I loved the first book but this would didn't really capture my attention. I'm not sure why. I tried but unfortunately this book was not for me. That does not mean that I wouldn't talk about it to customers though. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

Let me start this by saying I totally missed that this was part of a series until after I finished it, so oops. Reading the first (Missing Clarissa) in the series would likely provide more insight into the podcast that is referenced several times throughout but other than that it was fine being read as a standalone.

Mattie’s sister returns home after disappearing from a party 5 years ago; Mattie suspects this “new” Lola is not their sister and plans to prove it. To do so they seek help from Cam and Blair who recently solved a cold case. While they don’t exactly believe Mattie’s theory, they agree to help them figure out what happened to Lola 5 years ago and why she decided to return.

I’m not really sure how I feel about this one. I didn’t exactly hate it but also didn’t love it. The writing wasn’t horrible and I loved the representation though out. I did guess the twist pretty early on, and much preferred to read Blair’s POV. Overall, this was alright and I’m sure those who enjoyed the first book will enjoy this one!

Let me start by saying I loved Missing Clarissa, it was one of my favorite books last year and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one.
I hate to say it but this one missed the mark for me, the story just didn't grab me as much as Missing Clarissa did, and while I try to not compare books it's hard in thiis case.

I wish I could put my finger on what it was that bothered me with this one, maybe it was the use of full names, or maybe it was the supporting characters in this one, or maybe it was just that the other Lola never seemed believeable to me, I don't know but it was just missing the magic for me.

Now that's not to say it's bad, it wasn't I'd happily read more by this author this one was just a bit of a miss for me when I went into it looking forward to it so much.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing a copy of this E-Book, I have voluntarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

This book was fine. I don't really feel like this sequel was needed as I don't feel as though it added anything to the first book. It works fine as a standalone. I found Cam to be just as irritating as she was in the first book. I can't say that it was a fun read but it did keep me involved until the end, so there's that.

Missing Clarissa was a very pleasant surprise when I picked it up. It was engaging and made me want to keep turning pages to figure out the clues to solve the mystery(s). The Other Lola never seemed to catch my attention the same way and I have yet to completely finish the book. I may return to it in the future. Though, I will definitely still recommend it to our Teen patrons who are constantly on the lookout for YA murder mysteries.

I wish I would have been able to enjoy this more, unfortunately the writing reads more as a middle grade rather than a YA.

I am happily surprised that I enjoyed this one more than the first! Blair and Cam are such amazing friends, and even though their relationship gets tested here, they really pull through. This new mystery had me intrigued, and I enjoyed the edition of the new character Maddie. Yes, the book is a little "woke" and heavy handed with the progressive agenda, but I really did have fun figuring out this mystery with Cam and Blair. I don't think I need a third book, but I hope Jones comes out with a new series!

Blair and Cameron have found themselves thrust into the spotlight after their podcast about Clarissa became widely listened to and extremely popular, but they both have sworn that they will never get caught up in something like that ever again. This is a difficult promise to keep however when Mattie, a freshman at theory school, comes to them begging for help. Five years ago her sister, Lola, disappeared and hasn’t been heard from since, but it seems that, against all odds, Lola has returned. Many in the family are welcoming Lola back with open arms, but Mattie is convinced that this girl is not her sister and she wants Blair and Cameron’s help to prove that this girl is an impostor.

I found this novel to be full of suspense, suspense that kept me at the edge of my seat throughout. I really liked the characters of Blair and Cameron. They are well developed and all, but the thing that I think I liked the most about them is that they are so very different, which not only adds some variety, but it also shows young adult readers that people who are very different can still have strong, positive relationships with each other.

I really enjoyed this book so much! I could not put it down and read it in one sitting!! I would definitely recommend this book to all my family and friends!

almost 3 stars. I think I said in my review of Missing Clarissa that the series has A Good Girls Guide to Murder vibes, and I definitely think that's still true with The Other Lola as well. Part of this story is about dealing with the repercussions from book 1 (so I would recommend reading Missing Clarissa first), with both girls essentially vowing to end their "careers" as amateur sleuths. But of course, if that was truly the case, we wouldn't have book 2. It's important to remember that these books are truly YA, which means that the characters are meant to act like teenagers. I think sometimes I forget that when I'm reading YA, but teenagers are irrational and emotional and confused and dramatic, and that is definitely Cam and Blair. I appreciated their friendship, but I felt at times that the mystery took a back seat to the teenage drama. And let's face it... I read this book first and foremost for the mystery. I also felt a little unsatisfied with how things ended. This felt a little slow and a lot predictable, so ultimately, enjoyed book 1 more. That said, I would definitely read more books featuring Cam and Blair (especially since I really did enjoy book 1) and I'd be curious to see them solve more mysteries. Thank you so much to Jones, Wednesday, and Netgalley for the ARC (and gifted copies) in exchange for honest reviews.

This young adult novel is the second in a series and is a little different than the first one. The first one introduced us to Cam and Blair and was a good mystery with teen amateur sleuths. This novel is more about characters than an actual murder mystery. In a sense, it was a sort of coming of age story with Blair especially struggling with navigating her future. There is also Cam struggling in her relationship with her love, Sophia, now across country at university. And then there is Mattie, a non-gender teen.

