Kat, a fixer for a law firm, is estranged from her daughter, Cleo and getting a divorce from husband Aidan. Trying to mend fences with her daughter, she coaxes her into coming for dinner. When Cleo arrives, she finds the dinner burning, a broken glass, Kat’s bloody shoes, and her mother missing. Oh, but there is so much more to this story…..

There is a lot going on in this book and sometimes it seemed all over the place. There are multiple characters and different POVs as well as transcripts of therapy sessions, journal entries, text messages, and legal filings. Various timelines move back and forth but are not difficult to follow. A couple of different storylines centering around Kat give the reader a number of possibilities as to who might want to harm her. There are almost as many red herrings here as pickled herrings found in a jar in a delicatessen!

The denouement went very quickly and at least one loose end was left hanging. Despite this, it was an engrossing, fast paced read.

"Like Mother, Like Daughter" by Kimberly McCreight is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, secrets, and the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her child. McCreight, known for her skillful plotting and suspenseful storytelling, delivers a tense and immersive narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

The novel follows the intertwined lives of two women: Kaitlyn, a teenage girl grappling with the sudden disappearance of her mother, and Jo, Kaitlyn's estranged mother who vanished without a trace years earlier. As Kaitlyn embarks on a desperate search for answers, she uncovers shocking revelations about her mother's past and the dark secrets that have haunted their family for years.

One of the strengths of "Like Mother, Like Daughter" lies in McCreight's ability to craft complex and compelling characters. Kaitlyn is a sympathetic and relatable protagonist, whose determination to uncover the truth propels the narrative forward. Jo, meanwhile, is a fascinating enigma, her motivations and actions shrouded in mystery until the novel's chilling climax. McCreight deftly explores the mother-daughter relationship, delving into themes of love, sacrifice, and the bonds that tie families together.

The novel is also notable for its expertly crafted suspense and atmosphere of unease. McCreight skillfully builds tension throughout the story, layering clues and revelations in a way that keeps readers guessing until the final pages. The pacing is relentless, with twists and turns that will leave readers breathless as they race to uncover the truth alongside Kaitlyn.

In addition to its gripping plot, "Like Mother, Like Daughter" also grapples with deeper themes of identity, trauma, and the legacy of family secrets. McCreight deftly explores the impact of past traumas on present-day relationships, and the ways in which the sins of the past can reverberate through generations.

Overall, "Like Mother, Like Daughter" is a riveting thriller that showcases Kimberly McCreight's talent for crafting suspenseful and emotionally resonant narratives. With its compelling characters, twisty plot, and thought-provoking themes, this novel is sure to captivate readers and leave them eagerly awaiting McCreight's next literary offering.

I had no expectations going into this book so color me pleasantly surprised that this mystery gripped me from the very first chapters.

I really appreciated the alternating timelines and POVs, one from Cleo after the disappearance of her mom, and the other from Katrina in the coming days of her disappearance. This layout worked super well for the plot, I was hooked.

Despite their tumultuous relationship, Cleo searches for her mother, gradually unfolding multiple plots of blackmail and family secrets. An underlying story of a mother’s love for her daughter.

I was captivated and entertained throughout trying to figure out all the clues and red herrings, and how they fit into Katrina’s mysterious disappearance. I liked the intrigue of Katrina’s past and her drive to protect Cleo from her shady drug dealer boyfriend. There was a lot to keep track of at times, but the characters and the mother/daughter theme made me keep going. I quite enjoyed the book overall, a solid mystery that I think many book clubs might be into!

Thank you to Netgalley and Knopf for the advance reading copy to review.

“Like Mother, Like Daughter” by Kimberly McCreight is a shocking thriller that explores the secrets and complexities of a mother-daughter relationship. When Cleo discovers her mother’s bloody shoe under the sofa, she realizes something terrible has happened. As the story unfolds, we witness the insurmountable division between Cleo and her seemingly perfect mother, Kat. The novel explores damaging lies, hard truths, and the strong love between a mother and daughter. A riveting read that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the beginning!
Thank you to Netgalley and Knopf for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book until about 3/4 of the way through. It was sooo convoluted. To the point where you knew something was a red herring because it just wasn't possible for it to not be one.

The characters were dynamic, and I loved dissecting the overbearing mother - underappreciative daughter lines, but it ended up being consumed by unnecessary characters and plotlines. Less would have been more in this case. With a talented writer like McCreight, she can depend on her characters to carry a lot. I wanted to know more about Haven House or even Cleo's relationship with the drug dealer (only a little bit) would have taken out some of those extraneous webs that just did not need weaving.

Thank you for allowing me to read this book. I enjoyed the characters and their arcs, and found the plot interesting. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Really loved this read! I had a great time reading it and will recommend and share to my followers.

4/5 stars! Thank you for this ARC!

Great story showing realistic portrayals of a modern-day mother-daughter relationship intertwined with all items needed for a suspenseful mystery. The plot had a lot going on, but if you were able to follow it all, you came out loving the book. I definitely recommend!

I think how the chapters were ordered really worked out for the pace of the story. Even though there is a lot to taken in, I eventually started putting the many puzzle pieces together. Around the 70% I couldn’t put it down. The story held my attention from the start, but those last few chapters were quite intense. I also enjoyed the epilogue. I think it wrapped it all up very well.

