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My Missing Daughter
It’s her first trip away. But she never came home…
The old camping bus pulls up outside my house in the middle of the night. Rain is pounding against the windows, thunder rattling, but I’d recognize the sound of the engine anywhere.
Confusion races through me. My daughter Willow and her best friend must be back early from their trip. I jump up and rush to meet them.
But when I pull open the door, it’s not Willow on the doorstep. It’s a man, holding her keys. Blood roars in my ears as he explains he was hired anonymously to drive it back.
My heart is pounding. I don’t understand. Where is my daughter?
I push past him and run out into the rain, wrenching the door of the bus open. It’s empty. The girls are gone.
And in the back, there are signs of a struggle. Clumps of Willow’s hair on the floor. Their belongings trashed. I stop breathing.
Where are they? What’s happened to my daughter? And churning in my stomach is the most terrifying question of all: What will it take to get her back?
A jaw-dropping psychological thriller packed with twists that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and Lucy Clarke’s One of the Girls.
The old camping bus pulls up outside my house in the middle of the night. Rain is pounding against the windows, thunder rattling, but I’d recognize the sound of the engine anywhere.
Confusion races through me. My daughter Willow and her best friend must be back early from their trip. I jump up and rush to meet them.
But when I pull open the door, it’s not Willow on the doorstep. It’s a man, holding her keys. Blood roars in my ears as he explains he was hired anonymously to drive it back.
My heart is pounding. I don’t understand. Where is my daughter?
I push past him and run out into the rain, wrenching the door of the bus open. It’s empty. The girls are gone.
And in the back, there are signs of a struggle. Clumps of Willow’s hair on the floor. Their belongings trashed. I stop breathing.
Where are they? What’s happened to my daughter? And churning in my stomach is the most terrifying question of all: What will it take to get her back?
A jaw-dropping psychological thriller packed with twists that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and Lucy Clarke’s One of the Girls.
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Published October 8, 2024
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Ellery A. Kane
17 books442 followersForensic psychologist by day, novelist by night, Ellery Kane has been writing--professionally and creatively--for as long as she can remember. Just like many of her main characters, Ellery loves to ask why, which is the reason she became a psychologist in the first place. Real life really is stranger than fiction, and Ellery's writing is often inspired by her day job. Evaluating violent criminals and treating trauma victims, she has gained a unique perspective on the past and its indelible influence on the individual. And she's heard her fair share of real life thrillers.
Ellery lives in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, a picturesque setting that provides the backdrop for many of her novels. If you don't find Ellery interviewing murderers behind prison walls or pecking away at her latest novel, she is probably at the gym landing a solid jab-cross to a punching bag; riding bicycles with her special someone; or enjoying a movie the old-fashioned way--at the theater with popcorn and Milk Duds.
Ellery was previously selected as one of ten semifinalists in the MasterClass James Patterson Co-Author Competition and is the author of the Doctors of Darkness, Rockwell and Decker, and Legacy Series, with two standalone thrillers from Bookouture coming in 2022.
If you'd like to receive a notification when new books are released, please sign up for Ellery's newsletter at ellerykane.com. Ellery also signs e-books on authorgraph.com.
Ellery lives in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, a picturesque setting that provides the backdrop for many of her novels. If you don't find Ellery interviewing murderers behind prison walls or pecking away at her latest novel, she is probably at the gym landing a solid jab-cross to a punching bag; riding bicycles with her special someone; or enjoying a movie the old-fashioned way--at the theater with popcorn and Milk Duds.
Ellery was previously selected as one of ten semifinalists in the MasterClass James Patterson Co-Author Competition and is the author of the Doctors of Darkness, Rockwell and Decker, and Legacy Series, with two standalone thrillers from Bookouture coming in 2022.
If you'd like to receive a notification when new books are released, please sign up for Ellery's newsletter at ellerykane.com. Ellery also signs e-books on authorgraph.com.
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October 18, 2024
3.5⭐
Genre ~ domestic thriller
Setting ~ Chicago, Illinois and a road trip to Niagara Falls
Publication date ~ October 8, 2024
Publisher ~ Bookouture Audio
Est Page Count ~ 334 (p+ 38 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 9 hours 54 minutes
Narrator ~ Patricia Rodriguez
POV ~ dual 3rd
Featuring ~ dual timeline ~ before and now, missing teen, murder
19 year old bff’s Willow & Amelia take a bus on a road trip to work on a novel they are writing together. When the bus is brought back to Chicago by someone working for task rabbit, without the girls, their mother’s, Tracy & Candice, are obviously concerned.
The before timeline has us along for the ride with the girls as they get themselves into some scary situations. My mama heart was pounding frantically here and there and I had to tell my daughter to remember to always make smart choices.
In the now we follow Tracy as she desperately tries to get in touch Willow. When Amelia shows up alone the tension is in overdrive. This mama wants answers and she will not stop until she has them.
Overall, I can't say I was surprised about how it all played out, but it was really fast paced with some suspenseful moments.
Narration notes:
She did a great job differentiating her voices, but a 2nd narrator would have been nice since the ages of the characters are 20 years apart. The various emotions were perfect though.
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Genre ~ domestic thriller
Setting ~ Chicago, Illinois and a road trip to Niagara Falls
Publication date ~ October 8, 2024
Publisher ~ Bookouture Audio
Est Page Count ~ 334 (p+ 38 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 9 hours 54 minutes
Narrator ~ Patricia Rodriguez
POV ~ dual 3rd
Featuring ~ dual timeline ~ before and now, missing teen, murder
19 year old bff’s Willow & Amelia take a bus on a road trip to work on a novel they are writing together. When the bus is brought back to Chicago by someone working for task rabbit, without the girls, their mother’s, Tracy & Candice, are obviously concerned.
