How does the bond between you and your mother evolved over time, and in what ways do love, conflict, and unspoken expectations shaped your relationship?
The bond between my mother and me has not been linear; it has evolved through phases of closeness, misunderstanding, and growth. There was a period when our relationship went through a rough patch, marked by differences in perspective and unspoken expectations that neither of us knew how to express. During that time, love existed, but it was often overshadowed by conflict and silence. With time and emotional maturity, those conflicts became lessons. Today, the bond feels deeper because it has been tested—shaped not just by affection, but by forgiveness, acceptance, and the willingness to understand each other beyond assumptions.
Name of Book: Mother Daughter Murder Night
Author: Nina Simon
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication Date: Sep 5, 2023
No. of Pages: 352
Format: Netgalley DRC
High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does.
Then Jack—tiny in stature but fiercely independent—happens upon a dead body while kayaking near their bungalow. Jack quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos. Beth thinks Lana should focus on recovery, but Lana has a better idea. She’ll pull on her wig, find the true murderer, protect her family, and prove she still has power.
With Jack and Beth’s help, Lana uncovers a web of lies, family vendettas, and land disputes lurking beneath the surface of a community populated by folksy conservationists and wealthy ranchers. But as their amateur snooping advances into ever-more dangerous territory, the headstrong Rubicon women must learn do the one thing they’ve always resisted: depend on each other.
My Opinion
Mother Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon is a small-town mystery thriller layered with emotional depth. The story opens with a murder and gradually weaves through the lives of the town’s residents, placing almost everyone under suspicion. While the mystery itself is not intensely thrilling, the novel stands out for its focus on personal relationships, especially the bond between a mother and her daughter. The emotional dynamics add warmth and meaning to the narrative. The strongest aspect of the book is its protagonist and her family—women who face every challenge without male support, relying instead on intelligence, resilience, and quiet confidence.
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