I loved this book. I've read most of Ms. McCreight's adult novels and I think this is my favorite. It has everything I like about a good mystery with lots of read herrings and plot threads that I could almost weave together but not quite so It kept me very engaged and I breezed through it.

The story in which college student Cleo comes home to find her mother Kat missing is told from each other perspectives, Kat's before her disappearance and Cleo's in the present right after she realizes her mother is missing. There are also interstitial bits like court documents, therapy transcripts and text messages that fill out the story.

I really enjoyed both Cleo and Kat's points of view. So often with duel timelines and narratives I get anxious to return to the other narrator or timeframe but both here were equally interesting and I loved how tough each of the women were. I liked how as Cleo uncovered more about her mother's life she saw her in a new light and saw her father in a new way as well.

This was terrific and I'm sure other readers will agree,

The book wasn’t too bad. Didn’t really connect with any characters and felt like I was disconnected to the story. Not sure if it is me or the book.

This book is an absolute delight with well-constructed characterization and an amazingly tense execution that draws readers into the mystery from the beginning. The author adeptly weaves different twists simultaneously: a significant pharmacy case impacting people's lives, a ghost from the protagonist's past threatening to resurface and jeopardize her, and a husband in urgent need of money, willing to go to extremes. From the start to the end, readers can formulate theories, make guesses, piece together the puzzle, and ponder what happened to Katrina McHugh.

The story revolves around a powerful, strict, perfectionist, overprotective mother, Kat, and her rebellious, impulsive daughter, Cleo, who may have made wrong decisions and associated with the wrong people.

The narrative begins in Cleo's childhood home in Brooklyn, where she discovers burned food in the oven and her mother's shoe with blood on it. This prompts her to call her father and the police, as her mother is missing and likely injured.

The pacing shifts between two timelines. In the forward timeline, Cleo searches for her mother, uncovering secrets she had kept from her, such as her real job as a fixer and her relationship status with her husband. As Cleo delves deeper, she realizes her mother might be involved with dangerous people, and a tragic incident from her past may be connected to her disappearance.

The other timeline starts eight days before Katrina's disappearance, shedding light on the chain of events leading to her distress and introducing suspects possibly linked to the incident.

The pacing and the portrayal of the dysfunctional-estranged relationship between mother and daughter, who may share more common ground than their looks suggest, captivated me with enthusiasm. While I guessed the perpetrator a little earlier, it did not diminish my enjoyment of the riveting storytelling, prompting me to round my rating from 4.5 to 5 stars as a devoted fan of the author who kept me on the edge throughout my fast reading journey.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor/Knopf for providing me with the digital reviewer copy of this unputdownable book in exchange for my honest opinions.

I have mixed feelings about this one. I really enjoyed it for the most part, and the fragile relationship between the mother and daughter really hit the mark. The story was well thought out, but at times, there were just a little too many things going on. Not so much as to make it convoluted, but close. However, I still found myself really enjoying this until the end. I saw this going one way, and it went a completely different route. Usually, that's fine for me. In fact, I like it when a story takes me by surprise. This, though, was just borderline far-fetched and abrupt. I also felt that not everything was tied up in the last bit and was left still wondering about one of the main characters and their actions. Aside from my issues with the ending, I really liked the rest, leaving me a bit unsure of how to rate this. I liked it but didn't love it so I'll give this three and a half stars.

Thank you Netgalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for this ARC.

It seems like everyone I know who has read this book has loved it, so this will be an outlying review. I had to start reading it twice before I could get into it, and though the story was fine, nothing in this book really grabbed me or made me immersed in the story.

The book starts with our mother, Katrina, going missing. Her daughter, Cleo, comes home one night to find her mother gone; only a broken glass and bloody shoe remain. Kat had been having a rough time of it lately. She and Cleo’s father, Aidan, are getting divorced, Cleo is dating a drug dealer, and the new man she has been sleeping with, Doug, has just died in a car crash. Do any of these things have to do with her disappearance?

The rest of the book is about finding Katrina, and about a pharmaceutical company hiding knowledge about birth defects in one of their drugs. Unfortunately, I found most of the characters to be cliche, and I didn’t feel anything for any of them. The parts about “the past” almost felt forced into the story, even though they were the parts that connected things to the present.

