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healinglola's review
5.0
I've been wanting to read this book for a while, but I haven't been able to get myself mentally back into reading. So when I was searching my bookshelf yesterday, I remembered reading the back when I first bought it and just knew this was my next read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I first started reading, but instantly felt so emotionally attached to the characters and Lauren's Journey to finding out who she is and all of the twists and turns that unfold throughout the book. I was kind of expecting a cliff hanger to lead onto the second book but it definitely could've been left as one. I finished the book last night, so I've ordered the next two books to come today and I can't wait to start reading on.
_mitsuri_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
blossom's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood
aimees03's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bethany8243's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
justmarihere's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
semperlunaris's review
3.0
Seeing this on my feed was a blast from the past - I actually remember the author coming to our High School back in the day to talk about it and another book she'd written (pink and yellow cover?). I can't remember the reason for the assembly but I do remember how hyped we were for this book and promptly bought our own copies and read it during break and lunch times (and we totally didn't start dreaming about writing our own novels...).
Taking the nostalgia goggles off, this is a pretty simplistic book with a very far-fetched and convenient plot-line; but that's Rhia in her late 20s talking - Rhia who was 14/15 when she read this? LOVED IT. (hence 3/5 stars, averaging the score between older/younger me)
Never read the rest of the series because [b:Twilight|41865|Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1)|Stephenie Meyer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1361039443l/41865._SY75_.jpg|3212258] became an all-consuming force in my friendship group, but Girl, Missing definitely had it's well-deserved moment in the sun!
Taking the nostalgia goggles off, this is a pretty simplistic book with a very far-fetched and convenient plot-line; but that's Rhia in her late 20s talking - Rhia who was 14/15 when she read this? LOVED IT. (hence 3/5 stars, averaging the score between older/younger me)
Never read the rest of the series because [b:Twilight|41865|Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1)|Stephenie Meyer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1361039443l/41865._SY75_.jpg|3212258] became an all-consuming force in my friendship group, but Girl, Missing definitely had it's well-deserved moment in the sun!
haniah__x's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE this book. I physically could not put it down. Definitely will reread and continue with the series.
In essence, it's about a teenage girl called Lauren, who lives with her adopted parents in London, but suspects they actually kidnapped her. So she escapes, running around America, with her brilliant best friend Jam (adore him), trying to find out about her past. I must admit, the writing style is sort of childish, but I easily got used to it and couldn't care less at this point. Anyone could enjoy this; I don't think there should be age restrictions.
With all the deep, dark fantasy I've been reading lately, this refreshing British read, about British people, for once, was a perfect addition to my summer TBR, and I'm so glad I bought it. A rare gem of a book, making me stay up late so late in the night, reading, because I could not stop, which I haven't done in a lonngg time. This book is thrilling. The myriad awards don't lie.
In essence, it's about a teenage girl called Lauren, who lives with her adopted parents in London, but suspects they actually kidnapped her. So she escapes, running around America, with her brilliant best friend Jam (adore him), trying to find out about her past. I must admit, the writing style is sort of childish, but I easily got used to it and couldn't care less at this point. Anyone could enjoy this; I don't think there should be age restrictions.
With all the deep, dark fantasy I've been reading lately, this refreshing British read, about British people, for once, was a perfect addition to my summer TBR, and I'm so glad I bought it. A rare gem of a book, making me stay up late so late in the night, reading, because I could not stop, which I haven't done in a lonngg time. This book is thrilling. The myriad awards don't lie.
blueberryqueen's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0