This book had me wanting to stay up all night to finish reading it. I only had to stop and sleep because my eyes were blurry and I couldn't focus. But holy cow!!! The twists just kept coming in this book!!! All the way to the end! Add in a dash of romance and you have this masterpiece of a mystery. I think this might be my favorite of Ellery's books although I am a bit bummed to not find out what comes next for Juniper and Wyatt.

This book really said “what if we took every messy small-town secret and made it everyone’s problem again” and honestly… I was into it.

Long Buried starts with a time capsule and very quickly spirals into murder, missing girls, and the kind of town where absolutely no one is minding their own business. The whole “the past comes back to ruin your life” trope is doing a lot here, and it works.

Juniper is a solid main character, mostly because she is dealing with her own issues while trying to untangle everyone else’s. Which is bold, considering every single person in this town is suspicious. At one point I was side-eyeing basically the entire cast.

The pacing makes this super bingeable. Short chapters, constant reveals, and just enough cliffhangers to keep you saying “one more chapter” like a liar. I flew through it.

That said, some of the twists are not exactly subtle. If you read a lot of thrillers, you will probably connect a few dots early. I definitely had a couple of “called it” moments. But to be fair, it was still fun watching everything unravel.

Overall, this is one of those addictive, popcorn thrillers that might not be groundbreaking but absolutely delivers on drama, secrets, and chaos. If you like small towns where everyone has something to hide, this one will keep you entertained.

When tragedy struck at her high school.graduation, Juniper flees Sweetbriar. 20 years later with th death of her father abd her reunion coming up, she heads back to the place she swore she'd never set foot in again. Told over 2 timelines, the mystery of whodunit unfolds with more suspects than innocent people. Fast paced thriller, with twists and turns and chaos till the end

Returning to the town where you graduated high school 20 years earlier can really dig up some past secrets. As the class of 2007 returns to dig up the time capsule they buried on graduation day it also digs up town secrets that still loom overhead with everyone having their suspicions on what happened to Blair.

A true mean girl went missing 20 years earlier and the secrets of what happened that night and what led to her missing are discovered.

I highly recommend this read! It’s getting 5 stars from me. The storyline and plot had me drawn in from start to finish.

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC copy of this story!

Advanced copy received for review from NetGalley

4.25/5⭐️
On the run from personal and professional crisis in San Francisco, Juniper Pickett finds herself back in the one place she promised herself she would never be - Sweetbriar, TX. The secrets she put in her rear view mirror at 18 are quickly unearthed and she has to solve the mystery that has surrounded the disappearance of popular mean girl Blair Lennox that has haunted her for 20 years.

This was a great mystery/thriller. The set up was not obvious and the clues provided throughout gave a roadmap for the ultimate ending.

Long Buried is one of those thrillers that pulls you in with a simple premise — a time capsule, a missing girl, a long‑avoided hometown — and then steadily tightens its grip. From the moment Juniper Pickett rolls back into Sweetbriar after twenty years away, there’s a sense of inevitability hanging over her, like the past has simply been waiting for her to stop running.

The setup is wonderfully eerie: a class time capsule about to be unearthed, a secret Juniper has spent decades trying to outrun, and the sudden discovery of the body of Blair Lennox, the Homecoming Queen who vanished the night they all graduated. The collision of nostalgia and dread gives the story its pulse. Sweetbriar is the kind of small town that pretends to be familiar, but every corner feels just a little too shadowed, every face a little too knowing.

Juniper herself is a compelling centre — sharp, damaged, and carrying more weight than she lets on. Her return isn’t triumphant; it’s reluctant, messy, and tinged with the kind of guilt that never quite fades. As the town closes in around her and old classmates start looking at her with suspicion, the tension builds beautifully. There’s a sense that everyone is hiding something, and the novel leans into that unease with confidence.

What I loved is how the story blends emotional depth with a brisk, propulsive mystery. The secrets buried in Sweetbriar aren’t just plot devices; they’re tied to identity, memory, and the way a place can shape you long after you’ve left it behind. The pacing is tight, the atmosphere thick with small‑town menace, and the final reveals land with satisfying clarity.

Dark, twisty, and steeped in the kind of nostalgia that cuts both ways, Long Buried is a gripping psychological thriller about the past we bury — and what happens when it refuses to stay hidden.

