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The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
4.0

Ashley Flowers delivers a gripping and emotional crime thriller in The Missing Half—a story that explores the bonds of sisterhood, the weight of unresolved grief, and the lengths we go to uncover the truth. Nic and Jenna are two women forever changed by their sisters’ disappearances, and their dynamic felt raw, real, and perfectly in line with who you'd expect them to be: guarded, driven, and layered with trauma.

The pacing was sharp, the writing engaging, and the plot held my attention from start to finish. But what truly elevated this book for me was the twist near the end—I genuinely did not see it coming, and it completely shifted how I viewed everything that came before. It's the kind of reveal that makes you sit back and reevaluate every clue.

This was a solid 4-star read, packed with emotion, tension, and a final act that will leave you stunned. If you enjoy character-driven thrillers with a strong emotional core and a jaw-dropping twist, this one’s for you.