Wow! Another really good one!

Willow and Amelia decide to take a road trip before heading off to college. They’ve been friends since they were little. So this is a big trip for them! By themselves! And, while traveling, they’re writing a book about a road trip! 🤯. It’s going to be so much fun!!

BUT…one night, well before they are due back, Willow’s Mom hears a knock on the door and a guy is standing there with her daughter’s keys…but no Willow. When she asks him where the girls are, he just stares at her. Finally he says he was paid to bring the van/bus back. That’s it.
Well, who paid you? She finds out it was Amelia’s mother. She runs over to confront her (they’re neighbors), but she has no idea what she’s talking about! And then, Amelia comes home! WITHOUT Willow!! ???

And so it begins…

🛑🛑 Stop here if you don’t want to know more! 🛑🛑

As Tracy (Willow’s Mom) scrambles to put the pieces together, we start to form ideas… But just as quickly, the rug is pulled out from under us! 😮

She gets the police involved…and then the internet…and then reporters. Anyone who will listen and help. And the whole time, suspicions are high as to ‘who did this’ and ‘where is Willow?’ There’s even a nighttime vigil being held, in hopes that SOMEONE…ANYONE will come forward with some information… But, there’s nothing…

When the girls’ HS teacher gets involved it adds a whole new twist to the story… what’s going on here? Is he hitting on Tracy?

And then Tracy’s ex, a cop, also gets involved.

I can tell you that I had a hundred guesses as to ‘who did it’ and what happened….THEY WERE ALL WRONG!

This one had me guessing until the end.

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!

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This book grabbed my attention from the get-go with its cool premise: two childhood pals hitting the road in a revamped school bus. But when the bus rolls back into town empty, it sparks a whole bunch of questions, mysteries, and secrets. The story kept me hooked, especially with the skilled narrator who juggles all the characters effortlessly. We get to see things from the girls' viewpoints during their travels and even before they set off, plus insights from their moms, an investigator, a famous college professor, an ex, and more. The social media buzz adds another layer since the girls are sharing their adventure online while trying to write a book together. The mom of the missing daughter is on an emotional roller-coaster, desperately piecing together clues as she gets caught up in the chaos. There are plenty of twists—some surprising, some not—but I was always eager to see what would happen next. The ending caught me off guard and was actually quite impressive.

Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to this Audiobook.

My Missing Daughter by Ellery Kane 🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

So, I picked this up on NetGalley, I've read previous books by this author and ended up loving them. So ai decided this one sounded right up my alley.

When two young promising authors set off on a road trip to fine-tune and research for their upcoming release, only one girl returns..the scary part- the disappearance is easily reminiscent of the book they are writing.

What lengths would you go to, to prove your daughter's friend is responsible
For her disappearance, since she's home, and your baby isn't?

I thought this was such a great premise, and I really wish I read it- I was so bothered by the audio. I feel like it put a damper on my entire experience of this one. I do love the author. And I did love the story! I would highly suggest picking up a physical copy/ Kindle and giving it a read!

#bookreview

Willow & Amelia go on a road trip to write a novel but their bus is returned to their mother's without the girls. Their mother's Tracy & Candice who are rightly worried. Full of twists and a good cast of characters. A well plotted novel that keeps you hooked. Patricia Rodriguez does an excellent job of narrating this book. Thanks to Bookoutre Audio and Netgalley for this review copy.

Are Amelia and Willow truly best friends, or are they frenemies? The girls embark on a road trip to put the final touches to their book. But when they go missing, their mothers, Tracey and Candace, are filled with worry.

When only one of the girls returns, suspicions arise, and shocking truths are uncovered. The book's first part was full of suspense that kept me hooked, but the story dragged on in the middle, and the ending wasn't my favorite.

Despite this, I did appreciate the unexpected twist. Overall, it was a quick and enjoyable book, and I finished it in just one day. The audio narration was also well done. I'm grateful to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the ALC!

