This memoir hit me hard—it's powerful, heartbreaking, and raw. Lynnette Williams lays bare the unimaginable pain of losing a child to a brutal murder, while also having to confront the incompetence of the police. As I read, I couldn’t help but feel the weight of this family’s years-long fight for justice. It’s tragic that they were forced into this exhausting battle, and Lynnette’s bravery in sharing such a personal story is truly remarkable. Her words pulled me deep into her family’s sorrow, frustration, and unwavering determination, leaving me moved and deeply affected.

Despite all the heartbreak and betrayal, Georgia’s family never gave up. They fought—and still fight—with a strength that took my breath away. Their resilience is a testament to love, justice, and the sheer will to create change. This story will stick with me, reminding me of the incredible power of those who refuse to be defeated, no matter how impossible the fight.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read this advance copy.

Lynette Williamson is the mother of Georgia Williams who was brutally murdered in 2013 by a person closely known to her. Lynette shares details of Georgia’s life, her passions and plans to join the Royal Air Force, her love for watching the football with her grandfather, her kindness for others. Lynette also shares intimate details learned as her parents, of her brutal murder, and the way lazy police work allowed for this to occur. This is non-fiction. The detail is extremely intimate of Georgia’s murder. Do not enter this book lightly. This is not the level of detail often disclosed in true crime documentaries. This is dark, this is intimate and should not be entered into lightly. Lynette’s extreme honesty is raw. It is painful, and Georgia’s loved ones are still living this traumatic reality to this day.

Thank you to NetGalley and Mardle Books for this ARC.

This is a very sad, haunting book from a mother's perspective of having a murdered child
If you enjoy true crime books like me, this is definitely worth reading.

As a resident of the community where Georgia Williams tragically lost her life at the hands of Jamie Reynolds, reading "Our Georgia" by Robin Eveleigh and Lynnette Williams was a poignant and deeply emotional experience. The book not only recounts the horrifying events surrounding Georgia's murder but also delves into the profound impact it had on those closest to her, including her parents and friends who were a part of my own social circle.

Williams' memoir offers a raw and unflinching look at the devastating aftermath of Georgia's death, shedding light on the systemic failures and missed opportunities that ultimately led to the tragedy. As someone who remembers the shockwaves that rippled through our town upon hearing the news, it was heart-wrenching to learn of the missed red flags and warning signs that could have potentially prevented Georgia's untimely demise.

What sets "Our Georgia" apart is its authenticity and sincerity. Williams courageously confronts the painful realities of loss and grief while also advocating for meaningful change within the criminal justice system. Through her narrative, she invites readers to join her in demanding accountability and reform, ensuring that no family has to endure the same anguish and sense of injustice that she and her loved ones have experienced.

Additionally, Eveleigh's contribution to the book provides valuable insights into the investigative process and the inner workings of law enforcement, adding another layer of depth to the narrative. Together, Williams and Eveleigh's collaboration creates a compelling and multifaceted account of Georgia's life and legacy, one that resonates deeply with those of us who remember her as a vibrant and beloved member of our community.

"Our Georgia" is not just a memoir; it's a call to action. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of speaking truth to power and advocating for change in the face of tragedy. While the pain of Georgia's loss will never fully heal, Williams' bravery in sharing her story ensures that her daughter's memory will live on as a catalyst for positive change.

This book was incredibly interesting. I feel like I learned a lot even though I feel like this space in the book world can be pretty saturated. I loved it.

