Brilliant Read !
Told from the perspective of 2 sisters - Jessica and Lindsay -24 years apart .
Jessica went missing in 1998 along with other female students from the local university .
24 yrs later there has been a podcast about the disappearances which has created a new wave of interest .
Lindsay becomes embroiled in the investigations hoping to solve the mystery -then bodies are found in the local lake ...

Thankyou NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review

Thank you Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for an Arc in exchange for an honest review!

Pub Date: November 5, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


"Katherine Green: The Lake of Lost Girls" is a fast-paced thriller that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the last. Green's skillful storytelling and rich character development immerse readers in a world of mystery and suspense. With unexpected twists and turns, Green masterfully weaves a tale that will leave readers guessing until the very end. A must-read for fans of psychological thrillers!

I enjoyed reading The Lake of Lost Girls! I was surprised by the twist at the ending, but it felt like a stretch. There wasn't a strong enough motive for the murders of anyone - the girls or Jess. That being said, it was still an entertaining read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for a copy of this ARC ebook!

This book had me hooked from the first chapter. I honestly couldn't put it down and ended up reading it super fast. There were a few things that were easy to guess but they were perfectly incorporated into the storyline and not dead giveaways. The twist at the end was perfect! I saw some other reviews about people not liking the true crime podcast in between some chapters but although it didn't add much to the story I found it summarized when a lot of stuff/information had just been presented kind of helping the reader along to remember major things that were being revealed which I enjoyed. I can't wait for this book to come out and for others to get a chance to read it!

Thank you again!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced e-book in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first book by this author and I was absolutely blown away. I kept thinking I knew what happened and then I would be second guessing my predictions. That being said, one part of the ending I did guess when I was 5% into the book. But, there was the biggest twist that threw me for a loop at the end and left me with my jaw on the floor.

Told in alternating perspectives, this is the story of a small town girl who starts college up on the hill at the campus in her hometown. But, when she starts school she uncovers a secret that rips her world apart. She starts to change to deal with her conflict and multiple paths cross leaving you guessing as to what happened. But, girls keep disappearing from the college campus and they are all connected in more ways than one. 24 years later bodies start being recovered and secrets are revealed. I don't want to give any spoilers, but this is a must read!

24 years ago Lindsey’s sister, Jessica disappeared without a trace. Now because of a podcast, interest in what really happened has peaked. Was it related to the three other girls that vanished from her university? Why did the investigation fizzled out all those years ago?

Told in multiple POV’s across timelines we get Instagram posts (with pictures), tweets, podcast transcripts, newspaper articles to propel the mystery.

I thought this was such well thought out creative story telling. My only gripe was the long chapters- they seemed to go on forever.

The final few reveals literally had me putting my kindle down and saying WTF over and over again because W. T. F. 😩

Thank you to netgalley and crooked lane books for letting me read this early!

A podcast, a journalist, two timelines (past and present), social media posts, new articles- lots of fun stuff going on.
I however DNF at 22%.. I can see people really liking but it just didn’t personally hook me. Excited to see people’s reviews when it comes out, I think worth the read for whodunit fans.

I’m honestly a little disappointed with The Lake of Lost Girls. The cover and title are both spectacular and the description is captivating. The two authors behind Katherine Greene are coming off of big success with their first novel, The Woods are Waiting, which was an easy five star read for me, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately this didn’t do it for me.

The Lake of Lost Girls lacked character depth and dimension. I don’t feel like I actually understood any of the characters and I felt like there were large chunks of information missing that was really needed to connect. I feel like the authors tried so hard to keep the storyline suspenseful that they sacrificed making a complete story and ended up making it confusing and left things unexplained. I also felt like it was way too predictable. I figured out the ending very quickly. I’m curious what other readers felt about the ending.

Overall, it’s an easy enough read and has a fun 90’s college setting in one POV but don’t expect it to be nearly as good as their last novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the access to this ARC before its intended release of November 5, 2024.

Excellent 👌 very interesting thriller with lots of twists and mystery. Unreliable characters and twisted minds created an engrossing read. Excellent idea of a podcast shining light on missing girls' case. The multiple points of view provide insight into the story. Love that the story keeps you guessing and second-guessing all the time. Fast-paced and suspenseful, with gripping plot. Highly recommended. Thanks a lot to the author, Netgalley, and the publisher for the eARC.

Thank you to Netgallery and Crooked Lane Books for an early release copy of The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene, this book will be available for purchase on November fifth of 2024.

I have mixed feelings about The Lake of Lost Girls, I really liked the pod cast bits and the mixed media types of pictures that we would get during the chapters. It’s something that I wish more books would use since both are really interesting! I also really liked the different perspectives between past and present!

I however wasn’t fond of the writing style here, I feel that the writing could have been a bit more descriptive and described character emotions better. Everything was told literally and I would have liked to see the emotions rather then constantly be told this characters is mad/sad/ect.

The characters I found to be rather bland, I didn’t like our main character at all. The little romance that we got between Ryan and Lindsey I’m glad didn’t go anywhere. (If you know you know). I feel that the story had a good start but the mystery/thrilling bits just didn’t come off as thrilling to me. I was more invested in the podcast and mixed media parts rather than the full story/main character. Overall I think I would read from this author again, I just think the writing style needs a little more work.

An okay novel that was set up like a thriller but was low on thrills. I’ll admit that I didn’t guess the final twist!

