Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the eARC!

As a fan of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, I was so excited for this book. It surpassed all my expectations. It’s a total page-turner, ingeniously plotted, with pitch-perfect emotions. I’ve never read a book with so many twists, none of which I saw coming.

I will absolutely be buying and rereading this once it’s released, and I will recommend it widely to the young adults and librarians I work with!

Thank you for the advanced reading copy. I did struggle with this book found that it didn't pick up for a while. Unfortunately it was not a hit with me

I don’t give out 5 stars lightly, but this one got me. I found it to be an incredibly entertaining mystery/thriller. The pacing of this book was its biggest asset. There were a lot of twisty plot points that keeps the reader guessing. I also appreciated that the idea was pretty original, there aren’t a ton of YA titles out there that have shared this perspective. Were there moments where things got so far-fetched that it seemed implausible? Absolutely. However, to me it did not diminish how highly entertaining this book was. I was a little reluctant as I was not a huge fan of A Good Girls Guide to Murder (even though it got so much hype) and I did not care for Five Survive, but Jackson redeemed herself in this one for me. I also really enjoyed the documentary aspect of this story. I thought it was a unique and interesting way to dive into the characters further. The one thing that did bother me was the amount of swearing throughout. I definitely don’t mind whatever language if it adds to the story or character development, but this felt forced and unnecessary. Overall though I definitely recommend this one! If you are a fan of mystery/thrillers, you have to read this.

I was really excited to read the new Holly Jackson book, the cover and description were intriguing.
Rachel Price has been missing for 16 years and just as her family is participating in the making of a documentary about her disappearance, she returns. Bel, Rachel’s daughter, doesn’t believe her mother’s story about what happened when she went missing and is determined to find the truth.

The premise is great and there are a lot of twists, but they start to get a bit far-fetched. Bel is not always the most likable character, but I can understand her snark and at times blatant rudeness due to her feelings of abandonment. Ash was one of the few characters I liked because of his quirkiness.

I loved AGGGTM and Good Girl, Bad Blood, but hated As Good as Dead because of the negative message that lying and murder are okay as long as you can get away with it. This has the same message, not something I would actively encourage my students to read. That being said, I am pretty sure they will all want to read it and think it’s great.

This book had me hooked from the beginning. Needless to say I read it in less than two days because I could not put it down.

Rachel Price has been missing for 16 years and then all of sudden appears out of nowhere and back into Bel’s life. Where was she? Bel is bound and determined to find out. And I sure as hell wanted to find out as well.

And not only is there a freaking badass main character, there also is a sweet sidekick named Ash. I absolutely loved hearing his outfit descriptions!

Holly Jackson is a mastermind. Thank you NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley and Random House Children’s for the ARC!!

I would love to talk about everything mind blowing that this book put me through but i’m not gonna spoil!
This book has you second guessing everything and everyone!
You will literally never guess what happens next and I loved that!
The characters aren’t like others you’ve seen before and i like that because you see too many times where books, especially YA where the main characters are all the same. but this one isn’t! she has character and her own personality quirks and i love it.
I really think once this book is published it will be just as talked about as AGGGTM.
I only took a star off because this isn’t my usual type of book that I read (I read more romance) but I know that this book is amazing and the last 25% had me glued to my kindle!

#netgalley

I like this book just not as much as I've liked other books by this author...nothing I've read yet has been able to top AGGGTM.

4.5 stars

When Bel was 2 years old, her mom, Rachel, disappeared. And Bel was the only witness. Now, 16 years later, someone has decided they want to make a documentary about Rachel’s disappearance. A case that had never been solved.

While the documentary digs up Price family secrets, Rachel suddenly makes an appearance. With a story that seems a little too impossible to believe. At least for Bel. Some of the details of her story aren’t adding up. So Bel is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened to Rachel Price.
Thanks to Delacorte and NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson to review! Holly Jackson can sometimes be a hit or miss author for me, but I’m happy to say this felt like a hit. The overall tone felt more like A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder for me, and after a few misses, I’m glad to see Jackson back on her game.

The pacing of this book is its biggest success. Right when you start reading it, you’re pulled into the Rachel Price case. It starts off with a bang, and the pace never really lets up until the end. As Bel is unraveling the Rachel case, you think you have it solved until something else happens. It really is an excellent twisty YA thriller.

In addition to the plot, the characters in this are well written, especially our protagonist Bel. She is determined to figure out the mystery, even if it takes her down paths she can’t come back from. Is the ending a little unbelievable? Yeah, but it’s done for entertainment value. The whole last third or fourth of the book is just non-stop action, and I had to download this on my phone so I could finish it at home. I had to know how it ended!

