I have read and enjoyed other books by Boland in the past, so I was looking forward to her latest and this one really delivers!! It is a great thriller that really reels in the reader from the very start. It opens with a past abduction and alternates with a more immediate plot in the present, when Rachel meets a new family at the pick-up line for school and finds herself staring at a young girl that she recognizes as her own abducted daughter.

The past and present storylines present more and more secrets, making this one harder and harder to put down! With quick pacing, this page turner can easily be a one-sitting read! And though I did expect a twisting plot, I must admit to being truly shocked here. Sometimes big twist endings feel manipulative to the reader, but this one really never struck that chord with me. This is a genuinely absorbing and entertaining read that I really loved reading!

This would be a perfect book for a plane ride or any time that you know you can sit and read undisturbed for a while. I am looking forward more than ever now to catching up the past titles of Boland's that I have missed, as well as will be continuing to keep an eye out for her in the future!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of the other daughter by Shalini Borland. Her books are some of my favorite so I jumped at the chance to read this one. The thing about her books is the characters are a bit whiney but you get passed it because of all the amazing twists and turns her books throw at you. This was another heart pounding psychological thriller and I definitely recommend.

The Other Daughter
by Shalini Boland
Publication date: November 5, 2019
Publisher: Bookouture
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description
Nine years ago her daughter was taken. And now she’s back.Two-and-a-half-year-old Holly is playing happily in a pink plastic playhouse, while her mother Rachel sips coffee and chats with a friend nearby. It should be an ordinary day for all of them. But, in the blink of an eye, it turns into every family’s worst nightmare.
Holly is taken by a stranger and never found.Nine years later, Rachel is living a quiet life in Dorset. She’s tried to keep things together since the traumatic day when she lost her eldest daughter. She has a new family, a loving partner and her secrets are locked away in her painful past.Until one afternoon when Rachel meets a new school parent Kate and her teenage daughter Bella. Rachel’s world is instantly turned upside down – she’s seen Bella before. She’d recognise that face anywhere – it’s her missing child.And she will stop at nothing to get her back…
😱📕📗MY REVIEW📘📙
Every book I have read by this author has been good. I knew when I started this book it would be good .......Wow , just Wow ! Shalini Boland just totally blew my mind away with The Other Daughter. From the very first page I was hooked. I started this book this morning and did not put it down til I reached the last page. Talk about a mind blowing twist ! The ending had me in total shock . I had to sit up and re read it because it totally blew my mind. This is one ending I did not see coming. I read these kinds of books everyday so to surprise me like this is very rare.The plot is really good, the characters are so real ,and the pace is perfect. If you have not read this yet , you definitely need to ! The other daughter is the best most shocking psychological thriller I have read this year . If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. I can't wait to read her next book ! Thank you netgalley, Bookouture and Shalini Bolan for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Wow! I really thought I knew how it was going to end, but I ended up being surprised. As I read more and more thrillers it has gotten harder and harder for me not to guess the correct plot twist so this was a 5 star read for me. This is my 5th Shalini Boland book, and she never disappoints. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.

I love a good Shalini Boland book- it really makes a nice change from thrillers that are all based around murders or police investigations.

What Shalini Boland offers in her books are more like a psychological thriller based around families or just the average Joe. There’s never anything ramped up or unbelievable about her characters. They really are just basic people. And for that reason I really feel like I can connect with her books. I’ve read most of her current novels and when I hammer out some free time I do plan to explore her back catalogue.

And in Shalini’s current book tells the tale of every parents worst nightmare. Rachel turns her back for a moment and someone takes her daughter.

The story is set in both present day and parts of the past.

In present day we’re in Rachel’s life, years after her daughter was taken. She’s moved on as well as she possibly can and now is settled down with her boyfriend Matt, her daughter from her previous marriage and Charlie her young son whom she has with Matt.

