I stumbled upon 'Daddy's Love' while browsing through a list of psychological thrillers, and boy, did it leave an impression. The novel follows a young woman named Mei who, after her mother's sudden death, is forced to move in with her estranged father. At first, it seems like a typical family drama—awkward reunions, unresolved tensions—but things take a dark turn when Mei starts noticing bizarre behavior from her father. He becomes overly possessive, controlling her every move, and even isolates her from friends. The tension builds slowly, with subtle hints of something deeply wrong lurking beneath his 'loving' facade. The climax reveals a horrifying truth: her father's 'love' is a twisted obsession, rooted in a past trauma that connects to her mother's death. It's less about blood ties and more about power and manipulation. The ending left me unsettled for days—it’s one of those stories that makes you question how well you really know the people closest to you.
What stood out to me was how the author blurred the line between care and control. The father’s actions are framed as protective at first, making the gradual reveal of his true nature all the more chilling. The prose is sparse but effective, letting the reader’s imagination fill in the gaps. If you’re into stories that explore familial bonds gone wrong, this’ll grip you from the first page.