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The Favorite Daughter

Kaira Rouda
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The Favorite Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Kaira Rouda

The Favorite Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Orange County, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Favorite Daughter, Kaira Rouda explores a psychological suspense narrative centered on a mother navigating the aftermath of a family tragedy. As she attempts to rebuild her life and control her family's future, underlying secrets and deception unravel, revealing the complexities of grief, trust, and familial relationships.

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.7

11,978 ratings

53%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers engaged with its suspenseful and twist-filled plot. The unreliable narrator adds depth and intrigue. However, some readers find character development lacking, with certain plot points feeling predictable. Overall, it is an engaging read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Favorite Daughter?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced psychological thrillers with unreliable narrators would love The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies would find this novel captivating for its suspense and intricate character dynamics.

3.7

11,978 ratings

53%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Orange County, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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