I found this novel to be slow and I had a hard time getting into the plot of the text. Thank you to the publisher and  netgalley for the arc.

Thank you Netgalley, Lake Union Publishing and Victoria Helen Stone.
I read Jane Doe and was super excited when I was approved for the second instalment, Problem Child.
Jane in the perfect sociopath and now her niece Kayla joins her in the adventures.
Fast read which I could not put down.
Crazy meet crazy.  Love this series and I hope there are more adventure to come.
Highly recommend.
5 🌟

Excellently Atypical. I like finding books that treat neurological divergences as normal and show how those with different neurologies are the same as neurotypicals, and this is one such book. Here, we see a sociopath - that neurology most commonly thought of as "evil" by neurotypicals - using her abilities to further her own career and figure out what has happened to a niece she barely knew she had. Very humanizing, very demystifying, and very, very good. Those that don't like frankness or "vulgarity"... probably won't like this tale. But for the rest of us non-prudes, this truly was a great - and fast - read. Very much recommended.

I really enjoyed Jane Doe so I was excited to start this second book and get another chance to get into Jane’s head. But, I have to say I wasn’t as impressed with this book as I was with the first. I liked the fact that we got to learn more about Jane including her childhood and her relationship with Luke, however I found it hard to connect with the storyline about Kayla. Most of the middle of the book dragged on a little too long and I felt bored with the details about Kayla’s situation and Jane’s quest to find her. The end of the book (last 10% or so) picked up a little and it definitely seems like the author left the storyline open for a book 3. Even though I wasn’t as impressed with this book as the first, I would definitely be interested in reading more about Jane if there is a third book.

Thank you to Netgalley for this advanced reader's copy in return for my honest review. I enjoyed this book so immensely that now I'll need to go back to read the previous books in this series.

Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jane Doe, the unforgettable sociopath,  is back to her old tricks...

PLOT SUMMARY:
Jane is doing just fine in her life...enjoying her job, her boyfriend, her cat, and her schemes.  So when she gets a call from a family member warning her that her niece Kayla is missing, Jane hesitates to step in.  Helping isn’t really her style.  But the more she learns about Kayla, the more curious she is about her, and she soon finds herself investigating this disappearance.  What will she find back home in Oklahoma?  And is Oklahoma ready for the new Jane?

PROS and CONS: 
Jane is an unusual character - a self professed sociopath with some questionable morals, yet you cannot help but fall slightly in love with her.  Not affected by guilt and relying heavily on copying the behaviour of others to fit in, she nevertheless manages to charm the pants off most people she meets...if she wants to that is.

Unfortunately, as with most second novels featuring the same character, there was a lot of filler.  We find out a lot more about Jane and how she came to be the way she is, how her environment shaped her, and how her gene pool meant she would never really stand a chance.  We also see a softer side of Jane...was it as much fun as the vengeful Jane in Jane Doe?  Not a chance...but it was nice to see her develop into a more well rounded character.

This one struggles a bit in the middle, but eventually finds its’ groove at the end, and will leave you wanting more!

YES or NO:  
It’s a YES from me - I adore reading about this anti-hero...this imperfect warrior for justice.  I really hope there is a Book 3 so we can get to know Jane even better!

4 Stars

This is the second book in the Jane Doe series but it can be read as a stand alone as there weren't any references to the first book and it's nothing you need to read to get more out of this book.

The author does a great job of creating multi layered characters that she slowly allows you glimpses of as the plot progresses. The slow build allows the 'creepy' factors of Jane's personality to really shine; she knows what her limitations are and what she's truly capable of. She knows what she wants and how to get it; something not all of us are able to do. While the plot sometimes felt a little slow, and some of the things Jane did as she was trying to find her niece didn't add a lot to the story, the way the book ended made up for it! Has Jane met her match?!

