I absolutely loved Nobody But Us so when I heard that Laure’s second book The Good Daughter was our Squadpod Bookclub read for August I was so excited. The beginning of the book has a dramatic start in which Abigail is living the aftermath of a huge fire that has killed her parents. Abigail lives in isolated part of South Carolina with her family and other New American Baptist members. They lead a really strict life away from others and following the strict doctrines which see women as the homemakers and their husband is in charge. Abigail has never questioned her life and the rules until one day she meets someone who turns her world upside down.

This is such great read, its dark, tense and claustrophobic. I really became invested in the characters especially Abigail her mother and their relationship.

The book covers some difficult themes abuse, control and violence but they are so relevant to the story. This book will keep you engrossed as it switches between the two timelines of present and flashbacks as Abigail struggles to remember what happened the evening of the fire. I can’t reveal too much but the twists are incredible and you will question everything!

5 stars *****