There’s nothing wrong with the book, or bad about the plot - it just didn’t work for me, as I found it all to be a bit boring, dry and tedious. The twists weren’t very shocking, and the ending was slightly anti-climactic. Again though, it looks like my opinion is in the minority on this one! You may love it, but I’m giving this one an average 2.5 stars, rounded up.

(Thank you to Knopf, Kimberly McCreight and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. This book is slated to be released on July 9, 2024.)

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read and review “Like Mother, Like Daughter.” This thriller focuses on a complicated mother-daughter relationship. Cleo is a college student, who does not have the best relationship with her over-bearing mother, Kat. But when Kat goes missing under suspicious circumstances, Cleo finds herself taking matters into her own hands meanwhile digging up secrets from the past. I loved the multiple POVs and past/present timelines. It had the perfect amount of suspense and a surprising twist! This was my first experience with this author but definitely not my last!

Another thrilling page turner from Kimberly McCreight! I really enjoyed reading Reconstructing Amelia, and was thrilled to be given an E-ARC for her latest thriller, Like Mother, Like Daughter. This is a complex, twisty novel featuring a mother, Kat, and her estranged college-age daughter, Cleo. It is told from both of their perspectives in dual timelines, before and after Kat goes missing under suspicious circumstances. Kat, who had a traumatic childhood, is an attorney who works as a corporate fixer. She attempts to control her daughter's life, which leads to rebellion and their eventual estrangement. Different characters from Kat's past and present, including her cheating husband, Cleo's drug dealing ex-boyfriend, and a new corporate client caught up in a scandal, all seem like valid suspects in her disappearance. I didn't trust anyone! Cleo takes it upon herself to find out what happened to her mother, and quickly finds herself in danger. It may be a complicated plot, but it is extremely well written, entertaining, and comes together thoughtfully in the end. This definitely made me appreciate my relationships with my own mother and college-age daughter.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for this E-ARC in exchange for my honest review. Like Mother, Like Daughter will be published 7/9/2024

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I was captivated by the author's writing style, which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story. One aspect I particularly appreciated was the narrative structure, with the protagonist and her daughter sharing the storytelling duties, weaving together both past and present events. This added an intriguing layer to the narrative.

I found it challenging to put the book down, which is a testament to its engaging nature. While I do acknowledge that certain aspects of the plot might be considered somewhat far-fetched, in this case, it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the story. As another reviewer mentioned, I couldn't help but wonder if there were alternative ways to conclude the narrative.

Prior to reading this book, I hadn't come across this author's work, but after this experience, I'm eager to explore her other literary offerings. I want to express my gratitude for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

•Cleo and her mother, Katrina, do not have the best relationship. Cleo views her mom as a hovering parent who is too crunchy for her lifestyle. Katrina views her actions as being protective and motherly, but knows she is struggling with her daughters teenage and early college years. After a long period of silence between them both- Katrina invites Cleo over for dinner & discussion. When Cleo walks inside she finds food burning, signs of struggle and her mom is nowhere to be found. Where is she? What happened to her?

I really loved this book. The dual POV of Katrina, before she went missing and Cleo, after her mothers disappearance was very entertaining. I found I enjoyed Cleo’s POV a lot more. Extremely well written. I knew I would love this book just from the prologue. As a mother I felt I truly could connect to this story several times. Unreliable characters, traumatic backstory, family, who done it- truly a work of art! I look forward to reading more by this author.

My first ARC! I'm so grateful for being given the opportunity to read this.

This story begins with a prologue that will bring any parent to tears. I was hooked before I'd even began.

More than just a complex thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end, this story is truly about the relationships between mothers and daughters. It's complicated, and we all need to go through the mud to truly understand each other.

Fantastic read!

