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emmascr's review against another edition
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. OMG, what a book! I love a crime novel with a profiler so this was right up my street.
I loved Dr Nadine Finch. She is clever, brave and stronger than she knows. She is an excellent profiler and I'm super excited for more books! Nadine has been cautious and guarded for a very long time and it was really lovely to see her grow throughout the book.
Jenna did an excellent job of keeping you hooked. I had no inkling as to who the killer was. Jenna managed to really keep it a secret right up until the reveal. I was shocked, surprised and horrified by the way this book unravelled.
At first, I was suspicious of everyone like Nadine but there were some really great side characters in this book. I loved Juliette and I hope we get to see more of her in the coming books. I also LOVED Molly. My parents had boxers when I was growing up and one was called Molly so I really had a soft spot for that naughty pup.
This was an excellent start to what I am sure is going to be a fantastic series!
I loved Dr Nadine Finch. She is clever, brave and stronger than she knows. She is an excellent profiler and I'm super excited for more books! Nadine has been cautious and guarded for a very long time and it was really lovely to see her grow throughout the book.
Jenna did an excellent job of keeping you hooked. I had no inkling as to who the killer was. Jenna managed to really keep it a secret right up until the reveal. I was shocked, surprised and horrified by the way this book unravelled.
At first, I was suspicious of everyone like Nadine but there were some really great side characters in this book. I loved Juliette and I hope we get to see more of her in the coming books. I also LOVED Molly. My parents had boxers when I was growing up and one was called Molly so I really had a soft spot for that naughty pup.
This was an excellent start to what I am sure is going to be a fantastic series!
filemanager's review against another edition
4.0
This has to be the textbook definition of a "dark psychological thriller". Loved the story, and can't wait to read the second Nadine Finch book!
The only notes I have are:
- The chapters were a little long-winded at times. The whole book could probably be shortened down by about 50 pages overall.
- On Goodreads it shows the series as "Agent Nadine Finch" - and the "Agent" really gives away her future job position, as in this book Nadine isn't an agent.
- At 83% it mentions that one of the victims had an infant daughter with autism - but autism can't be diagnosed at infancy, usually it's around age 2, and having a son with autism this stuck out to me. Plus the "infant daughter with autism" wasn't in any part of the story, so it seemed like an irrelevant-but-super-specific detail.
The only notes I have are:
- The chapters were a little long-winded at times. The whole book could probably be shortened down by about 50 pages overall.
- On Goodreads it shows the series as "Agent Nadine Finch" - and the "Agent" really gives away her future job position, as in this book Nadine isn't an agent.
- At 83% it mentions that one of the victims had an infant daughter with autism - but autism can't be diagnosed at infancy, usually it's around age 2, and having a son with autism this stuck out to me. Plus the "infant daughter with autism" wasn't in any part of the story, so it seemed like an irrelevant-but-super-specific detail.
smilesgiggle's review
3.0
Great start to a new series. Slow build thriller with some good twists.
Nadine has been hiding from her past for years. As the daughter of a vicious female serial killer, Nadine has no friends or relationships, suspicious of all people and struggles with feeling safe.
Assigned by her supervisor to be a profiler on a homicide, Nadine is terrified her past will be discovered.
And it is. Nadine realizes she isn't the only child of a serial killer working for the county and city.
Ohhhh gave me chills.
Love the characters. Nadine doesn't depend on her love interest to progress her research into the case - she definitely struggled with her insecurities but did a great job pulling it together herself.
Great book, looking forward to the next.
Nadine has been hiding from her past for years. As the daughter of a vicious female serial killer, Nadine has no friends or relationships, suspicious of all people and struggles with feeling safe.
Assigned by her supervisor to be a profiler on a homicide, Nadine is terrified her past will be discovered.
And it is. Nadine realizes she isn't the only child of a serial killer working for the county and city.
Ohhhh gave me chills.
Love the characters. Nadine doesn't depend on her love interest to progress her research into the case - she definitely struggled with her insecurities but did a great job pulling it together herself.
Great book, looking forward to the next.
cleg11's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.