I wasn’t sure about this one going in, but if you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller to add to your spring TBR, definitely pick this one up when it comes out in April!

2.5 I really enjoyed Good Girls Guide. I feel like the writing, or more accurately, the plotting, has gone downhill since then. This mystery has an overly long exposition-about 70 pages- and then steadily descends into a less and less plausible ending. You know, it’s like when an author spins things around one to many times, and you end up in the middle of a soap opera? This is that story, except there’s about three to many twists. I wouldn’t have been surprised if the aliens had landed by the end. Depending on what they did, the plot may have improved. Also, I wanted to like these characters and I just couldn’t. I liked Carter the most but even she is paper thin. Eh, I also don’t need my students reading more where the adult characters lie, steal, kill and get away with it. Not her best.

3.5 stars, rounded up

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson was an engaging thriller with an intriguing premise. The story revolves around Bel, an 18-year-old whose life has been overshadowed by the mysterious disappearance of her mother, Rachel Price, sixteen years prior. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Rachel shockingly reappears during the filming of a true crime documentary about her case.

While the book keeps the pages turning, it requires a substantial suspension of disbelief, and I felt like some of the red herrings were TOO obvious, and some of the twists were predictable. There was also an excessive amount of swearing, which I am usually A-okay with as long as it fits, but many of these felt like they were added for no real reason, and it added nothing to the story or the characters.

Bel, as the central character, wasn't the most likable or sympathetic, and it was a bit hard for me to connect with her. Her portrayal, along with that of some of the other characters, lacked the depth needed to make them truly relatable or likable. This lack of connection to the characters meant that even as the mystery unfolded, there was a detachment from their fates. I found myself curious about the outcome, yet not entirely invested in what happened to them.

Holly Jackson really found her niche with the YA mystery/thriller category.

Right as Bel's family starts a documentary about her mom's disappearance 16 years ago, her mom (Rachel) reappears and throws everything Bel thought she knew right out the window. As new relationships are forged, everyone seems suspicious, lies unravel, and the foundational truths that Bel's ground up on slowly start to crumble.

Does Bel side with her dad who's always been around to support her? With her mom who's back and trying her best to make up for lost time? With the film crew who probably has their own motives, but at least are one step removed from the inner-chaos of the situation?

This was a page turner for sure. A few obvious red herrings that didn't quite work, but many great elements that will definitely engage the YA audience!

Overall: 4 stars (I really liked it!)

I'll tell my students about: language, alcohol, mental health, physical abuse, violence/graphic imagery/abuse

**Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's, Delacorte Press for the free ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.**

Bel's mother Rachel has been missing for sixteen years. She was taken from her car when Bel was barely two years old and Bel is the only witness... she was in the backseat at the time. Now a film crew is creating a documentary about Bel's missing mother when Rachel suddenly comes back. Everyone should be happy to have her back, but Rachel's reappearance is bringing lots of old family secrets to light. What was Rachel all that time, and will Bel ever learn the truth?

This book has everything mystery fans love: lots of twists and turns, a fast-paced plot that keeps the pages turning, a headstrong heroine, and lots of suspicious characters.

Holly Jackson is the queen of YA true crime-themed murder mysteries and her newest title is just as entertaining as her others. This one will be another hit.

Thanks to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for an advanced copy!

Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price suspiciously disappeared at a local mall, leaving her baby daughter, Bel, in her abandoned car. Now, sixteen year later, there has still been no sign of Rachel, who is believed to be dead. Since the disappearance of Rachel Price is now so well-known and unsolved, a film crew from decides they want to make a documentary about the case, but Bel doesn't like talking about the mother who left her and she didn't even know. But to everyone's surprise, Rachel shows up. She has a story of where she's been all these years--kidnapped in a man's basement. But Bel feels like Rachel isn't telling the whole truth. As Bel starts to investigate her mother's reappearance, so finds out some truths that could tear her family apart.

This is another great mystery by Holly Jackson! I am a fan of her Good Girl's Guide to Murder series, but didn't love Five Survive, so I was a little skeptical going into this one. But I liked the characters a lot, and it kept me on the edge of my seat. I wasn't able to predict all the twists and turns, and it made for a very exciting read. The one thing I didn't like was all the swearing, but the story itself was very good. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a thrilling mystery!

A solid 4.75/5

This is the second book of 2024 that I have given this high rating. Both books have been YA mysteries. Is this going to be the year of amazing YA Reads?!?

