Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight is a fast paced novel that moves quickly from the moment Cleo finds her mother missing when she arrives for dinner until it skids into the ending! There are many twists and turns and so many characters to keep track of it gets confusing. However, if you like thrillers, this is a great one. Thank you to the author,publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This was a great thriller with frustrating family relationships that build great tension, and twists and turns that you don't see coming! I was sometimes confused by the characters and the changing point of view, but all in all it was a great read.

"Like Mother, Like Daughter" by Kimberly McCreight is a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the secrets we keep from those closest to us. When Cleo returns home to find her mother missing and evidence of a violent struggle, she embarks on a desperate search to uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance.

The tension mounts as Cleo races against time to unravel the mysteries of her mother's past and confront the demons that have haunted their family for years. McCreight keeps readers on the edge of their seats with twists and turns that will leave them guessing until the very end.

"Like Mother, Like Daughter" is not only a pulse-pounding thriller but also a poignant exploration of love, loyalty, and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we cherish. McCreight's masterful storytelling and rich character development make this a must-read for fans of suspenseful fiction.

This book was SO GOOD. kept me absolutely hooked all the way through. The plot points were very well connected. Sometimes with thrillers I have a hard time keeping track of people or making connections but that didn’t happen with this book. I was still shocked at the end though!

I enjoyed this book, but it was a little hard to follow. A lot going on. The author writes well and I will try get again. Thank you netgalley!

Thank you, NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor hooks for this advanced reader’s copy. This was fun ride! I have read many of Kimberly McCreight’s previous thrillers and was excited to read this new one. Mother-daughter relationships are always interesting and can be fraught with challenges and conflict and this story is no exception. Lots of twists and turns expected of a good thriller. I won’t give away any secrets, but definitely worth the read. McCreight is an automatic purchase for me because I know she will deliver a solid and fun thriller that I won’t be able to figure out the full gist.

I really enjoyed this book. The plot definitely kept my interest, which had many twists and turns. I was kept guessing the whole way through out the book . It had strong character development that encourages the reader to get immersed in the storyline. I would highly recommend this book . I enjoy Kimberly McCreight’s books !

If you are looking for a quick thriller, Like Mother, Like Daughter is just that. It goes back and forth from different POVs, so if you don’t love that, this one isn’t for you. My biggest gripe was there was a lot of different characters to keep up with and you really had to keep focus with it jumping around. The book was good, but I liked Kimberly McCreight’s other book, A Good Marriage, a lot more. 2.5 rounded up to 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

At first, the pieces of the story are hard to connect. Then they do - and you have to question….everything. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but wish there had been a little more character development in the beginning chapters. However, that being said,I will definitely be reserving the author’s other books because I enjoyed the suspense and the plot twists throughout.

excellent writing! excellent thriller!!! this is the first book i've read from Kimberly, but i would totally read more after this. 5/5 stars

I really enjoyed this mystery! The different perspectives kept it interesting and shockingly, I did not figure out the "twist" right away. That being said, the twist was only a shock because the author set up multiple high stakes problems simultaneously for the "victim" making the story a bit convoluted. I also found Kat's job to be really confusing and at odds with her personality. But overall, I enjoyed reading 90% of this book, it was just the last 10% that felt a little too contrived and not at all realistic.

I struggled with this one. The book moves very quickly, and the cast of characters is way too big. The storyline is interesting, which is what drew me to the book. Unfortunately, it was just too convoluted, and I lost interest halfway through. I did finish it, but the ending was just okay. Not a bad read by any means, just a confusing one. Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author, for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Whoa - this book has a LOT going on. I had about 20 working theories throughout and some of them were right but the way it all came together was exciting.

Like Mother Like Daughter follows Cleo discovering her mother is missing with a puddle of blood left behind. It follows her attempt at finding out what happened. We also jump back to Kats POV leading up to her disappearance.

I felt like there were so many sub plots and storylines that I just ended up being a little confused. There were also quite a few things that weren’t resolved in the end and that left me wanting a few more pages.

Overall, I enjoyed it! It was an exciting ride and I liked how the chapters were split up with journal entries, therapy transcripts, etc.

Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC!

Overall this was a pretty good story. I liked the storytelling featuring a complex mother/daughter relationship, however I did find the dual POV and timelines a little hard to follow.

This book was so fast-paced it practically gave me whiplash! From page one all the way through to the end, the plot zooms. And the chracters are so complex for a thriller. It is easy to become invested and intrigued in this one! Highly recommend to thriller lovers--it is different, but that just makes it even more enjoyable.

The formatting and overly complex method of storytelling made this book incredibly difficult to follow. I’m no stranger to alternating timelines or dual POVs, but this book took that to the next level by adding in journal entries, therapy transcripts, and unlabeled text messages. It got to be too much to keep track of and made the story too confusing. There are so many side stories, meant to add to the mystery with suspicious people, but overall it just became a busy and convoluted mess to sort through.

Clearly, I’m an outlier here based on the plethora of good reviews, so it’s worth taking a chance on and deciding for yourself. Ultimately, the plot just didn’t work for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ because I do believe there’s an audience for this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

I made the mistake of starting this book at 4 p.m. I say this was a mistake because I stayed up far too late to finish it in one sitting! This thriller featured twists and turns and the ending was unpredictable! I was captivated by the story—a daughter trying to solve her mother’s disappearance, only to realize she may not have known her mother all that well. While it’s a thriller, it also tells the story of the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and how, even when children turn into adults, they may not ever really know their parents. If you’re looking for a thriller that keeps you guessing, this is for you.

Mother Kat and daughter Cleo aren't getting along so well. And Kat's husband Adrian is not an admirable character. Kat goes missing, and Cleo more than others tries to find her. We learn of various family problems and friendships gone sour. It's not a bad read, but the characters are not not too interesting. Cleo may be the most likable.
Kat had a bad childhood and lived many years in a foster home, where she attacked someone who was tormenting her and she believed he had died.
Thee story comes out more as the plot progresses. I enjoyed much of the novel. 3.5 stars.
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Cleo is on her way to her mom’s for dinner, but their relationship is strained. When she arrives, food is burning, her mother is no where to be found and there is blood on the floor.

Cleo is determined to find out what happened to her mom on her own, with little help from law enforcement, but continues to dig up more and more about her mom’s life.

Like Mother, Like Daughter was a thrilling read that kept you guessing the whole time. Who did it?

Books with a few suspects are obviously ideal so the reader is kept wondering, but this one had WAY too many possible suspects. There are honestly too many stories happening, too many characters, and they don’t tie all up in the end like you would hope (but that wouldn’t be believable anyway because there’s a little too much going on). Some of the events seem far-fetched, but overall, it was a decent book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for this ARC copy of Like Mother, Like Daughter!

This was the first book I DNF in a long time. I got to 20% and I tried to hang on but just couldn’t. The storyline was intriguing and I am so curious what happens in the end. However, there was too much back and forth and with the litigations; text threads and other info thrown in, I struggled a bit to keep up. Might give it another try when I can sit down and read all at one time.