✨Book Review: Have You Seen Her✨

Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Pub Date: June 27th, 2023

What happens when three women cross paths who all have deep, dark secrets?

Cassie is running away from her current reality and returning to her old life as a Search and Rescue volunteer in Yosemite National Park. Her past experience of finding someone dead on the trails ten years ago still haunts her…but that isn’t the only thing. Jada and Petal are camping separately in the park this summer, but somehow, all of these women connect. The question is…how?

Cassie is on the run from her husband. Jada’s life seems perfect on social media, but she has something to hide. Petal reveals a lot more about herself in her journal than what appears on the outside. When Jada goes missing, Cassie is forced to relive her experience ten years ago and hope there will be a happier ending this time.

I was in need of mixing it up with the summer romance books I’ve been reading all summer, so this mystery/thriller was s welcome change of pace. I liked the different perspectives and writing styles (i.e. social media posts and journal entries). I had to put the book down several times because life has been extra busy lately, so I didn’t get into a great rhythm with the plot, but I still recommend it!

Thank you @netgalley for an advanced copy of this book. I didn’t finish before it was published but wanted to share my views.

I loved this one! This does not come as surprise because I usually enjoy all of McKenzie’s novels. Suspenseful and intriguing. Perfect beach read.

I loved this book. As is the case with all of this author’s books, it was well-written and researched. I felt like I was there in Yosemite!

This was a good story, but the ending kind of felt rushed to me. Overall, i enjoyed the plot and the setting, but the ending kind of left me unsatisfied. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Another doozy of a thriller from Catherine McKenzie! There's a constant undercurrent of tension as we follow Cassie as she leaves her husband. I kind of got the inkling that things weren't quite what they seemed about 3/4 of the way through, but I didn't see the whole picture until the end. Good character development and great dialog. The descriptions are fantastic but she doesn't dwell on them.. You get a good idea of place but the story stays front and center. There's a dual timeline until the past catches up with current events. Katie Wicks even makes an appearance. I ended up sneaking in some day reading to finish this one up. Good stuff.

I was hooked to this story! I couldn't stop reading it; the mystery was woven into the story between now and then, and the cast of characters all played a specific role that changed near the end. It blew me away.

I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

Have You Seen Her is a multi-layered suspense novel. The journeys of Cassie, Petal, and Jada while each unique, intersect in a way I did not see coming. This is an epic beach read that will have you reapplying the sunscreen as you won’t be able to put it down.

Picturesque Yosemite is a character all to itself, with vast open spaces and huge peaks to climb. The reader can be certain peril lies within.

Highly recommend.

"Have You Seen Her" by Catherine McKenzie is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. The story revolves around a journalist who becomes obsessed with a missing person's case and sets out to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.

"Have You Seen Her" is a thought-provoking and chilling psychological thriller that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Catherine McKenzie's storytelling prowess shines brightly in this captivating and unputdownable novel. If you enjoy gripping thrillers with a deep exploration of human psyche, this book is a must-read. I highly recommend "Have You Seen Her" to anyone seeking a riveting and immersive reading experience that will leave them spellbound and eagerly awaiting the author's next work.

Great thriller, with an even better setting of Yosemite! I thought the beginning was a little bit slow, but the characters were enjoyable and the ending with the twists really captured my attention to finish it out. If you like a slow burn mystery thriller, this is a great one to pick up!

Very good thriller. Enjoyed the setting and didn't see the twists at the end coming. Perfect summer read for sense of place and time.

This type of story is my jam! Cassie returns home after ten years, and after she had reinvented herself only to take up her old life. She takes a job on the search and rescue team near Yosemite. It’s a job she had before and a job she did well until it didn’t. This novel has so many different levels to it and I didn’t see the twist until it was upon me. That’s always a fun reveal! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this thriller!

A fantastic, fast paced thriller. I loved the setting in Yosemite National Park and all of the hikes, climbs, and other activities described in this book—even the searches and rescues. This was a real contrast to so many books that are set in big cities. The quite varied cast of characters is interesting as well and I engaged with the book quickly. The twists and turns ramp up towards the end and I was definitely surprised by a few things. I’ve read other books by Catherine McKenzie but this may be her best! Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

Thank you so much @netgalley and @atriabooks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’ll start out by saying I really enjoyed the setting of this book. It takes place in Yosemite National Park which I enjoyed. The characters were interesting and full of lots of secrets.

This was a VERY slow burn, so it didn’t hold my attention well. The plot twist was clever but the ending just left me wanting more. Just an OK read for me.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)

This was the first book I read by Catherine McKenzie and I really enjoyed it. She managed to develop three different stories and merge them together without it becoming overwhelming and too busy. The characters are well developed and each of them kept my interest and made me want to read more. I did not see twist coming and was very surprised in a good way with the ending! I took a star off because I did feel the climax scene that took place in the woods near the end of the story felt rushed. Highly recommend this book.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This one took me awhile to get into. The back and forth time jumps weren’t my favorite in the first half of this book but by the second I was hooked. And lord have mercy, the twist at the end.

I don’t want to spoil anything but I’ll say this 🎶 I’m not saying he deserved it, but gods timing is always riiight🎶

3.5/5 ⭐️

Try as I might, I just could not get into this one. The story would pull me in and then I would lose interest quickly. I could not connect with the characters and therefore didn't care to continue to see where it was going. An unfortunate DNF for me as I was looking forward to this one. I might return to it in the future and try again.

Have You Seen Her by Catherine McKenzie is a good book with a great twist to the story. I enjoyed the setting and the characters fit into that setting well. This was kind of a slow read, but worth it. The author is skilled at pulling the reader in, then throwing in a zinger or two to make you shake your head. A solid four stars.

As always, I very much enjoyed the latest arrival from Catherine McKenzie. "Have You Seen Her" takes us to the mountains of California where we alternate between present day & a decade prior, as Cassie Peters navigates life as a national park rescuer. Caught in the past, while also running from her current circumstances, Cassie is attempting to live a quiet life off the grid. But surprise! Not everything with Cassie is as it seems! Hold on for this wild summer ride that left me completely stunned!

<i>Disclosure: I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.</i>

Have you ever started a book and thought, "I'm going to hate this book" but by the end, you find yourself eating your words.

That is this book.

When I started it, I really felt like there was no way I'd be able to finish it. Something about Cassie and the writing just wasn't doing it for me. But I am so glad that I kept with it, because this novel is so darn good.

Told from differing POVs, with twists coming left and right, once I fell into the story I could not put this book down. I couldn't for the life of me figure out what was going on, and when the ending finally revealed the full story, I was absolutely shook. And I almost feel like I want more.

Do yourself a favor. Read at least 5 chapters. And then you'll be addicted. Don't say I didn't tell you so.

I am so thankful to Atria Books, Netgalley, and Catherine McKenzie for granting me advanced digital access to this jarring thriller. I couldn't put it down and can't wait to consume more of this like-minded content going forward.