A murdered brother...a guilty father...or was her father guilty? Leigh Brody...A protagonist who is trying to solve the murder...wondering if what she remembers is what really happened. Secrets and red herrings make it difficult to discern the ending of this story too soon. Family and friends, realistic characters, add to the story that is a quick read. Enjoy. Thanks Netgalley

The twists kept me going - especially towards the end, some jaw droppers where thrown at us!
Characters were mainly unlikeable and some of the storylines were repetitive. I like it and I probably would give Leigh another chance.

Thank you Netgalley!!

First of all, thank you for letting me read this book.

Holy moly this book is a rollercoaster!!! The journey Leigh goes on almost feels like it’s yours too.

The book is so well written. The characters flaws aren’t just mentioned but they’re shown.

It shows the fight a sister will go through for her brother. It shows Leigh as a strong, independent, headstrong woman. She doesn’t let anything stop her from getting justice for those who need it.

And can we talk about those plot twists?!
I was here shipping her with Chandler Reed😂
This book is definitely a top 5 I’ve read so far

If you love a good ‘whodunit?’ Mystery thriller with epic plot twists then this is the book for you!!

I’ll definitely be keeping up with Nichole and reading the rest of her books!!

I really enjoyed this book! While there were a lot of storylines going on here, they all made sense and added something to the story. And the end! WHAT?!?!??! What a great twisty ending! This one was one of the better thrillers that I've read in a while. It was unique and different unlike the same old thing of most other thrillers these days! I can't wait to read the next one!

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A thrilling read with an interesting flawed protagonist, Leigh. With plenty of twists and an intriguing storyline where her brother was killed twenty years ago and crime were being committed again, I had to keep reading. It took me a while to get into the writing style and story but glad I perservered. Some parts were far fetched but still want to read more.

The Girl Who Survived by Nichole Severn was so good. I would recommend this book and this author. The author has an engaging writing style.

Leigh Brody returns to her hometown after a body is found, marked with her name.

It’s been twenty years since Leigh found the murdered body of her twelve-year-old brother, Troy. Her father was arrested for the crime, but she never accepted that he did it. Her hunt for the real killer almost cost her everything.

Now working for the FBI, Leigh is called back to New Hampshire when a series of copycat crimes are committed. Only the killer has left a very specific calling card, a plastic army figurine, the same as the one she found on Troy’s body, and carved into its base: Leigh’s name.

Leigh is such a strong and determined character. I really enjoyed getting to know her and could identify with her in not wanting to get close to people or trust people. I love the line that instead of trying to share the weight of things happening to her, Leigh taught herself to shoulder it alone. Plus, she really wanted to hold on to memories that didn't hurt and bring her pain.

Leigh definiately had the ability to compartmenalize and get her job done, but at time it did take a toll. She carried a lot of anguish and weight that sometimes brought her down.

The story had a shocking twist, and I gasped out loud when it was revealed. I never saw the twist coming. I cannot wait to read more in this series.

The Girl Who Survived is a page-turning thriller with a jaw-dropping conclusion. A must-read. I would highly recommend his book.

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From the gripping prologue to the jaw-dropping conclusion, Severn had me hooked on every word. The premise alone, with Leigh's haunting past and the eerie copycat crimes, had me flipping pages faster than I could keep up. It's been twenty years since Leigh's world shattered, and the raw intensity of her quest for justice had my heart pounding.

Leigh's life gets flipped upside down when she stumbles upon her brother's murdered body. But here's the kicker—she's convinced her dad didn't do it, even though everyone else in their small town thinks he's guilty. Fast forward twenty years, and Leigh's now working for the FBI, but she's still haunted by her brother's death. Then copycat crimes start happening, and they're all linked to Leigh's past. She's thrown back into the case that shattered her world all those years ago. But this time, she's determined to uncover the truth and put the real killer behind bars.

Leigh is not your typical FBI agent. Sure, she's tough as nails, but she's also dealing with some serious baggage. I'm talking major demons from her past that she's still trying to shake off. Plus, the whole town blames her for what they think her dad did, so you can imagine the pressure she's under.

And let me tell you, the twists and turns in this book? Insane! Just when you think you've got it all figured out, Severn throws you for a loop. I'm talking plot twists that'll make your head spin and keep you guessing until the very end. I won't spoil it for you, but let's just say, it's a jaw-dropper. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, and when I finally got to the last page, I was shook.

So, if you're into thrillers that'll keep you guessing, with a badass heroine, "The Girl Who Survived" needs to be at the top of your TBR list, like, yesterday. Can't wait for next books in this series!

NIchole Severn has written a deep, flawed, and tough character in Leigh Brody. After her brother was found murdered beneath their house when she was 12, and her father convicted of not only his murder, but one of her brother's best friend, Leigh got out of town as soon as she was able. Now working with the FBI, Leigh studies crime scenes and evidence to find a serial killer's pattern. She's called back home as someone is murdering people in her town in an eerily similar way to the murders attributed to her father. Leigh is sure her father did not murder her brother and his friend - and either the original killer is back or there's a copycat at play. Written with incredible detail and emotion, The Girl Who Survived will keep you guessing until the end - and the twist! WOWZA! Thank you to Storm Publishing for an advanced reader of this book. The opinions expressed are my own.

Leighs 12 year old brother is murdered, her father is blamed, and her best friend is missing. Years later she becomes an FBI analyst and must return to her hometown to investigate a copycat murderer. A fast paced thriller with twists that keep you interested in the story. I loved Leigh as the MC.

After leaving New Hampshire after a family tragedy, Leigh Brody finally returns years later as an FBI analyst. Her choice of profession was a direct result of a traumatic experience in early life, when her 12 year old brother was murdered and her father blamed for the crime.

