This one wasn’t for me, it started off good but slowly I lost interest. The characters weren’t very likable and just couldn’t connect with them. The choices and the actions they do made no sense. It also had a bit much going on and the different stories didn’t add up for me. when it wraps up I felt like I had questions that aren’t answered and things/stories that felt need more information on. I wanted more of a thriller feeling and didn’t feel that way.

3.5 stars.
✨First, let me say that the intro here is one of the best I’ve read. It’s such an incredibly fitting and accurate depiction of motherhood. Think America Ferrera’s iconic Barbie monologue – but for mothers. I read it three times and will buy my own copy when the book comes out strictly for the intro.

✨I’m sorry to say the book went downhill a bit from there for me. I enjoyed it, but I didn’t love it.

✨I felt like there was a lot going on but none of it really shocking or surprising.

✨With that said, this book has so many early glowing reviews, so this might still be one you’d enjoy.

My thanks to @aaknopf and @netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book before its publication date.

The premise of this book hooked me almost instantly as I liked the mother-daughter dynamic and the suspense. Unfortunately, I found that there were too many distracting plot lines and characters that seemed to only confuse the reader. I found myself not being able to invest in certain storylines. I guessed a few of the twists but that didn’t detract from the ending which I felt was satisfying. I only wish the journey was a little smoother along the way.

I really enjoyed this read. While the story was not complex, the characters and their relationships were. As a reader, I was able to relate to the characters and, thanks to the author, visualize the character dynamics. Just when you thought you had the story figured out, another door would open that you had to go through to find the truth.

This was a solid read with an interesting (if not slightly busy) plot, lot of moving parts there, but the highlight was definitely the exploration of the dynamic between mother and daughter. Really well written and thoight provoking.

There was a lot going on in “Like Mother, Like Daughter”. It felt like too much at times but I found the story very compelling and, hoo boy, the last couple of chapters were very fast paced, leading up to a satisfying conclusion.

3.5 ⭐️

Thanks to Net Galley for my arc.

This suspenseful mystery was a slow start for me, but I continued reading because of the mystery and wanting to know exactly what happened as there were many suspects that kept me guessing to the very end. I did enjoy the multiple perspectives and appreciated the plot twist at the end that I didn't see coming.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

"Like Mother Like Daughter" by Kimberly McCreight is a gripping exploration of the complexities within familial relationships and the secrets that bind them. The novel delves into the intertwined lives of mothers and daughters, unraveling the tangled threads of deception, love, and betrayal. McCreight's masterful storytelling skillfully navigates the intricacies of motherhood, friendship, and identity, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation. With its richly drawn characters and deftly plotted narrative, "Like Mother Like Daughter" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that lingers in the mind long after the last page is turned.

Interesting read! You never really know the dynamics of families unless you are a member of the family and then you don’t always know everything that is going on. Totally did not expect the book to end the way that it did. But I really enjoyed the book.

I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The title would lead you to believe that this book is about a close relationship between a mother and daughter - not so. Kat wants to be close to Chloe but her childhood has made her an overprotective mom that has smothered her daughter. Chloe prefers to keep a good distance from her mom and center her life around her college friends.
When Chloe responds to an urgent request from her mom to come home she finds that her mom is missing. Being impatient with the speed of the police detectives Chloe begins her own investigation into the disappearance of her mom. The more she investigates and the more she finds out about her mom she begins to realize that she is like her mom in many ways. It truly is like Mother, like daughter.

Since the story is told from several different angles; from Kat, Chole and some court documents it gives several different viewpoints. Some of the chapters are long but be patient as they give the reader some interesting developments. The story holds the reader and keeps one guessing as dark secrets continue to be revealed. Every character has something that they are wanting to hide, and as each secret is uncovered a new twist develops in the plot.

This was a great book and I would highly recommend it as your next read. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.

A slow burn, twisty, turny thriller. I enjoyed this story and was invested in finding out what happened to Kat. I liked the back and forth, seeing it from both Cleo and Kat’s perspectives and seeing how daughter truly was like Mother. Some of it felt a little choppy to me, but I feel like it’s a “me” problem, not an issue with the story itself. I’d definitely recommend this to folks looking for a good thriller with lots of family drama!

Many thanks to Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to the publisher & Netgalley for proving me the ARC for an honest review.

For me this was a 4.5 ⭐️ suspense/thriller. I wouldn’t given it 5 stars but I did find it a bit confusing/convaluted especially in the start of the book with the different forms of story telling that were used (ie. Legal notes, therapy sessions, texts, etc). I don’t feel they necessarily enhanced the story in any way especially the legal notes.

