The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers follows the gripping story of two sisters, Delilah and Hannah, whose lives are turned upside down when one of them goes missing. The narrative alternates between their perspectives, delving into their past and the strained relationship that unfolds as they search for answers.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy!

Ooooooo! I was a fan of Ashley Flowers first novel, in fact I remember writing that about the absolute bananas ending and was psyched when approved to read the e-arc of her newest book (which doesn’t come out until May). She’s the creator of the podcast Crime Junkies, so you expect a good mystery/thriller, right? Yes! And that’s what you get. I was super engaged. I liked the storyline and even thought I’d figured out the antagonist and was completely wrong (which is my track record, haha!). The ending, again, totally cray cray bananas, which is my favorite! I always say I should take notes when I’m reading a mystery because I probably could figure it out but the end, but I never do. Thinking about all the small moments, it all tracked to the end. I loved it!

Author: Ashley Flowers
Book: Missing Half
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine
Release date: May 5, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers was a stunning read that I could not put down, and it made me question what I thought I knew. I would recommend The Missing Half to anyone who enjoys reading suspense/thrillers. Thank you, Ashley Flower and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review.


Goodreads review link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6926935146

A treat! Big thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC. I've been a Crime Junkie fan for a few years, and was excited to see Flowers branch into something new. Her first book was entertaining, but the ending was lacking and a bit on the disappointing side. The Missing Half definitely made up for that and more. The story was compelling, and the ending was satisfying. I hope to see more from her in the future!

Hello strangers! Long time no see 😅. I’m back with a quick review for you!

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers, ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

It started off pretty slow, and I thought I had the whole thing figured out, but then boy, that twist hit me… was like ok that was pretty good and then it twisted again! If the first half had matched the intensity of the second, we’d be talking maybe a 4.5/5.

The short chapters were great for a quick read, and overall, it’s a solid mystery/whodunnit with a fantastic twist that kept me guessing! A big thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this. It comes out on May 6th, 2025, and it’s definitely worth a read!

thank you thank you! i love ashley flowers so much, ive listened to her podcasts for so long and when i found out she had another book coming out i was like yes yes yes! loved this and her!

Okay wow... that was a wild ride. Currently recovering after staying up until 2am to finish this but no regrets! I binged this in just over 24 hours and it was exactly what I was looking for to get me out of a bit of a book slump. This book picks up QUICK, it grabbed me right from the first page and just doesn't let up. I called one of the twists early on and kinda felt like I had it figured out... but boy was I wrong. I really enjoyed the quick and snappy writing style, and the pacing was totally perfect. LOTS of twists and turns in this one and the ending genuinely shocked me which I can't say too often!

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the advanced copy for my honest review!

Wow wow wow W O W! I kept trying to think ahead and guess what was going to happen before it did, but I was wrong at (almost) every turn. This was just as good, if not better, than All Good People Here. While I know the ending of AGPH is very divisive and controversial, this one was wrapped up a little nicer. It still has the “what happens next??” element, but overall such a good read.

Two women went missing, two women remain. Jenna and Nic come together to try to figure out what happened to their sisters years ago. Both of whom seemed to vanish into thin air. This story starts quickly picks up steam and doesn't let up until the final reveal. Through various twists and turns (some surprising, others not) the story will keep you hooked as you too try to figure out what's going on. Short chapters and a moderately unreliable narrator keep the pages turning faster and faster. I'm excited to share this one with our patrons who love a good thriller.

"Two women haunted by their sisters’ unsolved disappearances band together in this captivating mystery from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Good People Here and host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie."

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book early! I was really excited to read this title because I am a HUGE fan of Ashley Flowers (and Britt!!) and the podcast CrimeJunkie. This book is very well written and the characters are nicely developed. I really grew to care about the characters and wanted them to find resolution. They felt like real people that I might know. I definitely did not see the ending coming. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of The Missing Half, the newest thriller by Crime Junkies podcast queen Ashley Flowers.

Nic has been in a downward spiral since the.disappearance of her sister Kasey seven years ago. She has no support from her parents, her drinking problem is escalating, and there haven't been any leads in Kasey's case in years. Then she meets Jenna, the sister of the other girl who went missing right around the same time that Kasey vanished. Jenna is determined to uncover the truth about what really happened to her sister Jules, and she can't do it without Nic's help. Together they explore the connections that the girls may have had and the questionable characters they may have encountered. The shocking outcome is nothing that Nic or Jenna could have predicted...

The Missing Half is one of those rare books that you'll read in one sitting and then feel disappointed that it's over.

Overall I just thought this title was blah. I did like the ending but it just wasn’t keeping my interest. Which could have been because the main character just annoyed me.

Early access provided by NetGalley. The sophomore novel from Flowers packs a punch! With plenty of twists, there’s still enough foreshadowing to help the reader sleuth it out. I especially loved the emphasis on the sisters’ bond- it felt real, and raw, and 1000x accurate. From unconditional love to absolute fury within seconds, Flowers captures the volatility of sisterhood. The ending feels a little overdone, with the killers evading justice once they’re revealed to be the sympathetic protagonist. Still, fans of All Good People Here will enjoy this second out by Ashley Flowers.

Two young women are missing in a small town. Each has a sister who decide to band together and try to find them. So many twists here. The ending is so crazy and nothing I saw coming. Really good.

Absolutely blown away by this book!! From the characters to the plot to the incredible twist at the end, this book has all the makings of the perfect thriller. Following Nic as she struggles with the disappearance of her sister, she meets the sister of another missing girl and they set off trying to find out what happened that fateful august in 2012. The characters were well developed and the pacing of the story had me at the edge of my seat! Absolutely one of my new faves! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Missing Half was an overall suspenseful read that was fast-paced and twisty. My issue with the storyline was that it was very unbelievable and I had a hard time getting past that. Also the ending didn't seem to wrap up. I have mixed feelings overall but if you are looking for a quick, suspenseful read I would still recommend this.

Thanks NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for a review!

Ashley Flowers can do no wrong! This book was a great follow up after her debut and kept me on the edge of my seat trying to solve the crime with her. Every time I thought I had it figured out what happened something would be revealed and then we’d have a new suspect. I loved it! Can’t wait to read more books by her in the future.

This book is fantastic. A wonderfully written mystery full of characters that jump off of the page and twists and turns throughout the entire story. I was somewhat skeptical that the story was heading in a generic direction, but by the end I knew this book was anything but generic. A wonderful second outing for Ashley Flowers, I look forward to her next title.

The story is about a woman struggling with the loss of her older sister. After years of struggling, she meets a woman who also lost a sister. They decide to investigate the missing cases together. It is a great story with an unexpected ending. Well done, Ashley Flowers!

Many thanks to netgalley and random house publishing for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review!

Two women disappear two weeks apart with no real leads or evidence of why both victims cars were found abandoned the passenger door wide open. Years later, Nic, who is the sister of one of the victims, living a now sober lifestyle working for a family friend is sought out by a woman named Jenna who happened to be the sister of the other victim that went missing. Convinced there is more to the disappearance of their sisters, they start doing their own investigating trying to prove that the police had to have missed something. They both believe the police did not give their sisters a fair fight and gave up too soon. The truth is far more devastating than they would have ever thought.

Compelling, suspenseful, and even a little heartbreaking with the tragedy that follows the cold case.

I find that the book did start off slow, wondering when it was truly going to take off and suck me in. But once i hit 50% with the end of chapter cliffhangers, i was drawn in immediately needing to know the ending!