The before timeline has us along for the ride with the girls as they get themselves into some scary situations. My mama heart was pounding frantically here and there and I had to tell my daughter to remember to always make smart choices.
In the now we follow Tracy as she desperately tries to get in touch Willow. When Amelia shows up alone the tension is in overdrive. This mama wants answers and she will not stop until she has them.
Overall, I can't say I was surprised about how it all played out, but it was really fast paced with some suspenseful moments.
Narration notes:
She did a great job differentiating her voices, but a 2nd narrator would have been nice since the ages of the characters are 20 years apart. The various emotions were perfect though.
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ X
September 27, 2024
Two girls depart on an old camping bus for their first trip away from home.
The two girls never return.
What happened to the girls?
I was intrigued by the book's compelling premise and enjoyed the book's pacing.
Unfortunately, I was not the right reader for this book.
The book unfolded from two POVs: the mother of one of the missing girls and the mother's daughter.
Although I connected with the mother's POV, the daughter's POV, and her social media posts gave this book a YA vibe and I am not a fan of YA books.
I listened to the audiobook read by Patricia Rodriguez, who did a fabulous job with the narration.
Since the book unfolded from two POVs, two narrators would have been preferred.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 11, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of My Missing Daughter by Ellery A. Kane. This was an interesting book that I am not sure how to rate. Parts of it were fast paced, parts were suspenseful, and other parts were a bit confusing. The book's premise was a good one and there were some good twists. Some shocking parts that I didn't expect as well. Parts seemed to drag along. I think as an end result I would rate it at 3.5 which I will round up to 4 stars.
October 10, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this book early! I absolutely loved this twisty thriller!
October 20, 2024
This is a high quality engaging audiobook. It's told over multiple timelines before and now. Two best friends writing a novel go on a road trip to finish it the bus comes back with out them and there is signs if a struggle. One friend turns up but the other is missing. It's then a tale of what actually happened up to the disapperance and what's happening now. This was engrossing as you were misdirected eith side stories and plots which gradually revealed themselves to be a key part of the story. I was really shocked when the truth was revealed at the end it was so unexpected and cleverly told it was like why didn't I see that. Really enjoyed this. The action and modern references to girl gone and hashtags gave it a feeling of thus could happen.
Thank you netgallery and publisher and author and narrator for this 4 star listen
Thank you netgallery and publisher and author and narrator for this 4 star listen
October 16, 2024
My Missing Daughter
By: Ellery A Kane
Pub Date: October 8, 2024
Publisher: Bookouture
5
Imagine a knock on the door when someone drops off the camper which your daughter Willow and her best friend Amelia where supposed to be in? The man delivering the camper has no idea where the girls are, he is just making the delivery.
The girls were going on a cross country trip to Niagara Falls, while finishing their book about a Road Trip which they started in high school. The camper shows signs of a struggle and a clue to her daughter.
What has happened to Willow? Amelia shows up back home and is unwilling to give many details. What really happened? The mothers have their own opinions and there are plenty of characters to make you suspect many scenarios. Well done Kane!
By: Ellery A Kane
Pub Date: October 8, 2024
Publisher: Bookouture
5
Imagine a knock on the door when someone drops off the camper which your daughter Willow and her best friend Amelia where supposed to be in? The man delivering the camper has no idea where the girls are, he is just making the delivery.
The girls were going on a cross country trip to Niagara Falls, while finishing their book about a Road Trip which they started in high school. The camper shows signs of a struggle and a clue to her daughter.
What has happened to Willow? Amelia shows up back home and is unwilling to give many details. What really happened? The mothers have their own opinions and there are plenty of characters to make you suspect many scenarios. Well done Kane!
October 3, 2024
I received an arc of My Missing Daughter by Ellery A Kane in exchange for my honest review. Huge thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Bookouture Audio for this opportunity that I took full advantage of.. in one sitting.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 stars for Ellery A. Kane and My Missing Daughter. I AM SHOOK. This slow burn novel was so well written and packed full of suspense that will leave you with stubs for nails and sore butt from sitting on the edge of your seat. This book will keep you guessing until you get to the last page and can’t believe that you’ve just finished the book in less than a day. 😆
Face paced, twisty, mysterious, thrilling, slow at first, but be patient because once you hit chapter 7 you’ll be hooked and there’s no turning back.
Amelia and Willow grew up on the same street and have been best friends as long as they can remember. With their shared love of writing and true crime- they decide to co-write the next hit thriller. As they get closer to publication they decide to take a best friend trip to spend time together, finalize the ending, and get some “inspiration” for their sequel. Willows mother did a compete Reno of a school bus for their cross roads trip and funds the entire thing to help them out before publication.
Except, the bus returns and the girls do not. As the story unfolds.. it turns out everyone has secrets and nothing is as it seems.
Side note- the author slipped a little bit of taboo in there and THANK YOU. I was all for it. ;)
I can’t wait to read more by Ellery A. Kane - this was my first but definitely not my last. ❤️🤩
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 stars for Ellery A. Kane and My Missing Daughter. I AM SHOOK. This slow burn novel was so well written and packed full of suspense that will leave you with stubs for nails and sore butt from sitting on the edge of your seat. This book will keep you guessing until you get to the last page and can’t believe that you’ve just finished the book in less than a day. 😆
Face paced, twisty, mysterious, thrilling, slow at first, but be patient because once you hit chapter 7 you’ll be hooked and there’s no turning back.
Amelia and Willow grew up on the same street and have been best friends as long as they can remember. With their shared love of writing and true crime- they decide to co-write the next hit thriller. As they get closer to publication they decide to take a best friend trip to spend time together, finalize the ending, and get some “inspiration” for their sequel. Willows mother did a compete Reno of a school bus for their cross roads trip and funds the entire thing to help them out before publication.
Except, the bus returns and the girls do not. As the story unfolds.. it turns out everyone has secrets and nothing is as it seems.
