I’m giving this one 4 stars simply because I adored the main character and thought she was well crafted. While the story was good, it definitely felt firmly YA and I struggled with that a bit. I also felt that some parts were unnecessarily drawn out. I would read another book by the same author.

In August of 1999, popular high school student, Clarissa Campbell goes missing in Oreville, WA. The response to find her turned up nothing but more questions about the people who may have seen her last. Even with national attention her disappearance becomes a cold case.

Twenty years later, two high school junior students create a podcast for their journalism class about the disappearance of Clarissa Campbell. The two friends, Blair and Cameron, set out to impress their teacher but find themselves too invested in trying to uncover the truth to stop. They proceed with reinvestigating old suspects and witnesses who were around the night that Clarissa was overheard arguing with her football player boyfriend, Brad Bennett. It seems that the two girls are starting to stir up memories about the past which could likely be putting themselves in danger. Their quest for justice not only puts themselves in danger but inadvertently cast suspicion in the wrong direction.

Thank you to St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing a complimentary review copy. My voluntary review is my honest and unbiased opinion.

Missing Clarissa by Ripley Jones was a fast easy thriller. I went into this book knowing that Blair and Cameron the main characters in the book decided that they were going to do a podcast about a girl who went missing in their town back in 1999. They were warned that if they decided to do the assignment they needed to watch themselves and be smart on who they talk too.

I really enjoyed this book. I wanted more of the podcast aspect of it but I still read it wanting to know what will happen next. I want to thank Netgalley and Wednesday books for providing a copy of this book for an honest exchange.

This one was a good mystery that wasn't too obvious from the jump, which I always appreciate. Fairly strong ending.

I really enjoyed certain aspects of the book but as a whole, I was a little disappointed. The events that unfolded were not completely realistic which made things seem more movie like.

This book had a super interesting premise & unique execution, but it never sucked me in as much as I was hoping it would. I think I would’ve enjoyed it a bit more if the podcast element had been more extensive! That being said I did really appreciate the twist!

Thank you so much @wednesdaybooks for the eArc!

What happened to Clarissa? Twenty years ago, that was the topic on everyone's lips. The headline in every newspaper. The subject of the nightly news. Yet no one ever found any clue of Clarissa after that fateful night. Now, twenty years later, two high school juniors have decided that their journalism project will be an investigation into this very cold case. Can they solve what so many couldn't? You betcha!!! The who, what, where, when and why make an excellent story in this mystery/thriller that my friends are going to love!!!!

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

The humor in this book was fantastic! I was able to figure out the mystery pretty early but the characters are what kept me reading!

I love AGGGTM. This has similarieties but I’m very sorry to the author but it was a miss. There was an agenda pushed that I thought was excessive in this book. The main characters solved the mystery without much thought and they were quite careless with how they went about it. Overall the scenes were quite lacking in detail. However, I did enjoy the intensity at the end.

I struggled at the beginning of this book. I found Cam's character irritating at times because she always made rash decisions. It seemed to take a while for the story to get going too. I also don't think the author made the conclusion clear enough. With all of that said, there were still parts in the middle and towards the end that I did enjoy. I liked that they included excerpts of the podcast between the chapters. I feel like someone who is just starting to get into mystery novels would enjoy this book.

Although the premise seemed to be a copy of now multiple others like it, I did enjoy the story for the most part. Although the "mystery" was easily determined very early on, I still appreciated the characters' voices and their interactions. I also appreciated the social commentary that is not always included a novel like this one. Overall, I enjoyed the book, despite its similarities to other novels and its predictability.

I absolutely love podcast books and this one was no exception! I loved that more mysteries were unraveled over the course of the story.

This book was amazing. I literally sat and read it in about 5/6 hours because I could not put it down!! I recommend it to my book friends as their next read because it is not getting the hype it needs!!

Totally worth it. YA in name only. Follow the investigation of two high school juniors as they spin their journalism assignment podcast around a cold case from two decades before. Discover who wants to talk about the disappearance of a high school girl, who doesn't want to think about her anymore and who has a secret to hide. https://youtu.be/--gie9zcVDg?si=5RmVDliS5pVCOWn8

Amazing characters drive this storyline in all the right directions! Cam and Blair are complete opposites yet they balance each other perfectly. It's no wonder their podcast is an amazing success. But the success may endanger their safety due to people in the community not wanting their secrets exposed.

The story line is gripping, fast-paced and unique. The podcast is about Clarissa's disappearance and it is a story within a story. As they find out more about Clarissa their real feelings and intentions for their futures come to light. The dual storylines are extremely well conceived and flow together perfectly. This young adult/teen mystery had just the right amount of suspense to keep me invested and quickly turning the pages.

I truly enjoyed cam and Blair's podcast and I hope they find a reason to make more in the future because I would love to read more about them and their sluthing adventures! I look forward to reading more Ripley Jones books in the future!

I am extremely grateful to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a digital copy of this book filled with fabulous characters.

This one took me back a little because I was in high school at the same time as the missing Clarissa. I am always a fan of the podcast element in a book - especially a mystery - and this one was no exception.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

A well-paced true crime YA thriller. I was completely wrapped up in Blair and Cameron's attempts to solve a twenty-year old case of a missing cheerleader from their school. These characters were perfect for the story, A few of the flashback plot points bogged me down, but overall this was an enjoyable read.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.

The plot was okay but I didn’t like the main characters. Thanks for the review copy. I am sure others will like it, though.

Missing Clarissa is a YA mystery novel that'll keep you glued to its pages from start to finish. Cam and Blair's characters are brilliantly crafted, and their friendship is both sweet and entertaining. Cam is a go-getter, while Blair's superpower is her ability to charm and schmooze information out of everyone.
The author's smart move to tell the story from the girls' perspective was spot-on, immersing the reader in the story and making us feel like we're part of their investigation. The girls' thorough research, including interviews with everyone from the local sheriff to Clarissa's family and friends, makes the story feel real and authentic.
The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat with its suspense and unexpected twists, but things get a bit muddled when Cam's love interest comes into the picture. Nevertheless, Missing Clarissa is a fun and engaging read, with a fresh take on the true crime genre. Kudos to Wednesday Books for giving us a gripping page-turner. Can't wait to see what this author has in store for us next!