A whodunit case made up of alternating timelines following the lives of the Fadley sisters in order to solve the cold case of the eldest's disappearance. A cold case from the late 90's being rediscovered in contemporary times felt very today.. but I just didn't love the podcast insertions (though I feel as though there was reasoning behind them once I made it to the last transcript). I did however, enjoy the other pieces of social media that had been sprinkled into the story. There were a few plot points that just felt so far fetched it was distracting. In the end, I definitely enjoyed the book but it fell a tiny bit short of that 5 star for me.

Thank you to Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books for the opportunity to read an E-ARC of The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of The Lake of Lost Girls! When I started this one, I was so excited that this might become a new favorite of mine. It covers the disappearance of four young women from many years prior - one of which was the older sister of main character Lindsey. The book follows Lindsey - and occasionally her missing sister Jessica - working through the events of the past. There's a mixed media element (which I'm always a sucker for), spanning posts akin to TikTok, transcripts from podcasts, and more. It had many suspects and, although I guessed the ending, it wasn't glaringly obvious and was a decent twist.

One thing I kept getting hung up on was the writing. Normally I'm no stickler, but this writing is so extremely literal. Everyone sounds angry or looks sad. Things are exactly as they are. It kept taking me out of the book a bit, like I was just reading a police report of what actually happened.

Overall, this is easy to read and pretty interesting. If you're new to thrillers, I think this would be the perfect place to start!

The Lake of Lost Girls: A Haunting Dive into Unsolved Mysteries (4.5 out of 5 stars)
Katherine Greene's "The Lake of Lost Girls" is a suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. The novel cleverly weaves together two timelines: 1998, when a series of college students vanish from a Southern university, and the present day, where a popular true-crime podcast reignites the cold case and pushes a determined sister on a desperate search for answers.

The book excels in its atmospheric storytelling. Greene masterfully evokes the eeriness of the college campus and the chilling secrets buried beneath the lake's surface. The podcast transcripts add a unique layer, offering a glimpse into the public fascination with unsolved mysteries and the relentless pursuit of closure.

Dual protagonists, Jessica and Lindsey Fadley, are well-developed characters. We see Jessica's struggles unfold in the past, leading to her disappearance, while Lindsey grapples with the lingering pain and unresolved questions in the present. Their contrasting perspectives create a nuanced exploration of sisterhood and the enduring impact of loss.

"The Lake of Lost Girls" isn't without its flaws. The pacing can be a bit uneven at times, and some plot twists might feel predictable for seasoned thriller readers. However, the strong emotional core and the exploration of complex themes elevate the story.

Overall, this is a gripping and suspenseful read that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Fans of mysteries with a touch of true-crime intrigue and those who enjoy character-driven narratives will find themselves engrossed in "The Lake of Lost Girls"

This book had a good plot with well written characters. I was rooting for some, others not so much. It was well written and kept me guessing.

This was a really well done ‘girls have gone missing’ cold case thriller and I was utterly hooked.

The star of the show is definitely the level of suspense that is built and maintained.

The plot itself was interesting enough to keep me interested but if you’ve read more than a handful of mystery/cold case/thriller novels then I don’t think the plot is going to be a huge surprise here. Nevertheless, I loved all the red herrings! I felt like each and every one I genuinely believed could be the answer and they were so cleverly explored and interwoven. The reveals and revelations were also cleverly done. While I did see the majority of them coming, that’s more to do with my inability to be surprised by a mystery than anything else.

As far as the podcast inserts… I get what they were trying to do, and that did bring a modern tilt to the story but they were more irksome and cringey than insightful. I genuinely feel the book would have been stronger without them.

It’s also worth mentioning that I didn’t like any of the characters. I’m not sure if that was a deliberate choice or not, but it’s always an interesting decision to have a whiny and rather unlikeable FMC.

Overall this was a really solid thriller and I can imagine so many people loving it. If you’re looking for something completely new or revolutionary in the genre then this might not be the one for you though.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-ARC

A really well done book! The twists and turns and the general bad feeling you get while reading made me pout the book down a few times before I could pick it up again. The different points-of-view combined with the podcast made for a great read!

This book has so many elements that I absolutely love, cold case, podcast and unbreakable bonds. At some point everyone comes under suspicion, and it keeps you guessing throughout the entire book. Some parts of the book seemed a bit farfetched and plot holes for sure but overall, I enjoyed reading this book. Thank you for the ARC NetGalley.

The Lake of Lost Girls fits right in with the current crop of books that include some sort of true crime podcast uncovering a huge mystery surrounding some cold case murder. The writing here is fine - the author does a great job developing and maintaining tension and moving the plot along. However, the reveal and twist at the end happened to be one of my personal triggers.

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If you have issues with incestuous child sexual assault, this is not the book for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Publishing for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Lake of Lost Girls is a typically ‘girls are missing’ thriller. The novel told in alternating timelines with podcast clips intermittently spread throughout; it tells the story about Jessica Fadley and the struggles she’s going through during her freshman year. Struggles that aren’t normal for a young girl on her own for the first time in life. When her and 3 other girls at her college disappear, it becomes the talk of the small town. Twenty four years later, Jessica’s sister Lindsey is searching for answers.

I thought this book was very predictable which is why I rated it so low. Everything that occurred, I called out in my annotations chapters before it happened. It is a very simple and straight to the point who done it mystery - but that’s all it is. There are no twists and turns in my opinion that keep you guessing. The main character is bland and a tad whiney in my opinion. There just wasn’t anything to love about this book. It was good overall to keep you reading so you could confirm your assumptions at the end. If you enjoy an easy read with a simple mystery, this is the book for you.