Now, a series of serial killings indicate a link to the murder of Leigh's brother all those years ago. Can she do for that cold case what she was unable to do at the time - namely, identify the real killer?

This is a suspenseful story which requires some suspension of disbelief. It will be particularly enjoyed by those who are interested in stories featuring tropes about serial killers and FBI agents.

Leigh left Lebanon years ago with the town hating her. Her brother and his best friend went missing. She found her brother under the crawl space under their house. Her father was arrested and convicted for the murders. Now she returns because someone is killing and leaving her name on a toy soldier. As a member of the FBI, she is determined to find the killer. But someone wants her out of town and is going to great lengths to get her to leave. Will she find the killer before they strike again?
Great story. But it’s told in only Leigh’s point of view. I like at least two point of views. Secrets. Mystery. Surprises. Action. Sort of cliffhanger.

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bone chilling thriller!! this book was super intense and very well written. lots of unexpected plot twists and turns. great book!

Wow! Wow!wow! Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC. This is my honest review.

This was so good! It is the first, of many I hope, in a series. Leigh Brody’s father was convicted 20 years ago for the murder of 2 boys- one of whom was his son. Leigh has always thought he was innocent, but she left town as soon as she graduated. She went to school and eventually came to work for the FBI. She is called back home to help in the investigation of murders that are happening in the same manner as 20 years ago, but there are some differences, and the victims are adults.

This was very fast paced. And I really liked Leigh. She has many demons to face, especially the fact that everyone in her hometown blames her for what they believe her father has done. Leigh has to battle with herself to stay focused on the present case. As she and the team- Boucher, Reed and Livingston continue to investigate, lines become blurred and the connections to the cases 20 years ago are undeniable.

The characters are really well written, the investigation is spot on. It is a puzzler- but the twist of the present day murderer, and the reveal about one of the characters blew me away. I had thoughts on who it was, and towards the very end I really thought I had it figured out but -NOPE! However, everything fit together and it was a great ending!

Great FBI procedural, great characters, great pacing and plot.

My only con: Why did Leigh stay in her childhood home by herself while investigating this case??!!

Cannot wait to read the next one!

This is the first book in a new series by Nichole Severn. It was just average. It was hard to get into as I didn't care for the writing style. I had a really hard time liking any of the characters. I feel like the main character should have been much stronger given her childhood, especially when the twist at the end was revealed. There was nothing special about this and I'm not sure it's an author I would read again.

Thank you #netgalley and #stormpublishing for the eARC.

This book starts like many police/investigative mysteries. I'm not drawn into stories that are overly police procedural, but don't worry, this one isn't that way! It has some very unique twists you won't see coming. The characters have underlying storylines that draw you in to get to know them truly. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and grew to love the characters as the story progressed. The ending did not disappoint.

Twenty years ago Leigh found her brother’s body and her father was convicted of murdering him and another little boy, her mother not able to cope commits suicide not long after. When our story starts she’s a FBI agent and she’s coming back to the town she left so long ago to investigate what may looks like a copycat killing.

Leigh is a typical thriller heroine, she’s so very damaged and she doesn’t have a lot of friends, turns out that being the kid of an accused murderer doesn’t make you that popular. The local police aren’t very happy about having her on the case. She’s not happy either but she’s always been convinced that the school psychologist was her brother’s killer - not her father - and she hopes to prove it. At first I was a little bit disappointed because we get the killer’s name (said psychologist) very early in the book (I quote my notes : he can’t be the killer, it’s too early in the book), but I didn’t what was in store and boy was I in for the ride. I didn’t see the ending coming, at all. And that final twist? Oh my god, makes the book worth reading on its own.

Thank you to Netgalley, the Author and the Publisher for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. The girl who survived is out on May 6

This was such a great book! Best book I have read in a long time. Leigh works for the FBI and gets called back to her hometown to find out why a toy solider is found with her name on a murder victim and how does this victim connect to the murder of her brother. Was her father who was accused of murdering her brother really innocent? Leigh is on the search to find out! From the very first pages I was captivated so many potential suspects and so much suspense! The end... let's just say talk about a shock! Great book , exceptional ending. Loved it and hope there is a next book with Leigh if so I will be reading!

Fantastic! I read this one in almost a single sitting! It was so hard to put down! I loved the main character Leigh and her backstory. I love it when a protagonist uses their trauma to fuel themselves as Leigh did. The only thing I didn’t like about the story was the animosity toward Leigh as though she, as a child, could have had any sort of responsibility for what happened. The idea that an entire town would turn their back on a child, a victim as well by circumstance, was inconceivable to me. But I guess that’s a sign of a great writer if they can evoke that kind of emotion from you! A fantastic start to this series and I’ll definitely be looking forward to the next one!

Huge thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

This is a fast paced psychological thriller. I liked the main character Leigh but overall found the story a bit too unbelievable. The ending in particular was just a bit too much. I would read another book by the same author as the writing was fast paced and interesting but if the next was similarly far fetched then I wouldn’t read any more.

Short summary - Leigh found the murdered body of her brother 20 years ago. Since she has become an FBI agent. She is called back to her hometown to investigate a series of murders via a copycat. All of the victims have a toy soldier on them that has her name carved into them - the same kind Troy got.

This won’t be the last book that I read by Nichole Severn, I’m looking forward to the next book in this series. I was confused at some parts of this book due to the amount of people but it got better overtime.

I didn’t see the twist coming at all and then I thoroughly enjoyed our little twist that we got at the end! Overall this was an enjoyable book, and I’m looking forward to reading about Leigh chasing down all the children victims.