Side note- the author slipped a little bit of taboo in there and THANK YOU. I was all for it. ;)
I can’t wait to read more by Ellery A. Kane - this was my first but definitely not my last. ❤️🤩
October 31, 2024
This is really a crazy story! I suspected everyone at one point or another. Admittedly, I almost gave up on the book when I thought the story centered on the overused trope of forbidden love, but I'm glad I stuck with it because this story has twists and turns that will leave your mouth hanging. I think the author does a great job of tying up all the loose ends.
As the grieving mother, Tracy does everything in her power to bring attention to the fact that her daughter is missing. I found the detectives a bit lax on their investigation as the lead investigator appeared to move with no true urgency. I'm not sure I can accept that Candice, whose daughter, Tracy, returns whole and healthy, was so disinterested in finding out what happened to Willow. I think the most difficult part for me to believe was that these two moms whose daughters were as close as sisters growing up were so willing to turn on each other's daughters as if they did not know them at all. Overall, the turns the story takes in the second half of the book are worth the wait.
-AMC
As the grieving mother, Tracy does everything in her power to bring attention to the fact that her daughter is missing. I found the detectives a bit lax on their investigation as the lead investigator appeared to move with no true urgency. I'm not sure I can accept that Candice, whose daughter, Tracy, returns whole and healthy, was so disinterested in finding out what happened to Willow. I think the most difficult part for me to believe was that these two moms whose daughters were as close as sisters growing up were so willing to turn on each other's daughters as if they did not know them at all. Overall, the turns the story takes in the second half of the book are worth the wait.
-AMC
October 20, 2024
3.5 stars
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The story in My Missing Daughter by Ellery Kane centers around a mother's worst fears upon realizing that her daughter is missing. With its twisty plot, heart-pounding suspense, and questionable characters, My Missing Daughter will have readers turning the pages in search of the truth.
Ellery Kane's newest novel delivers a gripping tale. A tale where best friends Willow and Amelia set off on a road trip to promote their book. But when only Amelia returns home, the burning question arises: What happened to Willow? This mystery propels Willow's mother, Tracy, into a desperate search for answers, leading her to explore various paths, including delving into the world of Instagram. The story unfolds with Tracy's relentless pursuit to uncover the truth behind her daughter's disappearance.
At first, the story unfolded at a leisurely pace, seemingly uneventful. However, throughout the story's progression, it gained momentum and intricacy. Before I knew it, I was utterly engrossed. My numerous speculations about Willow's disappearance all fell short of the mark. The revelation of the true architect behind her disappearance was nothing short of astonishing.
The story alternates between the periods before and after Willow's vanishing. Prior to the disappearance, the reader gets a glimpse into the dynamic between Willow and Amelia. Despite being best friends, their relationship is far from ideal, riddled with secrets. The trip becomes a turning point as they uncover unsettling truths about one another, leading to a significant rift in their bond.
Following Willow's mysterious disappearance, the story introduces a cast of unsavory characters, each harboring their own clandestine truths. Brace yourself for a series of startling disclosures as these hidden secrets come to light. Following such startling revelations, one might anticipate an equally or more shocking conclusion. Unfortunately, it seems expectations were set a bit too high. The ending felt hurried, leaving several secrets shrouded in mystery.
Listening to the audiobook while reading was a delightful experience, thanks to Patricia Rodriguez's narration. She infused the characters and the story with vitality. Although not every voice was distinct, as some characters had similar tones, her overall interpretation of the narrative and its characters was enjoyable.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The story in My Missing Daughter by Ellery Kane centers around a mother's worst fears upon realizing that her daughter is missing. With its twisty plot, heart-pounding suspense, and questionable characters, My Missing Daughter will have readers turning the pages in search of the truth.
Ellery Kane's newest novel delivers a gripping tale. A tale where best friends Willow and Amelia set off on a road trip to promote their book. But when only Amelia returns home, the burning question arises: What happened to Willow? This mystery propels Willow's mother, Tracy, into a desperate search for answers, leading her to explore various paths, including delving into the world of Instagram. The story unfolds with Tracy's relentless pursuit to uncover the truth behind her daughter's disappearance.
At first, the story unfolded at a leisurely pace, seemingly uneventful. However, throughout the story's progression, it gained momentum and intricacy. Before I knew it, I was utterly engrossed. My numerous speculations about Willow's disappearance all fell short of the mark. The revelation of the true architect behind her disappearance was nothing short of astonishing.
The story alternates between the periods before and after Willow's vanishing. Prior to the disappearance, the reader gets a glimpse into the dynamic between Willow and Amelia. Despite being best friends, their relationship is far from ideal, riddled with secrets. The trip becomes a turning point as they uncover unsettling truths about one another, leading to a significant rift in their bond.
Following Willow's mysterious disappearance, the story introduces a cast of unsavory characters, each harboring their own clandestine truths. Brace yourself for a series of startling disclosures as these hidden secrets come to light. Following such startling revelations, one might anticipate an equally or more shocking conclusion. Unfortunately, it seems expectations were set a bit too high. The ending felt hurried, leaving several secrets shrouded in mystery.
Listening to the audiobook while reading was a delightful experience, thanks to Patricia Rodriguez's narration. She infused the characters and the story with vitality. Although not every voice was distinct, as some characters had similar tones, her overall interpretation of the narrative and its characters was enjoyable.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
October 3, 2024
3.5⭐️
This book was definitely a page turner. There were so many twists and unexpected details that kept you hooked from the beginning until the end, trying to figure out the truth. I would think that I had things figured out, but then another twist would happen. I did end up guessing one twist, but was surprised by others. The last 30% of the book definitely felt more farfetched and the ending felt a little rushed/more forced, but it still held my attention. Overall, it was an enjoyable, fast paced read. Thank you to Ellery Kane, Bookouture, and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.
