A review by jessieweaver
The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton by Eleanor Ray

hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

4.25

 
The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton is the story of a hoarder and her past. Amy is in her late 30s, trapped in an office job when she was formerly an artist, feeling stuck in her small home outside London. But she can't leave ... because what if Tim or Chantel comes back?

The great mystery of her life is how her boyfriend and best friend one day up and disappeared without a trace. Everyone assumes they ran away together, but it just doesn't seem to connect for Amy. The flashbacks we get from Amy's life, starting when she is 17 and meets Tim, fill us in and make us see how Amy could be - vibrant, artistic, and happy. 

The new children and dad next door kick off a new investigation into the past when they break a pot in her collection outside. And Amy has to face what was, what she's become, and decide whether she can move on. 

I really enjoyed this one, and found myself hooked and reading as fast as I could. If you enjoy a little curmudgeon (think A Man Called Ove or Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine), I think you'll quickly become attached to Amy as well.
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