This book wasn’t really my cup of tea. I DNF’d it sort of early on. The writing style was really not my thing. It also felt very repetitive to me.

The plot sounded very interesting and I think that my dislike was just due to personal preference.

With dual storylines spanning decades, No One Saw Her Go is an entertaining read. Set at the picturesque Camp Medley, Zoey is not only happy to have a summer job but, more importantly, is on the hunt for the truth about what happened to her Aunt Heather, someone whose existence she knows next to nothing about. As Zoey navigates the present, the darkness of the past is watching her and not every friendly face can be trusted.

The book jumps around in time and in point of view and this keeps the pace on and high. The suspense is winding ever tighter as the plot moves forward and more and more events may be linked and oddities happen that are perhaps coïncidences or perhaps slow clues to decifer. Zooey goes back to the camp where here aunt disappeared and starts asking uncomfortable questions which gets reactions.
The book is a great read and really does start questions being asked. The unlocking of it all at the end was all done about 100 words though and whilst good the briskness was a bit of a let down.

Zoey Montgomery is a Criminology student on summer break before her final semester. She decides to take on a summer job as a counsellor at Camp Medley but her mum is totally against it, in 1989 her younger sister vanished from the camp and has never been seen or heard from since.

Zoey decides to use her job to her advantage. While she's there, she can investigate the disappearance of her Aunt Heather, the aunt she'd never heard of until a few days ago.

Arriving at camp, she is roomed with the owners granddaughter. Hoping this will help her gain some knowledge, she starts asking questions but is rebuffed and warned off by the family. Something is definitely being kept from her. Can she get to the truth when she's being blocked in every way?

She forms a friendship with her 'roomie' and when she offers to help her get some answers, Zoey is over the moon, but when rumours of other missing girls and the man in the woods are heard of, things start to take a sinister turn. Finding photo albums and strange items in the families basement, Zoey knows that things aren't as peaceful at camp as shesbeen led to believe.

Told in dual POVs of Zoey and Heather, we also see how Heather arrived at the camp and the circumstances that led her there.

This is a really eerie read, full of suspense, tension, mystery, and drama. I loved the different relationships that threaded throughout the plot, especially that of Heather and Dean. Heather's backstory is heartbreaking and emotional.

Whilst I found myself engrossed in the storyline, I was put off by the repetition, especially in the first half. Also, I personally found the character execution not as developed as I'd have liked.

Huge thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC.

Zoey is wanting to figure out what happened to her Aunt Heather. She accepts a position at the camp where her Aunt was last seen. I really liked this book. I feel like it's a easy beach read. Some of the twists were a bit out there but overall I super enjoyed it. This reads as more of a YA book but as the main 2 POV are young adults I think that's appropriate.

Zoey is depressed due to being dumped and ghosted by her boyfriend.
She discovers that her Aunt Heather vanished from a nearby Summer camp. Zoey becomes a counselor at this camp to keep busy and to discover her aunt's fate.
What could possibly go wrong?
Zoey arrives at the creepy camp, Which is run by a creepy family. Something is very off!
Slowly, Zoey discovers clues about Heather's disappearance.Unfortunately, many people want the past to stay buried! Zoey disagrees!
There are two timelines. One follows Zoey, and one follows Heather. The past and the present collide with interesting results!
No One Saw Her Go is a perfect Sumner read!
Thank you Storm Publishing and NetGalley for sending me this ARC!

I seem to not be in the majority with my opinion of this book. I did DNF it. I wasn't a fan of the writing style. I can see that the author wanted to be descriptive, but to me it was too many poor choice words and strange analogies.

I also felt like it was very repetitive. In one chapter she talked about how her boyfriend broke up with her. Then she compared that to her aunt gone missing and that was just strange to me.

I also didnt like the conversations. They seemed broken and had no emotion to them. When her mom was telling her about her aunt who was missing, it just seemed like the Mom was stating facts and never really conveyed how upset she was.

