drsassitude 's review for:

Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon

3.0

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Marcie Rendon’s Where They Last Saw Her is a gripping novel about the MMIW crisis. It follows Quill, a young mother living on the reservation who hears a scream one day when she is out running. No one seems to care that a woman has disappeared, but Quill makes it her mission to solve the crime with the help of her family and friends. Rendon’s novel is fast-paced and tense and I was frequently worried for the safety of Quill and her loved ones. I thought this was a great thriller with a strong social conscience.

However, there were some issues with pacing and info-dumps. I think the book could have benefitted from stronger editing (there were repetitive issues) as well as having her characters pull back from over-explaining their culture and lives to the reader. That said, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. I am eager to read Rendon’s other series as well.

Thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for a copy of the book.