With thanks to Ellery Kane, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC

Just finished this very well written absorbing book and the acknowledgments brought tears to my eyes. With her trademark style, depth, insight, wisdom and bits of humor sprinkled in if you read carefully, Ellery Kane has brought us a tale in someone else's hands might have might have been forgettable. The main characters are believable and likeable, the pacing is good, builds up both the story of the past and the current dilemma in a way in a way that informs them both. We see how she, June gets there, all the pain, the secrets, the wanting the love of her brilliant, distant father and her crush and pushing them away. We care about June and Macy and Wyatt and her father because she cares. Loved it.

Wow!! I loved this book. The first 10 chapters I was skeptical, but it all came together after that. The way the author layered the story was so good and kept me engaged the whole time. Parts of but had my jaw on the floor, or wanting to cry, or sometimes laughing. I loved the small town aspect as well. I had no idea this was part of a series but I will be reading those next!

Thank for team for the arc!!

A dark and intriguing thriller with a mystery that kept me hooked. The story had great pacing, and I liked how the suspense slowly built toward the reveal. The twists were engaging, and the overall atmosphere was intense and immersive. Definitely a very enjoyable 4-star read.

Advance Reader Copy Review

I fell in love with this book from the first page, the twists and turns are unbelievably well done! This is my first of this authors book and I will be reading the rest of them, because the suspense had me on the edge of my seat from the very first sentence, I simply had to know what was going on!
5* and a new life long fan of Ellery Kane here.

I received an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley (although it was released yesterday, I only got it yesterday lol) - that being said, WOW! Absolutely loved it. The writing was intelligent, but accessible. June was such a well developed character, and all of the supporting characters were fantastic. I could almost feel myself being back in high school, witnessing what June was going through at the hands of…well, nearly everyone in her life. I think I had decided on a 5⭐️ rating before I was even 40% of the way through the book. Highly recommend!

I absolutely devoured this book; I didn’t expect it to be this good. Long Buried by Ellery Kane is part of a series, but I had no problem reading it as a standalone. Even if it’s a light read (you can easily finish it in one day), the tension is built up slowly but consistently. We have two timelines: the present and 1997, when the characters graduated from high school, but it’s executed well, and you can’t misunderstand the time period.

The characters are great; all of them have both strengths and flaws, which makes them very relatable. It’s very easy to get invested in them.

Each chapter leaves you wanting more and keeps you in constant suspense. Throughout the story, you keep thinking this character is the killer, no, this one is, but in the end, you realize it’s not anyone you ever expected.

I found it to have the perfect pacing; I don’t think the action should have been faster. Overall, a very good read, and I rate it 5/5.

This is a review of an ARC from NetGalley.

OK, OK you must get this book! This is one of the best books. I have read in a very, very long time. I was engaged from beginning all the way to the end. This book kept me on my toes the entire time! I absolutely will be buying this book and reading again!!

Quick read that moves at a decently fast pace, I couldn't put it down. Author does an excellent job switching timeliness without making it confusing. I appreciate the relatable characters and believable high school dynamics all written in a way that made it enjoyable for someone out of school for decades. . My first time reading the author, looking forward to trying more.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Long Buried.

Long Buried follows Juniper Pickett, a former outcast and misfit, who returns to her hometown of Sweetbriar, Texas, after twenty years away. She is burdened by long-held secrets, ranging from the unresolved events of her graduation night to challenges in her current role as a psychologist at a private school in San Francisco.

The novel is driven by strong pacing and a steady stream of twists that effectively sustain suspense. The mystery surrounding Blair Lennox’s disappearance is particularly compelling, and the use of dual timelines allows for a gradual and engaging reveal of past events.

However, some narrative elements feel underdeveloped. Certain plot points, such as the storyline involving Juniper’s father and his work (most specifically the why's of having senior girls work in his lab), are introduced but not fully explored or resolved. Additionally, the backstory of Juniper’s parents is only briefly addressed, despite its apparent relevance to her character.

The characterization of Juniper’s relationship with Wyatt also lacks sufficient development. The contrast between their past and present dynamic is not fully reconciled, which may leave some readers questioning the credibility of their connection.

Despite these shortcomings, Long Buried remains an engaging and fast-paced thriller. Its exploration of themes such as trauma, small-town dynamics, and revenge adds depth to an already intriguing premise.

(LOVED the wink to My Favorite Murder podcast!)

