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Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Release Date: Available Now
352 Pages
Synopsis: Emma Townsend. Five years old. Gray eyes, brown hair. Missing since June.
Emma is lonely. Living with her cruel mother and clueless father, Emma retreats into her own world of quiet and solitude.
Sarah Walker, Sucsessful entrepreneur. Broken-hearted. Kidnapper.
Sarah has never seen a girl so precious as the grey-eyed child in a crowded airport terminal. When a second-chance encounter with Emma presents itself, Sarah takes her—far away from home. But if it’s to rescue a little girl from her damaging mother, is kidnapping wrong?
Amy Townsend. Unhappy wife. Unfit mother. Unsure whether she wants her daughter back.
Amy’s life is a string of disappointments, but her biggest issue is her inability to connect with her daughter. And now Emma is gone without a trace.
As Sarah and Emma avoid the nationwide hunt, they form an unshakable bond. But what about Emma’s real mother, back home?
Not Her Daughter asks that age old questions: is doing the wrong thing ever right? It’s also not a typical missing person storyline. It’s thought-provoking and will make you question your own moral compass. The story is told from the perspectives of both Sarah and Amy, so you get a real sense of who these women are. And what makes it even more interesting is that both women had childhood issues with their mothers and this is affects how they interact with Emma. It’s a suspenseful tale that will constantly have you questioning not only the actions of the characters, but also your own if you were in a similar situation. Not Her Daughter is a spectacular debut by Rea Frey and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
beetleypete said:
Great cover, unusual plot, and five ‘Kim Stars’. This one’s a winner! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Pete!🤗
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deesradreadsandreviews said:
I loved this one so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Great review!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Deanna!
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vinnieh said:
Great review Kim. I like the way you said it poses a very difficult questions. Things like that are really fascinating.
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Beware Of The Reader said:
Fantastic review Kim! I love books asking what’s right an dwhat’s wrong. I had the same reaction reading All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood. Added on my tbr.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Sophie! I’m going to have to check out All the Ugly and Wonderful Things.🤗
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fragglerocking said:
Nice review, 5 stars so it must be good!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Fraggle. You know how fussy I am, but this is completely deserving of 5 stars.☺️
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shalini said:
Lovely review. I hope to read this book some day
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Shalini. I think you’d like this.🤗
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Raven @ Dreamy Addictions said:
Nice review, Kim! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Raven!
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jennifertarheelreader said:
Terrific review, Kim! Happy you enjoyed this too! So many moral questions!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Jennifer! I love books that are still making you think days later.
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B Lostinacoulee said:
Great review, Kim! Glad you enjoyed!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you!☺️
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Holly B / Dressedtoread said:
Loved this one! Wonderful review
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Holly!
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
Question your moral compass? No wonder it got the full 5 stars! Glad you enjoyed this, Kim! 😀
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
Wow 5 stars, adding it to the neverending TBR!😁 Sounds very unique and intriguing.❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It was a great read Book Sister!
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Carrie said:
Lovely review Kim! This book certainly makes you sit and think. 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks so much Carrie.
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Carrie said:
You’re welcome!
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