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A review by apagetoturn
Don't Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Don't Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna started with intriguing premise and a story that grapples with the lasting impact of trauma, the media's fascination with killers over victims, and the complexities of friendship. The overall plot was compelling, keeping me curious about the resolution. I was really interested in what actually happened to Abby and that's what kept me from DNF'ing this book.
However, I struggled to connect with the characters and found their voices indistinct. The alternating POVs between Chelsea and Bree felt too similar, which often left me flipping back to confirm whose chapter I was reading. This lack of distinction made it harder to fully immerse myself in their emotional journeys. Additionally, the author's writing style wasn't my favorite—some scenes, particularly the crass sexual references, felt jarring and out of place.
While Don't Forget the Girl tackles important themes and has moments of tension and introspection, the execution of the characters and voice left me feeling disconnected. It's a solid debut with room for growth, and I would be curious to see where McKanna goes next.
However, I struggled to connect with the characters and found their voices indistinct. The alternating POVs between Chelsea and Bree felt too similar, which often left me flipping back to confirm whose chapter I was reading. This lack of distinction made it harder to fully immerse myself in their emotional journeys. Additionally, the author's writing style wasn't my favorite—some scenes, particularly the crass sexual references, felt jarring and out of place.
While Don't Forget the Girl tackles important themes and has moments of tension and introspection, the execution of the characters and voice left me feeling disconnected. It's a solid debut with room for growth, and I would be curious to see where McKanna goes next.