This is a family drama exploring love and relationships
The plot moved along very slowly. The ending was very prolonged and it became boring.

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

I do love a book by this author and this was a thought provoking piece of fiction. It is difficult to review without giving away the plot, which I did work out quite quickly but then go with it and see what happens and how it resolves.

I was given a free copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.

I did not enjoy this book as much as my other read from Robertson, purely because I thought the plot development was slow and it took too long for the revelations to come about.

I don’t think it helped that the connection between Rose and Cassie was quite obvious from very early in the story. I have reflected on whether Robertson wanted readers to guess this so soon in the narrative. For me, it impacted how I viewed Rose’s character and it made me indifferent to her plight and frustrated by her naivety. On the other hand, this assumption about the plot development meant I was curious to see how Rose was react to Cassie so I guess this just exposed more about Rose’s character as a result.

This story is a recollection of the lives of Rose and Cassie. For Rose, it is more of a history of her relationship with her fiancé, whom she is due to marry in the very near future. I liked this part of the story and found this element to be very easy to read, despite the lengthy chapters. Yet, when it switched to Cassie’s life story, whilst I found her travels to be interesting, I was more keen to see the truth finally being revealed. The narrative did break out of Cassie’s past, returning to the scene between the two women, but I thought Robertson could have built the atmosphere more during these scenes.

Cassie does get the impression that Rose’s attitude is altering, the more she hears about Cassie’s life. What seemed a wild, carefree woman who has been able to travel the world has become someone who could be considered as selfish and self-indulgent – and I think Rose picks up on this too. I liked seeing how the past merged with the present, particularly the initial moments after Rose finally realises what Cassie is telling her, but I thought the final part of the novel really slowed down.

For me, I thought Robertson could have wrapped up the closing chapters a bit quicker. Instead, the ending was prolonged and there was even more chat and reflection from Rose. Although this helped add closure to Rose’s story, I wanted a bit more energy to what became a morose narrative. Yes, I sympathised with Rose and found I disliked Cassie less than when we first meet her but, I think the ending was lacking somewhat.

This novel is a drama exploring family connections and what it means to be a parent. The title is interesting to consider and when I finished the book, I realised that it could apply to both Cassie and Rose. This unites the two women, more than they initially realise and I think this synchronicity is then finally established at the end of the story.

With thanks to Avon books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so well written. I really enjoyed it. It was told from several different viewpoints. You get the sense the author really stopped to think before age write this book. It definitely had me wanting to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next.

Three parts of the story, her version and her version and the truth. That was the concept of the story, and though I could guess, I liked how the writing still took me on a journey. Though slightly slow paced, I enjoyed reading this.

Yes please!! I need more stories like this! That grabbed me from the get go - had me thinking that I KNEW what was coming next (I was wrong) and "forced" me to spend the entire day reading when I should have been doing other things lol. Rose was a sweet girl, she lost her mother at a super young age and was raised by her father - with a little help from her grandmother and aunt. She's about to marry the love of her life (well....) and embarks on fabulous weekend away with her bff to unwind right before the wedding. And then....
then it gets really good
and that's about as much as I can say without totally ruining the tale for everyone.
Settle in with a coffee, a fuzzy blanket and a handful of chocolates - and turn off your phone - you absolutely can read this one in a day. Loved it!!

This honest review of The Daughters Choice by SD Robertson is given in exchange for a digital advanced readers copy of the novel, courtesy of Netgally and Avon Books

Really enjoyed this title, was slightly predictable but kept my interest. I enjoyed the changing of perspectives between who was talking. Would reccomend.

This was a family drama all about secrets. It was very predictable. It had a great ending which made the book for me.

This is the first book I read from this author and it was very different from the psychological thrillers I’ve read this year. It’s a a story within a story, and I kept reading to find out what happened next, it’s very emotional and sad, but the suspense and thriller were definitely elements that were there. I would recommend this book.

A sweet heartwarming story of a girl who meets a lady it seems by chance who has a story to tell. Sweet and great characters

A tale of love, loss, longing and above all, family.

Rosa is a giddy 22 year old about to become a Mrs in a week time. In a bid to have her little vacation before the wedding, she takes a spa treatment in the hotel she's staying. There, she meets a mysterious lady and they begin talking. Rosa tells the lady her story and the lady does the same. Only, the lady, who is called Catty tells Rose a story that shatters her, destroying her and leaving her feeling empty. The woman whom she had thought was dead is very much alive. How can that be? How has she been lied to all this time?

I love the characters and how they carried themselves from the start. Dave is my fav. That man is a gem. Adorable, full of goodness and tbh I think he's too good for this world. Bringing up Rose on his own is marvelous and strikingly wonderful. I like Catty too but I still got angry at her when I realised what she had done all those years ago. I think it's unforgivable but her coming back means something. At least she had realized she was wrong. Though her childhood and of course, her selfishness played an important role in her decision.

Rose has indeed grown to be quite a peculiar young lady, full of life and very jovial. Her friendship with Cara is very nice, likewise with her Grandma and cousins. I believe she is the victim in all this. Worst was finding out that her boyfriend was nothing but a disgusting thing. I'm glad she finally got rid of him.

This was a very entertaining drama full of shocks and twists with a family dynamic in the centre of it all. If you are a fan of Drama, or Suspense, then this book is for you.

Thank you to Netgalley, the Publisher and the author for the arc copy of this book.