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the Jane Doe series - I didn't read the first, so was unfamiliar with the backstory. However, some hints are given, and Jane goes back home to find a lost niece and is confronted with her own past, so I was fairly clear as to what made Jane the woman she is.  Some of the story portrayed her as mean and bitter, but on the whole I loved the way Jane was portrayed as forging her own path in life. As others have also mentioned, I found much of the middle of the story forgettable, but really liked the beginning and the end. Now off to read the first book in the series - and the ending set up the next installment, so will look out for that.

“My kind really likes company. When it’s too quiet we can hear the hollowness inside us. When things get loud, the echoes fill us up.”

Our favourite sociopath is back and taking matters into her own hands! This time Jane is playing rookie detective in the hopes of discovering the true reason behind her niece’s disappearance. 

Problem Child starts out strong, we get to see Jane confront many of the issues talked about in the first book, mostly regarding her parents and brother. However, around a quarter of the way into the book, the plot started to thin and it was getting a little hard to read. One particular point involving a wind turbine had me questioning whether I should continue. I’m not sure if it’s meant to convey how dull the area is, if it is, then it worked. The story then picks up again in the last quarter of the book and left me looking forward to the possibilities of the next story! 

I’m definitely glad there’s going to be another instalment as this book didn’t really live up to my expectations after how good the first one was. I felt that Jane lost a little of her shine and scheming nature in this book. I wasn’t keen on Kayla either. However, judging by the ending of this one, we’re in for a real treat! 

2.5/5 rounded up.

Ok, Jane is back! Its hard not to love this psychopath! I was so excited to see another Jane novel. I was completely immersed in Jane and her revenge plot in the first story, so I could not wait to jump back into Jane's life. 

This story follows Jane as she searches for her missing niece- a girl that people say is just like Jane. This journey to find Kayla sends her on a path back to where she grew up. Let me tell you, if you think Jane is crazy...get ready to meet her mother. Whoa.

I really loved this follow up story. It had all the snark and ridiculous behavior Jane brought us in the first book. 

I love a good book that can make me root for the villain. Give me more Jane!

Jane is back! This time she goes in search of her niece. Wait whaaat? Jane, our Jane, the sociopath, who was abused by her family in her childhood, is going in search of her niece???? 
Meet Kayla, Jane's niece. She hardly looks like she's sixteen but something catches Jane's attention. Kayla's lifeless eyes - it reminds Jane of herself!

There's trouble in paradise for Luke and Jane so Jane goes on a self-exploration journey. Can sociopaths fall in love? Are they capable of truly loving someone? Jane is about to find out. 
Jane's "whining" about her troubled childhood gets a bit too much. If you have read the first book, you will know what I am talking about. At times, I was like, argh, move on, Jane. I hear ya, you felt bad. But that's in the past so for god's sake, move on!

The story starts well, loses pace halfway through and finally ends with a bang! Kayla's revelation is mind-blowing! Overall, this was an interesting read.

Not a very good read. I had read this after reading the first book jane doe and this one just doesnt live up to it. I like Jane's character and how she thinks etc but this storyline was just a dead end. It didnt bring out anymore of her character or have any real crazy drama. Jane's niece goes missing and no one wants to find her. Jane is told she is a lot like her so shes intrigued to find her and see if she is. The story was a flop to be honest

I’m worried that I like Jane so much because she is a sociopath. She’s never killed anyone, but she has no feelings, guilt or empathy. She doesn’t understand other people, even if she knows how to read them so that she can manipulate them. The first book made me cheer as she taught bad people lessons, and now she’s grown, changed and maybe softened a bit. Part of it is thanks to Luke, her boyfriend. She may not love him as normal people love, but she’s fond of him. When Jane finds out that her niece is missing, she doesn’t really care until she hears how similar she is to her. Could her niece be a sociopath too? Jane can’t resist this challenge and goes back home to find her. Kayla does seem to be a strange duck. Everything that Jane finds out about her makes her more and more convinced of this, and the plot just keeps getting better. As an aunt myself, I think my nephew is very similar to me so Jane’s connection with Kayla touched me, even if it’s a little warped. The ending packs such a punch that left me stunned. I also enjoyed the humor. Jane’s views are just funny and I really, really like her. She’s the person we all wish we could be when somebody takes advantage of us. 
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/ Lake Union Publishing!