Overall rating: 4/5 stars.

This one hooked me right from the first page… it’s the kind of story where the past doesn’t just whisper… it drags you under. I picked it up for the small town mystery and the eerie time capsule premise, and it delivered a tense, twisty ride. When Juniper returns to her hometown after years away and literally digs up a body tied to her past, everything spirals fast and suddenly she’s not just chasing the truth, she’s running for her life.

What really worked for me was the atmosphere and suspense. The small town secrets, layered timelines, and constant sense that everyone knows more than they’re saying kept me glued to the story. Juniper was a compelling main character with just enough mystery to keep me guessing. Some twists felt a little familiar, but the pacing and tension made up for it. Overall, it’s a gripping, addictive thriller that’s perfect for readers who love dark secrets, past-meets-present storytelling, and stories where no one can be trusted.

Review of an Advanced Copy from NetGalley

Long Buried follows Juniper as she returns to the town where her past still haunts her, all while trying to outrun her present. After enduring relentless bullying throughout school, Juniper was determined to escape her hometown of Sweetbriar. What she never expected was to find herself back there twenty years later, racing to keep long-buried secrets from coming to light.

This is my first book by Ellery Kane, but it definitely won’t be my last. Kane has a compelling storytelling style that keeps you hooked and wanting more. I especially appreciated the use of analepsis, which allowed me to connect deeply with Juniper as her past unfolded alongside the present. Each twist sparked new theories, and even when I wasn’t reading, I found myself thinking about what might happen next.

If you love a gripping thriller that keeps you on your toes and constantly guessing, Long Buried is a must-read.

I did not know that this book was part of an ongoing series. Although it is considered a standalone, I always feel weird reading a book that is in the middle of a series. That said, I really enjoyed this book. I really like it when a story shifts from past to present, giving us different perspectives on what's happening.

We see the main character, Juniper, had her fair share of not-so-good moments growing up, and I think that is why she becomes a psychologist, to help others, when she couldn't get help herself. People can be really mean in high school, and those years help shape our future as adults. Blair is the typical mean girl we all read about or have dealt with in real life, but I feel like she could have gotten better if she had lived. Wyatt is also a good guy because he was the only person who was nice to Juniper, but he was also completely blinded by Blair, and I believe he chose to ignore how she treated Juniper because he didn't want to admit his feelings for Juniper, in case she didn't feel the same. Blair was a safe choice for Wyatt.

I loved how this book is written by an actual forensic psychologist because that is what I'm currently in school for, and I love trying to figure out what is going on. I was going back and forth on what actually happened and if Juniper was guilty of murder, but I was too absorbed in the story and wanting to know more, that I could not stop to analyze everything. I can't wait to jump into more books from this author. I already added some to my TBR.

Long Buried is a book that sucks you in and doesn't let you go until the final page. I originally requested this book because it had a premise somewhat similar to a separate thriller/mystery I've read in the past that I really enjoyed, and I'm really glad I did because it lived up to my expectations. The pacing was good, and while some things were predictable, the plotting and writing style kept me engaged. Highly recommend if you're looking for a new book rec!

Thanks to NetGalley and Ellery Kane for the ARC!

Not gonna lie. I mistakenly requested to read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book believing it was by a different author. Well, if someone is nice enough to allow me a copy of their book, then I feel I should at least give it a chance. This book was SO cool and actually mostly right up my alley!! It is apparently Book 6 in a series. The Doctors of Darkness Series, to be exact. I didn't feel left out though while reading, so I think it can definitely be read as a standalone, but if you think I won't go back and read 1-5 then you're crazy! I was a teenager in the 80's and 90's and the story gave me a sort of 80's-90's horror movie kind of vibe, which I loved. In '97, Sweetbriar High School Seniors bury a time capsule on Graduation Night. That very night, Blair Lennox, the Homecoming Queen disappears, never to be heard from again. OOOOOHHHH! Creepy! 20 years later, Juniper Pickett returns to her old hometown that she fled and tomorrow they will unearth that old-time capsule. Juniper has a host of issues, some of which she fled from recently back to Sweetbriar and some in Sweetbriar. One of which will be brought to light with the unearthing. The story is told in both past and present and there are so many secrets and lies and drama afoot you will have a hard time putting this one down. Now, I read a LOT of thrillers, so I did see parts coming from a mile away, but it was so much fun getting there anyway, so who cares! This book was one happy accident!