A compulsively readable family drama perfect for Jodi Picoult fans, S D Robertson’s The Daughter’s Choice is a hard-hitting and thought-provoking page-turner about family secrets and devastating deceptions.

For Rose, her father means the world to her. Having lost her mother soon after she was born, Rose and her dad had formed a close bond which nobody can break. Rose trusts her father implicitly and loves him with all of her heart. She cannot imagine living in a world without him and she knows that wherever she is in the world all she needs to do is pick up the phone and her beloved dad would somehow find a way to come to her aid with a listening ear and a supportive shoulder. Rose is due to get married and thinks that nothing will spoil her happiness – until a chance encounter turns her life upside down and has her questioning everything she has always believed in.

It’s been the two of them for as long as she can remember. Her dad was her hero. One of the few people in this world she could always rely on. Rose’s dad was somebody she believed had always been truthful and honest with her, but it seems Rose doesn’t know her father as well as she thought. For it seems that he has been lying to her for her entire life. Rose doesn’t know the man she’s called Dad at all and in her quest to uncover the truth about the past she will be forced to make an impossible decision that will have devastating consequences for them all…

S.D Robertson’s The Daughter’s Choice is an emotional and gripping tale that tackles moral dilemmas that will not only keep readers turning the pages, but make them ponder the decisions they take for the ones they love.

Written with honesty. sensitivity and plenty of emotional veracity, S. D. Robertson’s The Daughter’s Choice is a fantastic book club read that should not be missed.

A predictable story but still enjoyable with plenty of secrets and lies told to keep your interest and turn the pages. Good characters that were likeable and believable

The format is quite different from any book I have read. One unusual thing is that 95 percent of it takes place in one day. It is divided into Rose's story, Cassie's story, Dave's story and the Truth. So, the narrator keeps changing. When I first saw the divisions listed in the index I thought it might cause it to be disjointed. But, it all works well.

2/5
I did not find this book engaging at all and found it really difficult to continue. A lot of the chapters felt like they were just filler and didn't really add anything to the story. I feel like I could have skipped half the chapters and still know what was going on.

Having read, and enjoyed, If Ever I Fall and How to Save a Life by S.D. Robertson, I was looking forward to reading The Daughter’s Choice, and I wasn’t disappointed.
When we are introduced to Rose, she is due to be married and as a pre-wedding gift her father sends her, and her maid of honour, for a spa break. Her maid of honour gets called away to a family emergency though, leaving Rose to try to relax alone. It’s not quite the same as sharing it with your best friend but she endeavours to make the best of it and soon finds herself chatting to another lady who is there alone too. She doesn’t know this woman from Adam but soon finds she’s telling her all about herself. How do some complete strangers seem to have a way of putting you at ease enough to find yourself telling them your life story? I know I’ve done it before when chatting to random people (nothing like to this extent of course, but I can see how easy it would be when feeling relaxed in someone’s company, especially after a gin or two!).
I soon started to have my suspicions about this woman and wondered what an earth she was up to. I found myself worrying about Rose and wondering if this woman had some sinister reason for wanting to get to know her so badly. I was willing Rose to stop talking! I felt very uneasy about where the story was going and was desperate to find out what was going on. The chapters all end in a way that means you MUST read the next!
I did twig where the story was leading eventually but this didn’t hinder my enjoyment at all as I really wanted to know how it would all pan out. My heart went out to Rose, for more reasons than one. Such a lot of heartbreak, confusion, and deceit to process.
There is so much more I could say about the other characters in this book, but I don’t want to give anything away. It is so hard not to get carried away when talking about books like this.
This is such a unique and emotional story. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I highly recommend!

**Many thanks to the author and publisher for my review copy via NetGalley**

It was fairly easy to guess the mystery of the book, but that shouldn't put you off from reading The Daughter's Choice by S. D. Robertson. This is a well-written story, in three parts. Rose has believed her entire life that her mother died shortly after she was born, and she relates her life story in Part I. Part II is Cassie's story, and it's not difficult to guess that she has a big secret. Part III is The Truth, and not only about Rose and Cassie, but truth about Rose's fiancé.

While this book is predictable, I still thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn't put it down. Rose has been raised by her father her entire life. Now before she is to be married, she takes a girls weekend with her best friend at a fabulous spa. When her best friend is called away for an emergency at home, Rose continues the spa not wanting to waste a good thing. During her spa day, Rose meets Cassie and agrees to trade life stories and spend the day together. What possible secrets can come out when you share your life story with a stranger?

Good story but really predictable! I really enjoyed the story line and the writing but I figured out what was going on immediately!
Rose has been raised by her father for her entire life. He is the only parent she has ever known. Her mother died when she was a baby leaving her father to raise her at the age of 22. Now she is ready to start a life of her own with her soon to be husband in a week. A weekend of pampering with her best friend Cara at a spa seems to be the perfect way to relax. When an unexpected call from Cara’s dad, pulls her away, Rose
is befriended by Cassie, an older woman, who she ends up telling her life story. So this is where it gets weird, why would tell so much to a complete stranger. It just didn’t seem believable. I was baffled about how much she shared with someone she just met. Obviously it goes where you think.
Also we have the soon to be husband, Ryan who has cheated previously but now sworn his love and fidelity to her. But, does a leopard really ever change it’s spots?
Good book but predictable turned me off a bit. I like the mystery and the big reveal but that is personal opinion!
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!