When Dr Nadine Finch hears of two bodies being found floating in shallow waters she finds them familiar the murders her mother carried out when she was a child. Her mother is already serving a death row sentence so she is convinced the killer is a copycat. She begins to map all the current murders along with the ones her mother carried out and finds a link but can she find the murderer before they carry out another one.
When Dr Nadine Finch hears of two bodies being found floating in shallow waters she finds them familiar the murders her mother carried out when she was a child. Her mother is already serving a death row sentence so she is convinced the killer is a copycat. She begins to map all the current murders along with the ones her mother carried out and finds a link but can she find the murderer before they carry out another one.
the_coycaterpillar_reads's review against another edition
3.0
AKiller’s Daughter was a very interesting read, and it was certainly unique. In fact, I don’t think I’ve read a plot from the child of a serial killer’s perspective before. First, I want to talk a little about what just didn’t work for me personally.
The beginning of the novel started a bit quizzically. It felt very dark and I suddenly began to question just how the events were going to play out. I was confused at times to how all this was going to impact the protagonist, Dr Nadine Finch. There was a lot of repetition of past events, I’m sure it only need to be mentioned once for the reader to grasp the enormity of how these events had shaped her. I just don’t get fully on board with this type of filling up of words, which is what it felt like. Her nervous inner monologue about her colleagues finding out who she is related to really grated on my nerves too – really what would they say? Own it, move forward and those that have a problem with it can kiss your ass!
The other thing that didn’t ring true with how Nadine was already behaving was her very insta-attraction to the detective in charge of the homicide case. She is a woman that is very unsure of her place in the world, she doesn’t trust easily and struggles to even have a working/friendship relationship. So, I’m afraid her reaction towards him seemed very left field.
This is in no means a negative review just two things that didn’t sit well with me. The good stuff going on in the novel were VERY good. The novel quickly moved along at a pace that was exciting and intriguing. A Killer’s Daughter was just that, a story about a serial Killer’s Daughter. A new Serial Killer is seemingly recreating her mother’s murders. Are they sending a message for Nadine or someone else? The murders have an obvious meaning – Her mother Arleen Howler killed couples who were involved in illicit meetings, they were married and were cheating. Nadine is very worried that she has been sought out and dragged into the investigation, as she is called in to work with the Police Department as a profiler, which she seemingly has no experience in.
A Killer’s Daughter trucks on towards the end at a very suspenseful rate. Some shocks and twists hit you like a brick and I loved how things came together at the end.
The beginning of the novel started a bit quizzically. It felt very dark and I suddenly began to question just how the events were going to play out. I was confused at times to how all this was going to impact the protagonist, Dr Nadine Finch. There was a lot of repetition of past events, I’m sure it only need to be mentioned once for the reader to grasp the enormity of how these events had shaped her. I just don’t get fully on board with this type of filling up of words, which is what it felt like. Her nervous inner monologue about her colleagues finding out who she is related to really grated on my nerves too – really what would they say? Own it, move forward and those that have a problem with it can kiss your ass!
The other thing that didn’t ring true with how Nadine was already behaving was her very insta-attraction to the detective in charge of the homicide case. She is a woman that is very unsure of her place in the world, she doesn’t trust easily and struggles to even have a working/friendship relationship. So, I’m afraid her reaction towards him seemed very left field.
This is in no means a negative review just two things that didn’t sit well with me. The good stuff going on in the novel were VERY good. The novel quickly moved along at a pace that was exciting and intriguing. A Killer’s Daughter was just that, a story about a serial Killer’s Daughter. A new Serial Killer is seemingly recreating her mother’s murders. Are they sending a message for Nadine or someone else? The murders have an obvious meaning – Her mother Arleen Howler killed couples who were involved in illicit meetings, they were married and were cheating. Nadine is very worried that she has been sought out and dragged into the investigation, as she is called in to work with the Police Department as a profiler, which she seemingly has no experience in.