Thank you to Ellery Kane, #NetGalley and Ellery Kane Publishing for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thanks Netgalley for a copy of this book.

This book grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go. This is a part of the Doctor's of Darkness series and I'll be going back to read previous ones. ask books are standalone so you can read in any order.

This book was twisty and I enjoyed the dual timelines. I'll be reading now from this author.

I got an advance copy on NetGallery, which thank you so much Ellery Kane.

First off, I didn’t know I had to play catch up to this psychology thriller. Oh my lanta all the books were great. I couldn’t wait to read book #6. Plot twists from book 1-5 and now 6.

The Plot twist, I didn’t see anything like that coming at all. Even the characters, I definitely liked some and did like another but overall they made the story the most interesting.

I found myself enjoying the book from the beginning to end. There wasn’t a time I wanted to put it down at all. I truly like how it was a small town revenge, with plenty of plot twist and secretive drama comes. Coming from a smaller town, I totally can see this.

This book is told from past to present. You seem to be left hanging off cliffs wanting to read more about Junipers life as a now child psychologist.

Love this series and the dual timelines! A well executed thriller/mystery novel done very well! Loved the characters and everything about this novel!

I loved this book. I have read a lot of thrillers and this one of the best ones I have read. If you love thriller you are going to love it. It will keep you hooked to the book and you will want to read the whole book in a night, that’s what happened to me. YOU NEED TO READ IT

This was definitely a fun thriller/mystery! It kept me engaged the whole time!! If you haven’t read the other books in the series make sure you do!! This is fine as a stand alone(I didn’t read the others until after I read this) This is definitely a page turner!!

Long Buried by Ellery Kane is a gripping and atmospheric read that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The story does a great job of building tension while slowly unraveling secrets that feel both shocking and satisfying. I especially appreciated the pacing—nothing felt rushed, and each twist added another layer to the mystery.

The characters were well-developed and believable, making it easy to get invested in their journeys. The author’s writing style is immersive, with vivid descriptions that really bring the setting to life. There’s a strong sense of suspense throughout, balanced with emotional depth that gives the story more weight.

Overall, this was an enjoyable and compelling read that fans of mystery and suspense will likely appreciate. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a story with intriguing twists and a haunting atmosphere.

Even though this book is part of a series it is a great standalone book. This book has it all, it has a mystery that keeps you so completely wrapped up in it. Yes, I always appreciate a mystery that keeps you guessing until the end of who actually committed the crime and is the main character guilty or not. But there was also a lot of other parts to this book that explored grief and trauma that just completely broke your heart. With that all said the pacing of the book was great and it's one of those books you get sucked into and next thing you know it's been a few hours since you started reading.

Thank you Netgalley and Ellery Kane for this ARC!!

Book Review
Long Buried
by Ellery Kane
⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Ellery Kane Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This book was so good and those twists, I feel like they came out of nowhere and sucker punched me in the face!!
I can't wait to read more!!

3.8 stars rounded up!

Juniper Pickett has returned to Sweetbriar, Texas, twenty years after graduation and the death of her archnemesis, Blair. Juniper, a school psychologist, has recently been suspended from the big school in California, where investigators believe she contributed to the criminal actions of one of her patients. Upon returning to Sweetbriar, Juniper discovers that Blair's body has been recovered and that she is suspected of murder, while corruption in the police department and her "mad scientist" father's personal life come to the surface.

This book had a lot of twists and turns, and I love stories set years after high school, with heavy small-town secrets being revealed. I wish that Juniper's father had been given a more thorough character arc, since many questions were left unanswered with him, and because his character would have benefited from better exposition. Wyatt and Juniper's relationship could have been better developed as well, and the story could have used some "tightening" during the editing process, since it dragged in the middle.

I loved the flashback scenes, and anyone who has been badly bullied in high school will feel for the FMC and everything she endures. The time capsule trope was a lot of fun, and it was satisfying to see how each character from the past (1997) ended up in the present-day chapters.

Thank you to the publishers at NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC!

Grabbed by the cover… only to realize I had jumped straight into Book 6 which wasn’t exactly the plan.

This was a complimentary eARC from the author via NetGalley, and thankfully, this series functions as interconnected standalones—so while I wasn’t completely lost, there was a slight disconnect at times from not having the full backstory.

