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I really loved the development of Gus & Bly individually and their relationship as Bly figured out who she was and Gus became confident in the woman she is. A little more back story on Gus and why she is who she is would have been a good insight in the beginning. I did find it a bit of a slower start, but soon after I couldn’t stop and I had to know what happened and where Harold was! I was a little disappointed it came to a screeching halt once he was found and now I’m left wondering about all the dirty secrets and cops left in Picton. I was actually surprised/left wondering who did it and what had happened until Gus got the text and then Bly finished the puzzle. I really enjoyed the book overall.

Buried Road by Katie Tallo takes readers on an emotional journey through the complexities of grief, love, and redemption. Tallo's writing draws readers into the secrets and shadows of the small town of Picton.

The story revolves around protagonist Bly, whose life is upended when her mom’s partner, Howard, goes missing. As Bly and her mom, Gus, delve deeper into the mystery surrounding Howard’s disappearance, they uncover buried secrets that threaten to shatter their world. Tallo masterfully weaves together multiple narrative threads, each layer adding depth to the story and keeping readers engaged until the very end.

The characters in "Buried Road" are beautifully drawn and utterly relatable. From Bly, whose youth, strength and vulnerability make her a compelling protagonist, to the quirky townsfolk who populate Picton, each character feels authentic and fully realized. Tallo's keen understanding of human nature shines through in her portrayal of these characters, making them feel relatable and recognizable.

At its heart, Buried Road is a story about love in all its forms. Whether it's the love between partners, the love of family, or the love of community, by the end of the novel, readers are left with the impression that love can be a powerful force for good or the motivation to do unspeakable things.

Buried Road is an excellent novel that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page. Katie Tallo has crafted a masterpiece of storytelling that is sure to captivate readers from the very first page.

This was the first novel I read of author Katie Tallo and was not disappointed. I was intrigued by the prologue, and it only kept getting better and better. I liked the mystery and twists at the end; I was not expecting them at all! I didn’t realize this was the third book in a series. It can definitely be read as a stand-alone. I will be reading more novels from this author.

Overall, I thought it was a great read with lots of action and mystery. A solid 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for me! If you like mystery, suspense and lots of twists, then I recommend this book!


Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins Publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a good read. A true mystery / suspense novel where you follow a Mother-Daughter duo fighting to find the truth about what happened to their beloved Howard 3 years ago. This won't be a heart racing sort of pace but definitely one where you'll be itching to read more to solve the mystery. Going in I did not realize this was part of an ongoing series but I found it easy to read as a standalone. I would like to go back and read the previous two novels in order to gain more character insight.

I loved the daughter, Bly, being the main narrator. Due to Bly’s age you get to see everything with innocence and purity. You also get a sense of magical realism and serendipity as Bly collects her own “clues” and what they mean to the story. I do think I would have preferred to see Bly as a couple of years older for some of the parts to be more believable and also less terrifying as a mother.

In the end you solve the mystery alongside the characters and even when you have the majority of it figured out the big twist will likely still throw you for a loop.

Many thanks to Harper Collins Publishing, NetGalley, and K. Tallo for the opportunity to read this in advance.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Perennial and paperbacks for the ARC of Buried Road. This is the third book in a series about Gus and her daughter Bly. Although I have not read the other two books, I felt this one can be read as a stand alone. I have added the other two to my TBR and with definitely check those out. I found the characters in Buried Road interesting and somewhat relatable and the story line kept me interested and wanting to keep reading to find out what happens next. It was a bit slow moving in the beginning but then it took off and I didn't want to put it down. Gus and Bly set out to find Howard, who is Gus' significant other and Blys' "father." Howard disappeared three years earlier while on an annual camping trip. After Howard's can is found but not him, Gus and Bly follow Howard's "breadcrumbs" and what they find is not at all what they expected. This has twists and turns and I thought I had it figured out, but in the end I was wrong. I definitely recommend Buried Road by Katie Tallo and intend to read more of her books in the future.

Buried Road was a great thriller to read! When Howard disappears from chasing a lead for his magazine, his long term girlfriend and her daughter on a mission to find him. When his van appears 3 years later without Howard, everyone assumes he is dead. His parents even have a funeral for him. But his girlfriend and her daughter are not so convinced, and they are on a mission to find him.

Thank you Net Gallery and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for my free ebook in exchange for an honest review!

This story follows Bly and her mother, Gus, on a twisty adventure to find their lost loved one. I enjoyed the pacing, POV, and banter. Bly is a sweet kid that really needs more mothering than Gus can give her. Gus is definitely flawed, but I think her heart is always in the right place.

This was a three star read for me, so I did have some cons. We met A LOT of characters. It was almost hard (without a chart) to keep everyone straight. We were meeting new characters up until 80% finished. It seemed a little far fetched that in this small town setting Bly and Gus were able to go unnoticed and encounter so many people willing to help them.

I also didn’t realize this was the third book in the series. Definitely can be read as a stand alone. I might pick up the other two to see if it fills in some gaps for me.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for this ARC.

