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I absolutely loved this book and could not break away from this book until I was done. I LOVE my thrillers and mystery books. There was one thing (or person I should say) that I really could not stand. With that being said, it is an excellent book and I would highly recommend it!

This was an ARC for Netgalley. Thank you to the Author and Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. This is my honest opinion and I was not paid for it.

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I loved Kimberly McCreight's previous novel A Good Marriage, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on Like Mother, Like Daughter. I actually loved this one even MORE, and I clearly need to make a point of reading the rest of her backlist now. The story is told through the dual viewpoints of Cleo and Kat, and I adored Kat. She's out there kicking ass and taking names as a lawyer, though her fixer role can put her in some tight situations. The reader is taken back through the days prior to her disappearance as well as what is going on in the present time through her daughter. The pacing is steady, and I loved how McCreight created a perfect storm to throw suspicion on so many characters.

The audiobook is directed by Danny Campbell as well as narrated by his daughter Olivia Campbell & wife Cassandra Campbell who is a personal favorite of mine. I had no idea this was a family affair until the very end, and it seriously makes the audio so special. Plus, it doesn't hurt that Olivia and Cassandra were fantastic narrators for the mother and daughter characters of Cleo and Kat. I will admit I had part of the mystery figured out, but there were plenty of other twists that McCreight managed to sucker-punch me with. Like Mother, Like Daughter is a quick and bingeable read that is best consumed with a bowl of popcorn for all that drama.

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This was a very good, very fast-paced thriller. I loved how the typical mother-daughter tension played heavily throughout. I was a bit triggered by how controlling the mother was, even though she was coming from a place of love. The daughter was maybe over-the-top rebellious, but it made for good tension. I have read everything by Kimberly McCreight and feel almost all her books are winners. This one is no exception and I would rank it among her best. There were a ton of red herrings and plotline possibilities that made it such a challenge to figure out what had happened to the mom, and the resolution was satisfactory.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! Wow, what a wild ride this book was. So many suspects, not sure who to trust.
Such a fun thriller, I loved it!

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5 Stars and if I could give more I would!
I could not put this book down!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this ARC.
The story and characters are so good. Tense moments and twists all throughout the book.
A fast-paced, suspenseful book that kept me guessing until the end. Kimberly McCreight is an excellent author!

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Suspenseful and fast paced. I read it quickly and liked the timeline of Kat in the past and Cleo in the present day. A lot of characters so slightly confusing. The ending was a little lackluster after a fantastic buildup (and I still have one question - did she get the money back?) but definitely worth a read!

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This book was slightly triggering for me, because of the mention of seizure medicine and its effects during pregnancy. I'm probably one of the few people this would effect. It did not bother me so much that I could not finish the book, but a trigger warning would be appreciated.

I really liked this book. The mom was such a helicopter mom! But I loved how the daughter does everything she can to save her. And all the great twists to this story!!

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This was just ok for me. Twists, but didn’t feel like they led anywhere. Maybe I just read it at the wrong time, but I enjoyed her previous book to this one..

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Cleo, a student at NYU, arrives late for dinner at her home and finds her mom missing and only finds blood on the floor. Over the next few days, while trying to piece together the events leading to whatever happened to her mom, Cleo learns that she really didn’t know her mother (maybe because she didn’t care to learn) and that her mother isn’t a patent lawyer but a “fixer” for a law firm, her past isn’t quite as rosy as it was painted, her parents have been separated for months (because her father cheated on her) and that maybe Cleo’s drug dealing boyfriend is far more dangerous than Cleo even realized. Basically everything Cleo believed about her life has been turned upside down.

I honestly don’t know why it took me so long to pick this one up, it’s been on my NetGalley shelf for a few months. I inhaled this one in a day, the story grabbed me and I really enjoyed it. I will say, that as a mother of a daughter of the same age - I hated Cleo and had some issues with that character, but that didn’t take away from the story for me. Even though I figured out the ending I enjoyed the twists and turns on this one. This is a fun one to pick up, especially this long weekend while sitting by a pool!

Thank you to Knopf and NetGalley for the ARC to review

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Thank you for the opportunity to read this novel. Unfortunately, this story did not keep my attention and I did not finish.

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I really enjoyed this book. I really didn’t know which direction it was headed or who could be the culprit. It was definitely full of twists and turns.

This book asked the question, Do we ever really know our parents? It was full of a secret life and a secret past that catches up.

