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“A really gutsy, clever, energetic read, often unexpected, always entertaining. I loved Janie Jenkins’s sassy voice and Elizabeth Little’s too. In the world of crime novels, Dear Daughter is a breath of fresh air.”
— Kate Atkinson, New York Times bestselling author of Life after Life
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“Dear Daughter has three of my favorite things in a book: a smart, damaged, unstoppable narrator with a slicing sense of humor; needle-sharp writing that brings characters and atmosphere leaping off the page; and a vivid, original plot full of satisfying twists. This is an all-nighter and the best debut mystery I’ve read in a long time.”
— Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Place
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“Quick-witted and fast-paced, this debut mystery
should be a hit for fans of Gone Girl.”
— People
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“[A] can’t-put-down thriller.”
— Cosmopolitan
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“The debut novel’s twists will easily hook you, but it’s the narrator’s dark
wit and sharp observations that make this a truly fun read.”
— Entertainment Weekly
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“Engrossing. . . The unlikable protagonist with a biting personality and
outrageous actions but who is fascinating at the same time has never been more
popular…Little puts a fresh spin on this character in the form of
Jane Jenkins, a young woman famous for being famous until she was sent to
prison for the murder of her wealthy socialite mother. Little also makes Dear Daughter a parable about the cult
of the celebrity stoked by a relentless press and a ruthless public’s thirst
for details of a woman it loves to hate.”
— Associated Press
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“[A] fun and riveting debut mystery.”
— San Diego Union Tribune
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“Janie’s first-person account of her quest is a labyrinth of flashbacks
and present-day happenings that pull together into one cohesive and
startling conclusion. An innovative setting and clever character
development add depth to Little’s haunting drama. Tension mounts as more
layers are peeled from the secrets surrounding the truth behind Janie’s
queries.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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“Little makes a thrilling debut with this gripping read. Fans of Tana
French and Gillian Flynn are going to enjoy the smart narrator and the
twists and turns in the case.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
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“Janie is an unusual protagonist who will intrigue readers who favor strong, smart women.”
— Booklist
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“Agatha Christie meets Kim Kardashian in this
sharp-edged, tart-tongued, escapist thriller…a stylishly written tale that
plays off our culture’s obsession with celebrity scandal…This is breezy reading.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“What a devilish, delightful treat of a novel! Crackling with wit and shining with originality, Dear Daughter is the kind of whirlwind mystery that will keep you hooked—and guessing—until the very end.”
— Sara Shepard, author of Pretty Little Liars
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“Clever, original, and darkly witty, Dear Daughter’s many twists will keep you on your toes as you fall under the spell of its unapologetic, whip-smart narrator.”
— Kimberly McCreight, author of Reconstructing Amelia