One day a new family appears on the school playground who have just moved to the countryside from London. And once Rachel sets eyes on one of the children she becomes convinced that the eldest child Bella is indeed her abducted daughter- Holly. And she will go to great lengths to prove it.

Then in the past we’re in the life of Catarina- the abductor- the woman who stole young Holly from the shopping centre play area while Rachel’s back was turned. On this side of the tale we learn what the reasons were for the abduction.

I really got sucked in to this story- the writing style is phenomenal as per usual and Shalini really knows how to keep you hooked to a story. And all the while you know that there is a twist coming- and you keep attempting to figure it out…..thinking back if there has been any hints or tips as to where this may lead….but honestly there was nothing!

So when the twist came- I was shocked! I could not believe it! I mean I’m not going to tell you what it is….but it’s a good one! And I’m usually one of those people who can spot the signs and predict where a story will lead- but this one blind sided me!

For me this was a 5* read and I cant wait to see what Shalini comes up with next!

Another great read from Shalini Boland.

Rachel’s daughter Holly was abducted 7 years ago from a shopping centre. Rachel has now moved on and made a new life for herself in a new area. Everything is great until a new family move to the area with an older daughter who looks exactly like Holly would now

A fast paced and quick read with a great twist - highly recommended

If you have been reading Shalini Boland’s books, you know that her stories are always engrossing, fast paced and have unexpected twists. This book is no different and keeps you hooked till the end, though not all aspects of the story tie up realistically.

Rachel works hard to bring balance to her life after her eldest daughter Holly is kidnapped. Her partner leaves her with a young toddler (Jess) to care for. Nine years later, she has a loving partner in Matt now, and they raise two kids – Jess & Charlie. The pains of the past return as she meets a new couple Shaun & Kate who move into the area with their three kids. Rachel feels their daughter Bella bears a striking resemblance to her lost daughter Holly.

While not entirely clear on how she should approach this, Rachel is determined to pursue this as she feels strongly drawn to Bella. She digs into Shaun & Kate’s backgrounds with vigour, determined to trace their story.

The story has you hooked and is a page turner from start to finish. It is also very well written and is a pleasure to read. Some aspects of the story are unrealistic though, not everything ties up cleanly and does detract from the impact at the end.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This one grabbed me from the get-go. Rachel's daughter Holly was kidnapped from a shopping mall nine years ago. You experience this from two perspectives: Rachel's in present day and the kidnapper's from back then. Now Rachel has a steady boyfriend and two kids. She has not told her boyfriend about the awful thing that happened in her past. This part really struck me as strange but the way Rachel tells it you almost understand why she just wanted to move on. As a mother, though, it was really hard to imagine myself moving on if my child was missing. The reader slowly gets parts of the kidnapping story through the perspective of the kidnapper. These sections were exciting as they slowly revealed details of the past. Rachel meets a new family in town and thinks they have her kidnapped daughter. She constantly does really dumb things but it is understandable because she thinks she will be rescuing her daughter from this family that she thinks kidnapped her daughter. There was a big twist near the end of the book. I did not see it coming but I'm still kind of questioning whether it works or not. If you like suspenseful thrillers with a twist I would recommend trying this book out to see what you think.

In the past I have read a few of Boland's books in the past, and was excited to get an advance copy of this book. I immediately devoured the book and could hardly put it down! There are twists and turns that you never expect. The characters are well written and you find yourself falling in love with them and rooting for them throughout the book. Great read, and one that I would recommend.

This is my first book by the author and it initially appealed to me because the plot sounded awesome!

I know there is an argument that psychological thrillers dont need in depth characters but I do believe they need some depth, for me this was the biggest issue when reading this book, it felt like a one dimensional sketch.

The page count is low therefore some meat could be put on these bones without it turning into a beast of a book, the ideas are brilliant but the execution is half hearted and it's so repetitive I found my mind drifting a fair bit.

However it is a total no effort short readable thriller so if that's your bag, this is your book.

2 stars from me.

