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The Reappearance of Rachel Price

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This was such a gripping book from page one! I loved that any time you thought you figured it out… something else happened that made you change you mind - and then repeat this at least 20 times.
The twists were perfectly executed and placed at the perfect times. I throughly enjoyed the writing style and enjoyed that there was some witty banter to help bring in a bit of a break from the tension.
Highly recommend if you want something that keeps you guessing and something that you’ll want to finish in one sitting.

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Literally so good! Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. This was such a great quick read and I throughly enjoyed it. Can’t wait to read more from Holly Jackson🩷

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This book was so freaking good. ALL OF THE PLOT TWISTS AT THE END. I DIDNT KNOW HOLLY JACKSON HAD THIS IN HER! I loved this book. It was so heartwarming in the end as well. This book is one of my favorites of the year and might include some of my favorite characters of the year.

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I enjoyed this mystery but found it about 100 pages too long. I respect the author's choices, but found myself wavering near the end, ready for the conclusion.

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

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I just finished reading The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson. What a thriller – super twisty with an ending I did not expect. While I enjoyed the story, I just do not understand why young adult writers have to constantly have their young characters use the “F” word. It is distracting and frankly, unnecessary. It keeps it from being a recommended suspense in a school library.

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Holly Jackson does it again! I love her YA lighthearted yet packed with a punch books. They are perfect for all types of readers. This book pulled me out of a reading slump, and I felt so invested in figuring out what was going to happen by the end. I will recommend all of her books to any type of reader. Young or old.

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This book really needed to be cut down in length. The pacing was slow and sometimes repetitive. Otherwise I liked the story line and all the family drama.

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Summary: Bel has lived in the shadow of her mom's disappearance her whole life. Though Bel was the sole witness to her mom's disappearance, she was too young to remember any of the details. Though Bel wishes everyone would just leave her and her dad alone, a new documentary is being produced and Bel is begrudgingly playing a role in it. While filming, Bel's mom, Rachel Price, returns after being gone for 16 years. Bel thought life was difficult through the filming, but with her mom back her life will never be the same.

Thoughts: Holly Jackson has done it again!! This book kept me on my toes until the very end. Every time I thought I had a theory ironed out, a new wrench was thrown into my ideas. Be sure to listen to all of the tiny clues, even if they seem unimportant. I'll be honest at the beginning of this book I was not a fan of Bel, because she just was mean to everyone but her dad and cousin, Carter. But as time wore on and the more Bel hung out with Ash, she dove into trying to solve the mystery and open herself up to trusting others outside of her circle. So many twists and turns throughout that made me want to keep reading to see how everything turned out. Don't not miss out on this one!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Delacorte Press for the #gifted copy of the eArc!

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This is a perfectly fine book, but it's easily my least favorite of the author's books. I did enjoy the true crime element of the story, and I thought the author did a great job reflecting the range of emotions that might come up in a teen whose mom reappears after being gone for most of her life. At the end of the book it's interesting to think back on the breadcrumbs in the story, because that is well done as well. However, there's an overplayed speech choice by the author used across many characters that made me irrationally annoyed, and it's probably 100 pages longer than it needs to be. I'll continue to pick up books by the author but this won't the be the first one I'd recommend.

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Whoa! After reading the AGGGTM, I was pumped to start this Holly Jackson book. IT DIDN'T DISAPPOINT! I loved how Bel wasn't drawn into the fanfare of Rachel's reappearance but questions it. There were so many ways this story could have gone wrong but I was enthralled from Bel's first interview to the very last page. I was left guessing until the end and will need to do a reread in the near future!

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Holly Jackson does it again and I'm not surprised! She knows how to really put you in the story like you living it. I was hooked by the first page! Twists, turns, lies, family situations are just so awesome, awesme character development. I was sitting on the edge of my seat the entire time!

Thank you for this arc!

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This was an interesting read! I really enjoy reading Holly Jackson, but this was not my favorite book by her. However, I will still read anything she writes. I am not sorry I spent time reading this book but I wouldn't reread it.