This book was definitely a page turner. There were so many twists and unexpected details that kept you hooked from the beginning until the end, trying to figure out the truth. I would think that I had things figured out, but then another twist would happen. I did end up guessing one twist, but was surprised by others. The last 30% of the book definitely felt more farfetched and the ending felt a little rushed/more forced, but it still held my attention. Overall, it was an enjoyable, fast paced read. Thank you to Ellery Kane, Bookouture, and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.
September 29, 2024
Two friends are out on a trip but then the camper van they were traveling in is returned with one friend returning home shortly after. Where is the other? This was a solid thriller that had me intrigued throughout. I was keen to know what had happened to Willow and had my suspicions about several characters being involved. Enjoyable and twisty with great audiobook narration, this is one I would recommend to thriller fans.
September 2, 2024
Thank you so much to Netgalley and author Ellery Kane for the Advanced Review Copy in exchange for my review!!
Publish Date: 10/08/24
Wow!! This one was a major page turner!! The story jumps between the present time of Tracy searching for her daughter and the days previously of Amelia & Willow’s trip. As a Michigan gal I really enjoyed the chapters detailing the roadtrip. The girls stopped at a lot of tourist spots including Mackinac Island and Pictured Rocks.
At first I really thought I knew what happened to Willow and who was behind it. Boy was I wrong!!! Each chapter brings you closer and closer to the answers of your burning questions. You will be wondering #WhereisWillow! The way the book is written you surely will not expect the ending. Your jaw will be dropped and you may even gasp - I sure did!
You’ll love this one if you are a fan of thrillers, mysteries, and fast paced stories. If I could read this one again I would! I still can’t get over how much I loved the ending!! I truly believe this title is going to be a big hit among thriller lovers once it is released! 🫶🏻🫶🏻💙💙
Publish Date: 10/08/24
Wow!! This one was a major page turner!! The story jumps between the present time of Tracy searching for her daughter and the days previously of Amelia & Willow’s trip. As a Michigan gal I really enjoyed the chapters detailing the roadtrip. The girls stopped at a lot of tourist spots including Mackinac Island and Pictured Rocks.
At first I really thought I knew what happened to Willow and who was behind it. Boy was I wrong!!! Each chapter brings you closer and closer to the answers of your burning questions. You will be wondering #WhereisWillow! The way the book is written you surely will not expect the ending. Your jaw will be dropped and you may even gasp - I sure did!
You’ll love this one if you are a fan of thrillers, mysteries, and fast paced stories. If I could read this one again I would! I still can’t get over how much I loved the ending!! I truly believe this title is going to be a big hit among thriller lovers once it is released! 🫶🏻🫶🏻💙💙
October 21, 2024
This has a slow burn. Once I got to the end half of the book, that's when I couldn't put it down, but in the beginning I was struggling to pay attention. Ellery Kane did an amazing job with this though; all the action and twists at the end made this extremely thrilling. She was able to make you believe anyone was a suspect in this. I've got a lot more thoughts about this book, but for reviewing wise, I'll leave out the spoilers. I also thought the transition between the Instagram posts and the characters viewpoint was a nice touch. Thank you for the ARC through Netgelly!
September 27, 2024
I am thankful to have gotten the audio ALC for free from Netgalley and Bookouture Audio so I can leave my voluntary review.
I really enjoyed this book! I love the back and forth of the POV and time frames of the mother searching for her child and the friends trip a few days beforehand. It was seamlessly constructed and well written.
When I first started it with the prologue I was really nervous that I would not be able to listen to the book as the narrator Patricia Rodriguez put on this voice that was awful to listen to and it was so slow and drawn out.
But thankfully once chapter 1 came her tone changed. However, i could not listen to is on 1x speed or I would have DNFd it most likely. While I went to 1.75x and 2x (depending on the chapter) as that was what was comfortable for me, putting it at 1.25x was sufficient to correct the pacing of the narration.
I enjoyed that the book jumped right in to the problem of the story. It kept me engaged and made for a fast read in that o wanted to keep going and if a physical book I know I would have been flipping pages easily.
My
Husband is from Michigan so having spent some time there it was fun to listen to the road journey and places around Michigan. It was also something that I didn’t even try to figure things out! I got to enjoy the twists and turns and the ending was great!
The book comes out on October 8th 2024 so get it on your TBR!!
My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.
⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again
I really enjoyed this book! I love the back and forth of the POV and time frames of the mother searching for her child and the friends trip a few days beforehand. It was seamlessly constructed and well written.
When I first started it with the prologue I was really nervous that I would not be able to listen to the book as the narrator Patricia Rodriguez put on this voice that was awful to listen to and it was so slow and drawn out.
But thankfully once chapter 1 came her tone changed. However, i could not listen to is on 1x speed or I would have DNFd it most likely. While I went to 1.75x and 2x (depending on the chapter) as that was what was comfortable for me, putting it at 1.25x was sufficient to correct the pacing of the narration.
I enjoyed that the book jumped right in to the problem of the story. It kept me engaged and made for a fast read in that o wanted to keep going and if a physical book I know I would have been flipping pages easily.
My
Husband is from Michigan so having spent some time there it was fun to listen to the road journey and places around Michigan. It was also something that I didn’t even try to figure things out! I got to enjoy the twists and turns and the ending was great!
The book comes out on October 8th 2024 so get it on your TBR!!
My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.
⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again
October 9, 2024
I did not see that coming.
2 girls embark on an adventure to Niagara Falls to do research for a book the 19 year olds are writing together. Only one comes home.
Both girls have an impressive future ahead of them and this book is promising to be a hit. If they can only get the ending worked out. Although they have graduated and will start at Northwestern in the fall, their high school English teacher is helping them to make connections to get the story out to the world. But something has gone awry. Only one girl returns home. Separately from the Schoolie that they were traveling in. And she isn’t talking.