Why is Shalini Boland not a household name? This is the 4th 5-star book from her that I have read and she is AMAZING!!! Mind-blowing plotlines and endings you never see coming! This one is no different! Is Bella Rachel's missing Holly? Yes, I had a few questions about the in between the abduction and now times, but that still did not take away from a GREAT read!!

A big THANK YOU to #NetGalley and @bookouture for this ARC!
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I think a new word needs to be invented when reading Shalini Boland books because she shocks every time. There is always a sentence that makes you gasp or have a sudden inhalation in shock. You then have to reread it to check you have truly understood the twist the story has taken.
The other daughter is no exception. Rachel’s daughter is taken from the mall and nine years later there is no sign of her. Rachel meets a new parent, Kate at the school gates and when she sees Kates daughter Bella she is convinced it’s her missing daughter. Rachel is then determined to prove that Bella is her missing daughter even if this risks her family.
A fantastic read and I can’t wait for the next book.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy of "The Other Daughter" By Shalini Boland.

Having previously read and enjoyed The Marriage Betrayal by this author I was excited to see another Physcological Thriller so quickly.

Nine years ago her daughter was taken. And now she’s back.

Two-and-a-half-year-old Holly is playing happily in a pink plastic playhouse, while her mother Rachel sips coffee and chats with a friend nearby. It should be an ordinary day for all of them. But, in the blink of an eye, it turns into every family’s worst nightmare.

Holly is taken by a stranger and never found.

Nine years later, Rachel is living a quiet life in Dorset. She’s tried to keep things together since the traumatic day when she lost her eldest daughter. She has a new family, a loving partner and her secrets are locked away in her painful past.

Until one afternoon when Rachel meets a new school parent Kate and her teenage daughter Bella. Rachel’s world is instantly turned upside down – she’s seen Bella before. She’d recognise that face anywhere – it’s her missing child.

And she will stop at nothing to get her back…

This had me gripped just from reading the blurb, so I was in for a treat when I finally started reading! I will start with note I had originally written at the start of the book!

Catriona. The name is too much of a mouthful to have to keep being repeated for a storyline, this irritated me highly throughout the storyline, but thankfully not as much as I first thought!

In theory, the story of her now partner not knowing she previously had an abducted daughter 9 years ago wouldn't ring true. It would of been everywhere and they'd know who she was or at least of heard of the abduction. And in the years to follow did she not look for her daughter? Have any contact with authorities about her missing daughter?! Also when she got pregnant with her son it would of been in her history that she'd previously had 2 children. It's all just a bit messy!

I will leave those notes there as they are..... Not making any sense because I don't want to give away anything from this storyline and also do not want to correct my notes! All will become clear once reading this novel!!!.

The other daughter had me hooked none the less, the storyline is VERY GOOD, it will have you on the edge of your seat, you may see the plot twist ahead of it happening (as I thought maybe might happen), but none the less it wasn't rushed and ended for a very gripping read!

I would recommend this book. 5stars from me!

I am always excited to read a new book by Shalini Boland. She has increasingly become a favorite for her stories, plots, writing ability and her undeniable way to spin a great story. The Other Daughter is soooo good! We are grabbed in the Prologue and the first chapter promises an excellent story. A quick read full of great writing and intrigue. Fantastic!

Many thanks to Net Galley, Bookouture and Shalini Boland for the ARC of The Other Daughter.

I did actually delay reading this coz was just not in a frame of a mind to start with yet another child abduction story but once I began, kept banging my head over the delay.

The Other Daughter is a brilliant and convoluted thriller. The story begins with Catriona caked with mud walking off with a child that's not hers from a shopping mall play area. The other segment of the story shows us Rachel who is in a happy relationship with Mark and 2 children who is yet to divulge the loss of her elder daughter Holly to her family. During a school run she befriends a new mom Kate whose elder daughter Bella resembles Holly and thus begins the twisty and crazy tale. Rachel is convinced that Bella is Holly and is determined to do whatever it takes to win her back, her actions becoming more and more crazier by the day.

