I wasn't familiar with Diane Chamberlain's work when I was offered an advance review copy of The Dream Daughter. Since I suffer from a heart condition that's difficult to treat the subject matter intrigued me. I became a fan of Chamberlain's ability to draw such compelling characters too. Science fiction can sometimes be so cold and analytical but not in this case. Carly's emotions and her drive are so very real, and often quite raw. Her grief, hope, desperation, and love made it so much easier to believe that a woman would make such risky choices.