I really enjoyed this book. The plot definitely kept my interest, which had many twists and turns. I was kept guessing the whole way through out the book . It had strong character development that encourages the reader to get immersed in the storyline. I would highly recommend this book . I enjoy Kimberly McCreight’s books !

If you are looking for a quick thriller, Like Mother, Like Daughter is just that. It goes back and forth from different POVs, so if you don’t love that, this one isn’t for you. My biggest gripe was there was a lot of different characters to keep up with and you really had to keep focus with it jumping around. The book was good, but I liked Kimberly McCreight’s other book, A Good Marriage, a lot more. 2.5 rounded up to 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

At first, the pieces of the story are hard to connect. Then they do - and you have to question….everything. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but wish there had been a little more character development in the beginning chapters. However, that being said,I will definitely be reserving the author’s other books because I enjoyed the suspense and the plot twists throughout.

excellent writing! excellent thriller!!! this is the first book i've read from Kimberly, but i would totally read more after this. 5/5 stars

I really enjoyed this mystery! The different perspectives kept it interesting and shockingly, I did not figure out the "twist" right away. That being said, the twist was only a shock because the author set up multiple high stakes problems simultaneously for the "victim" making the story a bit convoluted. I also found Kat's job to be really confusing and at odds with her personality. But overall, I enjoyed reading 90% of this book, it was just the last 10% that felt a little too contrived and not at all realistic.

I struggled with this one. The book moves very quickly, and the cast of characters is way too big. The storyline is interesting, which is what drew me to the book. Unfortunately, it was just too convoluted, and I lost interest halfway through. I did finish it, but the ending was just okay. Not a bad read by any means, just a confusing one. Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author, for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Whoa - this book has a LOT going on. I had about 20 working theories throughout and some of them were right but the way it all came together was exciting.

Like Mother Like Daughter follows Cleo discovering her mother is missing with a puddle of blood left behind. It follows her attempt at finding out what happened. We also jump back to Kats POV leading up to her disappearance.

I felt like there were so many sub plots and storylines that I just ended up being a little confused. There were also quite a few things that weren’t resolved in the end and that left me wanting a few more pages.

Overall, I enjoyed it! It was an exciting ride and I liked how the chapters were split up with journal entries, therapy transcripts, etc.

Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC!

Overall this was a pretty good story. I liked the storytelling featuring a complex mother/daughter relationship, however I did find the dual POV and timelines a little hard to follow.

This book was so fast-paced it practically gave me whiplash! From page one all the way through to the end, the plot zooms. And the chracters are so complex for a thriller. It is easy to become invested and intrigued in this one! Highly recommend to thriller lovers--it is different, but that just makes it even more enjoyable.

The formatting and overly complex method of storytelling made this book incredibly difficult to follow. I’m no stranger to alternating timelines or dual POVs, but this book took that to the next level by adding in journal entries, therapy transcripts, and unlabeled text messages. It got to be too much to keep track of and made the story too confusing. There are so many side stories, meant to add to the mystery with suspicious people, but overall it just became a busy and convoluted mess to sort through.

Clearly, I’m an outlier here based on the plethora of good reviews, so it’s worth taking a chance on and deciding for yourself. Ultimately, the plot just didn’t work for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ because I do believe there’s an audience for this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

I made the mistake of starting this book at 4 p.m. I say this was a mistake because I stayed up far too late to finish it in one sitting! This thriller featured twists and turns and the ending was unpredictable! I was captivated by the story—a daughter trying to solve her mother’s disappearance, only to realize she may not have known her mother all that well. While it’s a thriller, it also tells the story of the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and how, even when children turn into adults, they may not ever really know their parents. If you’re looking for a thriller that keeps you guessing, this is for you.

