A review by cassiecat
She Says She's My Daughter by Lauren North

dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

3.75⭐️

Having loved My Word Against His (audiobook) I was keen to read the latest psychological thriller. 

Abi was taken when she was four, 14 yrs later a young woman turns up claiming to be the stolen child Abigail Wick, the mother Sarah  refuses to believe it’s her. 

The story unfolds using several POV, including the antagonist who is anonymous utilising then and now time frames. It has a menacing vibe, lies and mistrust running throughout. There’s a lot of angst particularly from Sarah and Abi which is unsettling for the reader.  I was constantly questioning what is the truth, as there’s a high level of unreliability introduced.

 The characters aren’t likeable, Rebecca the daughter was the best of the bunch. 

It started strongly, then I felt that the pace and interest nose dived for a large section of the book. There are plenty of red herrings to keep the reader guessing. The final section of the book was very full on, a bit too much so for me. 

I found it a quick easy read, the author certainly keeps the reader guessing over the mystery element,but it’s not a favourite for me. I much preferred My Word Against His. I think an audiobook version might have engaged me more. It’s got some great reviews, so I think it’s more that I didn’t totally gel with this one.