This book is the third in a series but I read it as a stand alone book and it was fine. The mom and daughter duo are quirky and leaves you wanting to follow more of their adventures. The mystery left you guessing until the end with a few twists. A good book that left me wanting to read more books by this author. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

REALLY didn't for this one. I thought the plot sounded intriguing, but instead it was dreadfully slow and boring and I didn't care about the characters. The writing was choppy and I ended up skimming just to get done.

This is not the typical go to genre for me. Sometimes I feel like thriller/mystery books are over done and nagging-not with this one. When they say it grips you, leaves you wanting more-theyre right! This was my favorite of Katie Tallos for sure.

:Buried Road" is a captivating and gripping novel by Katie Tallo. The story follows Gus and her now 11 year old daughter Bly as they go on a mission to locate Gus's boyfriend Harold who had been missing for 3 years. We follow along their travels and discoveries in Piketon County, much of which have a ton of action and surprising conclusions! This book gripped me almost immediately, as I love a good who-dun-nit and mystery to unravel. At times, I felt like I were there in that camper van myself, Tallo's use of imagery and imaginative writing is to thank for thank. I really loved this book, I had a hard time putting it down for any length of time to do basically anything else! It came to a satisfying conclusion and was such a wild ride!

All right let’s get one thing straight. Gus is an extremely irresponsible mother! Now that’s out of the way let’s talk about how I enjoyed this fast paced book. I liked that the protagonist skewed a little younger so a lot of stuff sailed over her head or she forgot to mention something that was really important. This was a wild ride and I enjoyed it.

Oh my goodness, what a whirlwind of a story! Gus and her daughter are on a mission to find Howard who disappeared 3 years ago. Howard was working on a story when he suddenly disappeared. After everyone else wanted to move forward, Gus and Bo decided it was time to really figure out what happened to Howard. There is such a unique bond Gus and her daughter have that a nother always hopes to have with their child one day! I was a big champion for them always trying to make it through together. There were a lot of characters involved but I do feel like they were steadily introduced and not all at once so I was able to keep up with everyone ok. A tad slow in the beginning but once you are hooked you will be down for the count!

I love, love, loved the novel ‘Buried Road’ by Katie Tallo! The story centers around a dynamic mother daughter duo, Gus and Bly Monet, who are searching for their beloved & missing Howard (esssentially Gus’ “husband” and Bly’s “dad”) who went missing 3 years ago on their annual camping trip. Howard was a journalist who was following a story and stumbled onto something more sinister lurking below the surface. After he mysteriously vanishes without a trace, headstrong and determined Gus and Bly desperately search for Howard following “breadcrumbs”. This story had so many twists and turns and I never saw the ending coming. This is by far one of my top reads this year so far! If you’re on the fence about reading this…..go read it like now! Highly recommend!
Thank you HarperCollins Publishing and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

“Buried Road” by Katie Tallo is a novel that gripped me from the very first page. The story of Gus Monet and her daughter Bly, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind a loved one’s disappearance, was both thrilling and deeply moving. Tallo’s writing is evocative and rich, painting a picture of Prince Edward County that is as haunting as it is beautiful.

What struck me most was the bond between Gus and Bly, their shared determination and courage in the face of danger. It’s a testament to the strength of family ties and the lengths we go to for those we love. The narrative, told through Bly’s eyes, added a layer of innocence and wonder to the tale, making the dark twists all the more impactful.

The final third of the book was a rollercoaster of emotions, with twists that had my heart racing. It’s rare to find a thriller that not only keeps you on the edge of your seat but also tugs at your heartstrings. “Buried Road” is one such book, and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a story that stays with you, haunting your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page.

Fast paced, gripping and kept me guessing the whole time!!! This is what I look for in a thriller!! The story was executed extremely well and the characters were very well written.

Good golly this was a fantastic read! Follow mom and daughter duo, Gus and Bly, as they try to solve the disappearance of Gus's long time boyfriend and unofficial Stepfather to Bly. There is so much mystery wrapped up in this story and it takes you on a wild ride. Gus is a headstrong powerful mom who will stop at nothing! This had me laughing, crying, gasping!

Gus and Bly are thrown into figuring out what happened to Gus's boyfriend 3 years ago. He was a reporter and had found evidence of a global conspiracy when he disappeared. Gus and Bly go on the hunt and track down evidence that the police, conveniently, never looked into.

If you liked AGGGTM, you nay enjoy this read. For me the overall storyline and plot were interesting. However, being from the daughter's POV made it read slightly YA, which isn't my favorite. Overall I enjoyed the story, the resolution, and the growth of the characters. This is the 3rd novel about Gus and Bly but can be read as a standalone, which is what I did.

I've come to appreciate a good mystery, and diving into this book, I didn't realize it was part of a series. However, that didn't hinder my enjoyment at all.

