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anapsc's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Suicide
aimee_not_amy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really loved this book. This is my first Kate Clayborn book, but I went to my libby app and borrowed her other books before I even finished this one. For some reason, I've been reading a lot of romance novels that are slightly tinged with grief and The Other Side of Disappearing definitely has a tinge of grief. Jess is our FMC and has stepped up to raise her half-sister after their mother left them to run off with a con man. That con man was the subject of a Serial type podcast hosted by Salem Durant. Now, 10 years later, Jess reluctantly goes along with her sister, Salem, and Salem's producer Adam to go on a road trip to find her mom.
I took my time reading this book because I knew I was going to want to let it soak in. I enjoyed being alongside Jess and Tegan as we learned new snippets about their mom. I celebrated every time Jess trusted Adam enough to let him just a little more. I was even glad when (spoiler):Salem opened up about the true nature of her relationship with the con man, Lynton Baltimore. Adam was a real sweetheart and his story was just heartbreaking, as well. I can totally understand why he went scorched earth on social media prior to the events of the book.
I can't wait for everyone to read this book and Kate Clayborn has a new fan in me!
I took my time reading this book because I knew I was going to want to let it soak in. I enjoyed being alongside Jess and Tegan as we learned new snippets about their mom. I celebrated every time Jess trusted Adam enough to let him just a little more. I was even glad when (spoiler):
I can't wait for everyone to read this book and Kate Clayborn has a new fan in me!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Suicide and Mental illness
This book deals a lot with child abandonment and coming to terms with it.
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