Like Mother Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight
This is a book about a mother, Kat and her daughter, Cleo and their very troubled relationship. But there is so so much more involved than just that.
There is a lot going on in this book. Kats past that she wants to keep hidden, Kat and Cleo’s rocky relationship. Kat’s ending marriage to Aidan. Aidan’s infidelity and ‘demand’ for money from Kats inheritance. Cleo’s drug dealer boyfriend. Kats growing concern about a drug company her firm represents. In the beginning it was a bit hard to keep it all straight and I kept wondering if and how could all this be connected. It did keep my attention though and once I was about half way through I absolutely had to see how it would end.

Kimberly McCreight, writes a complex story of mother/daughter relationships. This story is told from the POV of Cleo, the daughter, and Kat, her mother. If the story had maintained focus on these two characters it would have been better. As it stands, I found the introduction of additional characters, too complicated this time around. Maybe, it was because McCreight, was trying to pack too much into the ALL the characters and it was just distracting.

I think this story would have been much better, if less characters were involved, and those introduced were more ‘fleshed’ out and concentrated on.

The suspense was minimal and the ending was too fantastical for my taste, it came so out of left field.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own

I often struggle to stay engaged with books that have multiple perspectives (especially across different timelines) and Like Mother, Like Daughter is a good example of this. It's not poorly written, but jumping between the different narratives was more distracting for me than effective. As a result, I couldn't connect with the story. This was a DNF for me, but hopefully will be a better fit for other readers.

I really enjoyed this book. The way the author wrote and kept you on your toes the whole time.
I like the style of the writing with her daughter and her telling the story, both past and present. It gave the story another dynamic.
I did not want to put the book down and that to me says a lot. I do think the story is a little far fetch but in this case it can be over looked. As someone in another review mentioned, I wonder if there were other alternatives to the ending?
I never heard of this author before but will definitely look into other books she has written.
Thank you for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Kimberly Mccreight gets right into the complexities of mother/daughter relationships when Cleo comes home to discover the fire alarm going off, broken glass, a bloody shoe and her mom Kat missing.
The two POVs, Cleo in the present and Kat in the past leading up to the incident, are intricately woven. Kat’s dark past and high risk present provide many legitimate suspects ranging from her cheating husband who is demanding money from her, to her secret job as a corporate fixer, making problems disappear no matter the costs.
Cleo, has a falling out with her mom several months earlier which now has her feeling regretful for the contentious relationship they had. She is now worried that it’s her poor decisions, ranging from boyfriends to illegal activities that she did as an act of rebellion, that might have put her mom at risk.
Cleo takes matters into her own hands to discover the truth, only to learn that she really didn’t know her mother at all. Only whose fault is that she’s not entirely sure.
The dynamics of a daughter trying to come into her own while her mother has a hard time letting go, is excellently executed and highlights the high stake emotional tight rope that parents and children walk while trying to maintain the foundation of a healthy relationship.
Kimberly Mccreight writes a wonderfully fast paced story that will not only have you guessing until the very last page, but also walk away appreciating your mother, daughter, or both just a little more.

Absolutely stellar writing. There were so many plot twist. Each chapter had me guessing, trying to figure out what happened. Where was her mother? Was she ok? The guilt and the lies made the story even more intriguing. The character development was perfect. The storytelling style keep me so engaged. Both of them had a story to tell and it melded together perfectly. There are many possible suspects with motive. Too suspenseful to put down. As of right now, this is my favorite, most thrilling whodunit. The author is an amazing storyteller. I highly recommend this book.

Wow! What a great thrill ride of a book! Having girls roughly the same age as Cleo, I could relate to the mother daughter relationships in the book. The dual perspectives and timelines worked well to keep me on the edge of my seat right up to the end. Well done!

Cleo thought her mom was overbearing and too involved in her business. When Kat asks Cleo to come to dinner, Cleo is irritated but agrees. When Cleo gets home she realizes something isn’t right. As much as Kat drives Cleo crazy, Cleo will do anything to find out what’s going on with her mom. Full of twists, great book

I enjoyed this one! I have read so many thrillers and I find it hard sometimes to find unique ones. This one definitely kept me guessing, but I found that it had a little too many characters involved. I wish it fleshed out a bit more of the “Haven House” years and what went down with her and her crush Reed. Enjoyable read overall!

Wow, this kept me reading frantically till the end! Be sure you like suspense if you pick this one up - but if you do, it is the perfect read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.