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Once again Holly Jackson has done it! Every book she releases is 5 stars for me. This book had my head spinning with all the plot twists and had me begging for crumbs for Ash and Bel. I read it in 3 hours and literally did not put it down once.

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Another one of Holly Jackson’s that I love. I own all of her books to date and love how easy they are to read with such a great plot. Her style in this book is what I expected it to be. The plot thickens at just the right time, but not so much that it is hard to wrap my mind around. I love her writing. I love the character development throughout this book.

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Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Children’s, and Delacorte Press for this ARC!

To be honest, this one too a second for me to get into but I stuck it out because I love Holly Jackson and her previous books so far! But I’m glad I did because I didn’t expect the ending at all! It was twisty!

You can already tell by the title and blurb about the book but follow Bel, a daughter, whose mother has mysteriously gone missing 16 years ago.. or has she? The Reappearance of Rachel Price will have you wondering what really happened and who was actually involved the entire time! I’m still questioning it all even though I’ve finished the book 12 hours ago!

Definitely a must read in my book! But why only 3 stars? It took a second to get into and it was a little much for a YA novel! Otherwise, I’ll keep reading anything by Holly Jackson!

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Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom's disappearance. Sixteen years later, her mom mysteriously reappears after being held captive. Bel doesn't believe it.

I was so bored by this book. Bel was not an interesting character to follow. It felt like the plot barely moved and by the time I got to the end, I didn't really care what happened.

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From start to finish, Holly Jackson has perfected her thriller niche. This one did not disappoint. The true crime angle remains fresh. This one will get you guessing and the character development keeps you invested.

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I had high hopes for "The Reappearance of Rachel Price," especially as a huge fan of "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," and I'm thrilled to say it did not disappoint! Holly Jackson once again proves her mastery in crafting gripping thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat.

This book is a perfect choice if you're in the mood for a thrilling ride that you'll undoubtedly binge in a single day. Jackson's storytelling prowess shines through as she weaves a web of suspense and intrigue, keeping readers guessing until the very end. "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" delivers all the elements of a compelling thriller—twists, turns, and a sense of unease that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Intriguing characters, clever plot twists, and a relentless pace make this a standout read in the genre. If you're searching for a quick thriller that packs a punch, look no further than "The Reappearance of Rachel Price." It's a book that grabs hold of you from the first page and refuses to let go until the final revelation.

Highly recommended for fans of fast-paced mysteries and anyone looking for their next addictive read. Holly Jackson has once again delivered a gripping story that will leave you eagerly awaiting her next release.

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When Bel was 2 years old, her mom, Rachel, disappeared and Bel was the only witness. Now, 16 years later, a documentary is being made of the disappearance when Rachel suddenly returns with a story that isn't adding up. Bel is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened to Rachel Price.

The pacing of this book started off slow as we were getting to know the characters and as a reader you have this feeling that there are a lot secrets being kept and not quite sure what direction this will take. Once you get to 50% though it feels like a completely different book - the action picks up and we are full steam ahead until the very end. There were quite a few twists I did not see coming and while the ending was not exactly believable it was fun none the less. I really enjoy books where I had so many theories about what actually happened and most end up to be wrong - as was the case here.

I have loved Holly Jackson since AGGGTM series (all except the third book which I am still mad about) and this is another solid YA thriller you should definitely add to your TBR!

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This is a tough one to rate. The slow start of the first half, along with the unlikeable characters kept me from truly liking this book. I was nearly halfway before I got to that “can’t put this down” phase that I’ve come to expect from Holly Jackson. But man once the plot started to unravel I was glued to the pages! The second half was full of mystery and intrigue. Twists and turns dropped left and right. I did expect most of what played out but the ride was fun nonetheless, if a bit (a lot) unbelievable .

All in all, The Reappearance of Rachel Price is a light and fun mystery/thriller that is sure to keep readers entertained.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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