Talk about twists and turns with a bunch of "didn't see that coming"! This story takes you on a ride. I went from happy to sad to mad to angry to heartbroken in the matter of a pages. This story is well written with great characters and villains. I will caution you, once you start this one you will want to finish it in one sitting. It is that good.

This probably isn't the most apt analogy, given that 'The Girl in the Pink Shoes' is not in any way a romance novel, but bear with me. Imagine if you will that you had gone into your favourite pub for a quiet drink. As you sat in a comfy armchair, with the drink in question on the table in front of you, you were hopeful of spending a pleasant time but otherwise had no particular expectations.

So when the man/woman of your dreams walked over and asked to share your table, you were thrilled. When you heard his/her voice for the first time it was all you could do not to look as overcome as you felt. And as conversation flowed easily and you discovered that you both shared some interests too, you began to feel weak at the knees with excitement.

That's a bit like how it felt to read the first two chapters of this book. The first two lines on their own are an effective hook. The main protagonist, Lucy Kendall is established, remarkably quickly as a fantastic character, being intriguing and yet somehow repulsive at the same time. And then, as the mysterious Chris was introduced, I realised I had physically tensed as I couldn't wait to see where the book was going to go.

Unfortunately, it's here that for me, the first problem arose. Because the book didn't really go the way I was hoping for. It becomes an investigation into the disappearance of a child, in which Lucy takes the role of a private investigator and manages to secure interviews with her suspects faster than the police can, by the simple expedient of being able to act on hunches without having to gather any evidence first. The police in question are suitably frustrated and yet surprisingly tolerant. There are one or two digressions that kept me entertained, but overall, by about half way through, the book had begun to feel a bit - this is a stronger word than I really want to use, but I can't think of a better one - a bit tiresome. I had begun to wonder how it could finish satisfactorily, never mind continue for what I knew to be a series containing a further three books.

But then. The first twist is revealed and from there, the revelations come thick and fast as the reader's mind is changed entirely - sometimes more than once - about almost all of the characters. Stacy Green probably also deserves credit for tackling some very difficult issues, including - trigger alert - kidnapping and child sex abuse in a way that is believable without being too hard-hitting. Actually, and maybe I'm just a bit weird in this way, I found myself wanting to be hit harder than I had been.

The ending, though, is superb. It managed to transport me right back to those fabulous opening chapters and have me thinking "actually, what if ...?" And I realised that I had been completely wrong in my critical thoughts at about the middle of the book. It concludes in such a way that there's easily mileage for the series to continue.

To sum up, then: 'The Girl in the Pink Shoes' isn't quite the book of my dreams that the opening chapters had me hoping for. But it's still a fine opening to a series, and I look forward to reading the next instalment.

My thanks to the author and Netgalley for the digital ARC of this book, and to Bookouture for my inclusion on the blog tour. I will post my review on Goodreads, Amazon, Instagram and my personal blog.

I was confused by all the different parts of the story, it all came together in the end and was a good story, I struggled with the content due to the main story line. Good boon would read more from the author.

This is the first book in the Lucy Kendall series by author Stacy Green. Lucy Kendall is certainly a very interesting character that I feel sure will grow on me throughout the series. If I am completely honest I did struggle a little to get to grips with this one although I can tell by the many positive reviews that it’s probably me.

Lucy Kendall is a former CPS worker who is now a Private Investigator with an attitude. When eight-year-old Kailey Richardson goes missing following school Lucy Kendall knows she must find her. Lucy lost her own sister to evil and is determined to find Kailey before she also suffers. Lucy starts her investigations by talking to Kailey’s friends and begins to form a worrying picture of the days before Kailey’s disappearance. There are reports of a suspicious car outside the school, a friendly man hanging around and Lucy also feels Kailey’s mother, Jenna is not telling everything she knows.

With time running out for Kailey, Lucy discovers that Jenna has a connection to the prime suspect in her daughters disappearance. A connection that brings Lucy’s past rushing back to haunt her.

