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inkedupmargins's review
4.0
I adored the descriptive style Lynch used to write this story and describe the scenery. Her imagery will have me seeking more from Lynch in the future. My Sister is Missing begins with a younger sister, Emily, visiting her elder sister, Madi, in their hometown. Emily has not visited home in almost a decade and the two have not been as close. Shortly after Emily’s arrival, her elder sister goes missing, and the plot encompasses the search for Madi.
This was a quick read for me. There were a few questionable characters that left me guessing, but for the most part I knew how the story would end. I appreciated how Lynch portrayed the small town dynamics. That said, I felt the pacing jumped a bit. When Madi’s sister went missing there was a lack of concern and the panic escalated a bit too slowly. Additionally, I’m not certain the climax of the story did justice to the build up on this one, but I enjoyed it just the same. Thank you to NetGalley and Killer Reads for a digital advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
This was a quick read for me. There were a few questionable characters that left me guessing, but for the most part I knew how the story would end. I appreciated how Lynch portrayed the small town dynamics. That said, I felt the pacing jumped a bit. When Madi’s sister went missing there was a lack of concern and the panic escalated a bit too slowly. Additionally, I’m not certain the climax of the story did justice to the build up on this one, but I enjoyed it just the same. Thank you to NetGalley and Killer Reads for a digital advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
vondav's review
5.0
Returning home after 9 years stirs up a lot of bad memories for Emily. Her sister Madie has a secret but needs to tell her in person. Meeting her niece and nephew for the 1st time, she spends a pleasant time with the family, but when she wakes up to find her sister missing and the police reluctant to help, she knows she has to do something.
Emily was headstrong and even though she had not had much contact with her sister in a while, she knew that she had not just upped and left. Living in a small town where everyone knew each others business made her search more difficult as the majority of the town had the same opinion. This made her more determined to find out the truth.
The author hooks you in from the start and from page one you are wondering why Emily has a fear of going home. As Emily investigates, more and more of their childhood is revealed and whilst Emily can remember a lot, her fear of the woods and the nasty scar still remains locked away.
This is a fast-paced thriller and if it wasn’t for real life getting in the way I would have read it in one sitting. Emily’s character developed as more of her sister’s secret was revealed and her bond with her niece and nephew showed her what she was missing. Just as you think you know what had happened, the author throws another twist to keep you guessing. I can honestly say that I did not have a clue who was behind Madie’s disappearance. This is a well-plotted thriller and would make a good addition to any thriller’s library.
Another good read by this author
Emily was headstrong and even though she had not had much contact with her sister in a while, she knew that she had not just upped and left. Living in a small town where everyone knew each others business made her search more difficult as the majority of the town had the same opinion. This made her more determined to find out the truth.
The author hooks you in from the start and from page one you are wondering why Emily has a fear of going home. As Emily investigates, more and more of their childhood is revealed and whilst Emily can remember a lot, her fear of the woods and the nasty scar still remains locked away.
This is a fast-paced thriller and if it wasn’t for real life getting in the way I would have read it in one sitting. Emily’s character developed as more of her sister’s secret was revealed and her bond with her niece and nephew showed her what she was missing. Just as you think you know what had happened, the author throws another twist to keep you guessing. I can honestly say that I did not have a clue who was behind Madie’s disappearance. This is a well-plotted thriller and would make a good addition to any thriller’s library.
Another good read by this author
debs_shelves's review
4.0
If you like suspense, this is a good one! A couple parts were a little preditable, but some had me stumped!
pawstoodream's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shelleyann01's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
Monsters beget monsters.
Carissa Ann Lynch wrote a book that is the very definition of the phrase “compelling thriller” as this psychologically tormented story line is woven with some complex and intriguing characters. Lynch wrote her characters, settings and situations in such a realistic manner you can truly imagine the horror.
Everyone I love has a secret. Secrets I wish I never knew.
As good as the plot is, somehow the ending is even better, and I enjoyed the second half of the book so much more than the first. It’s impossible to not question your sanity at least a few times throughout this book because just as you start to think you have a handle on where the author is taking you something comes out of left field shoving your understanding back to square one. It’s a very fast paced novel and a short one at that, but don't let the size fool you!
Memories don’t live in walls – they live inside the people who dwell there.
Even though there are themes here that any fan of thrillers will find are similar to pretty much everything else in this genre, you shouldn’t give it a pass because Lynch has a way of gripping your attention with her chilling writing.
Thank you NetGalley, Harper Impulse, Killer Reads and Carissa Ann Lynch for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an impartial review; all opinions are my own.
All my reviews can be found on my blog: https://shelleyann01.blogspot.com/
Monsters beget monsters.
Carissa Ann Lynch wrote a book that is the very definition of the phrase “compelling thriller” as this psychologically tormented story line is woven with some complex and intriguing characters. Lynch wrote her characters, settings and situations in such a realistic manner you can truly imagine the horror.
Everyone I love has a secret. Secrets I wish I never knew.
As good as the plot is, somehow the ending is even better, and I enjoyed the second half of the book so much more than the first. It’s impossible to not question your sanity at least a few times throughout this book because just as you start to think you have a handle on where the author is taking you something comes out of left field shoving your understanding back to square one. It’s a very fast paced novel and a short one at that, but don't let the size fool you!
Memories don’t live in walls – they live inside the people who dwell there.
Even though there are themes here that any fan of thrillers will find are similar to pretty much everything else in this genre, you shouldn’t give it a pass because Lynch has a way of gripping your attention with her chilling writing.
Thank you NetGalley, Harper Impulse, Killer Reads and Carissa Ann Lynch for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an impartial review; all opinions are my own.
All my reviews can be found on my blog: https://shelleyann01.blogspot.com/
leona_omahony's review
4.0
This is a fast paced mystery thriller that kept me engrossed right until the very end. It’s quite a short read but that certainly doesn’t take away from this great book .
thegrayareaxo's review
3.0
This was eh. It was intriguing enough to keep my attention but it just felt so rushed at the end. The beginning had decent character building and story development. The last few chapters just ended it all a little too fast and neatly. I will say the twist at the end was a good one but not my favorite mystery.
sarahjolyons6's review
3.0
Recently laid off, Emily, receives an invitation to return to her hometown and visit her sister, Madeline. Emily hasn't returned to her hometown for 20 years but the timing seems right. She wants to meet her niece and nephew, and her sister says she has something important to tell her. After a long overdue reunion, Emily wakes up to find her sister is missing without a trace. As she searches for answers while trying desperately to convince local police that she could be in danger, she stumbles on an old boyfriend and memories she doesn't want to revisit within her own backyard.
This was an enjoyable thriller. I do think this storyline has been visited again and again but there was a slightly different spin on this one. If you are looking for an quick, enjoyable thriller then check out "My Sister is Missing", available now.
Thank you to NegGalley and Killer Reads for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.
This was an enjoyable thriller. I do think this storyline has been visited again and again but there was a slightly different spin on this one. If you are looking for an quick, enjoyable thriller then check out "My Sister is Missing", available now.
Thank you to NegGalley and Killer Reads for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.