"Daughter" by Kate McLaughlin tells the haunting story of a young girl named Tessa who grapples with the complex emotions of love, betrayal, and hope in the wake of a family tragedy. As she navigates her tumultuous relationship with her estranged mother, Tessa uncovers dark secrets that threaten to unravel her understanding of loyalty and identity. Set against a backdrop of loss and the quest for redemption, the narrative explores the challenges of reconciling past trauma while striving for a future that feels both uncertain and filled with possibility. Ultimately, it’s a poignant exploration of the bonds between mothers and daughters. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Recorded Books, Inc. .