A good solid read and start to a series that I am sure I will get into.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I will start this with saying I normally hate vigilantes. I almost stopped reading because if this, but I am glad I didn’t. The main plot was interesting and left you needing to know the resolution. The side plots propelled the story. The unsolved mystery around several things was tantalizing. Lucy grew on me, mostly because her righteousness was not was conflicted. The different surprises thrown in kerosene you reading. I am also a fan of overarching plots that accompany single book plots.

This has a great premise, but the writing wasn’t really strong enough to keep me interested. I could tell this wouldn’t be more than a three star read if the ending was really good, but I’m not sure it would end things well, especially considering this is the start to a series.

A young girl goes missing, as a former child protection services employee turned Private Investigator takes it upon herself to try find her. What follows is an absolute roller coaster of twists, turns and emotion. A very dark and gritty read that I absolutely loved. So many ‘oh my god’ moments, it is truly a page turner.

I really liked Lucy Kendall as a character and the others grew on me as the book progressed. As a first book of the series, I am really interested to see how the characters develop and what other crimes Lucy gets herself involved with. So much so, that I already have the second book in the series.

5 stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers Bookouture for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Lucy Kendall is a former CPS case worker, who now earns a crust as a Private Investigator She also has a whopping secret...

This novel is the first instalment in the Lucy Kendall series by Stacy Green. I enjoyed the pacing of this book and barrelled my way through it. It has an interestiong array of characters, not least, Lucy herself. There are many twists, turns and reveals and a great, well developed and satisfying ending.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley and this review is my own unbiased opinion.

Lucy Kendall is no ordinary PI. She is a former CPD Social Worker and has seen horrible injustices done to children time and again. Now she is on her own, doing her own thing. In fact, more than being a PI, Lucy has become a vigilante. The victims she choose are pedophiles and she is eliminating them one by one. She chooses her victims carefully, and the justice she serves is more than deserved as far as she is concerned.



Having this first book in the four-book Lucy Kendall series gave me the opportunity to fully immerse myself in Lucy's story and to see a character different from any character in a story that I have read to-date. While she painfully recalled horrific things children experienced, when she discovers that a teen girl named Kailey has gone missing she has a dual purpose in mind. In her role as a PI, she is determined to find Kailey and to return her to her family. In her role as vigilante turned killer, she has picked her next victim



She takes no pleasure when it comes to killing, but feeling that she has no choice, she powers through. Her guilt is assuaged somewhat in the good she does when it comes to locating the missing. As things turn out, before Lucy can choose her next victim, something prevents her from following through. While at a bar where she thought she would do the deed she set out to do, she is approached by a stranger named Chris. He informs Lucy that he knows more about her that she would imagine, and Lucy knowing Chris will affect her future actions.



While it is more than apparent that this book is not for the weak of heart, I would be remiss if this review did not include trigger warnings. They are pedophilia, child abuse, suicide and murder. Stacy Green does a fabulous job at dealing with these sensitive issues in this book as well as the other three books in the series without being too graphic, and manages to handle each case and situation that Lucy faces with dignity and sensitivity. For a crime thriller that will keep you turning pages until the very end, and for a book that will not disappoint, The Girl With the Pink Shoes perfectly hits the mark. This first book leads right into the second book in the series, Little Lost Souls.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Please enjoy the following combined series video review - https://youtu.be/9HRYyYWMtIY

Lucy Kendall, formal social worker, has seen the underbelly Of humanity. As a PI she has become a self actualized vigilante seeker of justice. She also Carries a lot of baggage from her childhood.
Can she find a missing child??
This book deals with very heavy themes that may be upsetting for some readers.
Who hasn’t contemplated taking the law into their own hands?
I didn’t quite know what to make of Chris until Almost the end when a major secret is revealed.
I have the other three books and I’m eager to see if they catch Mary!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Stacy Green and Bookouture for an ARC copy of The Girl in the Pink Shoes (A Lucy Kendall Crime Thriller Book 1).

