This is a gripping and emotional thriller for readers that enjoy suspenseful stories about complex family relationships. Specifically this one explores the intricate bonds between mothers and daughters, and the secrets that can both unite and divide them. With its dark, tense, and mysterious moods, Like Mother, Like Daughter is a gripping and suspenseful read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This book's theme explores the darker side of family dynamics.

This book was just ok. It took a while for me to get into it but when I was hooked I was all in to figuring out all the plotlines. The plot was complicated and a little confusing but the multiple timelines helped me engage to figure out the story.

It took me a minute to get into this book, with the two points of view of Cleo and Katrina, it was difficult to orient myself to who was talking and what time period we were in, when, but I quickly got into the rhythm of the book and ended up really liking it. I have to say that I figured out the mystery part a little earlier than I would have liked to, but I enjoyed the ride nonetheless. Kimberly McCreight writes mother daughter relationships really well, and I loved this one. I haven't oversaturated myself with thrillers this year, so this was a welcome surprise. I liked it a lot.

I just finished reading Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight, and I’m so excited to share my thoughts with you!

This book is a riveting family drama that delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, secrets, and the ties that bind us. McCreight’s writing is both compelling and emotionally resonant, making it a truly captivating read.

One of my favorite moments is when the protagonist, Lizzie, stumbles upon her mother's old journals hidden in the attic. As she begins to read through them, she uncovers shocking revelations about her mother’s past that make her question everything she thought she knew. The way McCreight builds the suspense and layers the emotional intensity is so masterfully done—you can almost feel Lizzie’s heart pounding as she turns each page. This scene perfectly encapsulates the book’s themes of discovery, betrayal, and the deep, sometimes painful, connections between mothers and daughters.

What I love most about Like Mother, Like Daughter is its rich character development and the intricate way it weaves together the past and present. Lizzie’s journey to uncover the truth and come to terms with her own identity is both relatable and heart-wrenching. The supporting characters add depth and complexity to the story, making it even more engaging.

If you’re looking for a book that will keep you engrossed with its twists and turns while also tugging at your heartstrings, Like Mother, Like Daughter is a must-read. Trust me, you’ll be hooked from the very first page!

The dual POV of this story made it an interesting search for clues. As Cleo tries to solve the mystery of her mother's disappearance in present day, the reader gains more perspective through Kat's POV in the past. As an avid thriller reader, one innocuous reveal spoiled the ending for me, but from other Goodreads reviews it seems many didn't catch it.

While I enjoyed Kat's perspective, I found Cleo to be whiny, entitled, and obnoxious. She had some growth throughout the book, but it wasn't enough to redeem her in my eyes.

The storytelling was a bit disjointed, perhaps just because I may have zoned out through some parts of the audiobook. The ending wrapped things up in a reasonable way, but I prefer my endings to be a little cleaner. Overall a decent read but not one of my absolute favorites.

Un-Put-Downable! Definitely didn’t see the twist coming. 4.5 stars rounded up! ⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing me with a free copy, which I thoroughly enjoyed!

As always, Kimberly McCreight crafts wonderful prose and a well-paced story. The plot itself was a bit over-complicated and muddy at times, and the ending fell a bit flat for me.

This book was an okay read, but it just tried to be too much all at once. Too many plot lines in a single story.

Recommend: No

One of the best books I’ve ever read. It had all the elements of a great read. I was shocked, humored, upset, and melancholy, all at the same time!! I will definitely read more of the author’s books!!!

Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I loved the dual perspective with the daughter and mother — right off the bat. I feel like it added a layer of depth quickly and effortlessly. The two different timelines allowed you to relate back and forth between the two, but it fell flat for me with how predictable it was.

The writing was great. This authors ability is great — this book just was not it for me and I will need to seek out their other works.

I could not for thr life of me get into this one. I picked it up and put it down 100 times. I tried audio vs digital ARC. Ended up DNFing at 25% because I just had no connection to it.

This was overall a good time. I didn’t love it but I did enjoy the two perspectives and the alternate timelines of mother and daughter. I felt like the beginning was really strong but then it got weaker as we went on.

