When Cleo returns home to find her mother missing and evidence of a violent struggle, she uncovers a web of secrets that shatter her perception of her mother's perfect life. Kat, her seemingly flawless mother, is not just a corporate lawyer but also a skilled fixer with a tumultuous past. As Cleo delves deeper, she confronts her own dangerous choices and the truth behind the facade they both maintain. "Like Mother, Like Daughter" is a gripping tale of deception and love, challenging the illusions we create and the bonds that ultimately hold us together.

TITLE: Like Mother, Like Daughter
AUTHOR: Kimberly McCreight
RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2024
PUBLISHED BY: Knopf
FORMAT READ: Kindle ARC
# OF PAGES: 320
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
RECOMMENDATION: it's a good, have at it.

Why did I choose this book?

1. There was a blurb from Jodi Picoult on the front. I have never read her books but I know people like her. What could go wrong?

2. Relatable strained Mother/Daughter relationship.

3. Laura Dave liked it and I like Laura Dave.



What I liked:

⭐️Multiple POV
⭐️ Interesting Story line(s) (also see this in my didn't like list)
⭐️ Wasn't too predictable... there was a lot going on and a lot to figure out so



Why I only gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️

1. The author had 4 (ish) story ideas and mashed it into one story. While her writing style was one that I liked, I felt it was a bit all over the place. I followed what was going on and I liked all her plot ideas but I feel like a lot of people aren't going to be able to keep up.

2. Way too many characters to keep track of. Some felt meaningless



Thank you to:
Kimberly McCreight
Knopf
Netgalley

BOOK DESCRIPTION:
When Cleo, a student at NYU, arrives late for dinner at her childhood home in Brooklyn, she finds food burning in the oven and no sign of her mother, Kat. Then Cleo discovers her mom’s bloody shoe under the sofa. Something terrible has happened.

But what? The polar opposite of Cleo, whose “out of control” emotions and “unsafe” behavior have created a seemingly unbridgeable rift between mother and daughter, Kat is the essence of Park Slope perfection: a happily married, successful corporate lawyer. Or so Cleo thinks.

Kat has been lying. She’s not just a lawyer; she’s her firm’s fixer. She’s damn good at it, too. Growing up in a dangerous group home taught her how to think fast, stay calm under pressure, and recognize a real threat when she sees one. And in the days leading up her disappearance, Kat has become aware of multiple threats: demands for money from her unfaithful soon-to-be ex-husband; evidence that Cleo has slipped back into a relationship that’s far riskier than she understands; and menacing anonymous messages from her past—all of which she’s kept hidden from Cleo . . . 

Like Mother, Like Daughter is a thrilling novel of emotional suspense that questions the damaging fictions we cling to and the hard truths we avoid. Above all, it’s a love story between a mother and a daughter, each determined to save the other before it’s too late.

After her daughter disappears at college, a mom joins the hunt for her. She asks for help of one of her university professors, not knowing his realtionship to her missing daughter. 4 stars

I really enjoyed this fast paced thriller. The timelines could be confusing at times, as it jumped around a lot. The "bad guy" was very obvious to me, and I HATED the fact that the college aged daughter was putting herself in ridiculously dangerous situations. I would still recommend to anyone who likes thrillers.

When Cleo turns up to her house to find her mother missing, she begins to question everything she knows. Even though her relationship with her mother has been estranged the last several months, she'll do whatever it takes to find her. Cleo goes down a rabbit hole and soon finds out her mother's life and career isn't what it seemed. Will she be able to find her before it's too late?

This book felt like it was all over the place. There were so many sub-plots going on that it was difficult to keep track of and it felt like a new character was introduced every chapter. The character development and overall plot also felt very surface level and I found myself not really caring what happened to anyone in the end. While the premises of this book sounds promising, it fell extremely short for me.

I found this read to be too long and drawn out. The characters were hard to get into and the POV writing had me confused at times.

This book had high ratings, however it was just mediocre for me. I didn't find any characters I was really invested in, and I struggled to finish, as I just didn't care what happened.

3.5 stars rounded up. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC! I enjoyed this book. Written in Mother/Daughter POV'S and flashbacks to the past, which I enjoyed.

Cleo and her mom Kat have a rocky relationship. When Cleo arrives at her moms house for dinner to try and work on their relationship, her mom is missing. The only clue to what may have happened is blood and broken glass on the floor.

Cleo sets out to find her mom and, in doing so, uncovers her moms shady past and present endeavors.

I thought the book was a bit too long and dragged in some parts, but otherwise, a solid read and well written.

I like my red herrings in small doses, not when they make me read half a book full of legal jargon that has nothing to do with the actual plot.

