If you like books with unlikeable characters and some pretty questionable ethics, which I do, this book is for you.
Kindergarten teacher, Micky, is fine. She is living her solitary life just fine. Until she gets a call that her estranged and absent father has died and left her a large inheritance. To claim it she needs to attend seven therapy sessions he has prepaid for. She would like to say no but some unfortunate events at work means she really needs the money.
Arlo is still reeling from her beloved fathers death. His ex wife showing up and causing a scene at his funeral brought up some uncomfortable thoughts about the half sister she has never seen. And finding out her father completely cut her out of the will, after she cared for him in his last days is eating away at her. But a new client at her practice is proving to be a challenge and hopefully can keep her mind off recent events.
This is definitely a dark humour kind of book. I enjoyed the dynamic between Arlo and Micky as it develops through the story. I was also a big fan of how @morgandick_author kept shifting each of the main characters footing and power as the book went on.
Thank you to @penguinbooks and @netgalley for letting me have an advanced copy of #favouritedaughter for review. Look for it May 1 2025
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Mickey is a mess, estranged from each of her divorced parents and on a path unbecoming a kindergarten teacher, she learns, via an obituary, that her father has passed away. His lawyers seeks her out and tells Mickey that in order to receive her inheritance she must go to therapy (7 sessions) with Arlo. All paid for by her dad’s estate. A great story unfolds and I loved how the characters grew from beginning to end. Really enjoyed this book!