I loved this.
Good plot, great mystery. I liked the characters in the book. The mystery kept me guessing until the very end. I enjoyed missing Clarissa, and I really enjoyed the other Lola as well. Book was a great length, not too long, or hard to follow. Kept me interested the whole time and was an easy read.

Thank you to Netgalley, Rivka Holler, St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books, and the author Ripley Jones for the opportunity to read this ARC! I enjoyed it!!

I would have loved to read both this book and Missing Clarissa when I was a teen! The Other Lola is an engaging mystery about a missing girl named Lola who is found and returns home...or is she an imposter? The main characters must discover whether or not Lola is really who she says she is. I appreciated the fact that this story was not overly dark. Fun second novel in the series and I hope there are more to follow.

Perfect for fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder.

A year after Cam and Blair solved the mystery of Clarissa, they are approached by Mattie who claims that the girl who has claimed to be their sister is not really her. Lola went missing five years ago and hasn’t been heard from since, until now. Secrets are revealed in this new mystery by Ripley Jones.

I gave this book 3 out of 5 stars. The story was okay, but the twist wasn’t that big. I also felt like this author was trying really hard to be “politically correct” because it kept mentioning things like race and capitalism and appropriation when it was not necessary to the plot at all. It felt like the author put more attention to that than the plot. This book was a quick read, if that’s what you’re interested in, but I wouldn’t personally recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I liked this book much more than its counterpart. I thought the story was so much more in depth and emotional than the first. It had all that I wanted out of the first book with a (in my opinion) much more interesting storyline. The characters were very well written and I loved Cam’s character development. Blair kind of stayed stagnant throughout the book but I feel like she had enough character development in Missing Clarissa that there wasn’t much to go from there. I am nothing if not a sucker for a good found family trope and this book definitely delivered. All in all good book, but could’ve been a bit better. I will definitely be checking out this authors next books <3

3.7
The development of personal relationships is far more captivating here than the progress on the mystery at hand, which isn't a bad thing, necessarily, but was not what I expected. Really the only thing easy to anticipate here is the identity of the...culprit.

I thought this was just okay. This series is not my favorite. It seems like a knock-off of a Good Girls Guide to Murder.

My Thoughts

As a sequel this has its own characters, plot twists setup and an execution that had me wanting to solve this particular mystery every bit as much as Cam, Blair and Mattie did.

Like in their previous investigation Blair and Cam are presented with roadblocks that they must overcome.

Also like before what seems to be a story that should not put the teens in danger proves to be more than a simple quest after all.

When what exactly happened to Lola Brosillard five years ago is finally unearthed after a few red herrings we get the answer whether current day Lola is an imposter or really Matties long lost older sister.

I found some solid clues that made me think a certain way so I was happy when my theory was proved correct, but it certainly did not work out exactly the way I had envisioned.

The authors twists were much better than mine and well worth the time spent waiting for her final reveal to her characters and readers alike.

Like others who have enjoyed the authors main two characters I truly would be happy to follow more featuring Blair and Cam.
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A fitting sequel to Missing Clarissa! Ripley Jones writes the perfect tales for YA and this is no exception.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc

This is a great book for my students to read. Mystery, romance, personal growth, ethical issues to discuss, political and social issues to discuss all in a well written easy to read, which my students appreciate. As an adult I found it charming and interesting as well. I liked the friendship of the two main characters, the family, Irene and her boyfriend and the extended family that was created

Overall, I really enjoyed this book, the concept was interesting, the three main characters likeable and realistic and it was easy to read. It got a bit overly long at the end and some of the political views, which i agree with, were not very integrated into the story, some were, given who the main characters were. would read the next book in the series, so yes enjoyed it

I loved Missing Clarissa and The Other Lola by Ripley Jones didn’t disappoint!
A captivating YA mystery that hooked me and kept me flipping those pages.
Missing Clarissa is a heart-pounding-palms-sweating-making-me-hold-my-breath as I turn the page of the (e)book. Incredibly riveting and certainly a book that’ll suck you right in until you’ve read it in its entirety in a singular sitting.
I really enjoyed the characters in this. I thought they were interesting main characters and I really enjoyed their narrative.
The plot was intricate and cleverly thought out.
This is one of the best YA mystery's I have read in a long time. It was so hard to put down.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the opportunity to read this ahead of its publication date in return for my honest review.

THE OTHER LOLA by Ripley Jones is just as good as her first in the series (I hope), MISSING CLARISSA.

Cameron and Blair, now seniors in high school are approached by a lowly freshman, Mattie Brosillard to find out what’s going on with her sister, Lola. Lola has miraculously returned home after being gone for five years with this crazy story about how she was kidnapped and has been traveling around the country since as a hostage with her abductors. Mattie’s not buying it. But her mother and brother, Lola’s twin seem to be swallowing this fish story hook, line and sinker.

After the events of their success in learning the truth about the disappearance of Clarissa and the subsequent fallout, the girls swore to themselves and their parents that they would never do another podcast. What had started as a school assignment had almost gotten them killed. Blair, who dreams of being a writer is all in in looking into Lola but Cameron, who just wants a quiet senior year is definitely NOT interested in getting involved. But of course, the girls get sucked into the mystery.

I enjoyed this one but wish that there was a bit more about the backstory of the fallout from the first. It IS a standalone I think but I hope we will see more of Blair, Cameron and their families. After all, there’s still four more years of college, right? With technology the way it is, I don’t even think these two would need to be in the same room to get up to something!

