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5☆ An Unmissable read! Heartbreakingly Authentic!

I can't begin to tell you just how much I adored this gorgeous book! If I could give 10☆ I would!
Not many books get me teared up, but My Mother's Daughter really got to me.
It was Thought Provoking, Poignant, Heart Breaking, yet Comforting.
I have watched a TV series called Switched at Birth and it kind of reminded me a little of that. But the stories were so much more.

I am not going to go into the plot as this is a book you NEED to discover for yourself.
In some cases it was a little predictable but then WOW did Ann throw in some shocking Curve Balls. Utterly Brilliant!

My Mother’s Daughter got right under my skin perfectly.
It touched my heart and I wanted to tell people about this heart breaking yet courageous and inspiring story.

The main characters are so well written, they are strong, courageous, very relatable, memorable, real and genuine. The supporting Cast of Characters were strong perfectly written and complemented the main characters seamlessly.
Ann is such a talented Author I could feel every bit of their raw emotions and pain, at times it was gut wrenching.
Even now i can't begin to imagine what it was like for a Mother to discover her child she raised for so many years wasn't actually her child!

The story is told from both viewpoints, by each of the Mother's personal story, journey and encounters, which I loved. It was seamlessly weaved together and it was cleverly written. I loved getting to know each Of the stories and how they lived such different lives, but how they connected and come together for their Daughters.

The writing style was Heartbreakingly authentic, told with much empathy and compassion, a totally absorbing read that's beautifully written.

The story is full of emotional dilemmas, grief, heart break, tough decisions, Friendship, Family, Support, yet it's incredibly touching, tugs at the heart strings,
a powerful and gut-wrenching story, 
That touches the heart and pulls the reader in.

My Mother's Daughter is a vivid rich tale that has absolutely stolen my heart, it's a unique book that once read will truly stay with you for a lifetime.
I can't recommend this Unputdownable Novel Enough, An Unmissable read!

Thank you to Tracy at Compulsive Readers Tours for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

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My Mother’s Daughter is my first read by this author and it certainly won’t be my last.

Two mothers who love their daughters with everything they’ve got.

Two women trying hard to move on from heartbreak.

Two women who knows nothing of the others existence until fate intervenes.

This is a powerful read that gave me goosebumps while reading it. I was so engrossed in it everything around me

When I was in my early twenties I read quite a few books from Irish authors. This author will definitely be added to my favourite Irish authors.

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An absolutely stunning novel that had me gripped from the first pages. I've been a fan of Ann O'Loughlin since her first book and she simply never disappoints. My Mother's Daughter tells the story of Margo and Cassie, their daughters and the discovery of a connection they never knew existed. I absolutely loved this book, O'Loughlin has a beautiful way with words and keeps the reader captivated from start to finish. The plot is engrossing and the characters are endearing.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC

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