This was a gut wrenching true crime story from the mother’s point of few of their daughter that was murder. I can’t even imagine what they went through having to hear about the murders past history in which there was miss communication with physiatrists and physiologists and the police department, hearing how their daughter was murdered, the murder trying to appeal the life sentence. Thank you NetGalley for a copy of the e-book in exchange for my honest review

Our Georgia- Robin Everleigh: Lynnette Williams

I think I recall giving feedback for this title a year ago. I cannot comment as my time ran out and I didn’t get to finish the book

♦️Georgia Williams was only seventeen years old when she was brutally killed by her friend Jamie Reynolds. The case was so disturbing that it had made headlines during the time and had almost shook the country. During that time, her father, Steve, was a detective in the murder squad of West Mercia Police. The saddest part was, during the process of investigation, it was found out that Georgia's murder could have been prevented. The same force with which Steve worked, had previous knowledge that Jamie was a sexual predator but had allowed him to slip out of their hands few years before Georgia was killed. In this book, Georgia's mother, Lynnette, describes the events before the murder, the investigation, the trial and how with the help of Steve she exposed the shortcomings of West Mercia Police.

💥It is a heart wrenching memoir which is bound to shake any human being. To lose a child is a loss which can never be compensated, but to lose one in such a horrific way is indescribable. While reading the book, one can well understand the pain Georgia's family and close ones had gone through when she was brutally murdered. The knowledge that psychopaths like Jamie exist amongst us can make anyone feel unsafe.

💥I was awed at the author's strength to revisit her traumatic moments in order to put to words the injustice she and her family had faced when Georgia was killed.

💥This book taught me that even in developed countries like the United Kingdom, unprofessionalism and corruption exist in the police force. I would highly recommend others to read this book to know how one incident can plunge a whole family into darkness.
               I would like to thank NetGalley, the author and publisher for a DRC of this book.

I had not heard Georgia's story before. It was a sad story, the pain and heartache that the family had to endure - not just because of losing their daughter and finding out that she knew her killer but also because of how the police handled the aftermath and knowing that the whole situation may have been prevented. This book truly pulled at my heartstrings.

Thank You NetGalley for the free eARC.

I loved the cover. It showcased Georgia as her family described her in the book.

The setting is Great Britain not the USA. Georgia was a lovely girl who was sassy, feisty, hardworking, determined, and knew what she wanted to do with her life. She had a close circle of friends that was ever growing. She never dreamed that one of those friends was not who they said and acted like they should have. We soon find out that Georgia was murdered, not by some unknown person, but someone who was supposed to be a friend.

As we read the book, we discovered the friend was in love with her and she kept rejecting him as she nicely told him repeatedly she wasn't interested in him. He could not and would not leave her alone and disguised a way for her to be his. After that event, we come to learn what the police knew from various locations, parents, or others. Only to soon to realize that people didn't do their jobs correctly and this death as well as others could have been prevented.

This story may be triggering for some as it talks about sex, abuse, death, tragic death, hanging, stalking, torture, snuff films, etc. and may not be a great fir for all readers. The parents are raked through the mud and try to find a way to get out of bed. It was well written and there was some Kleenex needed.

Our Georgia is a very moving book about a family's fight for justice after the murder of their beloved daughter Georgia. It's a well-written book exploring the terror of having a teenage daughter going missing and the grief of her body being found. Finding out that she was murdered by someone she knew was heartbreaking to learn, and I just felt so much compassion for Georgia's family. This book is written by her mother and you can feel the love and the bond that was between them. The book follows before and after Georgia's murder, and also the aftermath of the court case. This was a hard read but it is one that I would recommend.

I love my true crime and this was an emotional one. I felt for the parents. I cant recommend this book highly enough.

Thanks to Ad Lib Publishers, Netgalley and the authors for an ARC of this book. I am unbiased leaving this review voluntarily.

I've never read a book like this before - a brutal crime and its consequences told by the mother of a victim. The style is almost conversational and Lynette's voice comes through clearly. I can hear her Welsh accent in the words (no idea if she has one but that's what I heard in my head while reading).

This is an extremely raw account of an unimaginable tragedy and I felt my heart go out to Lynette, Steve and Scarlett and Georgia. Having said that, because of its emotion, it was sometimes difficult to read.

In any case, this book provided a unique perspective and it's one that should be read.

What a heart-breaking story. I cannot begin to imagine the pain Georgia's family went through after her murder and then the fight that the family endured for years after her death. I cannot put into words how this story made me feel as I felt anger for the family.

