This was such an engaging audiobook! The concept was really interesting, and the story was well executed with well-developed and believable characters. I couldn't turn it off.

I thought I knew how it was going to end, and I was okay with having predicted the twist since it was already such a good story, but I was wrong!

The narrators, Sophie Amoss and Robb Moreira, brought the characters to life and had the perfect amount of suspense in their delivery to really grab the reader.

I will absolutely be recommending this book, and I can't wait to read more from Megan Lally.

WHOA! This book was AMAZING!! Just brilliant! I just knew I figured out what the ending was going to be, but I was nowhere close. I literally had to pause the audiobook and take a few minutes. The emotions this book pulled out of me were unreal. This book pulled me in from the first page and had a serious chokehold on me until the very last page.

Thinking I had guessed the ending towards the beginning, I kept asking myself what was left to be discovered in the remainder of the book. Boy oh boy! The answer is SO MUCH! This book was intense, suspenseful, full of tension and amazing twists. The dual storylines had me on the edge of my seat. This novel is considered a young adult thriller, but I tremendously enjoyed it as a full-grown adult. Definitely in my top 5 for the year to date.

The narrators Sophie Amoss and Robb Moreira brought these characters to life and delivered the perfect amount of suspense in their delivery.

Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for an ALC in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.

I typically don't read YA but this was a good one. I enjoyed the twists and the dual pov. I will be honest and say I thought I could predict the ending half way through the book and I was pleasantly surprised it ended up not being as predictable as it came off in the middle.

Thank you to Netgalley and RB Media for my ARC of the the audio book, in exchange for an honest review.
Wow, what can I say! This debut young adult thriller by Megan Lally was extraordinary. I really enjoyed it and could not wait to continue listening to it. The characters are well developed and believable. I could not really fault it, and I am reviewing it as a mature aged female!
Even though I thought I had it all worked out, there were unexpected twists and turns. There is an excellent use of an epilogue. I will be on the lookout for more of Ms Lally's novels.

I really enjoyed this audiobook and narration. The story starts off with a girl who’s memory is blank and can’t figure out where she is and who she is. Throughout the story it’s going from two perspectives of Mary and Drew. Drew’s girlfriend is missing and he is determined to find her and the journey along the way.

Great and very tense story! I couldnt stop listening! Audio narration was well done too!
The ending was s bit abrupt, but other than that, great thriller!

I feel like this book will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart. I don’t know if it was the fact that it was an audiobook or what, but the characters in this meant wayyyy more to me than most of the other teen thrillers I’ve read so props to the author.
While it wasn’t ground breaking by any means (yes, I did anticipate the ending) I really enjoyed every minute of it and binged the last few hours in one night because I just HAD to know how it ended.

If you are fan of girls guide to murder this book is for you. The story is told from girl that is kidnapped by serial killer her every day and from boyfriend who is accused of killing his girlfriend that is missing. There is romance and teen rebaliance Boyfriend with two freinds go on an adenture to look for girlfriend butt they don't find what they are looking for.

solid read, and wonderful debut. it is very suspenseful, thrilling and overall kept me on my toes. i enjoyed this read!

Oh my goodness! This was an AMAZING read that totally lived up the hype.
I’m not a huge YA fan mostly because I’m not a fan of immature dialogue but this was an amazing YA read that reads in a mature manner. The narrator read well and I loved this as an audio book. The ending left me shook and full of emotions. This will be a favorite book of 2024.

This is the most impressive and compelling YA book I have read in some time. I typically steer clear of YA thrillers, as they just don’t suit my taste. However, I was blown away by this book. I can’t wait to recommend it! The audiobook was excellent- the narrator did a wonderful job.

This book is a must read. It was so gut wrenching the whole time, but in a good way. The way the author writes is so so good. You will not want to put this book down. I love a good YA suspense/thriller, and this definitely fits in that category!

What a debut! I ate this up chapter by chapter, listening way longer than I should each time.

The story is told by Mary and Drew, and both narrators did an awesome job of conveying the mood of the story.

The author gave just enough before the story changed perspective to leave you asking questions you needed to find answers to. Although this was a YA book, it felt like it could easily appeal to thriller fans in general, and YA fans alike, having both a ticking clock urgency, and strong, emotionally-charged characters.

