I like my red herrings in small doses, not when they make me read half a book full of legal jargon that has nothing to do with the actual plot.

I was so excited about this arc because A Good Marriage is one of my favorite thrillers of all time, but I was disappointed in this one. The plot twist of the last 10% was so good, but it doesn’t make up for how I feel like I wasted my time with half the book because it ended up having nothing to do with the disappearance. Also why did a whole college kid solve this case and not the police? WHERE WERE THE POLICE?

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Katrina and her daughter, Cloe, are going through challenges when the rest of their lives become chaotic. The bond between them becomes unbreakable when everything else in their worlds fall apart.

I loved this book from beginning to end! It’s definitely a thriller and is very well written. The character development and storyline are wonderful and I couldn’t read it fast enough!

I’m a big fan of Kimberly McCreight and I was very excited to get this ARC. This one kind of fell flat for me tho. The story itself was good, but I found it very slow and hard to get into. Cleo and Katrina’s relationship seemed almost fakely cliche. While I was really rooting for them, I didn’t feel the connection to them that I love in a book. There were a lot POV’s in this book. Sometimes I found those difficult to keep up with, also. Overall, I would rate it 3.5 stars. I do think the plot was great, it just wasn’t a grip you and keep you on the edge of your seat read for me.

I have to give this book 2.5-3 ⭐️

I was extremely excited to be awarded an ARC edition of this book, but can say after reading it, that it did not live up to my expectations of action and thrill at all.

While the story plot had some unique elements and there were multiple “enemies” to figure out the identity of, I simply found the execution boring, very uneventful, and a bit predictable. While I was rooting for Cleo and Kat, I found the rest of the characters very hard to relate to. If you’re looking for a book that offers a deep emotional connection to its characters, I don’t recommend this one. But if you love a book that keeps you guessing until the end, this is for you. I had a feeling that Will (Cleo’s new boyfriend) was Reed from Kat’s past, but only after Silas was eliminated. I definitely had to edit my mental suspect list a few times, which I enjoy!

Although I didn’t find this book particularly exciting or thrilling, I did enjoy how the story was told in both past and present tense, through a couple of different character’s perspectives.

Thank you NetGalley and Knopf (The publisher) for the ARC edition of this book.

"Like Mother Like Daughter" by Kimberly McCreight is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The story follows Cleo, a student at NYU, who returns home to find her mother, Kat, missing and signs of a struggle. As the mystery unfolds, we learn that Kat has been leading a double life as a corporate lawyer and fixer, keeping dangerous secrets hidden from Cleo.

McCreight masterfully weaves together suspense and emotion in this captivating tale of a mother and daughter's bond. The characters feel incredibly real, and the twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. "Like Mother Like Daughter" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a thrilling story with heart, and I wholeheartedly give it five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have posted a review on my Goodreads. It was short. Don't miss out on this book! It is a must read. I give 4 stars instead of 5 only because (& maybe this is on me, too) I did not feel that I got a good visual or physical appearance of what Kat or Cleo looked like. For that fact, some of the other character physical representations did not burn an image in my head. Again, it may be there & this could totally be on me. I DID, however, get a deep understanding of who Kat, Cleo & Aidan ARE and what motivates them. This piece did resonate and stick with me. Either way, a must read.

Like Mother, Like Daughter" is a novel by Kimberly McCreight. It explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, secrets, and the impact of past decisions on the present. In the book, Laura is a single mother who is trying to rebuild her life after a scandal rocked her family. Her daughter, Ruby, is navigating the challenges of adolescence while grappling with the fallout from her mother's past. As they confront their shared history and the secrets that bind them, Laura and Ruby must find a way to move forward and heal their fractured relationship. With its emotionally resonant storytelling and nuanced characters, "Like Mother, Like Daughter" is a powerful exploration of love, forgiveness, and the ties that bind families together

I loved this book. I was reading it when my daughter gave birth and I was with my newborn granddaughter. I could totally relate to the story line. Great read!

