The writing was stellar! I stayed engaged the entire time. I loved the message of hope throughout the story. I just wanted a little more resolution on what happened with Ted. Otherwise, no notes. I can’t wait to read more of Noelle’s books!

After reading Ask for Andrea I knew I wanted to read another Noelle West Ihli book and it didn’t disappoint! I loved the alternating POVs and the characters. The development of the characters and the plot was very satisfying and I loved the ending. I would definitely recommend it.

Thank you for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thank NetGalley for the ARC of Such Quiet Girls by Noelle W. Ihli, published by Dynamite Books

This was a great read, I really enjoyed this story. I also enjoyed that it was told by 3 of the characters. The story flowed well, all was told present tense aside from a bit of history told by one of the main characters.  I liked the setting and the plot. Characters were well thought out and described.
I enjoyed how the story unfolded, and although I assumed somewhat how the story would end, I was still compelled to keep reading, I enjoyed the story and didn't want to put the book down.
I've never read this author before and will definitely pick up more of her books!

thank you to netgalley for the e-arc. even before i requested this one, it was on my list. i mean how could i not with a cover like that and the description? i liked that while it was multi-POV, the author chose to highlight only 4 people to keep the story together. i'm not a mother but can still be sympathetic and think of how the mothers and families felt throughout the story.

I absolutely enjoyed reading this. Will definitely be recommending. Kept me really hooked I'll love to reread again

Once again, Noelle shows me why she’s one of my favourite authors.
I knew immediately that this book was for me! True crime in a fictional setting, I know Noelle is going to kill it & kill it she does.
All the individual POVs work together to paint such a picture that you feel the anxiety of the kids, the terror of the mothers & the guilt eating at one of the kidnappers.
The subplot with the Grandfather with Alzheimers was handled beautifully and actually helped progress the story, and the whole story was handled in the best way.
Noelle is an auto buy author for me, read this and see why!! I definitely need physical copies of all her books as bookshelf trophies!

Good book not my favorite by this author but it kept me in suspense & to find out it was based off a true story was crazy as a mom we always have these fears of what if? How crazy

This was so well written. Noelle W. Ihli is masterful at writing characters from differing perspectives, including those who we perceive to be villains, that are authentic, and don’t feel like caricatures. It also blew me away to discover this was based on a true story, although set many years after the real event.

Sage and her sister are riding the bus to daycare, but they don’t arrive there. Instead, they find themselves buried in a shipping container underground, along with the other students on the bus.

Thank you Dynamite Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was one of the creepiest thrillers I’ve ever read! Like this is one supernatural element away from horror! I love the switching povs but some of the characters were a little bit annoying. Like Sage, who is one of the children on the bus, is supposed to be in 6th grade but she reads as much much younger. The plot moves quickly and makes this the perfect thriller read for a stormy night or a beach read!

Interesting read. Kept me on my toes throughout. Even more interesting that it’s based on real events

Such Quiet girls kept me on thr edge of my seat. This book is based around true events that happened in 1976 in Chowchilla California where several children were kidnapped from a bus. Noelle has put a nice spin on this story giving it modern updated feels.

This book is told from a few different POV and Noelle did a wonderful job with this. I did not find myself confused and the flow was great. Sometimes when there a several POV I get lost with all the characters. I felt like i was connected to the characters of the book, except the A hole kidnappers.

Overall this book was gripping, thrilling and gave me good feel vibes where I couldn't help but rootfor the kids and family. I loved the tenacity of the main character Sage and her determination to survive and save her sister and friends.

I love thriller books and I love Noelle as an author. What made this book so unsettling was that it was based on true events. Once I started reading, I felt like this was familiar. It is based off the Cowchilla, CA school bus kidnappings in the 70s. Regardless, knowing that something like this actually happened is chilling.

Jessa is the school bus driver with her own dark past that she wants to keep a secret.

Sage is the oldest child that is kidnapped on the school bus along with her little sister.

Sheena is Sage’s mother. With two missing children and a father that has Alzheimer’s, she’s at her wits end already and now she is assigned a huge task that could change everything.

Ted is one of the kidnappers. It was interesting to see one of the kidnappers points of view. To see their mindset and how the plan came together.

Overall, the book is great! But when you sit and actually think about it, it’s pretty worrisome that something like this actually happened. The multiple POV helps and makes you feel the emotion of each character.

Such Quiet Girls is a 5 Star Read!! *Inspired by a true story*

Bus 315 is taken by captors in broad daylight. Ten children and their bus driver vanish in thin air. Only to find themselves trapped in a shipping container 20 feet underground. They were told they would be released once the ransom is paid, but who can believe kidnappers? With the air and time running out, they must figure a way out quickly.

Noelle W. Ihli never misses in my book when it comes to a thriller and this book was no exception. I felt so many emotions reading this, it was insane. I even had to set the book down a few times to collect myself. At times I was frightened for the children, reading what they had to experience at such a young age. Other times I was so proud of them for banding together to attempt escaping.
I really enjoyed how this book was written. I like how I got the POVs from a few different characters. It helped me dive deeper into the world and the situation that was going on.

I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves a good, easy, and quick thriller. But don’t let those words make you think that this book isn’t deep, because it is. Be prepared with tissues and maybe a therapist.

Thank you NetGalley, Noelle W. Ihli, & Dynamite Books for the opportunity to ARC read this.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy in return for my honest review!

I enjoyed this book, it was a quick, easy read. The characters were realistic and interesting throughout.

Although the story didn’t jump out to me, and nothing really stood out as “wow this book is amazing”.. it was still a pleasure to read it!

If you’re looking for a quick, easy thriller, this one is for you!

I actually like this book! I like how she bases her books off real life events that are sometimes overlooked. I love her other book gray after dark. She is one of my top 5 authors. However I did not like Jessa I feel like she acted so helpless.

I have read a number of Noelle W. Ihli's books, but this one unfortunately fell short for me. I felt that it started slow for my liking but it never really picked up for me. Perhaps it was the plot that fell short for me, or I may be looking for the same thrill that "Ask For Andrea" gave me, but this book wasn't my favorite of Noelle's. I will continue to read her books, but I would recommend to skip this one if you're searching for more of a thrill.

This was a great book for readers who want to read a true crime story that is inspired by a true event but is not a non-fiction book.
It kept me on the edge of my seat and I loved the multiple POV's!
Fair warning - this book can get dark and intense and be sure to read all of the trigger warnings.
Fast paced and keeps you guessing!

It wasn't fast paced enough for me. The characters weren't distinctive and the kidnappers seemed inept at times. I went into it blind without knowing the plot, and it didn't necessarily blow me away

You have to read this one. You just have to trust me, as a mother it’s terrifying. I noticed on more than one occasion I was holding my breath. The multiple POVs/short alternating chapters created a perfect ebb and flow of suspense making it seem like it was all happening so quickly and so slowly. I loved Sage’s strength and her inspiration of Harriet the Spy that kept her mind sharp and focused on escaping from the kidnappers.

I have heard really great things about Noelle W. Ihli‘s books and this was my first. I will definitely be reading her backlist.

TW: physical abuse, parent with Alzheimer’s, kidnapping

Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite Books for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Noelle W. Ihili does it again ! "Such Quiet Girls" had me captivated from the very beginning. Keeping me on the edge of my seat while reading with my heart thumping in my chest with each turn of the page. As a mom this is my absolute worst nightmare. While this story is fictional, knowing that this was based off a true story made it even more gut-wrenching with each turn of the page.

Thank you to #DynamiteBooks and #NetGalley for my ARC of #SuchQuietGirls.