This book is so freaking good. I was drawn in from the start. The character development was so well established I couldn’t put it down. I would really like a part 2

Solid mystery/thriller. Strengths in the nuanced and strife-filled mother-daughter relationship. Weakness in that I wasn't surprised about any of it. Worth reading for a great writing.

College student Cleo and her mom Katrina have had a tumultuous relationship. Cleo feels as if her mom tries to control every aspect of her life, and Kat has been more than appalled at some of the choices Cleo has made. When Kat asks Cleo to come for dinner and says she has some thing important to discuss, Cleo reluctantly goes. Yet when she gets there, she finds dinner burning in the oven, signs of a struggle, and a pool of blood. What Cleo begins to find out about her mother shocks and surprises her, and it's a race against the clock to find out what happened to Kat.

There are some aspects of this story that fell flat, but I liked that Kat's timeline is told from the past forward and Cleo's is told from the present day forward. The more that Cleo finds out about her mom's past and what she does in the present helps Cleo to reframe and really think about past interactions with her mom. She's able to understand the motivations behind her actions.

That said, I thought Kat's behavior towards Cleo was totally over the top, and it definitely was controlling. Camping outside of her dorm to watch for her, following her around, that was ridiculous. The armchair detecting by Cleo was not my favorite either, I'm never a fan of that in a book. And sometimes in the story things were moving slowly, and then sometimes there were too many things happening all at once.

Overall, I liked the book and it was well worth reading, especially for the mother-daughter aspects.

This was not for me. I struggled immediately with getting into this one and it never got better. I was not engaged with any of the characters. Just not for me.

Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight is a thriller about how college student Cleo comes home for dinner one night to find her mom missing. There are clues that something bad has happened, but she's not sure what. This book kept my attention because I wanted to know what happened to Cleo's mom, but there were so many bad decisions being made that it was a little frustrating at times to read. Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight was just an okay read for me. I appreciated the use of multiple points of view and the back-and-forth timelines, which added some intrigue to the story. However, the protagonist’s life seemed bogged down by an excess of “convenient” problems that felt contrived rather than realistic. This made it difficult for me to fully connect with the story or the characters. While the premise was compelling, the ending lacked impact and left me underwhelmed. Overall, it had some strong elements, but it didn’t quite come together for me.

I wasn’t really feeling this book at first which is why it took me so long to finish it. We meet Cleo who is a student at NYU! Cleo heads home one night to go have dinner with her mother, Kat. But when she’s arrives, her mother isn’t there but her bloody shoe is. What happened to her? There are lots of twists and turns. So many secrets!! I’m glad I didn’t give up on this book! There was a lot going on so it was a little overwhelming but I couldn’t stop turning the pages! Thank you NetGalley, Kimberly, and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the ARC!

NYU student Cleo, a college student, heads to her parent’s home for dinner with her mother, Kat. But when she arrives, her mother is nowhere to be found. There is a chicken burning in the oven and blood on the floor. Then she finds a bloody shoe under the sofa.

Thus begins a hectic search for answers. They’ve had a complicated mother-daughter relationship, and it soon becomes obvious to Cleo that there is more to her mother than she could have imagined. Kat’s role at her law firm is much more than a patent lawyer, and it’s a role that puts her in danger. (I’m being deliberately vague) Moreover, Kat has a traumatic past that Cleo knew nothing about. I really loved the exploration of the mother-daughter relationship and this is where the story shined. The title is apt!

The layers to the story, the dual timelines and POV, as well as the list of potential suspects (just about everyone) made this a page-turner. It can appear at first that there’s perhaps too much going on but the subplots are compelling and the author brought it all together flawlessly.

• I received a digital copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Kimberly McCreight is such an underrated mystery author! I need more readers to discover her books. She writes twisty, but not cheesy, stories that keep you intrigued, but the pay-off is there. These are not popcorn thrillers, they are smart, literary, and enjoyable. Can't wait to share this with others so they can experience the brilliance too!