That said, this was a well-written and engaging read. I really enjoyed the dual timeline and how everything gradually wove together. Even when I started to piece things together, it never felt overly predictable, and there moments that will catch folks off guard in the best way.

I found myself more drawn to the “Before” chapters than the “Now” timeline, something about the past just had a stronger pull for me, but I did appreciate how seamlessly the two timelines ultimately connected. The structure was thoughtfully done, and the payoff worked.

Overall, this is a well-plotted small-town psychological thriller that I’d definitely recommend. And next time, I might just start at Book 1… but I’m absolutely interested in exploring more from this series.

Wow, this is such a good book, I am definitely going back and reading the entire series. I have been sleeping on it. So many twists, the characters are amazing, I just need more. It's so addictive and impossible to look away from.

Long Buried was a gripping and suspenseful thriller that kept me invested from the very first chapter. Ellery Kane crafts a compelling mystery filled with secrets, buried truths, and unexpected twists that made it difficult to put down.

I especially enjoyed how the story balanced character development with suspense. The mystery unfolds at a steady pace, revealing clues and surprises that kept me guessing throughout. Each revelation added another layer to the plot, making the journey to the truth both engaging and satisfying.

The characters felt believable and well developed, with complex relationships and motivations that added emotional depth to the story. Kane’s writing is immersive and fast-paced, creating tension that builds steadily from beginning to end.

Overall, Long Buried is an entertaining and well-crafted thriller that will appeal to readers who enjoy mysteries filled with secrets, suspense, and unexpected turns. It was a captivating read that kept me turning pages late into the night.

Thank you to Ellery Kane Publishing and NetGalley for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

#LongBuried #ElleryKane #ElleryKanePublishing #NetGalley

What a great five star read!!

I loved all the twists and turns. There are just so many things happening that I honestly didn't know what to expect or believe, which is a great thing about thrillers you just don't know what or who to suspect.

In 1997, the seniors of Sweetbriar High School buried a time capsule at their graduation ceremony. That same night, homecoming queen Blair Lennox disappeared without a trace, nobody knew what had happened.

Twenty years later, Juniper Pickett returns to Sweetbriar, driving all night from San Francisco. There’s no going back. Not after what she’s done. Tomorrow, they’ll dig up the time capsule and expose her darkest secret...

When Juniper accidentally unearths the body of her missing classmate, she finds herself with a target on her back in a race to clear her name.

At so many times throughout I had an inkling of who it might have been but as I kept reading, I started to see everything unfold and I went back and forth thinking about who it might have been and the number of crazy things I discovered ultimately changed my mind. I enjoyed the flashback snippets of the times leading up to graduation night and each time I read them I felt more and more heartbroken for Juniper because of everything she had endured at the hands of her high school classmates. Not to mention the ones that had her dad in them I just wanted to jump into the book and tell him what an idiot was for ignoring Juniper and making her feel less than a person and not his poor daughter that had gone through so much especially losing her mother.

Overall, the storyline and plot were spectacular, and I loved every aspect of it that I finished it all in one day! This is the third thriller/mystery book that I have read and it sure won't be my last! Ellery Kane is a new author to me since this is my first book by her and if I'm being honest, it will not be my last!!

This was an interesting book and I really enjoyed it. I had no idea that this was the 6th book in the series so I was somewhat confused but the plot was intriguing and I had a fun time. The writing was intriguing and kept me wanting to stay up reading all night! It was a good camp NetGalley book for sure!

Well written mystery with depth and heart. I got involved in the story and the characters right away and it had a lot of great elements in it, plus humor. I will suggest this to my students as well as her other books for sure.

Long Buried by Ellery Kane is a gripping psychological thriller that combines a chilling cold case with plenty of twists and mounting suspense. As long-hidden secrets begin to surface, the investigation uncovers shocking truths that keep the tension high and the reader guessing until the final pages.

Kane does an excellent job balancing fast-paced storytelling with strong character development, making the emotional stakes just as compelling as the mystery itself. While some plot twists may surprise more than others, the engaging pace and satisfying resolution make *Long Buried* an enjoyable read for fans of crime fiction, cold-case mysteries, and psychological suspense.

This was such an interesting and enjoyable read! I had no idea it was the 6th book in the series going in, so I was a little confused at times, but the plot was intriguing enough to keep me invested.
The writing really pulled me in and had me wanting to stay up reading all night. Despite starting in the middle of a series, I still had a fun time with this one. Definitely a solid NetGalley camp read!