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for this ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own and given voluntarily. 4.5 stars rounded up.

The sequel to Ripley Jones's Missing Clarissa! Yeah!

I jumped at the chance to see what Cameron and Blair would get up to next. Where we last left them, they had experienced fame from their podcast as they received far too many negative emails and messages. Promising each other no more podcasts or mysteries, they start their senior year.

But when Mattie approaches Blair, she simply cannot say no.

Mattie's sister Lola disappeared more than 5 years ago and was never found...until now. However, Mattie believes The Lola in her house is an imposter. Soon the duo are at it again. This was a perfect follow up book - the plot and the pace were believable. It was easy to once again root for Cam and Blair to pull it off.

This is the sequel to Missing Clarissa I'd recommend reading these books in order to pick up on the full story and background on Cam & Blair.
It was an interesting concept Ripley Jones choose to write how getting involved in a true crime case affects you & what that can do to a person. A modern fictional account of solving a missing persons cas

Mattie knows that girl who has shown up at her house after 5 years missing is not her real sister Lola. For some reason though no one else can see it, not her mother, brother or Lola’s best friend. So she asks for help from Blair and Cam who solved Clarissa’s case last year. As the all embark on unwrapping the mystery about Lola they will have to deal with PTSD, unraveling emotions and finding ways to protect the family you choose. Aa great quick read that had you engaged from page one.

The Other Lola is the sequel to one of my all-time YA thriller faves, Missing Clarissa!

In Missing Clarissa, high school students Cam and Blair solve a twenty-year-old cold case and become accidentally podcast-famous in the process. They've been traumatized by the investigation and are exhausted by the online harassment they've faced, so they agree they are retired from sleuthing... until Mattie Brosillard comes along. Mattie's sister, Lola, vanished five years ago and has suddenly reappeared -- but Mattie is convinced this Lola is an imposter and is desperate for Cam and Blair to help them prove it.

I was super excited to return to the world of Cam and Blair. They are two of my favorite teenage girl characters ever - smart, brave, funny, and fiercely loyal to each other, even when they disagree. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoyed MC -- but definitely read that first or some things won't make a ton of sense (and because it's amazing)!

The Other Lola continues where Missing Clarissa left us. Blair and Cam are facing personal challenges after what they experienced in the first book. A teen named Mattie comes to them for help claiming that their sister, Lola, who was missing for 5 year and mysteriously returned, is not actually their sister. Blair and Cam debate assisting Mattie, but end up helping them find out what really happened to Lola.

This was much more of a slow burn than the first book. It dealt with a lot of the emotional and mental trauma that Cam and Blair experienced in the first book. It appears they did learn some lessons and I appreciate how involved Irene is in their lives. Overall, this was a good story but all of the action was in the last 20% of the book. The first chunk was more plot building and slow development.

This is a captivating sequel that delves deeper into the world of Cam and Blair, the dynamic duo we first met in "Missing Clarissa." This book is a solid 4-star read that will keep you guessing until the very end.

In this installment, Cam and Blair, having sworn off mysteries and the chaos that comes with them, are drawn back into the world of enigmatic disappearances when Mattie Brosillard seeks their help. Mattie's sister, Lola, vanished without a trace five years ago, and now she's returned, but Mattie is convinced that something is amiss. The book cleverly explores the theme of trust, forcing readers to question who they can rely on when the ones they love the most are involved in a web of secrets.

The characters in "The Other Lola" are well-drawn and relatable, with Camm and Blair at the forefront. Their complex relationship and the aftermath of their previous mystery make for compelling reading. The addition of Mattie, with her determination and desperation, adds depth to the narrative.

Ripley Jones excels at building tension and creating a sense of unease. The story is filled with twists and turns that will leave you constantly reevaluating your theories about what happened to Lola. The author also skillfully weaves in elements of family dynamics and the consequences of delving into the unknown.

One of the highlights of this book is the writing style. Jones has a knack for a crafting vivid descriptions and maintaining a fast-paced narrative. The dialogue is engaging, and the story flows smoothly, making it easy to become immersed in the world of the Brosillard family.

While this is engaging and suspenseful read, I'm giving it four stars instead of five because there were moments when the plot felt a bit too convoluted, and some of the character motivations were a tad unclear. However, these minor issues didn't detract significantly from my overall enjoyment of the book.

In conclusion, this was a worthy sequel that successfully builds on the foundation laid in "Missing Clarissa". If you enjoy mysteries with well-drawn characters and a healthy dose of suspense, this book is worth adding to your reading list. Ripley Jones continues to deliver an intriguing and thought-provoking story that will keep you hooked until the final page.

Thank you, Netgalley, for this ARC. I have read "Missing Clarissa" from the same author. Although that book was a bit of a miss for me, this one was not. I love Cam and Blair's friendship and their shared protectiveness over Mattie. There were moments where I thi k they could have made better decisions, but I guess it's all part of the plot. This book is a great read and I would totally recommend it to those who love YA mysteries.

Blair and Cameron! Oh how I’ve missed them and their true crime solving selves. We pick up with the girls after their game from finding Clarissa and Mattie comes into their life. Mattie is a spitfire that is for sure the Lola that has came back in her life isn’t her missing sister. This was a quick read with lots of fun, quirkiness and sometimes a few political jabs. I believe that everyone needs a Brad and iRene in their lives it made me want to hug my own parents. Overall a great mystery I enjoyed it! Can’t wait to see what Blair and Cameron get into next.