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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
D.J. Palmer's books consistently blow me away. I'm always amazed to find another psychological thriller can take me to a place that I have not gone before. The Perfect Daughter did just that. The author takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, drama, and suspense all while tackling the topic of mental illness in the form of severe multiple personality disorder.
This story was absolutely amazing and I completely devoured it. The subject of multiple personalities has always fascinated me and this book was satisfying with the breadth and knowledge that the author has of this particular disorder.
The Perfect Daughter is the perfect psychological thriller that will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat to the very end. I highly recommend it, as I have all of D.J. Palmer's other books!
This story was absolutely amazing and I completely devoured it. The subject of multiple personalities has always fascinated me and this book was satisfying with the breadth and knowledge that the author has of this particular disorder.
The Perfect Daughter is the perfect psychological thriller that will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat to the very end. I highly recommend it, as I have all of D.J. Palmer's other books!
Interesting take on DID, and it makes for a nice change that the fact that DID is part of the plot is known beforehand and the question is: is it actually DID, instead of DID popping up as a plot twist. Excellent narration by January Lavoy.
This book captured my attention straight out of the gate and didn’t let go until the end. The ending, by the way, that I absolutely did NOT see coming. I love when thrillers keep me in the dark and this one did not let me down. I had a number of theories and not one hit the mark. The characters were also excellent, including Penny and her various alters. I was concerned about how a mental disorder would be treated in a thriller, but it truly felt well researched and not at all used for shock value.
Highly recommend!
Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the advanced e-copy.
Highly recommend!
Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the advanced e-copy.
I didn’t plan to finish this in one day because I have a midterm tomorrow, but now I’m screaming, crying, throwing up, all of it.
This story was gripping and captivating from the start. Penny and her alters were fascinating to read, seeing how different they all were and what role they played in Penny’s life. I couldn’t put this dumb book down. Grace and the others were such amazing characters. I’m glad the story was told through 3 POVs and none of them were Penny or her alters. Not to mention that the dive into DID was fascinating.
I was crafting a murder board this whole time, pinning it on different identities on who did it. I thought I was right but then the truth came out and blindsided me. I’m offended but it all made sense in the most convoluted way so props to this book. The absolute best murder mystery/thriller I’ve read in a while.
This story was gripping and captivating from the start. Penny and her alters were fascinating to read, seeing how different they all were and what role they played in Penny’s life. I couldn’t put this dumb book down. Grace and the others were such amazing characters. I’m glad the story was told through 3 POVs and none of them were Penny or her alters. Not to mention that the dive into DID was fascinating.
I was crafting a murder board this whole time, pinning it on different identities on who did it. I thought I was right but then the truth came out and blindsided me. I’m offended but it all made sense in the most convoluted way so props to this book. The absolute best murder mystery/thriller I’ve read in a while.
This is the third book by D.J. Palmer that I have devoured; and, yes, Palmer has done it again! The Perfect Daughter captures your attention in the first few paragraphs and doesn't let up. Palmer does a wonderful job of exploring the world of D.I.D. (or multiple personalities as it is more commonly called) in the family setting. Grace finds a young girl in the park. Fast forward and Grace's family has adopted the found little girl, Penny, and raised her as their own. Little by little her personalities began to show their faces. When a young woman is found murdered, it looks like Penny could be guilty. Or could it be one of her personalities that has taken over? Grace struggles to find a psychiatrist to help defend Penny and her DID diagnosis. And if Penny wasn't the killer, who was behind this?
I will definitely be recommending The Perfect Daughter to any who will listen to my recommendation. I will also be on the lookout for more future works by D.J. Palmer. Special thanks to NetGalley, D.J. Palmer, and St. Martin's Press for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
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I will definitely be recommending The Perfect Daughter to any who will listen to my recommendation. I will also be on the lookout for more future works by D.J. Palmer. Special thanks to NetGalley, D.J. Palmer, and St. Martin's Press for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
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I received an ARC copy of The Perfect Daughter from Goodreads.
The Perfect Daughter begins with the police arriving at Grace's house to inform her that Penny, her teenage daughter, has been involved in a murder. When found at the murder scene, Penny was covered in the victim's blood and holding the murder weapon. Clearly Penny was guilty but couldn't remember any details from the horrific event. With Grace's assistance, Penny is moved from a prison to a psychiatric hospital due to Penny's diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Is it possible that one of Penny's alternative identities is really to blame for the murder?
The Perfect Daughter is told through three different view points including Penny's mother, brother, and psychiatrist. Each chapter leaves a small cliff hanger that is then continued from a different point of view. Palmer does a wonderful job intertwining factual psychology into this thriller. He explains that not all psychiatrists are in agreement that DID is an actual disorder. Palmer also explores the other diagnoses that Penny may have if she does not in actuality have DID.