4.5⭐️
A high school reunion, a buried time capsule and human remains instead of old memories? I was hooked immediately.
I loved the dual timeline and how the mystery gradually unfolded alongside Juniper's past. The small-town setting was packed with long-buried secrets, fractured relationships and the lasting impact of bullying, all of which gave the story genuine emotional weight without taking away from the suspense. Every new revelation had me questioning what really happened twenty years earlier, and the ending absolutely delivered. Another fantastic thriller from Ellery Kane.

4,5/5

Este libro me recuerda muchísimo a la serie The Glory, y es lo poco que hablaré de la trama porque siento que es una experiencia inigualable. Mi recomendación: léelo a ciegas, como hice yo. Me llamaron la atención la portada y la sinopsis (que, por cierto, no hace ningún spoiler), pero todo lo que vino después fue brutal.

​Si bien no es un thriller perfecto, es uno muy bueno y, sobre todo, una propuesta sólida. De hecho, tiene un comienzo tan visual y potente que lo recuerdo perfectamente, aunque lo haya leído hace ya unas semanas.

Lo que realmente eleva a Long Buried por encima de otros thrillers es su ejecución narrativa. Está contado a través de un narrador en primera persona limitado que resulta fascinante: una protagonista completamente sesgada por el acoso sistemático, el miedo, los celos y esa idealización obsesiva de su entorno.

Esto hace que el misterio sea mucho más envolvente, ya que no recibimos una verdad absoluta, sino fragmentos filtrados por la mente de Juniper. Es precisamente esta limitación lo que hace que la historia brille; nos encierra en su mente y nos obliga a cuestionar no solo quién fue el asesino, sino qué partes de la verdad nos está ocultando (o negando) ella misma. Es un nivel de profundidad que un narrador omnisciente nunca lograría, convirtiendo al lector en cómplice de sus silencios y sus dudas. Sin duda, una ejecución brillante que hace que la experiencia sea mucho más intensa.

Aunque el uso de la primera persona es casi un estándar en el thriller, la autora aquí eleva el recurso a otro nivel. Logra una voz tan compleja que, para mí, se posiciona como una de las mejores narraciones que he leído en el género; no se limita a contarte lo que pasó, sino que te hace habitar la mente y las contradicciones de Juniper.

Lo increíble es que se nota que la autora no dejó nada al azar. Cada personaje, visto a través de los ojos de Juniper, se siente real, tridimensional y con una función clara. Se nota que escribió esta historia con un mapa: sabía exactamente hacia dónde nos llevaba y cómo quería que llegáramos allí. Es una narración que te hace sentir que no estás solo leyendo un libro, sino recorriendo un rompecabezas donde cada pieza estaba destinada a encajar desde la primera página.

​Más allá de la técnica, lo que realmente se me quedó grabado fue la sensación física de leerlo; ese vacío en el pecho que me acompañó durante toda la historia, tanto en las escenas del presente como en los saltos al pasado. Es una lectura que te hace sentir mucho.

Me resultó fascinante, y doloroso, el manejo de los personajes. Blair, por ejemplo, tiene una esencia que inevitablemente me trajo a la mente a Yeon-jin de The Glory fusionada con Regina George. Genuinamente, ¿Saben qué es lo más jodidamente triste? A pesar de todo, ella es la protagonista de la historia porque es la protagonista de la vida de Juniper.

Por otro lado, la dinámica con Wyatt me mantuvo en un conflicto constante. Sentí ese anhelo y el amor incondicional de Juniper con tanta fuerza que, a veces, me dejaba un vacío en el corazón. Aunque Wyatt es un personaje que me cae mal, la forma en que ella lo percibe te hace sentir tanta añoranza. Mención especial al capítulo 30: me dolió en el alma y fue el momento definitivo en el que terminé de conectar por completo con el dolor que carga Juniper.

Long Buried es ​un thriller excepcional del cual no esperaba nada, pero que me dio todo. Además, mantiene un ritmo increíblemente adictivo gracias a sus constantes saltos entre el presente y el pasado. De pana, Ellery Kane tiene un talento increíble y no dudaría en leer más de su trabajo.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Long Buried was an entertaining, fast-paced thriller that kept me turning the pages. What begins with the discovery of a time capsule quickly grows into a gripping mystery involving long-buried secrets, missing girls, and a murder that shakes a close-knit town where everyone seems to be hiding something.