What an incredible debut! I don’t know how Lally can top this, but I’ll pick up any of her future releases.

Falling into this mystery was as easy as breathing. I was immediately intrigued by the teen girl who wakes in a ditch with no memory of how she got there or even who she is. Fortunately she’s picked up by an officer who takes her to the police station. It’s not long before a man shows up claiming to be her father, and he’s got the documents and photos to prove it. He says her name is Mary. She goes home with him, but after several odd incidents, she’s not so sure he’s who he claims to be.

After Drew’s girlfriend disappears, the local cops and most of the small town are convinced he murdered her. It’s always the boyfriend, after all. Drew may be hiding secrets, but he didn’t hurt her. When the sheriff refuses to look anywhere but at him, Drew and a couple of his friends take matters into their own hands, determined to prove his innocence.

This novel is told through Drew’s and Mary’s POVs. As I tried to piece their stories together, the dots weren’t connecting, but I couldn’t figure out what I was missing. Once I formed a theory, I listened to the audiobook until I finished. I had to know. Both narrators are fantastic. This dark mystery/thriller captivated me from the first page, and I was so happy the author included an epilogue. It was perfect.

If you have something you’re looking for an excuse to avoid – household chores, annoying people, errands, etc. – here it is. This fast-paced, intense thriller will keep you glued to the pages. This is an author to watch.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Narrated by Sophie Amoss, Robb Moreira ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Novel by Megan Lally ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow! Even though this novel is classed as a YA it is a book all age groups will enjoy. The pace, characters, and story was really good. It was a more PG version of Robert Dugoni's "My Sisters Grave"

I will definitely be buying this for my 15 year old neice upon release.

Take my review with a grain of salt as I thing I'm the only person who did not enjoy this one. I think it started out strong, but it was so long winded, especially Drew's POV. We all knew what was going on so I didn't see the point of stretching it out so much

I am so pleasantly surprised by the book! This was an excellent thriller. I wasnt sure what to expect from a YA thriller but I didn't really see a difference other than that the characters are teens, which didn't take anything away from the story. I am more than impressed by this author. This is not what you would call an HEA but it is an excellent read which a surprise ending. Buckle up for this one

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Summary: It was a mistake to trust him.

Shivering and bruised, a teen wakes up on the side of a dirt road with no memory of how she got there—or who she is. A passing officer takes her to the police station, and not long after, a frantic man arrives. He’s been searching for her for hours. He has her school ID, her birth certificate, and even family photos.

He is her father. Her name is Mary. Or so he says.

When Lola slammed the car door and stormed off into the night, Drew thought they just needed some time to cool off. Except Lola disappeared, and the sheriff, his friends, and the whole town are convinced Drew murdered his girlfriend. Forget proving his innocence, he needs to find her before it’s too late. The longer Lola is missing, the fewer leads there are to follow…and the more danger they both are in.
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Rating; ⭐️⭐️💫
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My thoughts: thank you @netgalley @sourcebooks and @dreamscape_media for the advanced copy of this one. I would say this is a thriller with no plot twist or crazy reveal. Parts of this were super interesting, I think this one started so strong but Drew’s perspective was really YA and boring. I much preferred the story from Mary’s POV. However this one was just kind of fine. Really great narration but overall the story started strong and just fizzled out.
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Thanks for the copy Netgalley!

A thrilling young adult book. You follow several people, someone who´s lost their memory and has no idea what´s going on and a person whose girlfriend is missing and is frustrated with how people around them are handling it.

At points I could feel the frustration and helplessness. An exciting read/listen!

**4.5 stars**

I absolutely loved everything about this. It wasn’t a mind-blowing, twisty, super crazy mystery, but it was exactly what I wanted. I feel like this would be perfect for true crime lovers and it was extremely well crafted. I instantly felt connected to the two main characters and felt their emotions as if they were my own while reading. Everything they were feeling and thinking was very realistic to the situations they were placed in and their actions, even though occasionally a little far fetched, made sense too.

The side characters could have been given a little more depth, however, I enjoyed their additions to the story nonetheless. The dual POV, the setting, and the timeline were all presented flawlessly. Not only was the story told well, but I couldn’t put it down with how captivating the plot was! I’m so excited to read more from this author in the future and love the raw, compelling, and emotional elements that she’s bringing into the YA mystery space!