Mother Kat and daughter Cleo aren't getting along so well. And Kat's husband Adrian is not an admirable character. Kat goes missing, and Cleo more than others tries to find her. We learn of various family problems and friendships gone sour. It's not a bad read, but the characters are not not too interesting. Cleo may be the most likable.
Kat had a bad childhood and lived many years in a foster home, where she attacked someone who was tormenting her and she believed he had died.
Thee story comes out more as the plot progresses. I enjoyed much of the novel. 3.5 stars.
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Cleo is on her way to her mom’s for dinner, but their relationship is strained. When she arrives, food is burning, her mother is no where to be found and there is blood on the floor.

Cleo is determined to find out what happened to her mom on her own, with little help from law enforcement, but continues to dig up more and more about her mom’s life.

Like Mother, Like Daughter was a thrilling read that kept you guessing the whole time. Who did it?

Books with a few suspects are obviously ideal so the reader is kept wondering, but this one had WAY too many possible suspects. There are honestly too many stories happening, too many characters, and they don’t tie all up in the end like you would hope (but that wouldn’t be believable anyway because there’s a little too much going on). Some of the events seem far-fetched, but overall, it was a decent book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for this ARC copy of Like Mother, Like Daughter!

This was the first book I DNF in a long time. I got to 20% and I tried to hang on but just couldn’t. The storyline was intriguing and I am so curious what happens in the end. However, there was too much back and forth and with the litigations; text threads and other info thrown in, I struggled a bit to keep up. Might give it another try when I can sit down and read all at one time.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

I was super excited to read this book as it was available for “read now” on netgalley. Unfortunately it fell flat for me. I found the characters unlikeable and the plot confusing. Perhaps when the audiobook is released I may give this book another chance..

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College student, Cleo, visits her mom, Kat, at her home — only to find a bloody shoe, burnt dinner in the oven, and no sign of Kat. The realization sets in that something’s up and Kat is missing. The story follows Cleo and Kat’s tumultuous relationship as each chapter gives different perspectives while jumping back and forth on different timelines. Many characters are brought in and out through the unfolding of the book as Cleo takes on the responsibility to figure out what happened to her mom.

I really enjoy the writing style of getting to read from different character’s perspectives to understand their thought process and personality. But the combo of that with the jumping around on timelines and mix of multiple sources of info to tell the story (scripted dialogue from the therapist, court notes, etc.) was too much for me. I also just had a hard time rooting for the majority of the characters as I got to know them more. I thought the premise was interesting but the way the book came together fell flat for me.

I love reading about rich people's problems. This was a GOOD one! I was hooked from the first chapter. Being a parent is a confusing, all consuming position. One that never ends. The prologue had me intrigued because that is how I felt when I had my first child. That, and I love a good thriller!! The characters were great, especially Katrina, I thought she was badass! Cleo was a typical sheltered teen. Usually I find that sort of character annoying, but I grew to see her as her Mom would and I appreciated her.
I got a little confused as the book went on because there were so many character names being mentioned. At one point I thought, why does this scene even matter? I just moved on and didn’t let it distract me from the GREAT plot and plot twist! The ending was very satisfying and I will definitely be recommending this AMAZING book!

Katrina McHugh works hard to "fix" everything for everyone else. She fixes situations for high-profile clients at her law firm, gets her daughter out of a dangerous relationship, and continually foots the bill for her husband's unsuccessful film career. Unfortunately, it seems that her past is coming back for her and she can't seem to fix that fast enough to keep herself and her daughter safe.
Like Mother, Like Daughter is told with alternating narrators on different timelines between Katrina and her daughter, Cleo. There are also a few text exchanges, news articles, emails, and legal documents as mini-chapters. This story is complex! The book is equally character and plot-driven and both are developed so well! I kept trying to solve the mystery but there were so many possibilities and the ending surprised me but was such a great conclusion.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this title.

I really loved this book! The twists were great and while a couple were predictable, most were not. I loved the fast pace and it kept me on the edge of my seat for the entirety.

Wow, this book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. So many great twists and turns that kept me guessing what was next. Highly recommend to any fans of thriller/mystery!