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ericaco0's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I feel like it was written in a very expressive way that would be great as a movie. This thriller was slow to build, you felt for the misunderstood main character, and it was written to make you question everyone and stay ok edge. But by the end, I felt like the action fell a little flat. But all-in-all, I thought it was a good read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Abandonment, Addiction, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent and Gun violence
cyndi1966's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Abandonment, and Violence
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
shesflippinpages's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Stalking, Addiction, Death of parent, Abandonment, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Drug use, and Violence
lovelymisanthrope's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I picked this up because I have enjoyed Megan Miranda in the past and was curious about her new release.
"Daughter of Mine" follows Hazel Sharp. Hazel's father was the beloved detective of the small town of Mirror Lake, a place Hazel ran from years ago. Following his passing, Hazel learns that she inherited his house, much to the protests of her two brothers. Hazel's return to Mirror Lake stirs up more than sibling jealousy however when she discovers an abandoned car in the lake behind the family house, and the car may be linked to a decade's old crime.
This was a fine, fun mystery. Hazel was a fine character to read from, and I enjoyed her confident persona and her approach to not take attitude from anyone.
Ultimately, I enjoyed this story while I read it, but it was not super memorable for me. I think the mystery was well thought out, and although I did not see the ending coming, I was not surprised either. There was something about this story that did not grip me, but I still had a very fine time.
I will definitely keep Megan Miranda on my radar in the future.
"Daughter of Mine" follows Hazel Sharp. Hazel's father was the beloved detective of the small town of Mirror Lake, a place Hazel ran from years ago. Following his passing, Hazel learns that she inherited his house, much to the protests of her two brothers. Hazel's return to Mirror Lake stirs up more than sibling jealousy however when she discovers an abandoned car in the lake behind the family house, and the car may be linked to a decade's old crime.
This was a fine, fun mystery. Hazel was a fine character to read from, and I enjoyed her confident persona and her approach to not take attitude from anyone.
Ultimately, I enjoyed this story while I read it, but it was not super memorable for me. I think the mystery was well thought out, and although I did not see the ending coming, I was not surprised either. There was something about this story that did not grip me, but I still had a very fine time.
I will definitely keep Megan Miranda on my radar in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Death, Murder, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content
hollispaige's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
From start to finish this book kept me coming back for more. A lot of thriller books are very heavy on the detective being the main character, and i liked that this one had them involved and not main characters.
holy moly twists and turns! at one point would i have guessed the killer correctly? yes. toward the end though, i truthfully don’t know how i expected the story to unfold!
holy moly twists and turns! at one point would i have guessed the killer correctly? yes. toward the end though, i truthfully don’t know how i expected the story to unfold!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol and Suicide
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Hazel comes back to Mirror Lake after her father's death. At the same time, cars are being found in bodies of water and they seem to be linked to her father.
While I found the mystery, for the most part, fairly predictable. The murderer was one of the obvious choices. Some of the other twists were interesting while others were predictable as well.
That said, the journey was enjoyable. I didn't find most of the characters that likable though. Which made it harder to enjoy.
Narrator Rating: 4.75 stars
The narrator did an excellent job, but just wasn't quite to 5 stars, but I can't put my finger on why.
While I found the mystery, for the most part, fairly predictable. The murderer was one of the obvious choices. Some of the other twists were interesting while others were predictable as well.
That said, the journey was enjoyable. I didn't find most of the characters that likable though. Which made it harder to enjoy.
Narrator Rating: 4.75 stars
The narrator did an excellent job, but just wasn't quite to 5 stars, but I can't put my finger on why.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, Drug use, and Gun violence
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Murder, Death, and Drug abuse
ashleybarnes's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Daughter of Mine is a suspense/mystery that follows Hazel Sharp back to the small town of Mirror Lake following her father’s death. There’s a lot to unpack in this story, and the first half of the book moved at a slow pace.
Tension grows as we learn more about Hazel’s family and origin story, including the disappearance of her mother many years ago. As Hazel uncovers more about her father, brothers, and what’s been happening in the town, she doesn’t know who to trust or where to turn. The ongoing drought, unexpected finds in the lake, and break-ins contribute to Hazel’s unease, worry, and paranoia as to what’s happening.
I felt pretty neutral about this book due to the slow burn pace, a few too many characters without a lot of substance, and an ending that was simultaneously convoluted and rushed.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster Canada + NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, Death, and Murder
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