Told in short and engaging chapters from the alternating POV's of Susie, Gabe and Anna/Sky, this unsettling story gives a glimpse into the darker side of adoption, and the long term mental effects it can have on the adoptee. 

I appreciate the extra detail Delaney puts into his writing by incorporating his research in a way that feels genuine to the characters. I have read a few of JP Delaney's earlier works and find his style to be breezy yet gripping, making it easy to get lost in the pages and devour in a single sitting.

With all the ingredients for a chilling psychological mind warp dangled in front of me, I thought I knew where the story was going and flew through the pages in eager anticipation of the train wreck ahead (ha! Yes I know I'm wicked😋). However, the author's change of pace saw the story evolve into more of a family drama than a thriller, and as such, I felt a little jilted by what could have been (I was getting The Push / Orphan vibes for a while).

My Darling Daughter is by no means a light read. There are quite a few heavy topics discussed in this book, including forced adoption, death of a child, miscarriage, sexual and emotional abuse, domestic/parental abuse, self-harm and more. Please consider the content before reading. 🖤

Thank you @hachetteau for sending me a #gifted copy of My Darling Daughter for review.  You can grab your copy in-store or online from Today!