Unfortunately, this book was not for me. I couldn't get into the writing style but I was positive I had read other books by the author. Bothered by how much I was not enjoying this book, I looked it up on my GoodReads and found that I had rated two of her previous titles 2/5 stars, so for whatever reason, I think it is fair to say that this author's style doesn't work for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. Out of respect, I did NOT post a review on Goodreads for this title.

Dani, a drug addict who has run away from her rich politician parents, and Camila, a dancer who struggles with self harm and suicidal thoughts, become roommates at a residential mental health treatment facility for teen girls. I really appreciated the portrayal of mental health in this novel, but that was about the only thing I appreciated. I found the story so boring, and I finally realized it was because nothing really happens plot wise, ever. I think what drew me to this novel was the description about the girls trying to locate a former resident, but that was a very very minor part of the story and if it was completely left out it wouldn’t have changed anything, so that was rather disappointing. As I said, We Weren't Looking to be Found is great for the mental health representation, but it won’t be an engrossing, or even interesting, read.

Two girls from different backgrounds become roommates at a mental health treatment facility. The girls share their stories in first person alternating back and forth. At first the girl's relationship with one another is strained as both are dealing with adjusting to the facility procedures and hiding their secrets. An incident happens that forces the girls to see each other's painful truths and one feels betrayed by the other. The two are forced to work together cleaning out a storage unit where they uncover letters written by a former patient hidden in a music box. Together they embark on a quest to try and find the person who wrote the letters. Young adults will find the voices and stories authentic. Content warnings may need to be noted before some choose to read the book.

With alternating viewpoints, this book follows two teenagers through tough experiences that land them both in a rehab center. It's thoughtful, empathetic and well written. The two girls come from very different backgrounds, but realize they share more than they first thought. There are some scenes that are difficult to read, but ultimately this is an excellent read, good for a mature teen.

A shared story of two girls on a journey for mental wellness. The book has the hauntingness of The Virgin Suicides and the angst of Girl, Interrupted. The prose in this story flows well and it opens strongly but once it goes past the mid mark, the plot becomes very muddled and the therapy sessions become quite prolonged and feel more like you are reading a case study rather than reading a book. at that point, I lost sense of the story and characters. It just became a lot of mental health facts being told via dialogue. By the end, I wasn't quite sure what had happened or what type of arc the characters were supposed to have.

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

Representation Matters. Talking about mental health can save lives. Dani and Camila come from different backgrounds and have varying economic status but they both battle with mental illness. Together they seek to solve a mystery about a former resident in the treatment program.

It is a beautiful book with some haunting passages. Youth mental health challenges must be made known and the youth must be helped.

Enjoyed the fresh look at the reality of entitlement vs just trying to stay under the radar. The social, mental and family battles both youngladies have to overcome combined with what everyones expectation/label of what they should be. Really enjoyed the read.

We Weren’t Looking to be Found is a well-written story of youth and experience. Well worth reading and sharing.

This book shows clearly how tough the struggle with mental health is. ​
Through character build-up, one of the main characters understands her mental issues. She gets through it, with the help of the doctors.
The other main character is more fragile and struggles harder but their friendship at the end might help her.
This book is heartbreaking, complicated and hopeful at the same time.
Recommend to those who like stories about mental health and addiction.

Kuehn creates an intertwined story of four girls, two whose perspectives we see every other chapter, on their journeys for mental wellness. Taking place primarily at a girls treatment facility, Dani and Camila fight each other as they fight themselves. I've never been held at a facility but the book transported me into that space. I felt stuck under ice as these girls struggle to find their footing and affirm their identities in a very white environment. An excellent book for many teens struggling with their own health and wellness. Thanks to NetGalley and Disney-Hyperion for an early read.

This book was absolutely fantastic. I've already added it to our list for order this year and will recommend it to students.

I thought this was well written. I enjoyed the two different perspectives and the mystery a lot. The setting of a treatment center was unique and eye opening. I struggled with the formatting which I know will change as publication gets closer; it may have just been a Kindle thing?