I really wanted to like the book but overall I the writing style wasn't for me

The plot of this book was interesting, but the POV and writing style hindered the story. I usually like books with dual POVs from different timelines, one being from a victim's POV and the other being from someone trying to solve the mystery of what happened to said individual. In this case, I think both women in this book focused way too much on their boyfriends and the writing was repetitive. I think this book would have been strengthened by a past-tense POV and a writing style that seemed less young YA and more New Adult. The plot, as I mentioned earlier, was interesting, and it kept me reading, but it was an almost-DNF because of the writing style.

I feel like if a thriller can make me cry it automatically deserves a 5 ⭐️ rating. This book is absolutely binge-worthy. The chapters in this book flip back and forth between Zoey and Heather, leading up to the night that Heather disappeared. The pacing had me enthralled. I think this would be the perfect summer read for anyone who wants a binge-able and fast paced thriller.

Heather's ending? Unfair and absolutely heartbreaking.

Thank you Netgalley, the Publisher, and Sally Royer-Derr for allowing me the opportunity to read the arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. I cannot wait to dive into more of Sally's books ASAP!

This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning. No One Saw Her Go is a dual-timeline / dual-perspective psychological thriller. The dual timelines and perspectives were handled extremely well! What begins as a cold case (Zoey’s aunt has been missing for decades) turns into something much more, as we dive into the mysterious characters in this campground setting and the secrets they hold. There are plenty of chilling twists to this haunting story that kept me on edge to the very end. If you enjoy suspenseful stories that build steadily, filled with emotion and hope, you’ll love this book!

Release: August 1, 2025
Author: Sally Royer-Derr
Publisher: Storm Publishing

Rating: 3.5 ★ 

Criminology student Zoey Montgomery accepts a summer counselor job at Camp Medley, but she’s not there just for the sunshine and s’mores—she's determined to uncover the truth behind her Aunt Heather’s mysterious disappearance from the camp over thirty years ago. What starts as a search for answers soon turns chilling as Zoey begins to notice eerie patterns in the camp's past, including whispers of other missing girls and unsettling accidents. As the line between paranoia and reality blurs, Zoey starts to question if something sinister is still lurking in the woods—and if she’s the next target.

The characters were so well-developed, especially Zoey, whose determination to uncover the truth about her aunt Heather was both inspiring and emotional. Her bond with her mother added a touching layer to the story, and I really enjoyed her dynamic with Wynn. But Heather’s backstory is what really got to me—heartbreaking and powerful. Her relationship with Dean was unexpectedly moving and gave the book a deeper emotional impact than I expected from a thriller.
This book had everything I love: suspense, mystery, drama, some creepy moments, and a twisty, emotional plot. There’s murder, gaslighting, secrets, and just the right amount of heart to make it more than just another thriller. If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers with lots of layers and shocking reveals, this one is a must-read.

Favorite Quote:
"even though I am excited to solve my first case, this is not where I planned to spend my summer before my senior year of college. I thought I'd be interning at a victims service crisis center in Harrisburg with Craig this summer, not leading camp sing-a-longs for twelve year old girls."

Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC!

A camp ghost story that’s real life! And you get to experience the story through the victim's eyes. Zoey goes to Camp Medley to find answers about her missing aunt from years ago. Little does she know, she will also find out about other crimes as well as one closer to her than she thinks. The story is told in present time with Zoey, as well as her aunt, Heather who went missing years before. There’s mystery in characters and each hides a secret that could get Zoey closer to the truth. Great storyline and keeps you wanting to know what happened.
The beginning was intriguing and every detail played a role. However, I felt the ending was a bit rushed and the whole story could have been told had she just talked to the right person from the beginning. Great concept, just could have been a bit clearer on transitions.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The parallels between Zoey and her Aunt Heathers journeys made for a great read! Zoey's hunt to find answers on her Aunt's disappearance by following her last known location was one POV of the book, the other was her Aunt's POV and I really enjoyed the multiple POV's. They were seamlessly written. The plot twists were surprising throughout and there were some I totally did not expect. The characters were very well developed and the book gave some eerie creepy feels. Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it! It's a fast paced, quick read of a summer camp with all the thrilling vibes!

