This is my first exposure to these authors and I was not disappointed. Mitchell and Carter have delivered a fast paced and deliciously wicked tale. The characters are well rounded and come across as believable, whether you love them or hate them. This provocative, somewhat dark and twisted story grabs you from the first page and keeps you guessing until the very end where the authors insert a deliciously wicked twist.

Thank you to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio who provided me with a copy of this book. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book.

Oh wow!!! I did not see that plot twist coming!!! This was a first for me by this author but will not be my last! Such a good story!

I was initially very interested in reading this book. The synopsis drew me in, and the prologue was intriguing. However I had difficulty getting into the story. The pacing was slow, and I often found it hard to follow. I also had trouble connecting with the main character, and the plot seemed too familiar with other stories involving schools or wealthy settings. There were a few good twists, but overall, this book was not for me. The Narrator was great though

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was great. The book had such an interesting synopsis but it was pretty slow going and I had a hard time maintaining interest. I DNF at 40%. I’m sure this will be a favorite for some but it wasn’t the book for me.

I don't want to say more than the publishers summary incase it spoils something! but this book was full of twists and turns that kept me going WTF is happening! in a good way! I loved it!

Publisher's summary
What really happened to Sara-Jane?
It’s been fifteen years since Gem’s eight-year-old daughter Sara-Jane went missing, snatched with her best friend Abby right outside their school. A frantic search united the community at first, but after Abby was found and brought home, single mother Gem’s dogged persistence only led to accusations that she was stirring up class tensions. Even that she was somehow involved.
When Gem hears that human remains have been unearthed in the school’s chapel, she casts aside the new life she’s carefully built around herself and returns to the community that closed ranks against her all those years ago. Someone there knows something, she’s sure of it. And when Sara-Jane’s belongings start appearing on her doorstep, Gem knows she’s getting close—dangerously close—to the truth.
One thing’s for certain: it’s not just the remains in the chapel that have lain hidden for years. Can Gem unravel the dark secrets that might lead to Sara-Jane? Or has blind hope lured her into a web she’ll never escape?

Thanks to NetGalley & Brilliance Audio for the ALC of this book!

Girl, Missing
By: Dreda Say Mitchell, Ryan Carter
Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Release date: 06-01-24

Got all the way through to 60% of this one before I stopped and DNF. I struggled with it from the start as the story didn't seem all that engaging.

Thank you to Brilliance Publishing for the audio ARC.

This is a twisted tale of two school girls who have gone missing from the perspective of a mom trying to solve the cold case. This book was just ok for me. It wasn't bad, but also didn't keep me super interested in the suspense. The audio version was great. The narrator was pleasant, enjoyable to listen to, and easy to follow along.

From the synopsis, I was really interested in this book. The prologue had me interested but after that I couldn’t get into this story. It was slow and sometimes hard to follow. I couldn't connect with the main character, and the plot felt too familiar with other stories involving schools or wealthy settings. There were some good twists but it wasn’t for me.

The upcoming release Girl, Missing is the gripping story of the tragic disappearance of Gem’s daughter, Sara-Jane! This thriller takes you on several twists and turns as we explore the aftermath of the tragedy that shattered Gem’s life.
Gem’s relentless quest for answers leads her back to the community that once turned against her. Together authors Mitchell and Carter write a tale of suspicion, secrets, and buried truths, keeping readers on edge as Gem uncovers unsettling clues.
With each turn of the page, the stakes heighten, drawing readers deeper into Gem’s desperate search for closure. “Girl, Missing” is a riveting thriller that will leave you guessing until the very end!
***Disclaimer - This book did contain some elements that for me personally were a bit more than I cared to read. Including elements of rape and violence.

Thank you to NetGalley and #thomasandmercer for the advance audiobook!

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I am a sucker for a wallop of a twist, and the final twist in Girl, Missing was just that!

Fifteen years ago, Gem's 8 year old daughter, Sara-Jane and her best friend Abby were abducted. When Gem hears that human remains have been found in the chapel, Gem leaves her new life to return to the town that took everything from her. As she once again tries to uncover what happened to her daughter all those years ago, Sara-Jane's belongings start showing up on Gem's doorstep, leading Gem to realize that she is dangerously close to finding out what really happened.

This book did not grab me from the beginning. It was a bit of a slow burn and I wasn't feeling it. I almost DNFed it, but I'm glad that I didn't. Once the twists started coming, they didn't stop! While parts of the story felt unbelievable, I enjoyed how it all came together.

Thank you NetGalley, Brilliance Audio and the authors for the advance audio of this book for an honest review.

This is a twisted novel Power and wealth mix together to create a strong thriller with a missing child the main focus. It had me hooked ann I had an hard time putting it down.

I wasn’t able to get into this story. I struggled to connect with the MC. I think I may have also read too many stories like this one where a school or other rich entity is involved. I wanted to like this.