4.5 stars
This is the first Lisa Jewell book that I have read, despite the considerable hype that I have seen surrounding many of her previous stories. And I am so glad that I got a chance to read this one first.
This really did keep me engaged, so much so that I felt an urge to keep reading to see exactly what would be revealed next.
I liked that it wasn't blatantly obvious what had happened to Tallulah and Zach or who was the one/who were the ones leaving the clues in the current timeline.
Speaking of the different timelines, I also enjoyed the way in which the different timelines allowed us to find out more about the central players/characters in this.
The ending was also pretty strong and didn't go down the totally unbelievable route than many books like this often do.
As soon as what happened that night is finally revealed, the pacing really picks up and I found myself almost rushing through to see how everything would be resolved.
I'll definitely be seeking out more of Lisa Jewell's work going forward after reading and enjoying this.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

During the last year, I have changed my reading genre to crime/mystery/thriller so, having read all of Lisa Jewell’s romcom/women’s fiction books, I thought I’d give this one a try.

It was so good that I went straight out and bought four more from Lisa’s mystery/thriller backlist!

Tallulah is a teen mum to baby Noah and, along with her partner Zach, they live with her mum, Kim. Tallulah and Zach go out for the evening, leaving Kim happily babysitting Noah, but they don’t return.

Would Tallulah knowingly leave her darling baby and go off somewhere? But nobody seems to have seen her or Zach since they moved on from the pub to a friend’s house party. Near to that house is a private school and, a year on from the disappearances, Sophie – a crime writer – moves there when her partner, Sean, becomes the new headteacher. Maybe the school is connected in some way to the house and the disappearance of Tallulah and Zach?

A brilliant plot and an utterly gripping book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House UK, and Cornerstone for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.

The Night She Disappeared instantly grabbed my attention. It's a definite page turner and I found myself saying "I'll just read a little bit more". I started devising all kinds of theories to what had happened to Tallulah and her boyfriend and Lisa Jewell had me guessing until the end.

I love a novel with a creepy old house and this book did not disappoint. I love the atmosphere an old mansion can create and the sinister goings on at the aptly named Dark Place had me hooked. Lisa Jewell is brilliant at creating tension and suspense with clues and misdirections dropped throughout the book.

You can read my full review at https://mmbbookblog.com/the-night-she-disappeared-by-lisa-jewell-book-review/

This book was such a page turner from start to finish. I loved it and feel envious of those who haven’t read it as it’s so good! Lisa Jewell writes so well and her characters are memorable and realistic. It’s easy to relate to them and to be carried along by the storyline. Talullah and Zach are teenage parents who go missing after a pool party at a lavish country house. The plot is compelling, there are lots of twists and turns, and just when I thought I knew what had happened, I was proved wrong. I really didn’t want this book to finish. It has everything - an intriguing plot, characters that you care for (and a few that you really dislike!) and a dramatic and original setting, written by a superb storyteller. Can’t wait for the next novel by Lisa Jewell!

The Night She Disappeared is another fantastic and compelling novel from Lisa Jewell. She really is the master of writing novels that contain numerous threads, relatable characters and cover a multitude of issues.
Tallulah is a teenage mum who is doing her best to raise her son and study part time. She has the unwavering support of her mum Kim, and the overbearing attention of her son’s father Zach. After a rare night out, Tallulah and Zach fail to come home and despite a police investigation, there is no conclusion to the tragedy.
Two years later, Sophie moves to the area as the partner of the new Headteacher of the local private school. After finding something strange in the woods behind their cottage, Sophie starts an investigation of her own with unexpected results.
I cannot praise this novel enough for it’s captivating storyline that is revealed at the perfect pace. The characters are introduced with enough detail to make them individual and interesting, without detracting from the narrative. The ending had a perfect balance of the unexpected without the unbelievable. I will be recommending this novel to reader friends, and as always, I will be waiting with baited breath for the next Lisa Jewell book.

One of those that I couldn't put down and kept me awake until the wee hours of the morning!

Tallulah and her boyfriend Zach, are going on a night out as their baby Noah is 12 months old now and they haven't been out for ages. They all live with Kim, Tallulah's mum, and she received a text saying they are going back to a friend's house and will be back late.

However, they never arrive. This was a fast paced psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat, loved it!

What a great read absolutely loved this books. The character development is fantastic and the twists and turns keep you guessing throughout. The story is based upon a you g couple who disappear with the story being told from their perspective, the mum of the girl and a crime novelist who moves to the area and starts to find clues related to their disappearance. The author cleverly intertwines their stories over different years and brings to light what happened together. Couldn’t put it down would recommend to anyone who likes a mystery novel.,

I was really excited when I was approved to read this though netgalley but it has been a little bit of a bumpy ride!
The first half of the book seemed to take me ages to read. I’m quite a quick reader usually but this just didn’t grip me. I loved most of her other books too.
I am very glad I persevered though! Story of tallulah and her boyfriend who vanish after a party without a trace. And then what happens after.
Totally unrealistic and wonderful escapism!

Deffo recommend

What an amazing book! It’s the first time I’ve read anything from Lisa Jewel – how on earth have I never come across her before? This book starts strong with a short preface about arachnophobia, and the final two sentences immediately drew me in: Tallulah suffers from arachnophobia. Tallulah is in the dark.