I really struggled to get into this one. I had the audiobook and I was very confused about whose perspectives the chapters were written in. I don’t know if it would have been easier to catch in written form. I restarted the audio 3 times.
However, once the book picked up pace and I got used to the characters I was able to stay invested. I still have unanswered questions.
I don’t believe I’ve listened to a book narrated by Patricia Rodriguez. I couldn’t help but wonder if she had a sore throat when reading this. Her voice was gravely. When it first started I was hoping it was her way of presenting a character. But as I mentioned earlier, I couldn’t catch the difference in character voice until I was further along in the book (hence starting over 3 times).
That all being said, I did not hate the book. It was a good story line and I did not see the twist before it hit. I knew something was coming. But that wasn’t at all what I thought.
I received this audiobook as an ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. Thank you to NetGalley, Ellery A. Kane, Bookouture Audio and Patricia Rodriguez.
2 girls embark on an adventure to Niagara Falls to do research for a book the 19 year olds are writing together. Only one comes home.
Both girls have an impressive future ahead of them and this book is promising to be a hit. If they can only get the ending worked out. Although they have graduated and will start at Northwestern in the fall, their high school English teacher is helping them to make connections to get the story out to the world. But something has gone awry. Only one girl returns home. Separately from the Schoolie that they were traveling in. And she isn’t talking.
I really struggled to get into this one. I had the audiobook and I was very confused about whose perspectives the chapters were written in. I don’t know if it would have been easier to catch in written form. I restarted the audio 3 times.
However, once the book picked up pace and I got used to the characters I was able to stay invested. I still have unanswered questions.
I don’t believe I’ve listened to a book narrated by Patricia Rodriguez. I couldn’t help but wonder if she had a sore throat when reading this. Her voice was gravely. When it first started I was hoping it was her way of presenting a character. But as I mentioned earlier, I couldn’t catch the difference in character voice until I was further along in the book (hence starting over 3 times).
That all being said, I did not hate the book. It was a good story line and I did not see the twist before it hit. I knew something was coming. But that wasn’t at all what I thought.
I received this audiobook as an ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. Thank you to NetGalley, Ellery A. Kane, Bookouture Audio and Patricia Rodriguez.
October 8, 2024
My Missing Daughter is the first book by Ellery A. Kane that I have read and I will definitely be looking for more. In this book, 19 year old Willow and her best friend Amelia, are taking a trip in a refurbished bus to work in their novel. The final destination is Niagara Falls. When the bus is brought back to Chicago by someone working for task rabbit, without the girls, their mother’s, Tracy & Candice, are obviously concerned. Amelia shows up shortly after the bus, but has no idea where Willow is. Tracy is frantic, where is her daughter?
The story is told in the present and in flashbacks. As we learn about the girls journey, we see their relationship deteriorate, and some terrible decisions made along the way. It seems Amelia is not the quiet, shy, young woman that everyone believes she is. My heart was in my throat wondering what had happened to Willow and if Tracy would find her. As a mom, this would be my worst nightmare. I wasn't sure if the girls were reliable narrators, and it seems that Amelia was keeping a lot of secrets when she returned home. The ending was not what I was expecting at all, and seemed a bit rushed, but overall this was a suspenseful story with twists that had my emotions all over the place. I was able to do a read/listen which worked well for me. The narration was performed by Patricia Rodríguez and she does a nice job with the pacing and emotion. This is a book that would have done well with two narrators as the mother/daughter voices were a bit too similar for my taste.
The story is told in the present and in flashbacks. As we learn about the girls journey, we see their relationship deteriorate, and some terrible decisions made along the way. It seems Amelia is not the quiet, shy, young woman that everyone believes she is. My heart was in my throat wondering what had happened to Willow and if Tracy would find her. As a mom, this would be my worst nightmare. I wasn't sure if the girls were reliable narrators, and it seems that Amelia was keeping a lot of secrets when she returned home. The ending was not what I was expecting at all, and seemed a bit rushed, but overall this was a suspenseful story with twists that had my emotions all over the place. I was able to do a read/listen which worked well for me. The narration was performed by Patricia Rodríguez and she does a nice job with the pacing and emotion. This is a book that would have done well with two narrators as the mother/daughter voices were a bit too similar for my taste.
September 28, 2024
Rating: 3.5🌟
My Missing Daughter by Ellery Kane is a suspenseful thriller centered around Tracy, a mother whose world shatters when her daughter suddenly disappears. The story takes readers on an emotional journey as Tracy races against time to uncover the truth, facing buried secrets and her own fears along the way. The stakes escalate as Tracy delves deeper, uncovering unexpected connections and questioning those closest to her.
While the book has moments of genuine suspense and intrigue, it tends to drag at times, with some scenes feeling repetitive. The pacing could have benefited from tighter storytelling to keep the tension more consistent throughout. The plot also has some predictable elements, though Kane does manage to introduce a few surprising twists that keep readers engaged, particularly in the latter half.
Patricia Rodriquez brings a strong, believable performance to the audiobook, enhancing the tension and emotional weight of the story when appropriate. Her narration makes the suspense more palpable, helping bring Tracy’s desperation and determination to life.
Despite its slower moments, My Missing Daughter is a solid read for fans of domestic thrillers. Ellery Kane crafts a narrative that, while not without its flaws, ultimately offers enough suspense to make it worth the read.
Thank you NetGalley, Ellery Kane, and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to listen and review My Missing Daughter.
My Missing Daughter by Ellery Kane is a suspenseful thriller centered around Tracy, a mother whose world shatters when her daughter suddenly disappears. The story takes readers on an emotional journey as Tracy races against time to uncover the truth, facing buried secrets and her own fears along the way. The stakes escalate as Tracy delves deeper, uncovering unexpected connections and questioning those closest to her.