I was so excited about this arc because A Good Marriage is one of my favorite thrillers of all time, but I was disappointed in this one. The plot twist of the last 10% was so good, but it doesn’t make up for how I feel like I wasted my time with half the book because it ended up having nothing to do with the disappearance. Also why did a whole college kid solve this case and not the police? WHERE WERE THE POLICE?

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Katrina and her daughter, Cloe, are going through challenges when the rest of their lives become chaotic. The bond between them becomes unbreakable when everything else in their worlds fall apart.

I loved this book from beginning to end! It’s definitely a thriller and is very well written. The character development and storyline are wonderful and I couldn’t read it fast enough!

I’m a big fan of Kimberly McCreight and I was very excited to get this ARC. This one kind of fell flat for me tho. The story itself was good, but I found it very slow and hard to get into. Cleo and Katrina’s relationship seemed almost fakely cliche. While I was really rooting for them, I didn’t feel the connection to them that I love in a book. There were a lot POV’s in this book. Sometimes I found those difficult to keep up with, also. Overall, I would rate it 3.5 stars. I do think the plot was great, it just wasn’t a grip you and keep you on the edge of your seat read for me.

I have to give this book 2.5-3 ⭐️

I was extremely excited to be awarded an ARC edition of this book, but can say after reading it, that it did not live up to my expectations of action and thrill at all.

While the story plot had some unique elements and there were multiple “enemies” to figure out the identity of, I simply found the execution boring, very uneventful, and a bit predictable. While I was rooting for Cleo and Kat, I found the rest of the characters very hard to relate to. If you’re looking for a book that offers a deep emotional connection to its characters, I don’t recommend this one. But if you love a book that keeps you guessing until the end, this is for you. I had a feeling that Will (Cleo’s new boyfriend) was Reed from Kat’s past, but only after Silas was eliminated. I definitely had to edit my mental suspect list a few times, which I enjoy!

Although I didn’t find this book particularly exciting or thrilling, I did enjoy how the story was told in both past and present tense, through a couple of different character’s perspectives.

Thank you NetGalley and Knopf (The publisher) for the ARC edition of this book.

"Like Mother Like Daughter" by Kimberly McCreight is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The story follows Cleo, a student at NYU, who returns home to find her mother, Kat, missing and signs of a struggle. As the mystery unfolds, we learn that Kat has been leading a double life as a corporate lawyer and fixer, keeping dangerous secrets hidden from Cleo.

McCreight masterfully weaves together suspense and emotion in this captivating tale of a mother and daughter's bond. The characters feel incredibly real, and the twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. "Like Mother Like Daughter" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a thrilling story with heart, and I wholeheartedly give it five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have posted a review on my Goodreads. It was short. Don't miss out on this book! It is a must read. I give 4 stars instead of 5 only because (& maybe this is on me, too) I did not feel that I got a good visual or physical appearance of what Kat or Cleo looked like. For that fact, some of the other character physical representations did not burn an image in my head. Again, it may be there & this could totally be on me. I DID, however, get a deep understanding of who Kat, Cleo & Aidan ARE and what motivates them. This piece did resonate and stick with me. Either way, a must read.

Like Mother, Like Daughter" is a novel by Kimberly McCreight. It explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, secrets, and the impact of past decisions on the present. In the book, Laura is a single mother who is trying to rebuild her life after a scandal rocked her family. Her daughter, Ruby, is navigating the challenges of adolescence while grappling with the fallout from her mother's past. As they confront their shared history and the secrets that bind them, Laura and Ruby must find a way to move forward and heal their fractured relationship. With its emotionally resonant storytelling and nuanced characters, "Like Mother, Like Daughter" is a powerful exploration of love, forgiveness, and the ties that bind families together

I loved this book. I was reading it when my daughter gave birth and I was with my newborn granddaughter. I could totally relate to the story line. Great read!

Like Mother, Like Daughter
3.5 stars

The premise of this book is what drew me-mother/daughter conflict and a mystery.
Although that was there and interesting, there were so many threads in this book I honestly felt there was too much.
The duel narrators, the non linear timeline, the insertion of notes and articles were a lot. Almost too many styles for one book.
However, the story did hold my attention and all those threads eventually merged, so 3.5 stars.

I was hooked on this one at first, but the writing was all over the place. There were different timelines, but then there were random texts and journal entries thrown in. It all came together in the end but it seemed so random throughout. I thought this would be suspenseful than it was. It was an okay read, but I wouldn’t recommend it bc I just didn’t see the point. Thank you NetGalley for the arc.

Excellent book! I found it so very hard to put down and couldn't read it fast enough. It kept me guessing and was very enjoyable! Please keep the books coming! Loved this author! Great book!