Since her sister, Kasey, went missing several years earlier, Nic has been having a rough time, stuck in a dead-end job and fighting alcoholism. But then Jenna walks into her life, offering a new sense of purpose. Jenna's sister, Jules, disappeared not long before Kasey did, and Jenna is convinced that she and Nic can do what the police were unable to accomplish and find their sisters. However, as they go further and further down the rabbit hole of investigation, Nic becomes even more unstable and unpredictable, making questionable choices and taking untold risks in her quest to find Kasey.

This was a twisty thriller with a very unexpected ending. It's a solid tale, with a few credibility-stretching moments (I had trouble believing that Nic and Jenna could find obvious clues that the authorities overlooked years earlier), though it doesn't really stand out from the crowd of thrillers that come out every year.

I enjoyed Ashley Flowers first book, so I was excited to read her second. I have to say I struggled to dive into the book until about 1/3 of the way in & it slowly picked up pace. There was never really any wow moments like some thrillers until the very end which did catch me off guard with surprise. I listened on audio and did enjoy the narration! I think going into the book blind might help because i got my hopes up too high. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy to enjoy!

I read and enjoyed Ashley Flowers' first novel, All Good People Here, but I will say that I thought the twist in that book was just a little more believable than the twist in this one. That said, I still liked this book a lot. I understand what many reviewers have said about the twist being unbelievable, but I think its purpose is to show how twistED some of the characters in the book are. Overall, I thought the pacing was good, the story was engaging, and I will read whatever Flowers writes next.

“Secrets always find their way to the surface.”

Thank you to Atria/Emily Bestler Books and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers.
This twisty psychological thriller with a dual timeline and buried family secrets kept me completely hooked. It explores sisterhood, grief, and the legacy of trauma with sharp pacing and an atmosphere thick with suspense. Perfect for fans of Megan Miranda and Lisa Jewell.
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Thank you NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and Ashley Flowers for the ARC of The Missing Half post-release date!

I have been wanting to read an Ashley Flowers book since I'm a big Crime Junkie fan and she did NOT let me down! I already enjoy her story telling during her podcast so I had a feeling I was going to enjoy this one.

First, I like that this story is very believable and life-like. One thing I don't like about certain mystery/thriller books is that the twist can be so off-the-wall ridiculous that it's unbelievable and unlikely to happen. You can tell Ashley's love for true crime and all the research she's done over the years have really cultivated such a great story about 2 pairs of sisters who each had a sister who went missing.

The main character, Nic, you can really empathize with since she has undergone significant trauma over the years since her sister went missing. And while I don't agree with a lot of her choices, you can definitely understand why someone in her situation may make some of the choices she does.

The ending of this book while I did suspect a portion of it, it had a major twist at the end which I would have never expected! The way the story ended was so poetic and has its own sort of happy ending. Overall, I highly recommend this book. It was a quick easy read and a nice switch up from my normal romance/fantasy read.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an e-ARC of the Missing Half by Ashley Flowers.
The Missing Half is the story of two sisters looking trying to solve the mysteries surrounding their sister's disappearances. Nic, the main character struggles with alcoholism following the disappearance of her sister years prior. When Jules enters her life and connects the dots between the two girls, Nic begins to face things she previously pushed away. Although the story contains unexpected plot twists, I was not a fan of the ending and felt disappointed in the events.

Compelling read until the twist…didn’t love that or the abrupt ending. Had to go back and re-read the Prologue.

This was a good thriller! I did not see the ending coming which is always fun. I do feel like the pacing was a little slow for me personally and the big twist for some reason fell a little flat but I’m not exactly sure why. I think sometimes when the lead up is so engaging the reveal just doesn’t hit as hard. I loved the sister dynamics and the storyline of figuring it all out was a good attention grabber. Definitely was a good read and I’d recommend it.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the privilege of reading the ARC of The Missing Half! And to Ashley Flowers for writing it.

I devoured this book in a single day—Ashley Flowers does it again with another gripping, emotionally charged thriller that I couldn’t put down. The Missing Half follows the intertwining stories of Jules and Jenna Connor, and Kasey and Nic Monroe—two families forever altered when their sisters vanished seven years ago.

