The Stolen Diary by Kathryn Lane had an intriguing premise, exploring the life of a young girl with a brilliant mind but a tumultuous emotional landscape.
While the writing style didn't quite resonate with me, the story itself was easy to follow, and the protagonist was likable and relatable. The book was emotional and heartwarming, but ultimately, it wasn't for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tortuga Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Well written coming of age story. A good mystery and suspense. I look forward to reading more of Kathryn Lane’s books.

Stolen Diary is a deeply moving story about Jasmin, a brilliant young girl caught in a tangle of family secrets, emotional distance, and a longing for her mother’s love. Her curiosity leads her to a stolen diary and a truth that changes everything. I was completely drawn in by Jasmin’s determination and emotional honesty—there’s something universally powerful about a child just wanting to be seen and loved. This book hit me right in the heart, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it after I finished. If you enjoy character-driven stories about family and personal discovery, this one’s worth the read.

Hold onto your diaries, folks—Stolen Diary is a wild ride through genius brains, secret pain, and family DRAMA. 🧠💥 I mean, Jasmin’s out here trying to launch a spaceship and decode her mom’s cold vibes? Yes, please! I devoured this story because it gave me feels, twists, and serious “What would I do?” moments. So good. So juicy. So NOT skippable. 🚀✨📖

Diary Unlocked, Secrets Unleashed!

Stolen Diary is an emotionally-charged rollercoaster of genius-level dreams, mother-daughter drama, and gut-punch revelations that had me flipping pages like I was chasing secrets myself.