It certainly kept me turning the pages and I had to find out what was going on. I definitely plan to read more from this author!

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When Cleo's mother Kat goes missing, it sends Cleo down a rabbit hole of her mom's past. She quickly learns she doesn't really know much about her mother at all. 
I was completely immersed into this story from the first page. We start with finding out that Kat is missing  and quickly find out this story is more than just a missing person. 
I loved that this story is told. The chapters go back and forth between before and after the disappearance. These characters had the most complex relationships. Cleo and Kat's relationship is strained and they haven't talked in months but that doesn't stop Cleo from stopping at nothing to find her mother. 
This book had me guessing till the very end. Solid suspense/ family drama. Really enjoyed this one.

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Missing person mystery wrapped in the complicated relationship of a mother and daughter. A lot of subplots but it kept me guessing until the end. Always a bonus in a mystery!

Couldn’t put it down. Thank you for the opportunity to read it!

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Kimberly McCreight is always a winner for me! This one did not disappoint. This is a dual narration as you are reading through Kat's point of view prior to a disappearance and Cleo's point of view after a disappearance., There are a lot of moving parts which kept me intrigued and curious until the very end. Highly recommend.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the ARC of this book.

Like Mother, Like Daughter felt like a very middle of the road mystery/thriller. This is the only instance where I felt like the mixed media did not add to the overall story. I understand that stories need to throw readers off the main trail with other storylines, but there was so much going on it just felt muddled and confusing.

I need someone to root for in any story. There wasn't a single person in this book that I liked or cared for even a little. There was little to no character development and that's probably why they weren't very likeable. I know this book will definitely be for someone, it's just not for me.

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This was an entertaining book, just didn’t love the ending. Some chapters were short and it made it a quick read.

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This is a pretty run of the mill thriller. I liked Kimberly McCreight's previous book better than this one.

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Thank you to Knopf, the author, and Netgalley for this advanced readers copy of Kimberly McCreight's Like Mother, Like Daughter. I really enjoyed this book. The basic plot: a college student arrives home from NYU to see her mother, but finds an oven with food bruning, and no signs of her mother, but blood on the floor. From there you can guess where it is going. What happened to Katrina (the mom)? Was she the victim of a violent crime? The daughter (Chloe) find out that all is not well with her parent's relationship, and her dad has moved out. I'll leave the plot to your own discovery, as I don't enjoy reviews which spoil the story. But want to focus on the approach the author uses. The book ait used a variety of plot devices such as alternating characters, as well as telling the story leading up to the the disappearance (?) of Katrina in reverse. The reader needs to stay focused, as each chapter is at a different point in the story, but it all makes sense. What I enjoyed the most was trying to figure out the title. Why "like mother, like daughter?" In the end, that makes sense too. All in all a solid read and enjoyable book.

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"Like Mother, Like Daughter" is an intense roller coaster ride of emotions and suspense. The complex mother-daughter relationship will take you through a whirlwind of feelings as the story unravels into a shocking conclusion.

This is the second book I've read by Kimberly McCreight, and I was so engrossed I couldn't put it down, finishing it in just two sittings, staying up way past my bedtime to keep reading! The author expertly weaves in clever misdirections that had me off in the wrong direction, completely blindsided by the real clues. I particularly enjoyed mother Kat and daughter Cleo's dual timelines and different perspectives. Kat, a secretive woman with a mysterious past, a misleading job, and Cleo's secrets and risky decisions kept me eagerly turning pages.

This novel will resonate with anyone who has experienced the struggles of navigating a tumultuous mother-daughter relationship.

Sincere thanks to the author and Knopf for this gifted ARC received via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight follows Cleo as she investigates the strange disappearance of her mother, Kat. This pair was on the fritz as they were trying to navigate their mother-daughter relationship. Kat has been keeping secrets from Cleo, secrets that could get them both killed. When Cleo comes home to hear her mother’s explanations, she finds a shoe in a puddle of blood and no sign of her mother. As Cleo delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers family secrets that threaten to tear her world apart.

This book is perfect for those looking for some trouble to get into. What could go wrong when a college kid tries to investigate her mother’s disappearance alone? Only exactly what you’d expect and more!

Overall, this was a gripping read that I'd recommend to thriller enthusiasts, especially those who enjoy stories of family secrets and betrayal. Thank you Knopf for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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