So good! I wouldn’t call this a psychological thriller, there are no twists. But I was still hooked. It is supposed to be based off true events but I can’t find the story it was based off of.

WOW!

Where do I even begin? This was yet another Noelle book based on true events that left my jaw on the floor and brought me to tears! The entire book was intense, and the fears and emotions of the characters were palpable. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! I’m fully convinced that if it weren’t for other obligations, I could have finished this in one sitting.

I love Noelle’s writing style. When I’m reading her books, the stories play out like movies in my head and make me forget I’m even reading. This book was no exception. It was an absolute page turner that I’ll be thinking about for a long time!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite books for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley, Noelle West Ihli, and Dynamite Books for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this one! Such Quiet Girls was a tense, twisty read that kept me completely hooked from start to finish. There were several moments where I found myself holding my breath, completely immersed in the suspense and uncertainty of what would happen next.

Noelle West Ihli does a fantastic job building a chilling atmosphere that keeps you guessing. The pacing was solid, the tension palpable, and the characters well-drawn. It's one of those thrillers that grabs you early and doesn't let go until the final page.

Thrilling and captivating for sure—I couldn’t put it down!

Noelle W. Ihli’s Such Quiet Girls is a gripping thriller that pulls you into a world of suspense where every page reveals new layers of tension and intrigue. The writing is sharp, compelling, and full of subtle complexities that make this story one you can't put down.

The story is told from multiple points of view. The characters are well developed, and as the narrative unfolds, we learn there’s much more beneath the surface—hidden pain, secrets, and an emotional depth that takes the story to unexpected places. Noelle W. Ihli expertly captures the nuances of their personalities, making each character feel authentic and real.

The plot itself will keep you on the edge of your seat. The themes of reflections of the past, the harrowing present, and hopes for the future make this book such a page turner.

Such Quiet Girls is an exceptional exploration of strength, survival, and the complexity of human nature. It’s a book that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page, making it an easy five stars in my book! I recommend this to anyone who loves a psychological journey wrapped in suspense and emotion.

This book had me hooked right from the start. Such a gripping plot, really enjoyed! Being a mum myself this storyline really hit home for me. I felt every single emotional reading this!

Thank you for the opportunity to read an early copy ! This is my favorite style of writing. The jumping between POV’s. Easy to keep track of who is who. Completely on the edge of my seat

Another winner from Ihli! This one is about a bus driver whose school bus is hijacked and all the young girls are forced into a well underground until the ransom demand is paid.. It's frightening and dark--both the book and the tunnel--so I raced through it as the suspense was top-notch!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Another absolute corker from Ms Ihli. Having read several others of hers, this one is just as good and tugs at your heartstrings as you would expect. It's told through different characters pov but my favourite was Sage the girl who is the star of the book. There are several issues in the characters' lives- absent fathers, foster care, elderly parents with dementia, prison- but it's actually a hopeful read towards the end. Really powerful story full of love and even more emotional knowing is is based around a true crime.

I finished this book within 24 hours of starting, I was hooked. It's fast paced, nail biting and had me constantly needing to know what happened next. My favourite read of 2025 so far!

Such a fantastic read!

I loved the aspect of multiple perspectives during the book. There was a lot going on but the writing is so brilliant that it flowed so well. I was on the edge of my seat and so tense from the first page!

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

WOW!! Another great book by Noelle W. Ihli!! I have enjoyed most of her books and this one was no exception. The best part is that it is based on a true story. After reading this, it makes me want to read about the actual crime.

Thank you to Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to read this first! Noelle Ihli has easily become one of my favorite authors. I don't even have to read the blurb to know that what I am about to read is going to be amazing. And Such Quiet Girls is no exception.

Thank you to Netgalley and Dynamite Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I have enjoyed this author in the past and this looked like another good thriller read so I was super excited to get my hands on it. Let me just say, IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT!!! This book had multiple POV's but was easy to follow in between the characters, had emotion, high tension and a great ending! When I was reading the notes at the end of the book, I found out that this book was based on a real event in 1976. I cant wait to read her next thriller!

Very quick fast paced read! I enjoyed this one. I will say though Jessa was on my nerves at the beginning with how she acted. She finally came to her senses though. I loved that one of the main characters was a fierce 12 year old girl who really was a better leader than Jessa. Overall a good read if you want a fast paced thriller.

Thank you Netgalley for the arc of this book. This is my favorite Noelle West Ihli book. I simply could not put it down. The story is told from 4 POVS, but I actually didn't mind that. It was easy enough to follow along, and was gripping. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.

Thank you Net Galley, Noelle West Ihli, and Dynamite Books for an EARC of Such Quiet Girls.

I was so excited to get an eARC of this book! I have loved all of Noelle’s books and this one did not disappoint.

Children being kidnapped on their way home from school. Two moms navigating trying times in their lives with family. Being buried alive in a bunker. All the things to make for a tense read as you race to find out what happens to the characters. So good!

Wow! What a great book! Captured my attention from page one and kept me at the edge of my seat to the very end. Very fast paced and claustrophobic. Can't imagine being responsible for keeping that many children alive and calm when you are also freaking out. One of my favorites by Noelle!

I was so excited to have received this arc from NetGalley & Dynamite books. I really enjoyed both Ask For Andrea and Gray After Dark by Noelle W. Ihli and had high hopes for this book too.

The book did not disappoint, it had me hooked from the beginning. The book is based on true events relating to a kidnapping of a bus full of students and the burial of them alive in an underground bunker/mineshaft.

The book is told from a multiple POV which I’m not usually a fan of but it works really well with this story. We are told the story through the eyes of the bus driver, Jessa who we find out has a troubled past, one of the kidnappers Ted, Sage one of the children and Sheena, Sage’s Mother.

I read the book in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down because I NEEDED to know what was going to happen next! It built up just the right amount of suspense and tension needed for the plot and I felt this was executed perfectly!

It was such a fast paced thriller, with so much terror, suspense and desperation that it has you feeling like you are within the pages and will have you on the edge of your seat!

I would definitely recommend this to all the thriller fans!

Omg it is 5:08 in the AM and I was supposed to be asleep hours ago- but I couldn't put this down. I NEEDED to find out what happens.
As a mother myself, I was heartbroken for both Jessa and Sheena. The horror and trauma everyone in this book goes through was really brought out. I was literally holding my breath 😭 And to know something like this actually has happened before is truly horrifying.
Thank you so much @noelleihliauthor for books like this - remarkably breathtaking.

Ten children, abducted in broad daylight—and buried alive. Their brand new driver with a dark past of her own can't do anything to help them.
Trapped in a shipping container buried twenty feet underground they need to try their best to stay calm before their time and air runs out.

A bus of children and the driver are kidnapped and placed underground in a shipping container. Two young men hold them for ransom, sending one of the parents on a run to get the fund requested. This is told from the point of view of one of the kidnappers, the oldest child at 12, the bus driver, and the 12 year old’s mom.
I love Noelle Ihli’s writing style. She can take true crime and spin it into a gripping story. I absolutely couldn’t put this one down! She did an amazing time spinning the sub plots together and keeping the action going. Another great book by this author!