Just Like Mother

Anne Heltzel

May 2022 · Macmillan Audio · Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

3.5

2 reviews

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10 hr 30 min

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Spine-chilling and sharp, Anne Heltzel's Just Like Mother is a modern gothic from a fresh new voice in horror, and “is set to be one of the year's most talked about books” (Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author).

*A Most Anticipated Title by LitReactor, Bloody Disgusting, Book Riot, The Line Up, CrimeReads, Goodreads, and more!*

The last time Maeve saw her cousin was the night she escaped the cult they were raised in. For the past two decades, Maeve has worked hard to build a normal life in New York City, where she keeps everything—and everyone—at a safe distance.

When Andrea suddenly reappears, Maeve regains the only true friend she’s ever had. Soon she’s spending more time at Andrea’s remote Catskills estate than in her own cramped apartment. Maeve doesn’t even mind that her cousin’s wealthy work friends clearly disapprove of her single lifestyle. After all, Andrea has made her fortune in the fertility industry—baby fever comes with the territory.

The more Maeve immerses herself in Andrea’s world, the more disconnected she feels from her life back in the city; and the cousins’ increasing attachment triggers memories Maeve has fought hard to bury. But confronting the terrors of her childhood may be the only way for Maeve to transcend the nightmare still to come...

"A fierce, frightening novel."—Rachel Harrison, author of The Return and Cackle

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3.5

2 reviews

Shirley McAllister

May 17, 2022

Predictable and not so scary. I thought this book would be better than it was. I actually guessed what was happening or going to happen before it did. It made Maeve look a bit naive and not very perceptive to the happenings around her. The story of two girls raised in a cult until they were ages 7 and 11. The they didn't have contact for over 20 years and all of a sudden they were cousins again and best friends. I didn't buy it from the beginning. The only thing I found creepy was the dolls. The dolls were creepy. Maeve should have picked up on Andrea's motives, especially after her encounter with Emily. Maeve's escape from Andrea and the cabin was the only really interesting part of the book. There was a bit of a twist at the very ending, but not enough to make much of a difference to the story, I already figured it would end somewhat as it did, I was just waiting to see how. Thanks to the Author Anne Heltzel, the publisher Macmillan-Tor/Forge, and NetGalley for making a copy available to me to read and review.

About the author

ANNE HELTZEL is a New York-based novelist and book editor. In addition to writing horror, she has penned several milder titles for children and young adults. Just Like Mother is her adult debut.

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