Jane is back!! Well, almost, because the Jane we all loved in "Jane Doe" is not the same one we get for most of this story. I gotta say I prefer her so much more when she's on revenge mode than when she's playing amateur detective. I loved the first and last quarters of the book, but the middle was a miss for me. Although we get to know some more things about her childhood and how she became to be who she is, I found the investigation into her niece's disappearance pretty dissapointing, as it was not as interesting as the story which introduced us to Jane. There were a couple of episodes that I found completely irrelevant to the story (wind turbines, ugggh) and her musings about her relationship with Luke got a bit repetitive.

The ending sets the story for what I hope will be Jane going back to be revenge queen.

Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you enjoyed Jane Doe by Victoria Helen Stone, you will love the next chapter in Jane’s life. Jane is back and perfectly content, as much as she can be, with her life. She has her relationship with Luke, her advancing career, a great condo, and a cat who gets her. When one of her brother’s ex-wives calls about Jane’s missing niece, Jane has to decide if it’s worth upending her life to search for a niece she doesn’t remember meeting. 
Along with a missing niece, Jane has a lazy and overbearing man at work to take down and Luke wants to move in together. Jane doesn’t do relationships and Luke’s desire to further their commitment instantly puts Jane over the edge. Deciding that searching for her niece Kayla may give her some time to think about Luke’s offer, Jane sets out to see the family that she was more than willing to put behind her. 
Victoria Helen Stone gives us another dark and twisting tale of my favorite sociopath. Problem Child gives us a more in-depth look at Jane’s childhood and how that shaped her mentally and emotionally. I loved Jane’s interactions with her parents and how strong and controlled she was-and then felt horrible for feeling that way because Jane’s strength comes from years of mental and physical abuse. 
It wouldn’t be a Jane Doe book without her destroying at least one man’s life and Jane gets it done in this book. The way that Jane takes down a crappy coworker is amazing and that man deserved everything that came at him. Do not cross Jane.
Problem Child was amazing and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read and review this title.  All opinions and mistakes are my own.

I really love Jane! I enjoyed the first about her very much. I just liked how she sees the world. I loved to look inside the brain of a sociopath. And we are back again in her head. 

Life is getting boring for Jane. She has a boyfriend who likes her just the way she is. In her job everything is under control. So when she gets a call from one of her brothers exes telling her about her niece who is missing and nobody cares, Jane does not care either. But when she looks at a picture of Kayla she sees herself in her. Everybody is telling her that Kayla is like her and Jane sees the sociopath in Kayla’s eyes. And she is bored so she thinks that looking for Kayla may be entertaining and finding her makes her a hero to her boyfriend and her colleagues. 

It was again very interesting to be inside Jane’s head. And I still love this character. But this time the author does not get tired to tell us about that Jane is a sociopath, that she is different. This gets a bit repetitive. And strange. Because Jane know what she has to feel but she does not feel it. And she keeps on telling us that she doesn’t.  Jane is somehow proud of herself being different. And she makes me almost want to be just like her. Don’t give a damn about other people or morals. But the thing is that Jane is beginning to soften. And I can’t believe that she knows all about the feelings you should have but she does not feel them. This time I could not believe totally that she does not care about anything. And there was too much telling. This “telling” all the time was my main problem with the book and the reason I don’t give it 5 stars. There is so much self-reflection by Jane that it really gets boring. And the story is thin. It is all about finding Kayla and finding out if she is like Jane. So there is a lot of unnecessary fuss about Jane’s background and her family. I just enjoyed the book because I love Jane. And I also just tolerated the permanent explanation that she is different and brilliant because I love her. It seems there will be a third book, maybe more, about Jane and Kayla. Kayla seems to be very interesting, too. But the author should consider not explaining so much next time. And maybe think about a more interesting story to put her heroines into. I am in for the next book.

