Blood Daughter

I knew that the end to this trilogy was going to be good, however I didn't realise just HOW good it would be!

First off this is part of a trilogy, could you read as a standalone? Well yes, but I absolutely don’t see the point. I think what makes this last part of the trilogy so good is the conclusion. Books one gives us perspectives of sisters Tiff and Jen Miller, and book 2 takes you back 40 years and we see their Mother Babs Miller take center stage. Book 3 is the culmination of all that has gone on in the previous 2 books and is every bit as brilliant as I thought it would be. We see all the characters make a return each with their own thread to the story. Babs, the two girls Jen and Tiff as well as half -sister Dee are all back with a bang as well as other characters that are just as important including Kieran Scott, John Black and Flo.

It seems from the very beginning of this book that each character has their own agenda. Not only that, but DSM has created characters that just jump out of the page at you. These women are feisty, scared if nothing and every bit as cunning as a man could be. When Babs announces she has property which she wants to use to help all her kids, it doesn’t have quite the desired effect and instead seems to be the catalyst for World War 3. There was one element of the story I didn’t see coming and initially wondered if the author had made a huge mistake, but on reflection it was totally the right move.

The book doesn’t let up and once you start it’s like a freight train and it’s extremely hard to jump off! There are a huge number of bombshells dropped throughout the story and before I knew it I was nearing the final leg. What I loved about this last part of the trilogy especially was the all-out war, and the battle for all the women to try and come together once again. By the time I got to the end I was gutted the read was over and if I’m 100% honest would happily read all about the Millers again. Why? Well for a start the last chapter was brilliant and frankly it wasn’t what I was expecting. Also there are a new generation of Millers that have huge potential for being part of a newer set of books that I think would be hugely entertaining.

I have always been a huge fan of Dreda’s and must say I always thought the Gangster Girl books were great, however having read this trilogy and now having finished this latest book I feel like the Miller books have taken precedence. For all the Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Mandasue Heller fans out there, do yourself a favour and buy the trilogy…I promise…you won’t regret it!

This is a first for me from this author and I wasn't disappointed, I loved it. A fast moving storyline with many twists and turns, the author really reels you in. It's a must read for people who like to read this genre. I will be looking at reading some more of her work!!! If you like Martina Cole or Kimberley Chambers then you will love Dreda Say Mitchell

Before I say anything else, I have to say this is certainly the best book in this series. I have loved all 3 of them, but this by far is a clear winner in my eyes. I want to shout and scream and let everyone know how good it is, I think everyone everywhere should read this series.
​DSM can certainly write a bloody good book, this one had me gripped from the first to the very last page.
​I was getting a little concerned towards the end of the book that I was going to have unanswered questions, but I didn't, I don't know why I worried, because Dreda managed to answer them all, I loved how it all come together, how things were pieced and fell into place and I loved the big surprise right at the end. Bravo, awesomely put together.

​It was great being back with the Miller family. And going through the book, It became quite worrying as to who you could and couldn't trust. Who can you go to when you are in need of desperate help if it's not your own family.
I think I have enjoyed each and every one of these strong female characters in these books,  especially loved Dee, and could often picture her kissing her teeth with a certain look on her face. I could imagine her is some of her way out crazy outfits.
​I think every character in this book was brilliantly thought out, I feel like I have been on one hell of a journey with them. And I know they are only fictional characters, but getting to know them so well over 3 books, I feel I should be saying 'I'd like to wish them well in their futures.
​I would love maybe at a later date to see some more of the Miller family, maybe in a few years time a catch up with what is going on in life would be brilliant.

​All Dreda Say Mitchell's  books are fantastic and anyone who enjoys reading books by Kimberley Chambers would certainly enjoy these.
​I really cannot praise this series of books enough.