I loved the different scenery of the book than we are normally presented with in modern literature. I really enjoyed the plot throughout - it kept you on your toes and second guessing actions of each of the characters.

The double POV (one from each sister) was very clever and made the story even more enjoyable! I couldn't put it down. I must say I much preferred Mickey as a character than Arlo. Mickey had that realness to her - it was the way she dealt with her mental health struggles that felt so real. You could see her intentions were to get better no matter what but just the fact we're human and life gets in a way, it wasn't straight forward for her. Arlo on the other hand lost her way with being entitled and that made me not like her for quite a chunk of the book - her intentions perhaps were not where they should have been. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed the therapy side to it and thought that that side of the plot was very clever and intriguing - specially seeing it from both sides of the story.

Really good ratio of dialogue to character's thoughts to descriptions of scenes and places. Overall a very enjoyable read that I would be recommending in the future to other readers.

I appreciated "Favourite Daughter" mainly as a realistic portrayal of alcohol dependence. It was so well-executed that it was quite easy to suspend the disbelief when it came to other topics that this novel explored.

It was quite a challenging read, written from the perspective of two daughters of the same man, manipulated by him from beyond the grave. The reunion, orchestrated by the deceased father, seams not only cruel but also deeply unethical as one daughter is set up to seek therapy from the other, her half-sister. And that's not the only aftermath of this man's actions and choices... It's also quite hard to believe this encounter was orchestrated in a good faith, considering how big an inheritance is at play.

At times this novel reads almost like a telenovela with some twists and turns and would definitely survive without some of the dramatisations as the main plot already feels quite loaded.

Still, it left me curious for what's about to come and how would the story end.

This is a wonderful book. Unique. Compelling characters. I would recommend. It has a pleasing neatness and symmetry which makes it a satisfying way to spend your time.
It raises important questions about love and loyalty and, if day the patriarchy and the way the father figure can achieve greater importance in daughters’ lives than it should. I read it in almost one sitting.

This was a really great story that was being told however there were parts where it became quite slow and unnecessary, could have been a 5 star if it had kept the momentum up.

This is an example of a book that I found quite slow at the beginning and wasn’t sure about but by the end it had totally changed to me really liking it!

I liked the way the story unravelled and the way we were able to learn a bit more about both of the girls. I liked how their stories began to intertwine. Some parts felt a bit far fetched in the beginning but I can totally see why they were included. I also liked that it was quite an easy book to follow and read in general! Love when a book feels straight to the point and an easy read.

I liked the way mental health was addressed as well as addiction, grief and different family dynamics!

I’d recommend this book!


*Thank you very much to @netgalley and @penguinukbooks / @vikingbooksuk for this proof copy!