Jane Doe is one of my favorite players and this sequel was such a pleasant surprise. I loved the mystery of it all. The no nonsense way in which she goes about her life, her decisions and her motives. Rob is such a fun storyline and kept me laughing and entertained. The insight of her family and where she came from was a great addition. I will be on the edge of my seat waiting to see if we get a third book because I will never get enough. How this ended leaves such a great story if their is a third. I read Jane Doe through NetGalley and I'm beyond thankful that I got that an opportunity to read an ARC of Problem Child courtesy of Lake Union Publishing.

Having read Jane Doe 1 on the recommendation of a fellow Bookstagrammer, and absolutely loving it, I was delighted to have been gifted an e-arc of Problem Child, Jane Doe 2.

Jane is back.  She's a sociopath, knows it and is proud of it.  From a poverty stricken and abusive childhood, she has pulled herself up by her bootstraps and made a success of her life.  Only Jane doesn't feel everyday emotions like the rest of us, she doesn't do guilt, pity, empathy, although she does feel pleasure at certain times and this is as close as she gets to feeling happiness.  She is working as a lawyer and in a relationship with Luke.  She likes her life but gets bored easily with the day to day humdrum of it.  

Until she gets word that her 16 year old niece has gone missing.  Jane sees something in her niece's eyes in a recent photo that makes her think Kayla is like her, a sociopath, and Kayla probably doesn't even realise it.   Jane is curious about this and, in her constant need for stimulation, makes the decision to go and see if she can find Kayla.  When she goes back to Oklahoma, she realises not much has changed in the town, with her deadbeat parents and jailbird brother, the local high school or any of the local guys.  But in trying to find Kayla, will Jane have bitten off more than she can chew?  

I loved this book.  I read it in about 36 hours.  Jane is a superb character.  She is dark, unafraid, totally manipulative and completely brilliant fun to read about.   It is darkly funny at times and I loved that.  She is all the things you want in a heroine, liberated and absolutely unapologetic for it.  There are certain elements of Jane's character that I think a lot of us would wish to be more like.   

Really well plotted, it is also well paced and has snappy short chapters.  It takes great writing to create a sociopathic character, make them very likeable and have you rooting for them, while all the time knowing that they are insincere, superficially charming and shallow.  I really loved the ending and can't wait to see where the next book will take Jane.  An excellent five star read for me!

Let me start with saying that I love Jane’s character and her hilarious antics. I enjoy reading her unique thought process and as much as her actions are less than admirable at times, I found her brutally honest and very likable. However, as much as I love Jane, I was a little bored while reading Problem Child. There was almost no action, and I was basically presented with 300 pages of Jane’s thoughts (often repetitive), her childhood memories, and her obsession with food. Yes, food! For being a sociopath and not having feeling about anything or anybody, Jane sure has a lot of “feeling” about her food. I know, I know we all need to eat and most of us enjoys good food, but do I really need to read a detailed description of every meal Jane has? What I really needed was more action and faster pace. So, with great sadness I have to rate the second book in the Jane Doe series with only 3 stars. I am hoping that the next book, yes I am pretty sure there will be next one because of how this book ended, will be more exciting.

Thank you NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and the author for gifting me with an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Being bored with the story from the get go, I decided not to continue. I think that my main problem are the flat characters and unrealistic interactions between them. For example, early on there's a scene in a bar where we have a typical douchebag-guy and insecure woman having a date. Of course, the woman doesn't realize that she can order food if she's hungry until Jane steps in and shooes the bad guy away....

I didn't have an issue with the stereotype and one-dimensional characters in JANE DOE, but mainly because the story was so much fun to follow. PROBLEM CHILD lacks this interesting plot, in my opinion, and that's why I did not finish.