While I may have suspected who the kidnapper was about 60% of the book, I enjoyed the multitude of red herrings that kept me guessing right up until the end. I was kept in suspense as to what was going to happened and couldnt it put it done.

The only other drawback that I can look past becuase I enjoyed how much it kept me guessing was how all they different “suspicious events” all happened around the same time but alas I loved it anyway and it was very entertaining.

Being a mother to a daughter myself who is 7 going on 17…. This hit home and I am Not ready for all that comes with the teen years. I teared up a few time through this wondering how it’ll be. I’m sooo happy the book ended how I’d hoped and was on the EDGE OF MY SEAT the entire time not knowing which way it would go when there were soooo many options and twists. Great book. Thank you so much for letting me read it!

Like Mother, Like Daughter
By: Kimberly McCreight

5💙💙💙💙💙

Cleo has a contagious relationship with her mother. Cleo is at NYC, and her mother pleads with her for a visit.

Her mother Kat has a unique job and her husband is a filmmaker. When Cleo shows up at home she finds blood, broken glass, burnt dinner and her mother missing!

Cleo’s parents have been hiding something from her and Cleo has been hiding something from them. They all have secrets which could lead to the real reason of her mother’s disappearance! Has Cleo been kidnapped or murdered?

Out July 9, 2024. This is my 3rd by this author and I highly recommend this novel along with her others for any psychological thriller lover.

The book “Like Mother, Like Daughter “ was a good mystery story . I liked how the author. Went back and forth between Cleo and her mother . I felt like I was able to get to know each character . I do think there needed to be some more events that lead up to the plot twist . Overall this was a great book !

This was your typical twisty, suspenseful, whodunit thriller following a daughter searching for her missing mother. There were a lot of suspects and POVs so it's hard to see the big twist coming. I enjoyed it well enough.

"Like Mother, Like Daughter" by Kimberly McCreight is a riveting exploration of the intricate dynamics between mothers and daughters, woven into a tapestry of mystery, suspense, and thrilling twists.

One of the book's standout features is its focus on the complex mother-daughter relationships, which adds depth and emotional resonance to the story. McCreight expertly navigates these dynamics, delving into the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal.

The novel is brimming with suspenseful plotlines that intertwine, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Even as I unraveled the big "twist," I was engrossed in the unfolding of the ending, captivated by the unique characters and their intertwining fates. However, I must acknowledge that the plot can feel busy at times, leading to moments of convolution that may detract from the overall experience. Despite this, I appreciated the variety of writing styles employed throughout the book, from transcripts and therapist's notes to emails, texts, and diary entries, which added depth and texture to the narrative.

Having enjoyed McCreight's previous novel, "A Good Marriage," I found "Like Mother, Like Daughter" to be a worthy successor. Fans of her work will appreciate the intricate plotting and richly drawn characters. In conclusion, "Like Mother, Like Daughter" is a compelling read that will appeal to fans of mystery, suspense, and intricate family dramas. Despite some moments of convolution, the novel delivers a satisfying blend of intrigue, emotion, and suspense.

This review was made possible thanks to an ARC provided by NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor, in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kimberly McCreight for this advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the main plot of this book. Cleo, an NYU student, returns home for a dinner with her mother to find food burning and her mother missing. The idea of suddenly finding her missing mother is intriguing and I wanted to find out what happened to her. There were many possible suspects that either took her, hurt her or maybe she even left on her own. But, there were just a few too many possibilities that it was hard to follow who all of the characters were. I found myself rereading some parts because I questioned who I was reading about or how they were connected again. I enjoyed reading about the complicated mother-daughter dynamic and that could have been enough of a story on its own. It seems like some of these storylines could have been broken off into books of their own.

I want to start by giving thanks to NetGalley, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor, and Kimberly McCreight for giving me the opportunity to review this ARC.

I really enjoyed this book. I’m not someone who likes chapters that are 20+ minutes long to read and this book had a lot of them. However, they went by quickly!

At times it felt the book was dragging and that were there unnecessary storylines that didn’t really have a whole lot to do with the main plot. I was going to rate this book a 3 but I give it a 4 after that plot twist. As it crept up, I figured it out but otherwise I had no idea where it was going! I would recommend checking out the book once it hits the shelves this summer!

I jumped at the chance to read this one because I loved Reconstructing Amelia so much. This one also included a mystery, but instead of the mother trying to solve it the daughter is trying to find her missing mother. It had lots of twists, turns, and suspects for sure. I liked the changing points of view and that there were plenty of suspects. I enjoyed trying to solve the mystery before it is revealed--my suspicions were spot on, but I did not have this one completely solved. I will definitely recommend this one for the complicated plot, well-crafted twist, and excellent mother-daughter relationship!