Mother daughter relationships are definitely plot pluses for me. They are complicated like no other. When Cleo comes home from NYU and finds dinner burning and her mom missing the reader is dropped into the tension immediately.

Cleo, who is semi estranged from her mom tries to unravel the mystery and in the process she learns a lot about her mom. Dual storylines and therapy sessions plus media transcripts help us understand their dynamics.

Where the book goes astray for me is all the side plots and red herrings. Each of those could have been their own books and convoluted the story.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Mystery Thriller

Like Mother, Like Daughter is a mystery thriller that tests how strong the bond can be between a mother and her daughter. Besides that, it is also about family secrets and how they affect the lives of the two women.

Cleo is a college student. One day, when she is visiting her mother, she finds out that her mother, Katrina, is missing. Due to the condition of the house, she feels something bad must’ve happened to her mother, so she contacts the police. When the police start their investigation, Cleo realizes that her mother has been hiding lots of secrets.

I wanted to read something by Kimberly McCreight for a long time. I have the physical copy of Reconstructing Amelia and also have A Good Marriage on my wishlist, so when I had the opportunity to try this new mystery thriller by her, I didn’t hesitate.

The premise was really intriguing, and it sounded quite good to me. The author’s writing is good and easy to follow, too. However, what I didn’t enjoy was the way the story was structured. The story is told from the mother and daughter's POVs, which is acceptable. I didn’t like the first narration style that was used, especially in a nonlinear timeline. These factors depend on personal taste, so they might not be something that would bother you. If I knew that this was the structure of the book, I would’ve declined it. Publishers really need to mention how a book is structured and narrated.

Overall, this was an OK thriller. I don’t feel like it is something that I’m going to remember for a long time. If you do not mind the nonlinear timeframe, you should give it a shot because you might find that you enjoy it. If, like me, you find this to be bothersome, then you should look elsewhere.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book.

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley- thank you!

It's been a long time since a thriller sucked me from the beginning and didn't let go. I stayed up way too late reading this one and tried to find random moments throughout my day to read it too. There were lots of twists and turns, and just when I thought I knew what was going on, something would throw me off. I will be recommending this book to all my friends who love suspense.

Would have enjoyed this book more if I had time to read it in longer .stretches. Enough twist and turns to keep you guessing

The book is told from the alternating first person POV’s of both women, with news articles and transcripts from therapy sessions peppered throughout.

Starting the day of the disappearance, Cleo arrives home, her chapters count the hours and days following her discovery. Katrina’s chapters begin eight days before her own disappearance, with her chapters moving toward the actual day she goes missing.

This novel offers up SO many suspects and keeps you guessing until the very end.

I thought this book was just OK. It felt very convoluted at times, but I did want to keep reading to find out how it would all tie up in the end. The ending was definitely not what I expected and I appreciated that (though one element was particularly disturbing and far-fetched). The characters were a bit two-dimensional and I didn't feel super connected to their inner lives, but I think that's typical of this genre. Overall, a decent read, but nothing mindblowing.

I, ironically, started this on mothers day! I thought I knew who did it, and I was completely wrong and I am still shook! Great read thats quick!

Cleo doesn't get along well with her mother Kat. She has always thought her mom cared more about her job than raising her, a job that was left up to her father, whom she idolizes. But when Kat goes missing under suspicious circumstances, Cleo is forced to take a deep dive into her mother's life, realizing that the life she thought she had was only an illusion. And she can't bare the thought of losing her mother forever.
I devoured this in one day! It was full of secrets, suspense and twists. Great characters and a unique explosive plot. Highly recommend!

This was a fun thriller. I loved how we got the present from Cleo's POV, while we got Katrina's past. Cleo was a strong MC, and I loved her determination to find the truth. The story had many layers and so many twists and turns. The story was fast paced and kept me guessing.

Katrina and Cleo are typical mother/daughter, loving each other from a distance and poking where they don't belong. When Cleo comes to have dinner with her mom, Katrina, and she's missing, Cleo begins to search. What secrets have been buried from Katrina's past? Is there a client at work who has her digging where she doesn't belong? Cleo will reconnect with her mom's past to try to follow the steps leading up to Katrina's disappearance. Everything seems to be muddled and Cleo is no longer sure who to trust.

Kimberly McCreight writes character driven plots. She created a mother/daughter relationship that is floundering. A child growing up immediately changes connections. This was a well written novel, but I found it slow and semi predictable. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book.

I enjoyed this story, and following Cleo on her journey. She has a strenuous relationship with her mom, yet still loves her and try’s to dig up the true of what is happening, why her mom is missing and what is she up to. The book had a lot of twists that kept me engaged, but while simultaneously rooting for Cleo.

