Thank you to NetGalley, Noelle Ihli and Dynamite Books for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This was so good! It wasn’t as much action as I expected, but I loved the characters and the action we did as well as the unexpected twists. It’s definitely a quick and intriguing read.

I had high hopes for this book. I didn't realize until later that it's based off a true story, which makes the book more interesting but overall I think it missed its mark. I didn't really like any of the characters and thought things would get scarier as the book went on, but it didn't. I do know other people will like this story. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

I went into this not really knowing what to expect and wow what a book! Brought out so many different emotions in me and I couldn't put it down! So so good! Second book I read by this author and can't wait to read more!

I go into a lot of my books blind, so when I started this story I pieces together that this was inspired by true events from the 70's. To be honest, I think I would have enjoyed this story a lot more if the students were teenagers rather than children. It was impossible for me to connect or like Jessa (or anyone for that matter). It all felt so monotone. I love this author and will definitely read more of her work, this one just didn't do it for me.

Having watched a documentary on the Chowchilla bus kidnappings, I couldn’t wait to read this fictional inspired story. While it was good. It was almost reverberated from the real story, meaning I couldn’t find much entertainment in it while reading. Overall it was good, I just Wish I hadn't Seen the documentary first.

Ihli is quickly becoming an author that I grab on publication day! I really like the way she writes a suspenseful thriller. This one is based on a true story, but I didn't know that until the end. (I think not living in the state meant that I didn't see the news coverage.) The back and forth between the different characters worked really well telling this story. If you are a reader who wants to be worried, stressed, and wishing for a positive outcome, then grab this one. I will be looking for more Ihli on the library shelves, you should be too! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this title.

This high-stakes thriller grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go. The abduction of a busload of children, including Sage and her sister, sets off a claustrophobic, emotionally intense survival story. Jessa, the traumatized but determined bus driver, is a compelling heroine whose guilt and resilience drive the story forward.
The buried container setting adds relentless tension, and the dynamics between the kids and their captors are chillingly believable. While a few plot elements rely on convenience, the emotional depth and fast pacing keep the pages turning.
A gripping survival thriller that blends suspense with heart.

Thanks to the publisher, author and Netgalley for the chance to read this early

Firstly thank you to Netgalley and Dynamite Books for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This one didn’t quite grip me the way I’d hoped. I found myself not feeling that urge to pick it up and binge-read, which is usually what I look for in this genre. The plot itself was a good idea, but I felt it could have used more tension to really pull the reader in. That said, I’m still interested in checking out more from this author—there’s definite potential.

Noelle West Ihli's Such Quiet Girls plunges readers into a heart-stopping nightmare, beginning with a horrifying premise: ten children abducted in broad daylight and buried alive. The story centers on Sage and the other children on Bus 315, whose school day takes an unthinkable turn.

New bus driver Jessa is consumed by guilt, convinced she failed to protect these children, just as she feels she failed her own daughter years prior. But this time, she's determined to make a difference. Trapped with the children in a shipping container, twenty feet underground, Jessa and the kids face dwindling hope and oxygen. Their captors promise release if a ransom is paid, but Sage and Jessa know time is running out as the air grows thin and panic threatens.

Inspired by actual events, Such Quiet Girls is a chilling and intense thriller that explores the desperate fight for survival. Jessa and the children must find a way to outwit their tormentors, or face an unspeakable end. This novel is a harrowing, claustrophobic journey that will leave readers breathless and on the edge of their seats, grappling with the unthinkable.

This book was very hard for me to read as a mom and former educator. There were times I considered DNFing it but I'm glad I pushed through because it was truly a beautiful story of resilience. I was so invested in the story and everyone's involvement.

I was gripped by Such Quiet Girls as the hours ticked down and the oxygen grew thinner, cheering on Sheena and Sage, hoping that Jessa would find her strength and racing to the end.

Reviewed on my Dark Mysteries podcast for www.artdistrictradio.com.

Such Quiet Girls By Noelle West Ihli

Wow. This book gave me chills. Let me start off by saying I’m a 33 year old bus driver myself, so I was SHOOK reading this. I have never thought of the possibility of someone, or multiple people, abducting me, my bus, or students. And then to find out this story was inspired by a true abduction/kidnapping from the 1970s? New fear unlocked. But, honestly, well done. These are the types of books that keep me engaged and on the edge of my seat!

Your children are on the bus to the childcare center they go to every day after school. There is nowhere safer for them, right? One day the bus is stopped by a car blocking the road, and two men step on with guns. Suddenly you’re in a van on the way to a hole in the ground. Will you make it out alive before the air runs out?

This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I really liked it. It was suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole thing. It was a race against time.

I rated this book 3 stars.

Thank you to Negalley and Dynamite Books for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book so much that I read it in one sitting. Noelle West Ihli did it again with this book!!! I could not put it down, I had to know what was going to happen. I loved the storyline and did not realize it was based on a true story. I really felt for the characters in the book. I would definitely recommend this book.

This book was on edge of your seat fun. Thanks so much for letting me read it. Looking forward reading books by this author in the furture.

I loved this book! It kept me page turning and I stayed up late reading. I have yet to be disappointed by any of Noelle’s books and will continue to support whatever she comes out with next. The characters were well developed! The bus driver had me hating and loving her she was so relatable.

Thank you for the ARC!

3 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

After seeing so many glowing reviews, I decided to go ahead and request this one - my first Noelle W. Ihli book. The premise sounded really thrilling, but the execution wasn’t.

Ten kids on a bus headed to daycare get hijacked and buried in a storage crate. This is based on a true story. While it sounds terrifying, I think it was a rather tame thriller. I found myself skimming a bit towards the middle, but the last few pages were much better.

I know this author has lots of fans, so I’ll prob give her another try.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite books for my advanced copy to read and review.

This book was based off of a true story, that I have heard many times on podcasts. This was very fast paced and enjoyable. i love Noelle West Ihii's books and this one didn't disappoint!

I absolutely loved this book! I was sat from beginning to end! The writing was easy to comprehend, giving such a dire situation in the book. I did not read what the book was about going into it, (that's my fav way to do so) so I was not aware this was based on a true story! But as the book went along I thought to myself, wow this sounds a lot like a case I watched on the ID channel! The details were similar enough, but different enough at the same time, if that makes any sense!

3.75 starts. A mothers worst nightmare, a bus full of 10 children disappear, and only one mother receives the a ransom note. Unsure of what to do ahead follows the instructions she was given not knowing if her own kids, and the others will make it out alive. Will the kids survive? Did the mom make the right decisions? As the story takes place the pieces will fall together in this harrowing tale.