My Perfect Daughter

By: Sarah Denzil

Narrated by: Lucy Paterson

Most mothers hope their little girl turns out like their dad, but not Zoe. She hopes the apple falls far from the tree.

Zoe didn't meet her daughter the way most mothers do. She finds five-year-old Maddie alone and dirty on a countryside road. Frightened for Maddie's safety, she picks her up and takes her back to her father, not knowing what she's about to step into. Because Maddie wasn't just lost; she was there to lure her serial killer dad's new victim.

After escaping from the clutches of Maddie's dangerous father, she bonds with the little girl. Only Maddie knows what it was like to be at that house. And when no family members come forward to claim Maddie, Zoe decides to adopt her. They move away to a safe house on the Cornish coast and become a family of their own. Zoe gets married and has another child, a baby brother for Maddie.

But Maddie is still traumatised by what she experienced. Diagnosed with callous and unemotional traits, Zoe has a tough job to ensure Maddie has the love and support she needs. Zoe truly loves her daughter—she wouldn't change a thing about her. But there is a part of her that always stays alert. A part of her is afraid of Maddie.

And now, 11 years later, Maddie's school bully is found dead, and another girl is missing.

Zoe can't help but wonder...like father, like daughter?

©2022 Sarah Denzil (P)2022 Audible, Ltd

Twisting

The plot was twisting with things you expect to happen and some unexpected things happening until the very end. A good story about how bad things affect good people.

Good Story butvPredictable

This was a good story but a little bit predictable. I saw the ending coming far from the end and. The narrator did a pretty good job.

Was enjoyable all the way

The premise is fascinating by itself and the writing stays interesting throughout. It’s been a while since I read a book where the main characters, female, aren’t annoying but actually smart and complicated.

The narrator was good overall but some of the voices were unbearable.

I typically stay away from stories that involve parent-child relationships, bad parenting triggers me, especially if it’s presented as good parenting by morally challenged writers, the last such book I read left a horrible taste… but that was not at all the case here! The author has a view on parenting that shows research and emotional intelligence. Every parent is convinced they love their kid, but not many will go the extra mile to work on themselves.

Liked it !

A quick paced novel with a few twists and turns. I enjoyed it and glad I took the time to read it.

Strange story

A mystery but strange, compelling, unsure if I liked it or not, everyone of the characters have secrets and have a dark side.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

This is one of the best books I have listened to in a very long time! Bravo to the story, and bravo to the performance! Extremely well done.

Pretty good!

This book was really good! Slightly predictable, but held my attention. I didn’t want to stop listening.

So well done

I am so impressed by the storyline and the author’s ability to create a true thriller! So well executed and performance was great as well. I am already looking for more books by this author.

The love between the Mom and the daughter.

It seemed drawn out at times, but I loved this book. It kept me guessing about who was the murderer. I thought I was right and then there was a twist. in the end my first guess was right. I did love this book. it was sad and filled with love at the same time.

Wow what a story

Couldn’t stop listening what a story with so many twists and turns and surprises, keeps you on your toes.