A Killer’s Daughter trucks on towards the end at a very suspenseful rate. Some shocks and twists hit you like a brick and I loved how things came together at the end.
the_sassy_bookworm's review
4.0
3.5
This is one of those books that are hard to review. Overall I enjoyed it, however, there were quite a few things that annoyed me. Mostly in the first half of the book. So, the good first. The story kept me hooked. The author kept me guessing until the end. Which, honestly, not to toot my horn, but I am usually very good at Sherlocking the baddies out. The author included a good amount of red herrings that kept things interesting. I also enjoyed all the character's and their budding romance/friendships.
Now, the not so good. This book was SOOOO repetitive at times. Again, more so in the first half, but good lord was it repetitive. We get it Nadone, your mother is a serial killer.
This is one of those books that are hard to review. Overall I enjoyed it, however, there were quite a few things that annoyed me. Mostly in the first half of the book. So, the good first. The story kept me hooked. The author kept me guessing until the end. Which, honestly, not to toot my horn, but I am usually very good at Sherlocking the baddies out. The author included a good amount of red herrings that kept things interesting. I also enjoyed all the character's and their budding romance/friendships.
Now, the not so good. This book was SOOOO repetitive at times. Again, more so in the first half, but good lord was it repetitive. We get it Nadone, your mother is a serial killer.
bethelizabethuk's review
5.0
I loved this book. It had a bit of a twist compared to the usual crime thrillers. I really liked Nadine's character and watching her cope with her secret past. The start is a bit repetitive with her paranoia and distrust of everything but it definitely made me question who could be trusted. There are some great characters and I really liked Clint and Juliette.
There were so many red herrings that I had zero idea who the bad guy was although once it was revealed it made total sense. Once the case gets going it’s fast paced even with the chapters going back to Nadine’s past. The ending was explosive and I really wasn’t sure which way it was going to go. I hope we get to see more from Nadine.
It reminded me of the DI Amy Winter series by Caroline Mitchell which I also really enjoyed.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
There were so many red herrings that I had zero idea who the bad guy was although once it was revealed it made total sense. Once the case gets going it’s fast paced even with the chapters going back to Nadine’s past. The ending was explosive and I really wasn’t sure which way it was going to go. I hope we get to see more from Nadine.
It reminded me of the DI Amy Winter series by Caroline Mitchell which I also really enjoyed.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
4.25⭐
A Killers Daughter was a thrilling and captivating mystery. That kept me reading all day, as it was brilliantly plotted and full of intriguing characters.
Not to mention, I genuinely had no idea who the killer was. And with plenty of twists I thought this was a great introduction to Dr Nadine Finch and Detective Clint Demko and I'm really excited to read more from these two in the future.
Would happily recommend.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
A Killers Daughter was a thrilling and captivating mystery. That kept me reading all day, as it was brilliantly plotted and full of intriguing characters.
Not to mention, I genuinely had no idea who the killer was. And with plenty of twists I thought this was a great introduction to Dr Nadine Finch and Detective Clint Demko and I'm really excited to read more from these two in the future.
Would happily recommend.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
It's been a while since i've read such a compelling suspenseful story.
From the title alone, we are told who the main character, Nadine Finch is, and what she can do. I was amazed of how strong and powerful her feelings are especially since she had to go back in the past and retell all those horrific crimes that her mother did, to the most small detail. All of this because there's a copy cat out in the world that tries to catch her attention.
It's a very interesting story, full of twists and turns, most of all unpredictable and even shocking at points, a novel that kept me on the edge at all times and made me wanting to high five the heroine because that's the kind of heroines i'm looking foreword in both fiction and real life.
Haunting, twisted and provoking, a must read book
From the title alone, we are told who the main character, Nadine Finch is, and what she can do. I was amazed of how strong and powerful her feelings are especially since she had to go back in the past and retell all those horrific crimes that her mother did, to the most small detail. All of this because there's a copy cat out in the world that tries to catch her attention.
It's a very interesting story, full of twists and turns, most of all unpredictable and even shocking at points, a novel that kept me on the edge at all times and made me wanting to high five the heroine because that's the kind of heroines i'm looking foreword in both fiction and real life.
Haunting, twisted and provoking, a must read book