Our Georgia is a true crime story about the brutal murder of 17-year-old Georgia Williams at the hands of her friend, Jamie Reynolds. What makes this story even more gut-wrenching is that this death could have been prevented had West Mercia police investigated Reynolds properly previously.

As well as being a true crime story. Our Georgia is a beautiful memoir to Georgia, as Georgia’s mum, Lynette Williams, shares beautiful memories of her daughter growing up, and portrays her beautiful, vibrant, community spirited personality. On the night she was killed the fact she was helping someone who she believed to be a friend is a testament to her personality.

Lynette shares stories about their family right up until the night they lost Georgia outlines the gruesome details of this horrifying crime, whereby her daughter was killed at the hands of a monster.

As if that is not enough of a tragedy for one family, the police investigations uncover details, which suggest Georgia’s death could have been completely preventable. Despite her father, Steve, being a serving and commendable officer at this force, the lengths they are prepared to go to cover their own mistakes is alarming and unforgivable.

Overall, a very difficult read. Thank you to the Williams family for sharing your beautiful memories of Georgia, I am sure she is incredibly proud of the lengths you have gone to for justice.

'Our Georgia' is narrated by Lynette Williams, Georgia’s Mum, and tells the story of the time after her murder. The perpetrator is a man who had committed previous attacks on young women and should not have been free to commit this horrendous crime.

Once again, life has been lost due to Police Corruption and the lack of accountability. The force's web of deceit is hard to avoid, especially when someone's father is employed by them, like Georgia's.

This is a read that is both necessary and uncomfortable, yet it will also break your heart and bring you to tears. This reading left me with mixed emotions - angry and disgusted, yet respectful of Georgia's loved ones.

For readers who are fond of non-fiction literature, this is a must-read. Caution should be taken as the graphic details of what happened to Georgia may be triggering to some readers.

A very sad and gritty true life story. It was horrible to read the awful things Georgia and her family went through. HArrowing.

As the mother of a teenager I can't even begin to imagine what Georgia's parents went through, and the fact that her death could have been avoided if the police had done their jobs properly makes it even sadder.

Such a sad read . I’m have watched the documentary about Georgia which was also harrowing . Her family seem so lovely. Emotional read.

Part memoir, part true crime, Our Georgia - The Devastating Murder of My Daughter By a Killer Who Should've Been Stopped by Lynnette Williams and journalist Robin Eveleigh is one of those books that's hard to put down.

Lynnette Williams lives in Wilmington, Shropshire, England, is married to a police officer who works for the West Mercia force, and has several children, including a daughter named Georgia. While life wasn't completely idyllic, it certainly was good, up until something horrific happens: Georgia Williams, only 15 years old, goes missing in 2010. When her body is found, things begin to unravel, as it turns out that the police knew quite a bit about her killer, Jamie Reynolds, but did nothing until he committed this horrible, depraved act.

I'm not going to describe how Georgia died, where they found her body, or what happens to Jamie after he's arrested. I'll let you find all of that out when you read the book. However, I will mention the important things here: Georgia didn't deserve to die the way that she did, and her parents do a solid job of memorializing her in the book.

Some memoirs about dead or missing loved ones tend to gloss over the details and make their child, friend, neighbor, or other family member sound like a saint. Not this book. While Georgia is described as a loving and trusting person, she's also made to seem like a real human being (which she was), flaws and all, making what happened to her hurt even more.

Once Williams and her remaining family members find out what happened to Georgia, the true crime portion of the book kicks in. Readers find out about Jamie Reynolds' past, his twisted fetish for redheads, and what he managed to get out of trouble for before he set his sights on Georgia. This portion of the book will tempt you to throw it across the room, because the manner in which the police treated him beforehand is so very frustrating.

In the end, Jamie Reynolds pays for his crime, and Georgia's family is left to pick up the pieces. You'll feel for them as well after reading this book.