4.25 - I really liked this one! It brought me in right from the beginning and I loved reading through Kat and Cleo’s POVs. I really liked seeing their relationship and how they both didn’t fully understand each other but watching them work through that. My heart was racing and while I guessed some of the twists, I wasn’t mad about it because the ride getting there was just so fun!

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight

This one was a page turner from the start. Really well written and told in multiple POV. It did have a lot of subplots but they tied in well with keeping the suspense of the story. It was a great read.

Kimberly McCreight leaves me breathless after reading her books. Makes you sit and think about what in the world you just read. Her twists and characters will leave you with your mouth open. This book, like all her others, was so good. I’m always excited to see when Kimberly McCreight comes out with a new book. She is an auto buy author for me. Some of this story was a little complex, but didn’t hinder my love for this book. Thank you Kimberly McCreight, NetGalley and Knopf for this digital copy.

As a lawyer and a mom of a daughter, this book immediately drew me in. The mystery was gripping, though the book itself was at times pretty unbelievable (the police were ok with a college student running her own investigation?). I think the most impactful parts of the book explore the relationship between the two main characters, the mother and daughter, because the dynamic is so raw and real. I read a lot of books of this style so many times I can guess the big reveal, but there were elements of this one that I did not see coming at all. This kept me interested and I finished it very quickly! Overall a solid mystery and a good read. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was such a good book! I’ve only read one other book by this author that I also really enjoyed, so this book pretty much solidifies McCreight as an auto-buy author for me. I like how she writes complex stories and it’s not *just* a mystery/thriller. There were some twists I saw coming and some I didn’t see coming, and as an avid mystery reader I always appreciate that. Her books remind me of Karin Slaughter but not as vulgar. Would highly recommend!

College student Cleo has somewhat of an estranged relationship with her mother, as a lot of young adults have. Her parents have separated yet they have failed to tell Cleo. She arrives to her mom's for dinner one evening and finds food burning on the stove, her mom's shoe, and blood with no indication of where her mom could be. Cleo makes it her mission to find out what happened to her mom and why. Cleo finds out about her mother's troubled youth and has so many questions. Is her dad responsible? Someone from her childhood? The odd next-door neighbor with dementia? Cleo's ex best friend's mom? You absolutely cannot stop reading so you can find out what on earth is going on. The ending definitely did not disappoint.

Kimberly McCreight stuns in “Like Mother, Like Daughter”. The story and character development are well handled and keep you guessing. I also thought McCreight handled the mother/ daughter relationship very well. Have already started recommending it to friends and family.

The very definition of a page-turner! I couldn't race through this one fast enough to find out what happened. The mystery centers on Kat, who goes missing under suspicious circumstances (including blood left behind). But Kat, who is a "fixer" of other people's problems at a prestigious law firm, has such a long list of terrifying people angry at her that this mystery might take some time to solve. The police could never. So. Enter Cleo, Kat's troubled daughter who is a student at NYU, dating a drug dealer and helping him with deliveries, and some other mysterious new guy. She is going to get to the bottom of what happened to her mom....but she (or one of her shady friends) may have been the cause of it.

Oh, and did I mention Kat's law firm is also embroiled in a scandalous pharmaceutical case with a a shocking cover up of negligence, and a recently dead executive... who Kat was also dating? Well, as if THAT'S not enough, Kat also has a pretty terrible husband from whom she recently separated who is pretty clearly after her money.

Though this sounds like an awful lot of crazy plot points, McCreight does a masterful job tying them all together at the end, and alternating them throughout so you just don't know who to trust. I had an idea who might have done it, but that idea changed about six times before the shocking conclusion. A really well-written, fast paced mystery with tons of great twists and a very fun mother-daughter amateur detective duo investigating each other in alternate timelines. I really enjoyed this one and can't wait for more from this author.

I loved this book!! I loved the characters, the dual perspectives, and the just about everything! This was a true page turner for me. I absolutely could not put it down because it was a need to know what happened.

I enjoy everything Kimberly McCreight writes, and Like Mother, Like Daughter did not disappoint. This is a quick, gripping read about a missing mom and her (kind of) estranged daughter. When past and present collide, both women find themselves in grave danger. A fun, fast thriller!

First off, this book had so much potential bit I think it's just too convoluted. I love a good dual timeline in a thriller, but it just didn't happen in Like Mother, Like Daughter.

I wanted to love this one because I've given this author's other books five stars, but it just got to be so much that my brain kept getting side tracked reading. Not only do we have a timeline of the day Kat disappeared told from Cleo, her daughters perspective, but we get Kat's point of view 8 days before she goes missing. To add on to this we get therapist notes, litigation stuff, and some texts from random people.

Moving on to the mystery, we get so many side stories that I couldn't keep track of them all. The main mystery is Kat going missing, but off of that they're so many little mysteries and I couldn't tell if they meant something or were just random little tid bits.

I think if we could have kept the randomness to a minimum and made more aspects connect throughout the story this could have easily of been a five star book for me.

Even though this wasn't a win for me, I can't wait for more from the author!