I really liked Juniper as the main character. She was easy to root for as she balanced her own personal struggles while trying to uncover the truth. The short chapters and steady stream of revelations made this a quick, addictive read, and I found myself constantly wanting to read just one more chapter.

While I was able to predict a couple of the twists before they were revealed, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story. I still had fun watching everything come together, and the suspense kept me invested until the end. Overall, this was a solid four-star read that I would recommend to fans of small-town mysteries filled with secrets, family drama, and plenty of suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review Long Buried by Ellery Kane.

This was an engaging, fast-paced thriller that kept me invested from the very beginning. The mystery was well developed, with plenty of twists and red herrings that kept me guessing. The characters were believable, and the pacing made it easy to keep turning the pages.

While I figured out a few of the reveals before the end, there were still enough surprises to make the journey worthwhile. Overall, this is a solid suspense novel that mystery and thriller fans will enjoy.

Thank you again to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

This was a really solid mystery that kept me hooked from the beginning. I liked that the story balanced suspense with character development instead of focusing only on the crime. The pacing was steady, and I enjoyed trying to piece everything together along the way. There were a few twists I didn’t expect, which always makes a thriller more fun. Overall, it was an entertaining read that held my attention the whole time, and I’d definitely read more from this author.

For anyone that loves thrillers and know what it’s like growing up in a small town, this book is for you! Small town secrets and small town cliques fill this storyline while focusing on a murdered cheerleader from years ago. This was a fun read!

I love when a, new to me, author surprises the heck out of me with just how much I enjoy their writing. The stories they weave. How captivated I can get with a new voice, a whole new set of characters and stories.

This really did capture my attention from chapter one and I sailed right through, because, I just couldn't get enough.

I had so much fun with this, and even better, I didn't expect it to bring on so much emotions. So many feels, in so many different ways. This truly was a delight, Fast paced, easy to read, weirdly easy to relate to on so many levels, and the mystery kept me guessing and re-guessing, the whole way through.

This was a fast paced thriller that had me hooked from the very first chapter. The small town atmosphere, buried secrets, and constant twists made it impossible to put down. It kept me guessing the whole way through and delivered an exciting, suspenseful read without slowing down.

From the first few pages of this book I was hooked. Never reading anything by Ellery Kane before I wasn’t sure what to expect but she’s on my must read list from now on.

This story finds Juniper back in her hometown of Sweetbriar where she’s left behind a sorted past filled with sadness and a lot of dark secrets. This novel explores those secrets using a duel point of view of the past and the present. For me, this was one reason I couldn’t put the story down. Kane leaves the reader on edge at the end of every chapter and every point of view change.

This book is listed as book 6 in a series but I had never heard of the others and read this as a standalone without any issues.

Must read for those who like reading mystery, suspense and books you just can’t put down.

The first few chapters of this book were gripping and immediately grabbed my attention..

The short chapters were so good and I absolutely loved the small town drama!

So, so good!!

Read in 3 hours and 45 minutes.

This was one of NetGalley’s required reads to earn the 2026 Camp NetGalley badge, and I was skeptical at first.

Shocking no one, I loved the book and have added the other stories by this author to my TBR.

Juniper “Junebug” Pickett was the kid in high school that you’re relieved isn’t you.
She’s daily tormented in her small hometown, a place so stereotypical that even Miranda Lambert would scoff: after all, every Tom, Dick, and Jim Bob in Sweetbriar, Texas owns a gun.

She had such a bad time it that she wrote the book on being bullied.
But really though; her leatherbound dissertation is called ‘Words Can Hurt Me: A Phenomenological Study of Girl-on-Girl Bullying.’

She fled her life after graduating, and now lives 1750 miles away in San Fransisco. So why is she back?

They say you can't go home again. What they mean is that you shouldn't. I shouldn't. I shouldn't be here. I should turn around before it's too late.

For 20 years, I've stayed away. Even spending one night here feels dangerous. As if I might not make it out alive. This place is quicksand. And once, it nearly killed me.
But I'm a different person now.

20 years ago, the class of 1997 buried a time capsule. On the 2nd of June at 7pm, in the front courtyard, during the class reunion, all will be revealed.

Juniper needs to stop her classmates from digging. Literally.