A Decent Thriller

3.5 stars

Like Mother, Like Daughter is a thriller about a mother who goes missing and her daughter’s quest to find her.

Katrina, a fixer at a prominent law firm, is grappling with her recent separation, a new relationship, a new case, and a rocky relationship with her daughter. When she mysteriously goes missing with only a bloody shoe left behind, her estranged daughter Cleo is determined to find her.

Cleo is going through her own drama with Katrina. She is constantly making bad decisions, especially when it comes to the men in her life, and her stupidity and desperation for love have far-reaching consequences.

The narrative structure is non-linear and multimodal. In addition to traditional chapters told from Katrina and Cleo’s POV, also shared are transcripts of Cleo’s therapy sessions, court documents, social media posts, mysterious text messages, diary entries, etc. The problem with the narrative is that not all storylines are fleshed out to weave in some red herrings, and not all are successful, creating gaps and unanswered questions.

The timeline alternates back and forth between the time Katrina goes missing to the present when she is missing, as well as a few chapters shared from the past.

The characters are not necessarily likable. Katrina is a strong woman with a strong voice, which might be off-putting for some readers. It was hard for me to like Cleo; she is privileged, selfish, and lives in a bubble, but as her character developed, she grew on me. There are also a lot of side characters, some with more prominent roles than others. The most present is Aidan, Katrina’s estranged husband, who is a narcissistic a*hole.

The plot is one I have read before. There is a pretty big twist, but it is not all that surprising. However, it is rather sickening.

Some reviewers remarked that the pacing was slow, but for me, the pacing was on point. However, it takes a bit of time to get the meat of the story. Also, had some of the storylines, especially Katrina’s past, been fleshed out it would have made more of an impact.

Overall, this is a decent but unmemorable thriller with a satisfying ending.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor in exchange for an honest review.

This felt like a slow burn thriller to me. Mother and daughter relationships are so complicated and this one’s no different. Secrets galore which I loved. The plot was a great idea and that part had me curious. The problem was there was no likable characters for me, these relationships were very frustrating. I felt that about half way things started coming out and you could try to figure out what had happened. The ending was underwhelming.
2.5

Thank Knopf and Netgalley for my gifted copy.

Like Mother, Like Daughter is suspenseful and also thought provoking. The story is told in alternating POVs with alternating timelines as well as text messages and news articles. I enjoyed the variation in delivery which I felt was very well done and not distracting from the story. This is also a legal thriller so if you enjoy that genre you will definitely enjoy this one. The ending had a ton of twists and tied everything up nicely. This was one great thriller!

Thanks to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor | Knopf for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Super fast-paced with a lot going on! I think this one has a lot going for it, and I'm excited for it's publication. I think it'll be a hit. I have to say, though, that there were a lot of subplots in this one. A bit too many for my taste; however, I think other people will enjoy them.

I love thrillers with mixed media! Like Mother, Like Daughter was a bit wonky at times, but I enjoyed the plot rolling out with the mixed media, they were implemented extremely well. I thought the characters were well developed and the plot intriguing enough, but something just didn't quite work for me—it could be the pacing or my frustration with amateur detectives—I still haven't worked this out.

Thank you to Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor, Knopf, and NetGalley for providing an ARC!

This was captivating from the start! I did like the mixed methods of getting information across to the reader, utilising News articles and case notes, in addition to the story. The author had me guessing the whole time and I was quite shocked at the ending! However, the ending results that tied it all together did feel very short and just felt very suddenly done.

Like Mother, Like Daughter is my fourth read by Kimberly McCreight. Kimberly is one of those authors that I can always count on for a good thriller. Not only are her books highly entertaining, Kimberly is truly a great writer. Her books are always extremely well-written. She did a great job with the characterization, both characters had a lot of depth. The book perfectly demonstrates the complex relationship between mother and daughter. Like Mother, Like Daughter’s plot was also multi-layered with a unique twist at the end.

Thriller and mystery readers are going to love this one! I also highly recommend checking out Kimberly McCreight’s backlist titles (Friends Like These and A Good Marriage are my favorites!).

Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight will be available on July 9. Many thanks to AA Knopf and NetGalley for the gifted copy!

This book was wild in the best possible way! I can't wait to see what the Kimberly McCreight comes up with next.

Just finished reading this book...what a page turner! I literally could not put this book down and stayed up WAY too late to finish it! This book is very well written, and the main characters fully developed. The history of the relationship between the mother, Kat, and daughter, Cleo, was revealed throughout the story, and so you understand how they came to be in their present situation/relationship. Kat's job and other relationships are also deeply explored. The story was suspenseful and well developed. I love a book that keeps you guessing and this book accomplished that so very well. I will definitely recommend this book to friends and family. I look forward to reading my next Kimberly McCreight novel.