Thank you to NetGalley, author Sally Royer-Derr and Storm publishing for the ARC and opportunity to give an honest review.

Perhaps this will be an unpopular opinion but this was not a good book. The premise was there but the execution just wasn’t. It felt like a high school English assignment.

Half of the book was just repetition. It quite literally repeated over and over the same character saying the same thing. There was no real character development and everything felt like it was just thrown in there. It was a whole lot of storyline ideas thrown into one book.

The writing style was very juvenile, perhaps this was to be more of a YA read as that is where it would fall in my opinion. The dialogue between characters was cringy for lack of a better word. While I get the characters were teenagers, the writing and dialogue made them sound like they were still 10.

The ending once again just felt thrown together and not overly realistic. Yes, it’s a book but the thrillers that feel like they could be real is what I really want to read.

For a YA reader this may be okay.

2⭐️⭐️

Publishes August 1.

This is the second book I have read by this author and I quite enjoyed it. It was fast-paced and had an intriguing plot that kept me invested in the characters. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

In No One Saw Her Go, the plot preview attracted me and the storyline was relatively effective. However, the writing style, for me, was lacking. The sentences seemed too simple and choppy, and this included parts surely not done for the suspense effect. With details repeated often and scant character development, the book didn’t hold my interest. However, teenage readers may enjoy it.

No One Saw her Go by Sally Royer-Derr is a psychological thriller that intricately interlaces the narratives of Zoey Montgomery and her aunt Heather, whose enigmatic disappearance from Camp Medley several decades ago establishes the foundation for a compelling story. As a criminology student, Zoey secures a summer position at the camp, motivated by her fascination with cold cases and an earnest desire to uncover the truth surrounding her aunt's vanishing. The narrative alternates between Zoey's contemporary investigation in 2024 and Heather's experiences in 1989, creating a haunting portrayal of the camp's shadowy history.

The novel's structure, characterized by multiple perspectives and timelines, amplifies the suspense, enabling you to engage with the emotional complexities of both characters. The unsettling backdrop of a summer camp contributes to an eerie atmosphere, replete with urban legends and accounts of missing girls that sustain heightened tension. As Zoey probes deeper into the camp's legacy, unexpected plot twists and chilling revelations unfold, resulting in an engrossing reading experience.

The narrative effectively balances suspense with character development, capturing the emotional upheaval surrounding Heather's disappearance and Zoey's relentless pursuit of closure. While at times, I did find a few actions/plot twists to be foreseeable, the pacing and the revelations that kept coming up, kept me engrossed throughout. This novel would be a great read for anyone that likes mystery and suspense.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my review.

When Zoey takes a job at a camp for kids she has an ulterior motive, to find out what happened to her missing aunt who was last seen at the camp. She begins by questioning the family that run the camp but they are less than welcoming to her. When she is warned by woman at the local store to leave she begins to think she should but then it's too late.
Although a bit repetitive in parts this story keeps the reader turning pages until it's finished. I read this book in an evening and loved it. Thanks to netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC. Great read.

This book was everything 🤌🏻🤌🏻
I can’t explain how I feel right now. I had different emotions while reading this, and I can assure you that it was the best feelings.

I forgot that I was reading the book, I was so immersive to the story, I read this book in one sitting!

I loved it everything about it. It was perfectly written, the plot was so smart and clever. The characters were so captivating too.

The dual POV between past and present created the suspense, all the emotions, and the creepiness.

This is fast paced, creepy, with twists that made my jaw drop a few times.

No One Saw Her Go is entertaining and an emotional read.

Thank you so much Storm Publishing and to the author Sally Royer-Derr for my eARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Highly recommend!

The storyline of this book intrigued me, so I gave it a go. The beginning was repetitive... more than one sentence was used to basically say the same thing. These should have been fixed during editing. Once the action started, this problem went away, and the story moved along at a good pace. As we found out what happened to Heather, it kept my interest and I wanted to see how it ended.