It did take me a while to get to grips with the timelines and I kept having to backtrack and remind myself of the dates. Once I got into it though I just couldn’t stop reading. It was impossible to put down. It’s one of those books where you think ‘I’ll just read one more chapter’, but then that section ends on such a gut-wrenching cliffhanger that you can’t possibly wait till morning to continue. Such wonderful descriptive writing. You could actually feel the love, emotion, anger and fear throughout. All the characters were fascinating and very well described. A brilliant story with so many rumours and red herrings that I was guessing right up to the end. There was nothing that I didn’t like about this book. I even ‘accepted’ the occasional extremely long sentence which would have normally had me pulling my hair out. When I say ‘extremely long’ I’m talking 156 words! I know – but somehow it worked. A fantastic read, and I’m looking forward to reading many more of Lisa’s books. Thanks to the publishers and NetGallery for allowing me this ARC in return for an honest review.

Another brilliant read by this author who just does not disappoint. Spent the first warm day of the year in the garden soaking up some Vitamin D and relaxing whilst enjoying this utter treat. This is another page turner and I as gutted to finish it which is always a true reflection of excellent writing skills. Read in one sitting and now I’m going to re-read some of her earlier books.

Another great read from Lisa Jewell, Tallulah and her boyfriend Zach have just disappeared one night. Now, a year later, the new headmaster's girlfriend discovers something buried and becomes interested in their story.
Bound to be another bestseller.

I always devour any new Lisa Jewell books as soon as they’re published and ‘The Night She Disappeared’ does not disappoint in any way. A pageturner in its truest sense, a fast-paced intriguing thriller whose plot is carefully and cleverly laid out to draw you in. She just gets better and better with each book.

19 year old Tallulah is leaving her baby, Noah with her mum while she goes on a date night with boyfriend, Zach. However, neither Tallulah or Zach return home and are still classed as missing.
15 months later, Sophie with her partner, the newly appointed Headmaster, move into the cottage at his new school. She discovers a sign saying ‘dig here’ in the garden and discovers an item she then links with the missing teenagers. Sophie also happens to be a crime novelist.
The story is told from both time periods and switches between the two as the story builds up to what really happened on that fateful night at Dark Place.
Another amazing read from Lisa Jewel. 5 stars.

I am such a huge fan of Lisa Jewell, and this did not disappoint, totally gripping right from the start with characters you get so invested in, I felt so much for Kim and enjoyed getting to know Tallulah as she grew into being a mum and a young woman, I couldn’t put it down, the constant shocks and surprises keep you turning the pages and needing to read more, I would definitely recommend.
Huge thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book for an honest review!

I’m a huge fan of Lisa Jewell and this book did not disappoint.

Tallulah and her boyfriend Zach disappear, leaving their beloved son Noah with Kim, Tallulah’s mum, in the home they share together. Sophie moves to the same village with her partner Shaun, who is taking over as head at an exclusive school for troubled teens. Soon, these two storylines become intertwined.

I like dual timeline stories and Lisa Jewell is brilliant at them. She always gives exactly the right amount of information in each section so you are always craving more, racing to keep reading!

The characters are well written and the whole book is pacy and gripping. I loved the conclusion and the epilogue was a particular delight!

I will always recommend this author as one to read and this book is a fantastic addition to any library. I can’t wait for her next novel! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my copy of this book.

As a Lisa Jewell fan, i was so pleased to read this book! It didn’t disappoint, I enjoyed the time changes, every chapter and the book had me gasping many times!

Believable storyline and characters that had me wanting more, lots of twists and turns and an unexpected ending!

Would highly recommend

Twisted. Dark. Suspenseful (oh, so suspenseful). Lisa Jewell’s books are always edge-of-your-seat, and The Night She Disappeared is a tremendous psychological thriller. From the very first page, you’re enveloped in a sense of doom ... you just know there’s going to be no happy-ever-after ending. There’s a young couple who disappear after a night partying at a massive country estate, leaving a much adored baby behind with his gran, a group of not-terribly-desirable youngsters who are meant to be their friends but are not terribly concerned or helpful, and two awful mothers who leave a lot to be desired. There are drugs and love, secrets and lies, cryptic clues and many, many twists and turns. Honestly, don’t start it at bedtime ... you will not be able to put it down.

Tallulah and Zach are young parents living with Mum Kim. Until one night they go missing. Full of control, tension and intrigue. A real page turner. Liked reading about Tallulah being a young mum navigating her way through life. Well drawn characters. Enjoyed. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

When Tallulah and her boyfriend Zach go out for a date, her mum Kim is happy to babysit little Noah while they have an evening off and enjoy themselves at the pub. Tallulah messages her mum around 11pm to say they are going to a friend's house, but when Kim wakes up at 4:30am she discovers that the couple aren't home yet. Friends tell her that the pair were last seen going to a party at a house in the woods called Dark Place, but the family living there claim to know nothing about the disappearance. Kim tries to speak to everyone who knew Tallulah to find out what happened to her daughter and her boyfriend. The following year, a lady called Sophie, who has just moved to the boarding school with her head-teacher husband, is walking in the woods when she sees a sign that says "Dig Here". What follows will bring the disappearance case back into investigation... Will Kim find out what happened to Tallulah and Zach?

This book was brilliant, with a great plot, a variety of interesting characters, and twists and turns that continue to shock and surprise you. I loved how the book went from past to present and how everything came together at the end. Very much recommended!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback.

Sophie a novelist has just moved into the headmasters house in a boarding school with her partner who has just started working there.
Out on a walk to explore the local area she finds a cardboard message nailed to a fence. The message reads ‘Dig here’ and an arrow pointing downwards.
This message turns out to be a clue to a missing persons case. A teenage couple disappeared a year before in that area and have never been found.
Another great novel by Lisa Jewell with memorable characters and a story that griped me from the first page.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.