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A review by tirwinreads17
Daughter by Kate McLaughlin
4.0
I really enjoyed this audiobook. It is along the same lines of my familiar go-to genre of serial killers and thrillers in that it is about the daughter of a serial killer. I wouldn’t exactly call it a “thriller” though - more of a suspense, because readers are waiting and wondering what twists will come out of this plot. It is a story about redemption and new starts for a family after the death of an infamous serial killer to whom they are related, one willing to give names of unknown victims only his deathbed to his estranged daughter. Which is a different spin on the child of a serial killer trope, one I haven’t personally read or seen done before. It was well executed, even if I would have liked more unforeseeable twists.
It is categorized as “young adult” I believe because of the age of the MC and her discussions of teenage topics as fillers to the story (like her partying, smoking, and crushes on boys), but the plot is entertaining and suitable for all aged audiences if they’re willing to put that aside.
Also, bonus points to the author for naming one of the supporting characters “Taylor”! For such a common 90s baby name, I haven’t seen my name represented in literature much.
I’m rating this audiobook 4/5 stars - I enjoyed the story and the narrator and would absolutely recommend to others!
I requested this title post-publication. After seeing raving reviews across bookstagram, I was grateful for the opportunity to listen to a free copy and share my thoughts. Thank you to NetGalley, Recorded Books and the author for the ALC!
-@tirwinreads
It is categorized as “young adult” I believe because of the age of the MC and her discussions of teenage topics as fillers to the story (like her partying, smoking, and crushes on boys), but the plot is entertaining and suitable for all aged audiences if they’re willing to put that aside.
Also, bonus points to the author for naming one of the supporting characters “Taylor”! For such a common 90s baby name, I haven’t seen my name represented in literature much.
I’m rating this audiobook 4/5 stars - I enjoyed the story and the narrator and would absolutely recommend to others!
I requested this title post-publication. After seeing raving reviews across bookstagram, I was grateful for the opportunity to listen to a free copy and share my thoughts. Thank you to NetGalley, Recorded Books and the author for the ALC!
-@tirwinreads