Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by The Purple Booker.
Today’s featured book is The Good Daughter, by Alexandra Burt, is the tale of a young woman in search of her past, and the mother who will do anything to keep it hidden…
Intro: (Prologue)
They stopped once for the night, in Albuquerque. The name of the city intrigued the girl, so she looked it up in the encyclopedia she carried with her. It was her most prized possession.
Albuhkirkee…She silently repeated the word until it lost all meaning. The girl caught herself drifting off into some paranoid daydream, not knowing what time it was or where they were going. They had never driven this far for so long, never had to pump gas so many times.
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Teaser: After Quinn left the bank, she tucked the envelope under the seat of the Ford truck. She felt giddy with excitement, her entire body seemed to hum, knowing she was going to see the old woman. There was no turning back—not after church last Sunday. (p. 160).
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Synopsis: Dahlia Waller’s childhood memories consist of stuffy cars, seedy motels, and a rootless existence traveling the country with her eccentric mother. Now grown, she desperately wants to distance herself from that life. Yet one thing is stopping her from moving forward: she has questions.
In order to understand her past, Dahlia must go back. Back to her mother in the stifling town of Aurora, Texas. Back into the past of a woman on the brink of madness. But after she discovers three grave-like mounds on a neighboring farm, she’ll learn that in her mother’s world of secrets, not all questions are meant to be answered…
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What do you think? Would you keep reading?
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POTPOURRI 
Oh, that poor little girl in that opening paragraph. I already feel for her.
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So do I, Margot….I hope to enjoy this one! Thanks for stopping by.
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Yes, I would definitely keep reading – I enjoy stories that involve the character travelling back to their past to resolve issues there.
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Thanks, Cleo, I do, too, and I almost forgot that this one had come out. Glad you could stop by.
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Based on the intro, I would keep reading – I really feel for the young girl. The blurb really pulls me in also. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this one.
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Thanks, Jade, I have been eyeing this book since I first heard about it…I’m a sucker for family secrets, and can’t wait to read it.
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I think this one sounds like a book I should try out. Based on the locations alone – these are parts of the country that I know and can visualize. Nice pick!
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Yes, Kay, I love that part of the country, too…I need to take a road trip! Thanks for stopping by.
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Oh yes I’d read more and Albuquerque and Santa Fe are wonderful places as well 🙂
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Definitely! It’s been too long since I visited those parts of the country…I came close when I vacationed in Arizona (Sedona). Thanks for visiting, Diane, and for hosting.
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Not sure about this one for me but it does sound interesting.
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Thanks for stopping by, Patty, and I agree that it doesn’t sound like your usual read.
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The hint of family secrets has me very curious. Keep reading and enjoy!
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Thanks, Catherine, I am also intrigued by family secrets, and the more they hide, the more I want to find them.
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Definitely intriguing! I love stories about family secrets. I like the opening you shared. Reminds me of when we stopped in Albuquerque on our road trip one year. We had to stop in at the emergency room while there, unfortunately, and so that is what I remember most about the city. Anyway, I hope the book is good! It sounds like something I would enjoy.
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I love how colorful everything is, and I feel more artistic whenever I’m in a place like that. But, getting off topic, family secrets always draw me in. Thanks for visiting, Wendy.
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I would definitely keep reading! It’s sounds like a really intriguing read.
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I think so, too, Yvo….thanks for stopping by.
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I am in two minds about this one. I love the sound of it but didn Love the last book of hers I read. I will wait for your review 😀
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Hmm, now I’m curious…I think I enjoyed Remember Mia, but I’ll have to check my reviews to see my thoughts. And I see that on Goodreads, I gave it four stars. I thought the psychiatric sections were tedious. Thanks for visiting, Emma.
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I think that’s the one I read but I’m sure it had a different name here. I didn’t hate it but it just didn’t feel like a wow book for me.
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I really like the set up for this one. Hope you enjoy!
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Thanks, Denise, I hope so, too. Enjoy your pick.
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Sounds pretty thrilling when you get to the three mounds.
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Oh, yes, unexpected, those mounds. Thanks for visiting, Alice Audrey, and enjoy yours!
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I’m already caring about this girl so, yes, I’d definitely keep reading.
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Yes, I am a fan of those lost little girls…especially her mother having all those secrets. Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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I’d keep reading. It already has me curious! 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Gabby, and I’m eager to read it.
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my heart went out to the little girl in the opening paragraph. 😦
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Oh, yes, that is definitely an opening that grabbed my heart, too. Thanks for visiting, Kym.
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I am always drawn to mother/daughter relationship books. I’d keep reading.
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I enjoy them, too, Nise…and I hope to love this one. Thanks for visiting.
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