I was recently browsing Twitter when I noticed the author Paul Southern looking for reviews of his new novel. Daddy Dearest by Paul Southern is released soon and is billed as a psychological thriller. The novel is released on June 1st on Amazon and Smashwords, though available for pre-order from April 1st!
So what did I think of it?
Goodreads / Authors Amazon Page
It is very hard to tell you about this novel without telling you too much. I was certainly intrigued by the premise when I saw the author talking about it on Twitter and I knew I would be hooked from page 1. I am a big fan of books like these, books that make you think, books that make you tick and I love when the author introduces twists and turns just as you believe that you have worked it all out.
I haven’t read any of the authors previous work so I was really going into this novel blind and I am so glad I did. It gave me the opportunity to base my thoughts on the book I was reading and not basing my opinions on previous work as it is all too easy to do if reading from an author you have encountered before.
The main character is hard to describe. He is simple yet complex, a hero yet an anti-hero, a loving father yet a father who doesn’t really have confidence in his parenting skills. You never learn his name, or in fact most of the characters names. The story revolves around a father, with shared custody of his child, who goes missing after stepping into a lift one day. Where did she go? Who took her? What happened?
This is a gritty look at the subjects of divorce when a child is involved, shared custody, parenting, kidnap and so much more. Just when you think you’ve worked it out, the author throws yet another curve ball at you, completely knocking you off kilter. This was a great read and I am looking forward to reading more from the author.
I was sent a copy for an honest and unbiased review.
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I love thriller type books like this! it’s always so hard to review books without giving too much away, isn’t it.
Ohh this sounds like an interesting read – something I would really enjoy. x
I’m not a big book reader but I love these sort of films so I’m sure I would love this too. I would probably have to read it all at once though.
Jenna von x
Not my kind of book, but this review makes me want to try it!
I love how it turns the subject of divorce on its head and shows you a grittier look at the reality of divorce.
oh this sounds like something I would enjoy reading I actually have 10 books sat waiting to be read so will be sure to add this to my next list
Thrillers are my fave types of books. It’s so hard to write reviews though without giving vital info away!
This sounds like a good read! I shall be adding it to ‘To Read’ list as I am always looking for new books to read! Thank you for sharing.
This book has been on my Amazon wishlist for a while and I think I might need to add it to my basket during my next purchase x
i would definitely enjoy this. i love it when the author throws you off unexpectedly. its makes you read more
This looks interesting. I will look it up on Amazon.
I like novels where it keeps you guessing until the end. I’m going to check Paul Southern out, thanks for the review.
This is definitely my kind of book, can’t wait to pick up a copy when its out
oh I would like to read this! Thanks for sharing. I’m thinking of starting a amazon good reads list and finding some new books to read. This might be a great start!
That looks interesting, especially for a daddy’s girl like me. 🙂
This sounds like just my kind of read! I’ll have to look out for it!
I’m not in to thriller’s myself but this does sound like an interesting read. Maybe it could change my opinion on the genre? 🙂
Psychologicals are my favorite genre of book to read. I have no doubt I’d like this one!
This sounds SO good. I really want to get into thrillers more as I tend to read girlie, rom com books but yet I watch a lot of horror and thriller on TV so I need to start reading these kinds of books too! xxx
This sounds like a really interesting read. It’s not my usual genre but I’m quite intrigued by your description so I’ll be preordering it.
OOh now this is right up my street and has been added to my ever growing list x
This sounds like my kind of book. I love a thriller with an anti-hero!
I really like that there are reviews about “non girly” books, I’d much rather read something like this than a typical chic-lit!
This sounds like a gripping read. I’ll add it to my list.