While the book has moments of genuine suspense and intrigue, it tends to drag at times, with some scenes feeling repetitive. The pacing could have benefited from tighter storytelling to keep the tension more consistent throughout. The plot also has some predictable elements, though Kane does manage to introduce a few surprising twists that keep readers engaged, particularly in the latter half.
Patricia Rodriquez brings a strong, believable performance to the audiobook, enhancing the tension and emotional weight of the story when appropriate. Her narration makes the suspense more palpable, helping bring Tracy’s desperation and determination to life.
Despite its slower moments, My Missing Daughter is a solid read for fans of domestic thrillers. Ellery Kane crafts a narrative that, while not without its flaws, ultimately offers enough suspense to make it worth the read.
Thank you NetGalley, Ellery Kane, and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to listen and review My Missing Daughter.
September 30, 2024
A mother's daughter goes missing on her first trip away with her best friend, leaving behind signs of a struggle in an abandoned camping bus. The mother is left desperate and terrified, wondering what has happened to her daughter and what she must do to bring her back.
This audiobook was incredibly captivating from the start, making it difficult to pause due to its suspenseful nature. The love of a mother is unparalleled, as we all know, and this theme is beautifully portrayed throughout the story.
The characters in the book are incredibly relatable, as the narrative delves into multiple points of view. Willow and Amelia come across as young and naive, which is fitting considering they are navigating their own personalities and lives. The mother character is especially relatable, as the story highlights the lengths a parent would go to for their child.
The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns, leading to a satisfying ending that caught me off guard. The narrator did an excellent job of introducing the characters with distinct voices, adding to the intensity and suspense of the story. It was hard to tear myself away from the audiobook when I needed to pause.
This audiobook would be perfect for a road trip or as a binge-listening experience. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a thrilling and engaging story.
Thank you, Bookouture Audio for digital audiobook copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This audiobook was incredibly captivating from the start, making it difficult to pause due to its suspenseful nature. The love of a mother is unparalleled, as we all know, and this theme is beautifully portrayed throughout the story.
The characters in the book are incredibly relatable, as the narrative delves into multiple points of view. Willow and Amelia come across as young and naive, which is fitting considering they are navigating their own personalities and lives. The mother character is especially relatable, as the story highlights the lengths a parent would go to for their child.
The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns, leading to a satisfying ending that caught me off guard. The narrator did an excellent job of introducing the characters with distinct voices, adding to the intensity and suspense of the story. It was hard to tear myself away from the audiobook when I needed to pause.
This audiobook would be perfect for a road trip or as a binge-listening experience. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a thrilling and engaging story.
Thank you, Bookouture Audio for digital audiobook copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 4, 2024
I found that this book started off a little bit slow and it took until maybe 20-30% through for me to feel that it started picking up, however after this I thought it was extremely gripping. I did find myself feeling somewhat frustrated with the characters at the start however as the plot progressed, I thought the author wrote in a way that made you really connect with them and understand why they made certain decisions.
I really enjoyed the writing style the author used throughout this book. The way that it switched between past and present time, whilst progressing through each day of the road trip, really helped the events to unfold smoothly. I thought the inclusion of the Instagram account documenting the road trip also added a nice touch to the structure of the book.
Once this book got going, it constantly left me guessing what could possibly be revealed next and I found myself shocked at many points. I did feel certain parts of the ending were slightly far fetched, however I do think everything came together and I didn’t have any burning unanswered questions. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.
I really enjoyed the writing style the author used throughout this book. The way that it switched between past and present time, whilst progressing through each day of the road trip, really helped the events to unfold smoothly. I thought the inclusion of the Instagram account documenting the road trip also added a nice touch to the structure of the book.
Once this book got going, it constantly left me guessing what could possibly be revealed next and I found myself shocked at many points. I did feel certain parts of the ending were slightly far fetched, however I do think everything came together and I didn’t have any burning unanswered questions. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.
October 5, 2024
Do not read this review if you hate spoilers. You've been warned. Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced audiobook.
I wasn't sure how to rate this one. I'm going with 3.5.
There's nothing like an unreliable narrator and you certainly get one here. If that's your jam, pick this one up. I enjoyed that aspect of the book.
There's a line in the book about how you can do anything with a thriller which sort of foreshadows the nonsense ending.
I couldn't stand Tracy throughout the book. She made only idiotic choices until she was making the psychotic ones. When she says "her little girl is dead even if she comes home" upon finding out the girl was having *gasp* sex at 19, I rolled my eyes. The situation was yucky but 19 year olds are adults and can make adult choices, bad or not. That's part of growing and learning.
I liked the dynamic between the girls much more. Willow and Amelia are bickering teens and come across as authentic and broken people. They also make bad decisions but those are easier to forgive since they're so young and that's a part of the deal. Though, they certainly round out the ensemble of awful characters in this book. I don't think there was a single good human in this tangled affair.
The book definitely zigs and zags all over the place. You can puzzle it out if you pay close attention but it definitely keeps you on your toes. I found the characters interesting even when I wanted to kick them.
I loved the narrator. She did a fantastic job.
I wasn't sure how to rate this one. I'm going with 3.5.
There's nothing like an unreliable narrator and you certainly get one here. If that's your jam, pick this one up. I enjoyed that aspect of the book.
There's a line in the book about how you can do anything with a thriller which sort of foreshadows the nonsense ending.
I couldn't stand Tracy throughout the book. She made only idiotic choices until she was making the psychotic ones. When she says "her little girl is dead even if she comes home" upon finding out the girl was having *gasp* sex at 19, I rolled my eyes. The situation was yucky but 19 year olds are adults and can make adult choices, bad or not. That's part of growing and learning.