I have really enjoyed every Holly Jackson book I have read so far but this one might be my absolute favorite. Whenever I thought I had the book figured out or what the big plot twist would be, another twist would blindside me and leave me reeling. Also, I love a book that ties the ending into a neat bow at the end, and this one *almost* did that.

This is a must-read. I highly recommend preordering now. Out in April.

I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not affected by the free copy.

16 years ago, Rachel Price went missing, leaving 2-year-old Bel behind. Ever since, Bel has tried leaving her mother in the past and moving on with her life, until her family agrees to participate in a documentary. And then, her mother reappears. But Bel, doesn't believe he rmother's story and is determined to solve the case.

Like many others, I was a fan of AGGGTM, but I absolutely hated As Good As Dead, so I was hoping for a redemption to keep me interested in Holly Jackson. Unfortunately, this wasn't it for me. I'm so torn on how to rate this; the storyline was good enough, but all of the characters were so unlikeable, I couldn't get past that. I tried to be really understanding, Bel and her entire family has been through a lot, but there was no character growth or redemption ark. The ending was both too rushed and too long, at the same time. I know that doesn't make much sense, but it felt like a ton was thrown at us in just a few chapters, but info dumped in a way that it felt like a drag. Most of the twists were fairly predictable, but I will admit, one caught me a little off guard. Finally, I didn't love the ending. It didn't make me as upset as As Good As Dead did, but that's probably because I didn't like or care about any of the characters.

However, I imagine this book will be loved by most mystery thriller teens, as well as fans of the author. It just wasn't for me.

Holly Jackson does not disappoint in her new stand alone novel: The Reappearance of Rachel Price.

Rachel Price disappeared without a trace 16 years ago leaving her then two year old daughter, Anabel, alone in her car. A true crime documentary is being made about the case when, in a shocking turn of events, Rachel Price reappears as suddenly as she disappeared. What follows is a riveting story concentrating on Anabel navigating the reappearance of her mother and all that that entails. Anabel struggles with her mother's reappearance and her father's reaction to it. There are unexpected plot twists and action-packed scenes that keep the reader engaged and turning the pages to find out what happens next.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Childrens for providing me with an e-arc of The Reappearance of Rachel Price. In truly Holly Jackson style, a twist and turn throughout. Never quite knowing the solution but thinking you do. I literally stayed up until 3am finishing this book because I could not put it down. Bel was abandoned by her mother when she was a baby, left in the backseat of the car with the heat on and the doors closed. Her teacher Mr. Tripp is who found her. Now 16 years later, a documentary is being made about the case. Enter Ash the assistant who is clumsy and a total goof. He just wants to do right by his brother in law. Then you have Carter born just months after Rachel's (Bel's mom) disappearance, Bel's cousin that Bel is fiercely protective of going as far as calling her "my baby" when she was born. Bel doesn't know what to feel about her moms disappearance she was only a baby and doesn't remember anything. Then you guessed it Rachel suddenly reappears and sends Bel's life into an absolute roller coaster, trying to figure out what happened to Rachel, why did she suddenly reappear and what truly happened 16 years ago. I truly enjoyed this book. Some parts I felt were not necessary, however, I understand they why behind the choices and how it ultimately led the characters to where they end up. I do believe the characters could have ended up in the same spot with a different plot as well. I think that's what makes Holly Jackson's books so interesting is that you have one ending in her story, but as the reader you can think of several different ways the story could have ended.

Sixteen years ago Rachel Price disappeared. Bel, her daughter, was the only witness to the disappearance, but she was only a small child at the time and has no memory of the event. Now 18, Bel and her family have agreed to let a true crime documentary team make a film about the disappearance. And Rachel turns up. Where has she been for sixteen years? Is her story true? Bel is determined to find out what really happened to Rachel.

Twisty story by a popular YA author which begs credulity at times but will likely prove popular among the set.

And I shall continue saying Holly Jackson is my all time fav author and their books are absolute bangers, including this one. I seriously love the writing style, the mystery and this book is as good as her best.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Holly Jackson's "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" is a riveting mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Jackson's skillful weaving of clues throughout the narrative engages the reader's detective instincts, prompting them to make predictions about the outcome. The plot is brilliantly unpredictable, with twists that add layers of complexity to the storyline.




SPOILER ALERT:











However, a recurring concern arises in Jackson's works, particularly with the potential theme of vigilante justice. While it adds intensity to the narrative, there's a need for caution to avoid it becoming a repetitive element in her books. The message that sends is somewhat concerning, the idea of "you did bad things, so I can do bad things to you and it's justified."