I had an extremely hard time putting this book down. I really enjoyed the characters and found that I was really rooting for Penny through the entire story. I am a big cozy mystery reader and found that some of the details surrounding the murder in this book were a little too detailed for me but made the story more realistic. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy thrillers, enjoy learning about mental illnesses, or enjoy murder mysteries.
The Perfect Daughter begins with the police arriving at Grace's house to inform her that Penny, her teenage daughter, has been involved in a murder. When found at the murder scene, Penny was covered in the victim's blood and holding the murder weapon. Clearly Penny was guilty but couldn't remember any details from the horrific event. With Grace's assistance, Penny is moved from a prison to a psychiatric hospital due to Penny's diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Is it possible that one of Penny's alternative identities is really to blame for the murder?
The Perfect Daughter is told through three different view points including Penny's mother, brother, and psychiatrist. Each chapter leaves a small cliff hanger that is then continued from a different point of view. Palmer does a wonderful job intertwining factual psychology into this thriller. He explains that not all psychiatrists are in agreement that DID is an actual disorder. Palmer also explores the other diagnoses that Penny may have if she does not in actuality have DID.
I had an extremely hard time putting this book down. I really enjoyed the characters and found that I was really rooting for Penny through the entire story. I am a big cozy mystery reader and found that some of the details surrounding the murder in this book were a little too detailed for me but made the story more realistic. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy thrillers, enjoy learning about mental illnesses, or enjoy murder mysteries.
I have a rule when reviewing books: If I figure out the ending too quickly, I won’t give more than four out of five stars. I wish I could give an extra star for how amazingly D.J. Palmer kept this one under wraps. I am so incredibly impressed. Usually, when I’m this surprised by an ending, it’s because the author tried so hard to make it surprising, there’s no real connection to the story. A well-done ending is one that comes out of nowhere - but also doesn’t. Like when you rewatched The Sixth Sense and said, “I totally see it now.” Just like the perfect ending crafted in this book.
Grace Francone, a single mother of three children, knows her daughter Penny suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID). She has become well-accustomed to the ups and downs that come with raising a child who struggles with a mental illness. She knows they will weather troubling times, but even in her worst fears, she never expected one of those to be a murder charge. Unfortunately, the physical evidence linking Penny to the murder of Rachel Boyd appears insurmountable and when coupled with the memory lapses that tend to accompany DID, even Grace has to admit that Penny is likely facing a lifetime behind bars.
As Palmer takes us into the world of DID, the reader meets not only Penny, but her alters: Ruby, Chloe, and Eve. One by one, we become familiar with their unique traits and habits. It is a rare family that hasn’t been affected by mental illness in some way and as Jack, Penny’s older brother, describes what it was like to grow up with Penny and her alters, we are given a rare glimpse into a normal family. One that struggles, that adapts, that perseveres.
Remarkable work. Palmer takes hugely difficult themes (there is a side story of addiction, as well) and tackles them beautifully, with empathy and professionalism, creating an absolute work of art. Brilliant.
This one releases in April 2021 and is easily going to be one of the best books of the year. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Huge thanks to DJ Palmer, St. Martin’s Press, and Netgalley for the ARC. So grateful for the opportunity to rave about this beauty.
Grace Francone, a single mother of three children, knows her daughter Penny suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID). She has become well-accustomed to the ups and downs that come with raising a child who struggles with a mental illness. She knows they will weather troubling times, but even in her worst fears, she never expected one of those to be a murder charge. Unfortunately, the physical evidence linking Penny to the murder of Rachel Boyd appears insurmountable and when coupled with the memory lapses that tend to accompany DID, even Grace has to admit that Penny is likely facing a lifetime behind bars.
As Palmer takes us into the world of DID, the reader meets not only Penny, but her alters: Ruby, Chloe, and Eve. One by one, we become familiar with their unique traits and habits. It is a rare family that hasn’t been affected by mental illness in some way and as Jack, Penny’s older brother, describes what it was like to grow up with Penny and her alters, we are given a rare glimpse into a normal family. One that struggles, that adapts, that perseveres.
Remarkable work. Palmer takes hugely difficult themes (there is a side story of addiction, as well) and tackles them beautifully, with empathy and professionalism, creating an absolute work of art. Brilliant.
This one releases in April 2021 and is easily going to be one of the best books of the year. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Huge thanks to DJ Palmer, St. Martin’s Press, and Netgalley for the ARC. So grateful for the opportunity to rave about this beauty.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for providing an arc for my honest review