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!

Honestly, this was a book that I just could not get into. I found it very dry and slow to get into. I wanted to fall asleep. There was no excitement in the plot or characters. This was not what I was hoping for.

There was a lot going on in this story and at times it was hard to keep up with all of the characters but I did really enjoy the book. It’s such a complicated relationship between mother and daughter that unfolds throughout the story. I picked up on some of the hints at the twist so I wasn’t terribly shocked. I also don’t know if it’s super believable but I don’t think that takes away from the writing and definitely still would recommend the book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kimberly McCreight for the Advanced Readers Copy.

This is a slow burn thriller that takes awhile for all the pieces to come together. There are a lot of storylines here, maybe too many.. There’s cheating, a secret past., a mysterious death of a lover, a husband needing money, a daughter dating a drug dealer, a morally gray law firm fixer and a drug lawsuit. It goes on and on and on with red herrings. It had diary entries, texts and therapist notes included that didn’t add to the story for me in a meaningful way. They made it more convoluted. There is a surprising twist where the name of the title starts to make sense but that doesn’t happen until 87% in where everything comes to a rapid close and it’s not all that believable.

Quick fast read that kept me turning the pages. I more thrilling popcorn thriller than some and one I'd recommend to new to thriller genre as well as seasoned thriller readers looking for a quick edgy read.

This was a solid 4.5 read for me. This thriller follows Cleo and Katrina (daughter and mother, respectively) as Cleo races the clock to try and find her missing mother. There are many twists and turns as Cleo uncovers family secrets, financial drama, and deals with her own demons of her life. The ending was twisted but satisfying, and the epilogue answered almost everything I needed to know. Thank you to Netgalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for allowing me advanced access to this book, which comes out July 9th.

This was a pretty good story, though some of the action was a little convoluted. The book centers on mother and daughter Katrina and Cleo, who are having a hard time getting along. When Katrina coerces Cleo into coming to dinner one night, Cleo arrives to find no sign of her, but the scene makes it clear something is wrong. The rest of the book is told in alternating timelines: Cleo in the present, and Katrina in the week leading up to the disappearance.

I enjoyed the mother/daughter dynamic in this book and thought that both main characters were likable. I especially appreciated Cleo’s chutzpah, and thought that she clearly grew as a character as the story continued. There were a ton of tertiary characters that I had trouble keeping straight- honestly, the whole story Katrina was chasing was really confusing to me. I did enjoy Vivienne, though! The author did well with red herrings to make it hard to identify the villain. Though I did figure it out, some of the details behind it were surprising, and I wasn’t entirely sure I was right until it was disclosed. The ending was satisfying to me, though did leave a couple loose ends.

Overall, while a little too much was going on at some points, I did enjoy the story, and I thought there was real character growth throughout. I’d give it 3.5 stars, rounded up. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

With so many suspects, it took me longer than usual to make me guess on whodunit and while if I guess correctly I typically ding a star this was so well done that I have to give credit where credit is due! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this arc—loved it!

Like Mother, Like Daughter follows, as expected, the POV of a daughter in the present and her mother in the past—the week or so leading up to the present, which is Sunday evening when her daughter finds blood on the floor and her mother missing. In between these POV chapters are transcripts from therapy sessions, diary entries, text exchanges, news articles, and even a Reddit thread—although these don’t always have dates or names associated to them so while some provide an extra layer of context, others add a layer of mystery. I really enjoyed the multiple view points this presented, keeping things intriguing for the reader as the story unfolds. Very nice touch.

Cleo is a college student at NYU who doesn’t always make the best choices and seems to resent her mother for trying to protect her. Katarina is a successful lawyer who survived a tumultuous past to get to where she is today—a mother and wife, living in a lovely townhouse in Park Slope (Upper West Side). As Cleo, the daughter, tries to piece together what may have happened to her mother that led to her disappearance and blood on the floor, her mother (as told from Katarina’s POV the week leading up to her disappearance) is juggling her work—and a case that hits close to home—as a “fixer”, her separation with her husband, and trying to keep her daughter safe. When the two times lines collide it’s with a resounding boom, you will not be disappointed.

First of all, let me say this book is busy – there is a lot going on, but it worked well. I easily followed the multiple POV’s and all of the little storylines within the main story. This wasn’t a fast-paced (which isn’t a bad thing); it took time for the story to develop and for you to understand how everything fit. Personally, I LOVE that in a book…the “what in the world is happening” is one of my favorite things. The portrayal of the mother/daughter relationship was the best aspect of the book….from the prologue I knew I was going to relate to it.