Like Mother, Like Daughter
3.5 stars

The premise of this book is what drew me-mother/daughter conflict and a mystery.
Although that was there and interesting, there were so many threads in this book I honestly felt there was too much.
The duel narrators, the non linear timeline, the insertion of notes and articles were a lot. Almost too many styles for one book.
However, the story did hold my attention and all those threads eventually merged, so 3.5 stars.

I was hooked on this one at first, but the writing was all over the place. There were different timelines, but then there were random texts and journal entries thrown in. It all came together in the end but it seemed so random throughout. I thought this would be suspenseful than it was. It was an okay read, but I wouldn’t recommend it bc I just didn’t see the point. Thank you NetGalley for the arc.

Excellent book! I found it so very hard to put down and couldn't read it fast enough. It kept me guessing and was very enjoyable! Please keep the books coming! Loved this author! Great book!

Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy.

Kimberly McCreight does it again. Overprotective mother Kat is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her impulsive daughter Cleo. When Kat goes missing, Cleo must dig deep into her mom's mysterious past and surprising present to find her.

I really enjoyed this fast-paced story focused on the intense and often complicated bond between mother and daughter. It was full of complex, fully realized characters and surprising twists and turns. (There was one I did not find surprising, but it still felt satisfying.)

Can't wait for McCreight's next!

Thanks to Netgalley, Kimberly McCreight and Knopf publishing for this e-ARC.

Who doesn't love a story with secrets, affairs, lies, murder and so much more? This book has them all.

There were a few different stories going on throughout the book, but they all connected in the end. There were quite a few surprises that I never saw coming, and that's always exciting.

The premise is about a mom, Kat, and her fraught relationship with her college aged daughter, Cleo. There's also Kat's job as a "fixer", along with her troubled past and cheating husband. Cleo's bad choices in boyfriends have a big part in this book too, and it all connects at the end.

Full of surprises and twists, this book kept me hooked from page one.

It took me a bit to get into this book. I had a hard time following the different points of view combined with the different timelines. Once I was halfway or so in, I was able to really get into the story line and start guessing what the conclusion would be. I liked that the majority of the ending was a complete surprise and had aspects I hadn't even guessed. I would recommend this to anyone who likes a good twist.

This one wasn’t for me, it started off good but slowly I lost interest. The characters weren’t very likable and just couldn’t connect with them. The choices and the actions they do made no sense. It also had a bit much going on and the different stories didn’t add up for me. when it wraps up I felt like I had questions that aren’t answered and things/stories that felt need more information on. I wanted more of a thriller feeling and didn’t feel that way.

3.5 stars.
✨First, let me say that the intro here is one of the best I’ve read. It’s such an incredibly fitting and accurate depiction of motherhood. Think America Ferrera’s iconic Barbie monologue – but for mothers. I read it three times and will buy my own copy when the book comes out strictly for the intro.

✨I’m sorry to say the book went downhill a bit from there for me. I enjoyed it, but I didn’t love it.

✨I felt like there was a lot going on but none of it really shocking or surprising.

✨With that said, this book has so many early glowing reviews, so this might still be one you’d enjoy.

My thanks to @aaknopf and @netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book before its publication date.

The premise of this book hooked me almost instantly as I liked the mother-daughter dynamic and the suspense. Unfortunately, I found that there were too many distracting plot lines and characters that seemed to only confuse the reader. I found myself not being able to invest in certain storylines. I guessed a few of the twists but that didn’t detract from the ending which I felt was satisfying. I only wish the journey was a little smoother along the way.

I really enjoyed this read. While the story was not complex, the characters and their relationships were. As a reader, I was able to relate to the characters and, thanks to the author, visualize the character dynamics. Just when you thought you had the story figured out, another door would open that you had to go through to find the truth.

This was a solid read with an interesting (if not slightly busy) plot, lot of moving parts there, but the highlight was definitely the exploration of the dynamic between mother and daughter. Really well written and thoight provoking.