Jenna and Nic form a deep, sister-like bond rooted in shared trauma, but as the mystery unravels, their friendship is tested in ways they never could have imagined. The tension builds with each page as the question looms: will they finally uncover what happened to their sisters—and who, if anyone, will come out alive?

Flowers masterfully weaves suspense, heartbreak, and hope into a story that kept me guessing until the very end. The character dynamics felt raw and real, and the twists were perfectly timed. If you love psychological thrillers with a strong emotional core, The Missing Half belongs on your radar.

I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait to read more from Ashley Flowers in the future.

There were some twists in this book that I did not see coming at all, especially the ending. With that being said, I did find the ending a bit implausible, and I think that’s what took my rating down a bit. All in all, still a fun, fast-paced read that I would recommend.

Could not finish. I didn't find it engrossing at all and the writing style wasn't for me. I quit rather than slogging through the rest.

5 stars. This book grabbed me from the start and didn’t let go. I was fully invested in Nic and Jenna’s story two broken women trying to piece together not only what happened to their sisters, but who they are without them. It’s emotional, gritty, and full of twists that had my jaw on the floor. The mystery was solid, but it was the raw emotion and sisterhood that made this unforgettable. Easily one of my favorite reads this year.

It’s surreal that one of my favorite podcasters would write a book, even more surreal to have TWO books!

Nic’s life is a mess, a literal absolute mess. She’s in trouble with the law via a DWI charge so getting around town she’s forced to use her bike and public transportation. And then someone walks into her life to see if she wants to combine forces to look for both of their missing sisters. Their sisters are known as the “Mishawaka Girls” and disappeared under the same circumstances..or did they? Up until this point she’s wanted nothing to do with it and now, she’s becoming obsessed.

This story was a great follow up to Ashley’s previous book. It had suspense, fear, and lots of mysterious details that aligned perfectly for a believable story. A story that could even be featured on the famous Crime Junkie podcast. I enjoyed this, while it wasn’t one that I “couldn’t put down”, it was a story that felt real life and for that I give it mad props! 4️⃣⭐️❗️

Nic and Jenna join forces an a tragic journey to find the killer of their two sisters. From mysterious moments and skeevy characters, they race through possible new leads and obstacles placed in their path to find what happened. Lots of ups and downs but a great story told with a lot of perspective and twist and turns to keep you on your toes.

This thriller completely wrecked me—in the best way. From the very first chapter, I was hooked. The writing was razor-sharp and atmospheric, pulling me deeper into a web of secrets, lies, and moments that made me gasp out loud. Just when I thought I had it figured out, boom—another plot twist I did not see coming.

Absolutely phenomenal! Even though the main character was not particularly likeable, I could not put this one down. Fast-paced, full of twists and turns, and a jaw-dropping ending. My brain was on overdrive trying to figure out the final pieces of the puzzle, but I did not see that coming! I highly recommend.

I absolutely loved this book! Ashley Flowers really did some magic with this book! I loved the twists and turns and unexpected ending. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone that loves to read.

Thanks netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review

This book completely pulled me in, I didn’t want to put it down. The psychological twists had me constantly guessing, and just when I thought I had it figured out, the ending stunned me. Haunting and unexpected.

Strong character development throughout the book so I didn’t know who I was rooting for at the end. I’d love a sequel to see how Jenna’s disappearance plays out.

I appreciate that I got the chance to read this book. I thought it was a good read! It kept my attention the whole time. While I wish a couple of details had been a little different, I still think it was a really well written book and you should give it a read!

Nicole “Nic” Monroe cannot seem to get her life together. Seven years earlier her sister, Kasey, vanished and her case is now long cold. Then one day Jenna walks into her life. Jenna lost her sister too, and she thinks their cases could be related. Together they work on matching up details from both disappearances, and where there could be any possible intersection between their sister's lives. In the process they form a tentative friendship and bond. Nicole starts to feel hope, as did I! But that twist at the end. Oh my! Nope, I did not see that coming. This is my first book by Ashley Flowers and I say way to go making me feel big feelings - on many levels!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the DRC in exchange for my honest review.