4.5 stars?!? Loooove Ellery and loved this book!

I thought the plot was great, not too long, with good twists and turns, plenty of drama. I truly did not see the ending coming and ate it up, especially the epilogue.

You get attached to every character and really feel for all of them, without knowing who did what.

I listened and loved it as an audiobook. The narrator did a fantastic job with the characters and story.

Thank you to Ellery, Bookouture, and netgalley for a copy of this audiobook!!

This one is told from a mothers and daughters point of view. It was a bit of a slow burn and felt a little dragged out. How the story unfolded worked well but for the last 1/4 of the listen I felt it just got ridiculous and unbelievable and it completely lost my interest. This one was ok but the outcome was just that bit to unbelievable.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review #MyMissingDaughter

I initially struggled with the narrators tone, but after adjusting the speed slightly I felt it was much easier to listen too at 1.25/ 1.5 speed.

Willow and Amelia head off on a road trip and want to write crime/ thriller novels and the scene is set from the first chapter with ominous weather setting the tone when their renovated school bus is returned to Tracey (Willow's Mum) with no sign of the girls on the board and hasn't heard from them for several days.

The story is written from POV of the 2 Mother's (who come from very different backgrounds) regarding the disappearance of their girls. I had a preferred character/ point of view by the end, but I think that is natural to prefer one side of the story to the other!

Despite jumping straight in to the fact the girls are missing in chapter one, I felt it took a good few chapters to really ramp it up, but there were some good twists keeping you guessing and making you suspicious of several characters right up to the very end.

The blurb of this book caught my attention and seemed like it would be a good read. The narrator did a really good job at portraying the characters and was very fast paced. This had some predictable and also unpredictable twists also and overall a good read. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this audio arc.

My Missing Daughter delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense, gripping twists and turns, and relatable characters. The description of the book really sucked me in. Two girls mysteriously go missing on a road trip. It is a race against time to unravel the mystery and figure out what happened to the girls. While I enjoyed this novel, there were many times I felt it would be better suited for a young adult/teen audience. Some of the writing felt a bit juvenile, though, not in a negative way. If you like your thrillers and mysteries to be more easy listening but still gripping, this one's for you. Fans of Freida McFadden will like this one!

Huge thanks to Bookouture Audio for providing this audiobook for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Thank you to Ellery Kane for writing such a wonderful book.

3.5⭐
Genre ~ domestic thriller
Setting ~ Chicago, Illinois and a road trip to Niagara Falls
Publication date ~ October 8, 2024
Publisher ~ Bookouture Audio
Est Page Count ~ 334 (p+ 38 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 9 hours 54 minutes
Narrator ~ Patricia Rodriguez
POV ~ dual 3rd
Featuring ~ dual timeline ~ before and now, missing teen, murder

19 year old bff’s Willow & Amelia take a bus on a road trip to work on a novel they are writing together. When the bus is brought back to Chicago by someone working for task rabbit, without the girls, their mother’s, Tracy & Candice, are obviously concerned.

The before timeline has us along for the ride with the girls as they get themselves into some scary situations. My mama heart was pounding frantically here and there and I had to tell my daughter to remember to always make smart choices.

In the now we follow Tracy as she desperately tries to get in touch Willow. When Amelia shows up alone the tension is in overdrive. This mama wants answers and she will not stop until she has them.

Overall, I can't say I was surprised about how it all played out, but it was really fast paced with some suspenseful moments.

Narration notes:
She did a great job differentiating her voices, but a 2nd narrator would have been nice since the ages of the characters are 20 years apart. The various emotions were perfect though.

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️




✨ social media impact to one person
✨ mystery thriller
✨ varieties of povs




✨ bestfriends went on a trip. one came back and the other doesn’t? Where is she!?


✨ the story started with social media povs, how this two girls vlog there journey on a road trip when they met some few people along the way.
An unwanted cash and a guy.
Back home, a mother’s pov is full of worry and wants the truth. Where is her daughter!? Why only one person came back!? Is she the one to blame?