Narrated by 13-year-old Bly, the story effortlessly drew me in. The author skillfully captures the perspective of a young teenager, making the situations and experiences vivid and relatable. Bly and her mother, Gus, embark on a journey to find her stepfather, who's like a father to her. What unfolds is a captivating tale set in a town filled with unexpected twists and turns.

You'll find characters to love, others to despise, and the ending will keep you guessing until the very end.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publisher for this ARC!

Could it be because I didn’t realize this was book 3 in a series? Or was it just lack-luster? Buried Road by Katie Tallo is the third installment in series about a mom/daughter duo. I cannot speak on the first two books, but I didn’t find myself lost or missing information by not reading them first. I loved the premise of this story- mom and daughter working together to find a lost loved one, in the woods, thriller and suspense. I found the excitement fell flat for me. While I won’t say this is a “bad book”, it flowed smoothly, it’s not a fan favorite for me. Maybe I’ll go back and read the first two books, Dark August and Poison Lillies to see if that’s the missing link for me.

Great book, really enjoyed the twists and turns that this took me on and I would definitely recommend to a friend.

Thank you to HaperCollins and NetGalley for selecting me to receive and advanced copy.

"The Buried Road" by Katie Tallo is a story that progresses gradually with well-planned pacing, keeping readers engaged and eager for more at the end of each chapter. The characters of Bly and her mother, Gus, are outsiders who return to Prince Edward County after discovering an obituary for Howard, who had disappeared three years earlier. The only father Bly has come to know. The story revolves around Gus and Bly as they follow a trail of 'breadcrumbs,' questioning their trust in people they encounter along the way.

I love the author's sprinkle of humor throughout the novel. I enjoyed Gus's take-no-shit attitude while Bly was learning to become independent. Bly is a well-behaved preteen who inherited her mother's sass and grit. Both characters are witty and charming, and Katie Tallo provides great character development. As the story unravels the dynamic duo finds themselves in a series of troubles. She keeps you guessing throughout.

While the book is well written I don’t feel like I got a good handle on the characters. I have not read the first two books so maybe that’s why. There wasn’t really any connection I felt to Gus or Bly. And it got a bit bogged down in the middle. Not sure the ending made much sense. It seemed thrown together.

It was a good concept but not my cup of tea. Didn’t favor the daughter. She thinks like a grownup but acts like a little kid despite being older. I don’t get that and this type of mystery felt over the top. It was entertaining but just okay.

“Buried Road” by Katie Tallo was a great book. The story is about a mother-daughter duo, Gus and Bly and their search for Gus’s boyfriend Howard. Gus, Bly, and Howard are enjoying a camping trip along the beach when Howard who is an investigative reporter leaves to meet a source. Howard doesn’t return and the duo and Howard’s family are left with unanswered questions as to what happened to Howard. Bly shares how is disappearance has affected their lives. Then 3 years later his parents decide to declare him dead and have a funeral when the camper Howard was driving reappears. Gus is convinced something happened when Howard met his source because he would never leave them. She and Bly start looking for answers. As they try to piece together what happened, each breadcrumb as Bly calls it leads them down a different path. Each path unfolds dark secrets hidden in this small town. The story is told from Bly’s 9-12 year old perspective. This book is a page turner and has many twist and turns. This book will not disappoint. I look forward to reading her first two books. Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins.

This mystery novel follows mother and daughter, Gus and Bly, as they navigate the loss of Gus's partner Howard. Howard disappeared three years earlier and they've never believed he died or just left them. The story brings them back to the county where he disappeared and the investigation begins. Howard was a journalist deep into uncovering some big things happening in the area when he went missing. As Gus and Bly uncover more and more details they are thrown deep into the mystery. It was fairly fast paced and held my attention. I felt like some of the twists were a little wonky maybe and a little rushed towards the end. Although I appreciated the last chapter or so of wrap up and follow up. It's always annoying when a story just ends and we never know how things panned out after. Overall I would rate this around 3.5, but I'll round up because I didn't figure out the ending entirely in advance. Which when it comes to mysteries, I have a tendancy to do. Thank you to Katie Tallo, the publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book to read and review.

Thank you so much to HarperCollins and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 stars for me

Gus and Bly, mother-daughter duo, are camping with Gus’ boyfriend Howard, when one morning they discover Howard has disappeared. They search for Howard for three years, never giving up even after the police stop searching.

When a funeral is announced for Howard, Gus and Bly return to the scene of Howard’s disappearance and embark on the search of a lifetime. This book literally has it all- action, adventure, danger- and that’s only a small part of it to prevent spoilers.

My only issue was the constant danger Gus put her daughter in. When they return to Prince Edward County, Bly is only 12 years old. I feel as if Gus treats her daughter as if she’s much older, not even a child really. Gus is fierce and protective, but still puts Bly in danger.

I haven’t read a book this good in awhile, and there were some twists I definitely did not see coming. I’m excited to read more from this author in the future.