New Release Review: Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight

 

Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Like Mother, Like Daughter kept me engaged and wondering right up until the ending- the dual timelines really kept me intrigued. I appreciated that small pieces of information were revealed gradually and it all unraveled really well. I borrowed the audiobook from the library and the narration by Olivia Campbell and Cassandra Campbell (are they related??) was well done.

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New Release Review: The Lies We Told by Camilla Way

The Lies We Told

by Camilla Way

Release Date: October 9, 2018

The highly acclaimed author of Watching Edie returns with a new novel of dark psychological suspense that explores how those closest to us have the most to hide...

A daughter
Beth has always known there was something strange about her daughter, Hannah. The lack of emotion, the disturbing behavior, the apparent delight in hurting others...Sometimes Beth is scared of her and what she could be capable of.

A son
Luke comes from the perfect family, with the perfect parents. But one day, he disappears without a trace, and his girlfriend, Clara, is desperate to discover what has happened to him.

A life built on lies
As Clara digs into the past, she realizes that no family is truly perfect, and uncovers a link between Luke's long-lost sister and a strange girl named Hannah. Now Luke's life is in danger because of the lies once told and the secrets once kept. Can Clara find him before it's too late?

My review: 4 stars
I love a good psychological suspense novel and The Lies We Told by Camilla Way did not disappoint. The author gives us two story lines- one set in 1986 and the other in the present. I thought the dual story line worked *so* well- I was trying my best to figure out how they would be connected but will admit to not having it all figured out by the time it was revealed. I felt very invested in the characters- in particular Clara. There were so many twists and deep dark secrets! I really enjoyed this book and was quite surprised at the ending.

Review: Bad Mommy by Tarryn Fisher

Bad Mommy

 by Tarryn Fisher

When Fig Coxbury buys a house on West Barrett Street, it's not because she likes the neighborhood, or even because she likes the house. It's because everything she desires is next door: The husband, the child, and the life that belongs to someone else. 

My review: 5 stars

Well, a friend loaned me Bad Mommy, and what a mind-f*** that was! When I was done, I had no idea what I had just read, but I gave it 5 stars! Ha! Seriously, Tarryn is genius at psychological suspense. I'd suggest going into this one blind- reading the blurb is fine, but don't read any reviews that might spoil any of the story. It's best revealed as you read.