A review by shelvesofivy
The Girls Are Never Gone by Sarah Glenn Marsh

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I'm not generally a horror fan, but I couldn't pass up a sapphic mystery with a diabetic mc. Also, her service dog is the true star of the whole book ♡
The dog does Not die!!
 
Even though the romance wasn't the most profound or anything, there were definitely tender moments that had my heart in a chokehold. More than the romance though, the mystery aspect is what got me through the book. I'd probably reread, if only to catch more specific clues. 
This wasn't a perfect book, with some underdeveloped areas, but it was still a fun and interesting read! I have mixed feelings about the ending, because
there were unanswered questions about Holly's fate, and I don't really like vague endings. However, I do appreciate Dare and Quinn's maturity to give themselves time to recover from the events of the book before going into a full relationship with each other. I'd love to see them reunite eventually and tie up some loose ends though.

With those things said, I could definitely see there being a sequel, and would love to read it if that happens! 
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