I am not into personal teen development as much as a well defined mystery so I found myself skimming a bit. I did appreciate the twists giving revelation as the plot came near the end. The resolution was a bit of a surprise and perhaps out of sync with the rest of the plot. This is a novel for teens interested in relationships more than young people solving a murder mystery. It would be of particular interest to teens concerned with gender issues.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

"Nobody in this world can keep a secret, if the right person knows how to look."

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, Missing Clarissa, so I was excited about this one. The first one centered on a podcast but this one is more about the fallout from the podcast in the first book. It's more angsty teenage drama in the first half of the book. This was a much slower burn than the last book and we don't get much movement until the last 25% or so of the book, which I found frustrating. There weren't a lot of clues to follow, so we got more of a character-driven book overall. The conclusion of the story was sad, but it was satisfying. I like the characters and their dynamics a lot, so I will certainly be picking up any future books in this series.

A huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

After reading Missing Clarissa, then seeing this I knew I had to read it.

I love a nice thriller book, the twist and turns the guessing then changing your mind and so on and Ripley does a good job of all those things.

This book happens after Missing Clarissa but it also felt like a little bit of it's own book as well. You see more growth in the characters we saw in the last book as well as meeting some new ones.

Ripley also writes such diverse and unique characters that you just want to know more about.

I can't wait to see what comes out next.

I enjoyed reading this for the exploration of Blair and Cam's interpersonal relationships and self-exploration, but I was disappointed in this sequel. The actual mystery isn't fleshed out, and the revelation feels half-hearted and rushed. There are also a few aspects that don't make sense; it seems like Ripley Jones just threw them in there without storyboarding or planning.

I'd still recommend this for a quick read and continuation of Blair and Cam's stories, but the first book is much better.

Cam and Blair love to solve mysteries together. They recently solved one, and was catapulted to instant fame! Mattie has heard about this dynamic duo and asks them to solve her sister's disappearance. Lola suddenly shows up after years. Mattie questions this "sister". Everyone thinks it truly is her, but she doesn't think so.

I loved this book! 5 stars!!!

Many thanks to Net Galley for an honest review.

This ya mystery thriller follows Cam and Blair after their cold case podcast went viral. With a reputation for investigating, Mattie reaches out to the duo for help. Mattie’s sister Lola went missing years ago but she has shown back up mysteriously saying she was kidnapped. Mattie doesn’t believe that there sister is who she says she is. Mattie is convinced that Lola is here for other reasons and is determined to find her. Cam and Blair unsure of what to think try to help Mattie out in the investigation.

This was an entertaining story as far as the thriller goes but felt like I was missing something. This may have to do with the fact I hadn’t read Missing Clarissa this one wasn’t listed as a sequel on Goodreads so didn’t realize the first book would be referenced so much. I was still able to follow but there was a lot of referring to the other book by this author. I feel like this also left be at a disadvantage when it came to the characters as it felt like they were more developed in the authors previous book. The writing was fast paced entertaining and I would be interested in reading more from this author but I would pick up Missing Clarissa first. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for a honest review.

I loved Missing Clarissa, so I was really excited to see Cam and Blair again and continue watching them grow up. We also get a whole new friend in this novel, Mattie, who is just as tough and smart and lovable as our original heroines.

“Nobody in this world can keep a secret, if the right person knows to look.”

Mattie’s sister Lola went missing one night, and stayed missing for four years. And then one day she reappeared. Mattie’s mom andLola’s twin brother have accepted that’s this girl is Lola, but Mattie has not. Mattie thinks the girl is an imposter, and she wants help from Cam and Blair to find out what really happened to her sister.

This book felt less about the mystery, and more about the relationships and that was ok, I was here for it. The storyline was so unique and engaging that I was dying to find out what happened and if Lola was actually Lola, or someone else. And the ending was impressive.

I hope this isn’t the last time I get to meet up with Cam and Blair and Mattie because I am now thoroughly invested and I know they must have more adventures heading their way.

Another thing that would be super cool was if Cam and Blair went on a road trip to meet up with Iris and Ogilvie from The Agathas because I feel like they could girl detective the shit out of some cold cases .

The follow up to Missing Clarissa, a YA thriller.
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Can and Blair broke their small hometown’s legendary murder mystery a few months ago and now things are different for both girls. Blair has an offer to write a book if she can just get Cam on board with doing another podcast investigation. Cam is adamantly against, as she’s been suffering from PTSD ever since their brush with death. But when Mattie knocks on their door asking for help, the girls can’t refuse. Mattie’s sister, Lola, went missing five years ago and was never heard from since. Only now Lola’s back and Mattie is convinced their sister isn’t who she says she is. As the girls get deeper into this case, they learn that the stakes are even higher than before.
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Fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and The Agathas will enjoy this follow up to one of my favorite YA thriller books that I’d read in a while. For me this one lacked a little something that the first novel had. It’s always hard when writing sequels to murder mystery books when everything is wrapped up in book 1. Still, a solid title in the genre.

CW: drug use, death, catfishing, child abuse, homophobia, adult/minor relationship (mentioned), panic attack, PTSD, transphobia, religious bigotry, bullying, alcohol

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This was such a good story! I didn't realize it was a follow up story until I was a chapter or two into it. I loved the way the story unfolded and how we got to the heart of the mystery in the end. So clever.

Missing Clarissa was a great book so I had high expectation. Those expectations were met and exceeded my wildest dreams! This thriller was FANTASTIC! My love for Ripley Jones cannot be understated!