A review by montanamomreads
All the Missing Girls by Linda Hurtado Bond

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Thank you to @entangled_publishing and @authorlindahurtadobond for the gifted e-book.

This was a thrilling and suspenseful ride.  

Mari Alvarez, a television reporter in Florida, sneaks into Cuba to rescue her sister and bring her mother’s murderer to justice in the states.  With her videographer, Orlando, and her Cuban-Anerican police detective friend, Tony, they embark on a journey to find her sister before they have to meet the boat to take them home.  They have 48 hours to find her.  What they find is that her sister is not the only girl gone missing.  As they investigate, they find the truth, and it is darker and more disturbing than they could have imagined.

Despite not knowing there was a prequel, All the Broken Girls, I found this book thoroughly engaging as a standalone read. The suspense heightened as the clocked wound down, with the intriguing depiction of Cuba and the deep exploration of its cultural practices. Mari emerged as a resilient, resourceful heroine, and her steadfast bond with Orlando and Tony is heartfelt. The tantalizing conclusion set the stage for the sequel, "The Phantom Pirate of Gasparilla," promising another exhilarating race against time.

If you enjoy suspenseful thrillers, this book is a must-read! This book will be released on August 19.