I liked the dynamic between the girls much more. Willow and Amelia are bickering teens and come across as authentic and broken people. They also make bad decisions but those are easier to forgive since they're so young and that's a part of the deal. Though, they certainly round out the ensemble of awful characters in this book. I don't think there was a single good human in this tangled affair.
The book definitely zigs and zags all over the place. You can puzzle it out if you pay close attention but it definitely keeps you on your toes. I found the characters interesting even when I wanted to kick them.
I loved the narrator. She did a fantastic job.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2024
I was afraid I might not be able to enjoy the audiobook too much, Patricia R. used an odd voice for recording the Prologue, but it got better through Chapter 1 and onward. (might need to re-record the Prologue, if possible). Please don't be discouraged from listening to the audiobook!
This is my first book by Ellery Kane and it sure won't be the only one!! Oh boy, what a brilliant story!! I absolutely loved the layout of 'Now' and 'On the road' documentation. Snippets of Instagram and other social media interactions were the cherry on top. Willow and Amelia are best friends enrolled in a journey to Niagara Falls to celebrate the publication of their first book "The Road Trip" - ironic, I know! and also just brilliant! because only one of them returns... where is Willow!? what could have possibly happened to her? - you'd have to dive right in because you won't regret it! If you like a fast-paced story, a twisty plot and a mind-blowing ending, Ellery Kane might just become one of your faves too!
Many thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio and Netgalley for an advanced copy for an honest review.
This is my first book by Ellery Kane and it sure won't be the only one!! Oh boy, what a brilliant story!! I absolutely loved the layout of 'Now' and 'On the road' documentation. Snippets of Instagram and other social media interactions were the cherry on top. Willow and Amelia are best friends enrolled in a journey to Niagara Falls to celebrate the publication of their first book "The Road Trip" - ironic, I know! and also just brilliant! because only one of them returns... where is Willow!? what could have possibly happened to her? - you'd have to dive right in because you won't regret it! If you like a fast-paced story, a twisty plot and a mind-blowing ending, Ellery Kane might just become one of your faves too!
Many thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio and Netgalley for an advanced copy for an honest review.
October 2, 2024
Wow. This one was a real page-turner, and I don’t say that lightly!
To start, this book is told from two POVs: Tracey, Willow’s mom, in the present day as the discovery that the trip has gone wrong happens; and Willow, who recounts the events of the road trip, leading up to the arrival of the school bus at her mother’s house. (I don’t want to give anything away!)
OK, now back to the book.
There are books that really make you think that you have it all figured out, or you at least have most of it solved, but then sweep the rug out from under you - and I’m here to tell you that this is one of those books. I was busy putting the pieces together in my head, while the author had a completely different scenario ready to pounce in and shock me. It was intense!
It helped that both timelines were super suspenseful in their own rights and I was just glued to the pages. Then, once the twists and big action start coming…whoa! That’s all I needed to just speed right through.
And as I said, the ending was pretty cool. It has a full circle moment that will make you smile. That’s all I’ll say.
Pick this one up for some great suspense and thrills!
To start, this book is told from two POVs: Tracey, Willow’s mom, in the present day as the discovery that the trip has gone wrong happens; and Willow, who recounts the events of the road trip, leading up to the arrival of the school bus at her mother’s house. (I don’t want to give anything away!)
OK, now back to the book.
There are books that really make you think that you have it all figured out, or you at least have most of it solved, but then sweep the rug out from under you - and I’m here to tell you that this is one of those books. I was busy putting the pieces together in my head, while the author had a completely different scenario ready to pounce in and shock me. It was intense!
It helped that both timelines were super suspenseful in their own rights and I was just glued to the pages. Then, once the twists and big action start coming…whoa! That’s all I needed to just speed right through.
And as I said, the ending was pretty cool. It has a full circle moment that will make you smile. That’s all I’ll say.
Pick this one up for some great suspense and thrills!
October 2, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a good book to start a month!
My Missing Daughter by Ellery A. Kane, an audiobook narrated by Patricia Rodriguez is a suspenseful psychological thriller packed with guesses, emotions and actions!
This story is told in past and present from Tracy and Willow's POV to unfold the actions behind the harsh reality.
I think this book would benefit from two narrators - one for the girls and the other for the mother. Please don't take me wrong, Patricia Rodriguez has done a fantastic narration. She made the book so suspenseful and heart-pounding!
Willow and Amelia went on a road trip and recorded every day on Instagram. Unfortunitelly Amelia returned alone without any knowledge, of where is Willow. Willow's mother Tracy is losing her mind, all she wants is her daughter back!
The end twist was a good one! Absolutely didn't see that coming! Loved it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the copy of this book :)
What a good book to start a month!
My Missing Daughter by Ellery A. Kane, an audiobook narrated by Patricia Rodriguez is a suspenseful psychological thriller packed with guesses, emotions and actions!
This story is told in past and present from Tracy and Willow's POV to unfold the actions behind the harsh reality.
I think this book would benefit from two narrators - one for the girls and the other for the mother. Please don't take me wrong, Patricia Rodriguez has done a fantastic narration. She made the book so suspenseful and heart-pounding!
Willow and Amelia went on a road trip and recorded every day on Instagram. Unfortunitelly Amelia returned alone without any knowledge, of where is Willow. Willow's mother Tracy is losing her mind, all she wants is her daughter back!
The end twist was a good one! Absolutely didn't see that coming! Loved it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the copy of this book :)
October 2, 2024
My Missing Daughter by Ellery A. Kane
🌟🌟🌟🌟
This book started off with an entertaining storyline and excitement continued throughout! This is a great psychological thriller with lots of mystery and suspense! Two friends are taking a cross country trip and lots of crazy surprises unfold. One of the friends, Willow, disappears and doesn’t make it back from the trip. The story takes off with lots of twists as Willow’s mother tries to find out what has happened to her daughter. Theres a lot of intensity and the ending is a great shocker!