This reunion may be held in honour of the town princess, Blair Lennox, who went missing the day that June left town, but the past is rearing its ugly head, and Blair is back to goad June into making a fatal mistake.

There’s another reason.
Eugene Pickett was her emotionally distant, mad scientist father, also known as the man who created Harvest Gold, the number 1 corn fertilizer in North America.
He’d been chasing the high of creating another game-changing invention until his dying day- neglecting his troubled daughter in the process.
After her mum died in a tragic farming accident, Eugene was all that June had left…or, he would’ve been, if he’d not been holed up in his workshop for most of her life.

He was found dead 6 weeks ago, and Wyatt Landry- her old best friend and not-so-secret childhood crush- has been collecting the pieces of their lives, and packing them up.
It’s time for June to comb through the wreckage and pick out the truth of what happened that night.

Why can’t she let go of her past?
Well, a life consumed by guilt is no life at all.

It’s emotional, addictive, perfection.
I love how the author adds phrases that bring the scene into life; this English girl has never ventured into Texas, and didn’t know why a beetle called Junebug would be insulting, but I was riveted.

Exhibit A:
I've forgotten the visceral feel of the Texas heat; like swimming through soup.

And B: I think he's messing with me though I can't say for sure. I used to read Wyatt like a book, but he's lived a lifetime since I saw him last. He's written new chapters. Volumes that are entirely beyond my grasp.

The Book of Wyatt may be open, but it's written in a foreign language. Good luck trying to make any sense of it.

Look at the way she describes June hunting for phone reception:
Nothing happens. Only that ridiculous little wheel spinning and spinning and spinning like a merry-go-round to nowhere. Of course there's no service out here. Still, I hop up and stab at the link again, then fling open the door and wander out into the field, holding up the phone to the sky like a cavewoman summoning an ancient god.

"Yeah. Old habits. Turns out they don't die hard.
They don't die at all."

You told me to write it all down. All my worries, all my problems. Just keep writing until 1 of 3 things happens."
"A solution emerges, you feel better, or your hand gets tired."

I remember when a problem feels so big that it overshadows your whole life. It's like a massive eclipse that makes everything cold and dark and lonely.

One section that unexpectedly pulled at my heartstrings was when June spotted ‘the outline of the well [on their land]. Even after Dad built a concrete cover for it, Mom deemed it a disaster waiting to happen. Still, she let me throw a penny down on my birthday. Make a wish, silly girl, she'd say.
By my 13th birthday, Mom was gone, and Dad pronounced it a superstitious ritual that developed centuries ago because the biocidal properties of copper and silver made the water safer to drink. I never went there again.’

What a way to sum up disillusionment and the shedding of childhood hope!

This story reads like a YA but delivers the emotional bunch of a seasoned novelist- don’t make my mistake and be fooled by the self-publishing- this is a gem worth digging for.

Readers who loved Holly Jackson and Ally Carter (Macy here reminds me of the same named character in Gallagher Girls) can form a queue now.

Thanks to NetGalley for nudging me into discovering a new author and heeding her siren’s call: I’ll be back for more!

Long Buried by Ellery Kane is a masterfully tense, single-POV psychological thriller. The story follows June, whose past and current life spectacularly collide when she finds herself on the run from an SFPD investigation, heading right back to the toxic hometown she swore she'd left behind.
Desperate to cover her tracks before a high school time capsule is exhumed, June accidentally unearths a nightmare instead: the body of her long-missing high school bully.
What I Loved:
An Entrancing Slow Burn: As someone who doesn't typically love a slow burn, I found myself absolutely entranced by this one! The build as we gradually learn about June’s dark past with Blair and the tight, suspenseful unfolding of graduation night completely hooked me.
A Complex Lead: As a school psychologist dealing with her own trauma and massive legal jeopardy, June’s perspective is raw, flawed, and incredibly compelling.
Atmospheric & Fast-Paced: The small-town environment is claustrophobic and dark. Written by a real-life forensic psychologist, the narrative dives deep into community trauma without ever losing its tension.
The collision of June’s current situation with the ghosts of her childhood makes for an addictive, can't-put-it-down read. Highly recommended for fans of dark, character-driven mysteries!

This had a very obvious plot line / ‘twist’ that I figured out maybe 20 pages in, yet it took juniper 73% of the way in to figure it out. Still a good quick read

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