Alesha Dykema does a fantastic job in writing this psychological thriller novel, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from the genre. I was invested in what was happening and enjoyed the way the characters were everything that I was hoping for. It was tense and worked well in this type of book. I hope to read more from Alesha Dykema as this was really well done.

Honestly I’m kind of confused about all these characters and who killed who and why. I couldn’t really get into it or care that much about what happened at the end.

A very strange read which din't really gel with me. I can't say too much as it would involve spoilers but although I finished it I din't really get it as a parent

2.5 stars

First, a thank you for allowing me this ARC copy. All opinions are my own.

The story grips from the first page and doesn't stop until the very last page. This is probably one of my new favorite books due to the fast pace and the twists perfectly executed. Bella is missing. Gone, without a trace. Did her parents kill her? Hide her? Is it someone else the parents know? It isn't until the end that the final twist is executed. While I thought I had it figured out, I wasn't entirely correct. Which is what makes me give this book 5 stars.

I highly recommend this book!

this book was so good! It was a literal emotional rollercoaster! it was a very twisty and turny book, full of a lot of unexpected things happening, and also it was tense!! and suspenseful!! I loved it

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Very suspenseful and quite intriguingly mysterious in its story progression.
Andi and Charlie are living every parent's worst nightmare when their eight year old daughter Bella disappears from her bedroom one night.
As no clues to her disappearance materialize, and no ransom demands come in, the police turn their suspicions to the parents. Search warrants for house and cars are acted upon.
As the search continues, it becomes very evident that Andi and Charlie know more than they are sharing with the police.
Did they do it?
Could they actually have had a hand in their own daughter's disappearance?
As the police look more closely at their lives, Andi's past doesn't appear to be shaping up as the very uninteresting and simple life she has portrayed it to be.
A great last read for 2024 with a fabulous storyline and characters that are so well defined they seem
to jump right off the pages.
Next Dykema novel, please.
Ready and waiting.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Alesha Dykema and Joffe books for the ARC and opportunity to review this book.

It was an unbelievable thrill ride with Andi and Charlie to find out what happened to their daughter. It was a refreshing twist from many of the usual psychological thrillers I have read recently.

I loved the way the author developed Andi’s character. She has guts and won’t let anything stand in her way. I found Charlie’s character to be a bit of a baby but again a refreshing change from the woman always being the broken down soul.

If you are looking for a fast paced page turner I highly recommend!

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Andi and her husband are the devastated parents of Bella who is missing. Detective Briar is investigating and has suspicions of the parents and she is right that they definitely know more than their saying but they also know that Bella isn't coming back and they also know where she is. So what really happened to Bella? That is the question I was dying to know the answer to throughout the story! The author has written a shocking unpredictable plot that had me gasping for air. It's unsolved mystery kept me eager to know more. It's different to other psychological thrillers and held my interest all the way. I enjoyed the writing style!

Andi and Charlie are experiencing something no parent should have to experience… the loss of a child. Their eight-year-old daughter, Bella, is missing and Andi believes the detectives are assuming the worst… that Andi and Charlie killed their daughter. It is clear as the story unfolds that Andi and Charlie do know more than they say which leaves us, as readers, trying desperately to figure out what happened.

I love thriller/suspense books, but was growing a bit frustrated about their huge secret. I could not figure out why they were so closed-mouth about Bella. It finally becomes clear and makes so much sense but I would have never guessed the scope of the darkness Andi holds inside her. It amazes me how Charlie stays by her side.

I’m happy to recommend this book and I thank Joffe Books and Alesha Dykema for the ARC.
#IfShesFound #NetGalley

This is a debut novel for this author that tells the story of Andi Millar and the disappearance of her daughter Bella, the story could take so many turns at various parts throughout it was hard to predict were it was heading.

There's a lot of depth in the character development of Andi that shows the emotional turmoil that she experiences and her complex nature.

A twisted, complex read that boggles the mind in terms of morality.

Meet Andi. Devoted wife. Adoring mom. Killer? The moment her eyes meet mine, I can tell the detective thinks I’ve killed my daughter! Wow this book had some crazy twists! It also had great suspense, mystery, murder, intriguing, and a crazy who done it! The storyline was interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

*I received an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.*

Alesha Dykema's If She's Found is a gripping psychological thriller that will absolutely hit close to home, especially with parents. Andi and Charlie's 8 year old daughter Bella is missing. The police are called in to investigate and the lead detective seems to think that they know more than they are saying. When an unknown person starts to stir things up, Andi knows she needs to make sure her past stays in the past. This book goes back and forth between when Bella went missing to the aftermath. The tension that leads up to finding out what really happened is thick. Most of the book we do not know exactly what happens or why, just that something tragic occurred. As Andi and Charlie try to stay one step ahead of the police we are given tidbits of information about what it is that these parents know. Dykema's writing style is very fluid and emotional, delving deep into the emotional turmoil of every parents worst nightmare. This was my first read by this author but I am definitely going to read more!

Thank you to NetGalley, Alesha Dykema, and Joffe Books for this ARC. Expected publishing date is December 27th 2024

This original story had me intrigued from the start. I won’t give any spoilers but just say it’s a plot turned on its head and I had no idea where it was going until the reveal was made.
Yes I could be picky and ask questions as to how some of the stalking could have been as easy as it seemed but that didn’t spoil the reading just something I thought about after.
The book made me want the villains to win or at least the people/person I thought were the villains but don’t ask me why!
Overall it’s worthy of a five star rating… and I don’t give many of those generally.

This was the first book I have read from this author and it was a slow burner with some unlikeable characters. Premise sounded good but just something missing for me. Had some interesting twists which kept me reading.Would definitely give her next one a try. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it

Alesha Dykema’s If She’s Found is a heart-wrenching yet utterly gripping psychological thriller that will resonate deeply with readers, especially parents. The story dives into every parent’s worst nightmare with emotional intensity, while delivering a series of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.

What sets this book apart is not just the story but the way it’s told. Dykema employs a unique narrative style that adds a fresh perspective to the genre. The writing is immersive, pulling readers into the characters’ emotional turmoil while maintaining the suspense that keeps the pages turning.

The buildup is perfectly paced, with each twist hitting harder than the last. The emotional weight of the story never feels overdone; instead, it heightens the stakes and deepens the connection to the characters. It’s a story that’s as devastating as it is riveting, making it impossible to put down.

If She’s Found is a standout thriller—emotionally charged, masterfully written, and filled with unexpected surprises. Alesha Dykema has crafted a must-read for fans of psychological suspense, delivering a story that lingers long after the final page.