanted a daughter and she helps nurse Penny back to health. Grace advocates and eventually brings Penny into their family through adoption.

Much of the book is about Penny and her personalities time in the psychiatric ward. Grace, her aunt Anne, her brothers, her lawyer, and psychiatrist Dr. Mitch all play a big part in this book. The book has bad guys that you clearly don't like but the main people are likable and I was invested in their stories. Grace spends most of her time trying to keep Penny out of prison for a murder she does not believe Penny committed.

The book does have secretes that are eventually revealed. The book is a stand alone book and does tie up the storyline in the end. I ended up being really interested in Dr. Mitch's relationship with his drug addicted son which was a side story that caught my attention.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for an advanced copy of #ThePerfectDaughter. I would also like to thank the author, #DJPalmer, for another five star book!

Multiple personalities, engaging characters, a strong plot... there was a lot to enjoy about this book. I liked the pacing of the book and the family angst felt like a realistic portrayal. This author has so much potential. My only downside was that some of the dialogue felt forced and it was all tied up too neatly. Strong book, just a few little tweaks and it would have been a five star read.

The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer is a superbly written psychological thriller. We get three alternating narrators (perspectives) from Grace, the mother; Jack, the brother; and Mitch, the doctor. A fourth narrator, Penny, gets limited time, even though this is her story (and Eve's and Chloe's and Ruby's and others?).

Penny, you see, has dissociative identity disorder (DID) and is accused of killing her birth mother. But which alter committed the crime? Or is she making up her disease because she's a pathological liar?

Palmer skillfully keeps the suspense building right up until the end. When the murderer is revealed, the reader feels the shock like Mitch feels the fist to the nose.

Fantastic book!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

DJ Palmer NEVER disappoints in his writing. What a fantastic book! Being a Mom, you can understand Grace's devotion to her daughter. She tries to understand her daughter's mental illness the best she can through all the tribulations of being a teenager's mother. The ending was a complete surprise! I had been suspecting someone completely different. Once again, an awesome book by a great author!

I received this book through St Martin’s Publishing and NetGalley and I would like to thank them for the opportunity to read this mesmerizing book. When Grace found a little girl abandoned in the park she just new that this girl was meant to be their daughter. Penny settled quickly into the family with her two new brothers accepting her as their little sister. Then they each started seeing some strange events that occurred around Penny which she couldn’t remember. What follows is a story of what we know as Split Personalities. The book has some wonderful characters and just enough twists to keep you wondering just what happened. Told from the present with flashbacks to the past this book will keep you turning the pages until the wee hours of the morning. Creepy, suspenseful with the powerful love of a mother for her child.

This was another interesting read from the author. A well written book filled with mystery and suspense and with a fun twist at the end. This is a book which I would recommend to others.

*Thank you to The Publisher, D.J.Palmer and Netgalley for an E-ARC of "The Perfect Daughter" in exchangefor an honest review * what I read was really amazing and fans of dn will love it. I personally couldnt continue this story because it was personally triggering for me.