I overall loved the story line to this book, I didn't realize that it was a third book in a series until I finished. It works great as a stand alone book, I don't believe I missed any vital info reading it without the other two.
In the beginning of the book, it went back and forth with the girl being mature and using words that I don't feel like a 11 year old would use, especially being paired with her then being seemingly immature with her vocabulary.
That honestly is my only thing about this book that threw me.
Wonderful book, and definitely will be tracking down the other two.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. This book was from the perspective of Bly the daughter of Gus whose boyfriend went missing years before. I have to mention that I had to ignore how irresponsible of a Mom Gus is throughout this book. Once I started to overlook that I really enjoyed the book. The book is fast paced and has many twists and turns. I read this book in one day as I kept wanting to know what happens next This is the first time I have read anything from this author and I really enjoyed the book. I will be looking for more from this author.

This book is the third in a series but I read it as a stand alone book and it was fine. The mom and daughter duo are quirky and leaves you wanting to follow more of their adventures. The mystery left you guessing until the end with a few twists. A good book that left me wanting to read more books by this author. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

REALLY didn't for this one. I thought the plot sounded intriguing, but instead it was dreadfully slow and boring and I didn't care about the characters. The writing was choppy and I ended up skimming just to get done.

This is not the typical go to genre for me. Sometimes I feel like thriller/mystery books are over done and nagging-not with this one. When they say it grips you, leaves you wanting more-theyre right! This was my favorite of Katie Tallos for sure.

:Buried Road" is a captivating and gripping novel by Katie Tallo. The story follows Gus and her now 11 year old daughter Bly as they go on a mission to locate Gus's boyfriend Harold who had been missing for 3 years. We follow along their travels and discoveries in Piketon County, much of which have a ton of action and surprising conclusions! This book gripped me almost immediately, as I love a good who-dun-nit and mystery to unravel. At times, I felt like I were there in that camper van myself, Tallo's use of imagery and imaginative writing is to thank for thank. I really loved this book, I had a hard time putting it down for any length of time to do basically anything else! It came to a satisfying conclusion and was such a wild ride!

All right let’s get one thing straight. Gus is an extremely irresponsible mother! Now that’s out of the way let’s talk about how I enjoyed this fast paced book. I liked that the protagonist skewed a little younger so a lot of stuff sailed over her head or she forgot to mention something that was really important. This was a wild ride and I enjoyed it.

Oh my goodness, what a whirlwind of a story! Gus and her daughter are on a mission to find Howard who disappeared 3 years ago. Howard was working on a story when he suddenly disappeared. After everyone else wanted to move forward, Gus and Bo decided it was time to really figure out what happened to Howard. There is such a unique bond Gus and her daughter have that a nother always hopes to have with their child one day! I was a big champion for them always trying to make it through together. There were a lot of characters involved but I do feel like they were steadily introduced and not all at once so I was able to keep up with everyone ok. A tad slow in the beginning but once you are hooked you will be down for the count!

I love, love, loved the novel ‘Buried Road’ by Katie Tallo! The story centers around a dynamic mother daughter duo, Gus and Bly Monet, who are searching for their beloved & missing Howard (esssentially Gus’ “husband” and Bly’s “dad”) who went missing 3 years ago on their annual camping trip. Howard was a journalist who was following a story and stumbled onto something more sinister lurking below the surface. After he mysteriously vanishes without a trace, headstrong and determined Gus and Bly desperately search for Howard following “breadcrumbs”. This story had so many twists and turns and I never saw the ending coming. This is by far one of my top reads this year so far! If you’re on the fence about reading this…..go read it like now! Highly recommend!
Thank you HarperCollins Publishing and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

“Buried Road” by Katie Tallo is a novel that gripped me from the very first page. The story of Gus Monet and her daughter Bly, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind a loved one’s disappearance, was both thrilling and deeply moving. Tallo’s writing is evocative and rich, painting a picture of Prince Edward County that is as haunting as it is beautiful.

What struck me most was the bond between Gus and Bly, their shared determination and courage in the face of danger. It’s a testament to the strength of family ties and the lengths we go to for those we love. The narrative, told through Bly’s eyes, added a layer of innocence and wonder to the tale, making the dark twists all the more impactful.

The final third of the book was a rollercoaster of emotions, with twists that had my heart racing. It’s rare to find a thriller that not only keeps you on the edge of your seat but also tugs at your heartstrings. “Buried Road” is one such book, and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a story that stays with you, haunting your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page.

Fast paced, gripping and kept me guessing the whole time!!! This is what I look for in a thriller!! The story was executed extremely well and the characters were very well written.

Good golly this was a fantastic read! Follow mom and daughter duo, Gus and Bly, as they try to solve the disappearance of Gus's long time boyfriend and unofficial Stepfather to Bly. There is so much mystery wrapped up in this story and it takes you on a wild ride. Gus is a headstrong powerful mom who will stop at nothing! This had me laughing, crying, gasping!

Gus and Bly are thrown into figuring out what happened to Gus's boyfriend 3 years ago. He was a reporter and had found evidence of a global conspiracy when he disappeared. Gus and Bly go on the hunt and track down evidence that the police, conveniently, never looked into.

If you liked AGGGTM, you nay enjoy this read. For me the overall storyline and plot were interesting. However, being from the daughter's POV made it read slightly YA, which isn't my favorite. Overall I enjoyed the story, the resolution, and the growth of the characters. This is the 3rd novel about Gus and Bly but can be read as a standalone, which is what I did.