Hot Mess Lit Review: The Serial Killer’s Daughter by Alice Hunter
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Domestic Suspense, Twisted Mind Games
Vibe Check: A layered mystery that keeps you guessing until the final page—if you think you’ve figured it out, think again.
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Blurb:
Is murder in the blood?
In a sleepy Devon village, a woman is taken from the streets. Local vet Jenny is horrified. This kind of thing doesn’t happen here.
But it’s not the first time she’s been so close to a crime scene. The daughter of a prolific serial killer, she’s spent her whole life running from who she really is.
And the crime is harrowingly similar to those her father committed all those years ago…
But she’s not her father’s daughter.
Is she?
First Impressions
Before I even turned a page… I expected this book to pick up years after The Serial Killer’s Wife, following Tom & Beth’s daughter. When it didn’t, I was a little frustrated—so much so that I put it down after four chapters. But when I picked it back up, I read the entire thing in one night.
Did It Deliver? Or Did It Disappoint?
Expectations vs. Reality – The style is similar to The Serial Killer’s Wife—but with an added twist that turns it into a book within a book. The pacing and setup completely hooked me once I gave it another shot.
Best Thing About It: The guessing game. You start off convinced it’s Jenny, then Mark, then maybe someone else entirely. I usually spot the twist coming, but this time? I was completely wrong.
Worst Offender: The initial frustration. The book’s direction wasn’t what I wanted at first—but once I let go of that expectation, I got fully immersed in the mystery.
The Hot Mess Breakdown
Characters: Jenny? Mark? Someone else entirely? This book thrives on making you second-guess everything.
Plot: Layered, twisty, and deceptively clever. The secondary storyline only adds to the suspense.
Writing Style: Same immersive approach as The Serial Killer’s Wife, but with an extra layer of mystery-driven tension.
Emotional Impact: HIGH. You’ll be frustrated, intrigued, and obsessively turning pages by the end.
Final Verdict
Take It or Torch It? Take it—but expect it to pull a few tricks on you.
Worth Your Money? Absolutely—especially if you love mysteries that refuse to be obvious.
Who Should Read This? Fans of Lisa Jewell, Freida McFadden, and thrillers that play mind games with their readers.
Hot Mess Lit Rating: – Absolutely hooked, completely fooled, and unable to put it down.
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