✨ this is an amazing story to read for someone who is new on mystery thriller book. It was light and easy fast paced. The narrator on this book is a great add on to the story.
The ending was predicated but yet laid out perfect story.



✨ Thankyou @bookouture for the opportunity to listen to this arc for a honest review.




🫶🏼 shaye.reads

3.5* The premise of this book captured my attention right away... two childhood friends on a road trip in their renovated school bus. When the bus returns to town without them in it, the questions, the mysteries and the secrets all commence.
This story carried my attention throughout, especially with the talented narrator, navigating all the different characters with ease. The reader gets the perspective of each of the girls as they travel and even before they leave, as well as the moms, the investigator, a well-known college professor, an ex and more. The social media community even chimes in, as they will, since the girls are posting their journey to travel and write a book together. Emotions run high as the missing daughter's mother struggles to uncover clues as she unwittingly gets tangled in the web.
There are some twists and turns, some unpredictable and some not, but I was anxious to find out what would happen next. A fun read!
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARL. All opinions are mine.

This was a face pasted domestic thriller - it went into areas which were unusual but I loved it and was captivated. Although I could work out how it was going to end the joy of a good story is getting there. That it did in spades.
The two different families and points of view added a spice to the story.

The narration worked really well. and kept me intrigued.

BFFs Willow and Amelia are on a van trip hoping for some quality time to finish the book they are writing together. But when I hired driver delivers the van to Willow’s mom without the girls she starts to panic. Then Amelia shows up by HERSELF. What?! In dual timelines between the present and the road trip, which we really was successful in building the tension.

No matter how hard you try to keep secrets, they always get revealed and wreck havoc in the process!

So good. RECOMMEND. Love the audiobook version!

Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #MyMissing Daughter in exchange for an honest review.

The story kicks off with a heart-stopping moment when an RV arrives at Tracy’s front door, but her daughter is nowhere to be found. The narrative then delves into a mother’s tireless quest to find her daughter, while gradually revealing the hidden aspects of her daughter's life.

This book provided a solid, engaging read that drew me into its depths. The story is streamlined, focusing on just a few main characters, which enhances the mystery and ensures every detail contributes meaningfully to the narrative. Exploring themes of fame, friendship, revenge, and a mother’s relentless love, this novel weaves a compelling tapestry of human emotions and suspense.

I did not enjoy the narration of this story, which often became a little melodramatic.
The story was good but a little odd. None of the characters were likeable and the action a tad unbelievable. However, I quite enjoyed the story of the two girls, their road trip, and the awful adults in their lives.

The idea for this book was compelling, and I was interested from the start. Unfortunately, it fell short. There are times that it felt repetitive and that the chapters were longer than necessary. Because of this it’s hard to maintain focus, so I had to keep refocusing to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
There were elements of the twist that did surprise me, however I think the villain becomes obvious quite early on.

I listened to this on audio, which was narrated well and was a good speed and tone.

My Missing Daughter

Thank you so much to Ellery Kane, @netgalley and @bookouture for the opportunity to read the book and listen to the audiobook!

I thought I was so clever and had figured this whole thing out — damn was I wrong!!! This for sure got me.

I loved the multiple POVs and timelines. We hear from the mother of the missing daughter, the daughter on her road trip with her best friend and the daughter when she is missing. This road trip was no ordinary road trip, and these twists were no ordinary twists.

I really enjoyed reading and mostly listening to the audio. I thought the narrators did an amazing job of conveying the fear, anxiety and thoughts on this crazy journey.

If you like:
Thrillers
Twists and turns
Multiple POVs
Social media language/texts
Forbidden relationships
Young adult friendships
Who done it vibes
True crime junkies

Pick this one up!!!

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This was unfortunately not one of my favorite reads by this author. Two young women go on a cross country trip on a bus. But only one returns. Interesting premise but the storyline ended up feeling dragged out and repetitive.