A review by emmreadsbooks
Don't Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

We follow a group of 3 friends, Abby, Bree, and Chelsea as we unravel Abby's untimely demise and the effects on Bree and Chelsea in the present. There are so many references to true crime and police efforts, causing it to read closer to a procedural thriller. It ultimately feels like you're watching a documentary of their life, which is fitting given the themes. What's better is that all of the main characters are flawed, be it in the secrets they keep or the wrongs they commit against each other. I enjoyed the dialogue on how the media treats women and the exploitative nature of crime reporting. Overall a solid thriller debut thriller, just with possibly one too many fakeouts,

*Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*