I am so glad that I discovered this book and Stacy Green. I absolutely loved this book. A little girl goes missing on her walk home after school. Lucy Kendall, a private investigator who hears about the abduction and promises to find her.

I love the Lucy Kendall! She is a very nuanced character with a lot of depth. She is relatable and you really understand where she is coming from.

This story had a lot of suspense and there is a twist ending. I look forward to getting to know Lucy Kendall and reading more books in this series.

Emotionally charged, gritty and gripping. A story that kept me on the edge and never stopped surprising me.
Lucy is a great characters and I want to read more story featuring her.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A difficult subject to write about, and I wasn't sure if I would like it, but I loved it. A great read. Gritty and thrilling throughout. Recommended.

Lucy is such a likable character out for justice. A great female vigilante!
You know what she does is wrong but it’s for good reason - keeping bad guys from doing more bad things. She has a heart of gold, coming from her own messed up childhood with loss, due to a predator. Now she won’t stop until she finds the sweet girl with the pink shoes. All with a great supporting cast of characters to make sure Kailey is found. I love this first book in #ALucyKendallCrimeThriller series & can’t wait to read the next one, #LittleLostSouls.

Thank you, Stacy Green, Bookouture &, Netgalley for my copy. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy in exchange for a honest review.

Oh my frickin god what have I just read?! This book is like being on a rollercoaster. There's twists, turns. Ups and downs, building to the death defying drop at the end. Absolutely brilliant story with strong, likable characters. Can't wait for the next one

This book was such a good read. I assumed it was going to be the usual private investigator story but I was surprised to find it was so much more.

Lucy Kendall is a special kind of PI, she has a history in child services and takes on cases where children are involved. But she goes much further in her investigations than any other PI.

I immediately wanted more of Lucy and have downloaded the other books in the series.

Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy.

First, I want to thank Stacy Green, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

O.M.G WOW!!!! Stacy Green phenomenal job kicking off your newest crime series with The Girl In Pink Shoes!! You will have EVERYONE talking about this book even after the last page as my head is still spinning! Infact, If your other books in the series are as good as this one you are in for a best selling sweep!!

The gods at Bookouture worked their magic at creating a beautiful cover for this book! It was spot on for the title and later in the book you will find out why it is so meaningful. It is a cover that catches your eye and makes you want to know more!

The Girl In The Pink Shoes is one book that you are going to want to clear your calendar for! This book is so intensely addictive that you can’t take your eyes off it for one minute. If you blink you might miss a very important part of the storyline. Infact, there were times when I went back to re-read a section to get clarification.

Stacy totally thought outside the box and thensome for The Girl In The Pink Shoes. Yes, she will pull hard on your heartstrings for so many reasons with this missing persons case. All throughout the book you will be praying to god she is found safe! I was literally on the edge of my comfy chair. But this was WAY much more than just a missing person case!!!

The Girl In The Pink Shoes deals with some adult taboo situations not talked about much in books. For the open minded reader like myself they will find it fascinating and interesting.

This book is packed full of suspense, mystery, drama filled intense scenes, heartbreak, secrets, shocking revelations, twists and turns you won’t see coming! This is a book that would be perfect for a series on Netflix that I would so binge watch the heck out of!

The Girl In The Pink Shoes deserves way more than 5 stars!! Go out and get yours today!!! What are you waiting for?!

A great new book with a female detective. I felt like the characters were not that likeable, but I’m hopeful that the next book we’ll be better in that regard.

This is the first book that I've read from this author and I liked it.

From the get go it caught my attention and it didn't let it go until the end.

The characters are likable and grow throughout the novel. The story is fast paced so it keeps moving along and doesn't have any slow parts.

I liked the grittiness of the novel and also the gripping tension around every corner.

Oh I absolutely love this author and will read anything she writes as you can bet she will make it interesting. And I absolutely adored this book. SO thrilling. Suspenseful and addictive. It gripped me. I read it in one heart pounding sitting.