A review by mostlyliterate
The Girl on the News by Elisabeth Carpenter

mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

My Rating: 3.75
I received an uncorrected advance review copy of the audiobook The Girl on the News by Elizabeth Carpenter, narrated by Zoe Mills, from NetGalley and Bookouture Audio in exchange for feedback. Thank you!
I requested this book primarily because of how interesting the plot description sounded, and I’m glad I was able to read it!The audiobook is about 7 hours long, and I listened to it all in one day. Mills did a fantastic job on the narration! 
I really enjoyed the variety of POVS throughout the story and found the characters interesting and complex. While some of the plot twists were fairly guessable, others kept me questioning until the very end. 
I did find the ending to be a bit rushed- I would have enjoyed more details on the reveal at the end and more insight on some characters’ motives.
Why did Mark marry Jessie? Did Billy commit the murders on his own? What were Liza’s intentions when establishing context with Jessie?
I understand the appeal of an open-ended conclusion to the story, but I think that could have been done while answering some of these questions.)
Overall this book was just what I want in a thriller: a mystery to be solved, intriguing narration, and plenty of suspense. I would recommend it to fans of authors such as Katherine Faulkner, Freida McFadden, and Lisa Jewell. 
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