Shalini Boland has written a fantastic thriller that makes the reader believe a particular scenario and at the end throws every thing out of the window. This had such a jaw-dropping twist that had me going "oh my".

Highly recommended.

The Other Daughter is the sixth psychological thriller I’ve read by Shalini Boland so that alone should tell you I really enjoy her writing. I am at the point now after all previous four or five star stories that I don’t even bother reading the blurb and just grab away when I see her name and here we are yet again with another winner!

This book features a mother who had gone through one of the most devastating things that could happen to a parent. Nine years earlier Rachel had gone out with a friend to a local mall where the ladies chatted while Rachel’s toddler played. In just a few short moments of not paying attention Rachel’s daughter completely vanished.

Now, nine years later, Rachel has patched herself together as good as she can but not a day has gone by she hasn’t thought of her missing daughter. One day while picking up her two younger children from school Rachel meets a new mother at the school who had just moved to town with her husband and three children. When Rachel takes one look at the oldest daughter she loses her breathe from how much the girl resembles her missing Holly.

Seeing that this has become one of my auto-read authors I wasn’t at all surprised when I quickly became engrossed in this story. As soon as I was drawn in and learned all the details of the book my mind began to spin with possible outcomes never trusting anyone or anything because I just know Ms. Boland will have some amazing twists coming. Did all my debating and detectiving work and I get anywhere close?? Heck no! Another no way I would see that one coming made it worth the lack of sleep this page turner caused.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

This is about the third book I have read by this author. I absolutely love her books. This book, The Other Daughter is a true psychological domestic thriller which was filled with suspense and twists and turns. I thought I had it figured out about one third of reading the book but I never saw the twist ending coming. For me, a lover of psychological thrillers that is what makes this genre of books fantastic. Rachel, is a mother, that tells her story of how her oldest daughter was taken or abducted when the child Holly was about 2 and half years old. She was devastated. Moved away with her infant daughter and is now living with her boyfriend and have a son together. Matt is her boyfriend and biological father to her son. She never told him about the abduction till one day a new family moves to where she lives.She sees this family’s older daughter and is positive that this is her abducted daughter. She proceeds to tell Matt what happened to her years ago. There is another POV from a women who kidnapped a child. I do not want to give away any spoilers so all I will say if you love this genre of books, then you should read this book. Absolutely fantastic with a end I never saw coming. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down. I received this book from net galley as an ARC for an honest review. I want to thank net galley and the publisher book couture for this ARC.

I enjoyed this book but it wasn’t my favourite but this author. As always I loved the writing style & twists but for me this one was just a bit of a slow burner.

Many thanks to Bookouture and Shalini Boland for the opportunity to read and review this book. The Other Daughter was a fascinating read Based around the topic of child abduction this book will keep you hooked till the end. Rachel has spent years wondering what happened to her daughter Holly only to find her living near by with another family. What can she do to get her back where she belongs.

This intriguing story that kept me glued to the pages, eager to see how things would unravel. The event that set everything in motion is truly horrific, and the author sets up the mystery right at the beginning. Who is this awful, deluded woman who doesn’t seem to realise the enormity of what she’s done? The suspense continues throughout the book.
Rachel’s child was stolen from a playground many years ago, a fact she keeps hidden from her new boyfriend, the kind Matt. Then Rachel meets a new school parent Kate and her teenage daughter Bella, who Rachel recognises immediately as her missing child.
Rachel eventually shares her secret with Matt, who’s lovely and thoughtful. By contrast, Rachel’s actions are really a bit risky as she desperately tries to find out if Bella really is her missing daughter (although to be honest they are probably totally understandable given her situation). And what about Kate? Did she really steal Rachel’s baby all those years ago? Her reaction to some of Rachel’s actions are totally understandable if she’s innocent – or if she’s guilty!
Shalini Boland tells a great story that moves along effortlessly and certainly had me unable to put it down.