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A review by nikkitewes
The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I received this arc through Netgalley. Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington Books for allowing me access to this e-book.
The Other Side of Disappearing is the story of two sisters, their absent mother, a true crime podcast, and a romance. Jess is in her early 30s, and has always picked up the pieces after her mother. So much so that she's been raising her younger sister alone for over a decade. Jess is fiercely protective of her younger sister, Tegan, and is shocked and hurt when she finds out that Tegan has contacted a true crime podcast to help locate their mother. Reluctantly, Jess agrees to a month-long road trip with Tegan and the podcast crew. This road trip is one that will forever change all of their lives.
As the eldest daughter, I could truly empathize with Jess. I've never had to raise my siblings, but just some of those emotions that she had and that role she felt that she had to take on. I enjoyed the relationship between Jess and Tegan. I think that was probably my favorite thing in the whole book. This road trip for Jess was eye opening and life changing. She discovered more about herself and found love. I appreciated that. Adam was an adorable golden retriever and I have no real complaints about him.
I disliked the insta-love feel of this. Jess and Adam fell hard and fast and while I did enjoy them together, I wish that it had played out a little more after the road trip. I appreciated that she took time for herself afterwards, but that felt like almost an afterthought. I also felt like the ending with mom felt like more of an afterthought and seemed like it deserved a little more wrap up than it got.
The Other Side of Disappearing is the story of two sisters, their absent mother, a true crime podcast, and a romance. Jess is in her early 30s, and has always picked up the pieces after her mother. So much so that she's been raising her younger sister alone for over a decade. Jess is fiercely protective of her younger sister, Tegan, and is shocked and hurt when she finds out that Tegan has contacted a true crime podcast to help locate their mother. Reluctantly, Jess agrees to a month-long road trip with Tegan and the podcast crew. This road trip is one that will forever change all of their lives.
As the eldest daughter, I could truly empathize with Jess. I've never had to raise my siblings, but just some of those emotions that she had and that role she felt that she had to take on. I enjoyed the relationship between Jess and Tegan. I think that was probably my favorite thing in the whole book. This road trip for Jess was eye opening and life changing. She discovered more about herself and found love. I appreciated that. Adam was an adorable golden retriever and I have no real complaints about him.
I disliked the insta-love feel of this. Jess and Adam fell hard and fast and while I did enjoy them together, I wish that it had played out a little more after the road trip. I appreciated that she took time for herself afterwards, but that felt like almost an afterthought. I also felt like the ending with mom felt like more of an afterthought and seemed like it deserved a little more wrap up than it got.