The Narrator did a fantastic job in telling the story!
This is my first book from this author and I’m excited to read more from her! The story is very well written and I really enjoyed it!
Thank you to NetGalley for an audio arc of this really exciting thriller!
* It comes out October 8th.*
🌟🌟🌟🌟
This book started off with an entertaining storyline and excitement continued throughout! This is a great psychological thriller with lots of mystery and suspense! Two friends are taking a cross country trip and lots of crazy surprises unfold. One of the friends, Willow, disappears and doesn’t make it back from the trip. The story takes off with lots of twists as Willow’s mother tries to find out what has happened to her daughter. Theres a lot of intensity and the ending is a great shocker!
The Narrator did a fantastic job in telling the story!
This is my first book from this author and I’m excited to read more from her! The story is very well written and I really enjoyed it!
Thank you to NetGalley for an audio arc of this really exciting thriller!
* It comes out October 8th.*
October 7, 2024
My Missing Daughter by Ellery Kane 🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
So, I picked this up on NetGalley, I've read previous books by this author and ended up loving them. So ai decided this one sounded right up my alley.
When two young promising authors set off on a road trip to fine-tune and research for their upcoming release, only one girl returns..the scary part- the disappearance is easily reminiscent of the book they are writing.
What lengths would you go to, to prove your daughter's friend is responsible
For her disappearance, since she's home, and your baby isn't?
I thought this was such a great premise, and I really wish I read it- I was so bothered by the audio. I feel like it put a damper on my entire experience of this one. I do love the author. And I did love the story! I would highly suggest picking up a physical copy/ Kindle and giving it a read!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
So, I picked this up on NetGalley, I've read previous books by this author and ended up loving them. So ai decided this one sounded right up my alley.
When two young promising authors set off on a road trip to fine-tune and research for their upcoming release, only one girl returns..the scary part- the disappearance is easily reminiscent of the book they are writing.
What lengths would you go to, to prove your daughter's friend is responsible
For her disappearance, since she's home, and your baby isn't?
I thought this was such a great premise, and I really wish I read it- I was so bothered by the audio. I feel like it put a damper on my entire experience of this one. I do love the author. And I did love the story! I would highly suggest picking up a physical copy/ Kindle and giving it a read!
#bookreview
December 12, 2024
Two best friends writing a novel (about 2 friends going on a road trip) go on a road trip to finish the story, but only 1 returns! On the bus, there are signs of a struggle, and one friend returns with no knowledge of her friends whereabouts. Multiple timelines and POV kept me guessing and frenzied to see what was “really” going on. Full of misdirection and side plots (which later reveal to be part of the main story). The final truth was fantastic, and I hadn’t seen it coming. The modern references; social media hashtags, BFF love, girl hope, etc gave out an utterly realistic undertone. Loved this book.
October 1, 2024
3.5
My missing daughter is the story of two friends going on a road trip, but only one returns home.
The first 50% of the book was really intriguing and i would say thrilling, but i didn't really love the choice for the numerous plot twist, therefore i didn't like the ending. However i recognise that it was unpredictable but feasible, so even if i didn't like it doesn't mean you wouldn't as well.
I really loved the narrator and she was so easy to follow that i have to give her so much credit for making me finish this book.
thank you Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for this arc!!!!
My missing daughter is the story of two friends going on a road trip, but only one returns home.
The first 50% of the book was really intriguing and i would say thrilling, but i didn't really love the choice for the numerous plot twist, therefore i didn't like the ending. However i recognise that it was unpredictable but feasible, so even if i didn't like it doesn't mean you wouldn't as well.
I really loved the narrator and she was so easy to follow that i have to give her so much credit for making me finish this book.
thank you Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for this arc!!!!
October 6, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Wow! This one had my jaw on the floor! I loved all the twists in this book! I really enjoyed how the story was set up with Willow and Amelia on a road trip that mimics the some of the events in the thriller novel they wrote together. I was dying to find out what would happen next while listening to this book and was shocked in the end. This was such an intriguing read that I could not stop listening to.
Wow! This one had my jaw on the floor! I loved all the twists in this book! I really enjoyed how the story was set up with Willow and Amelia on a road trip that mimics the some of the events in the thriller novel they wrote together. I was dying to find out what would happen next while listening to this book and was shocked in the end. This was such an intriguing read that I could not stop listening to.
October 15, 2024
Best friends, Willow and Amelia, set off in a camper van on a road trip to mirror the book they are writing together. When the camper van is returned to Tracy, Willow's mother, with no sign of the girls, and then Amelia returns home alone, Tracy is frantic!
This is a suspense filled read with some very shocking and unexpected twists, which kept me fully engaged and desperate to know #WhereIsWillow. Yes, that's right, Tracy turns to social media to try to find her daughter and we all know how toxic that can be!
The chapters switch between Tracy, the girls on the trip, prior to Willow's disappearance, and Instagram.
A really enjoyable read that I feel is well suited to Young Adult readers.
4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Ellery A. Kane and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.
This is a suspense filled read with some very shocking and unexpected twists, which kept me fully engaged and desperate to know #WhereIsWillow. Yes, that's right, Tracy turns to social media to try to find her daughter and we all know how toxic that can be!
The chapters switch between Tracy, the girls on the trip, prior to Willow's disappearance, and Instagram.
A really enjoyable read that I feel is well suited to Young Adult readers.
4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Ellery A. Kane and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.
September 8, 2024
Ok this is a good one. The plot the characters. I could not put it down. Every chapter I read there was another twist and I thought well maybe it’s him, maybe it’s her. But I was not prepared for the ending. This book was well written and my anxiety level rose with every chapter I read. The only thing I did not care for was her mother’s actions while she looking for her daughter. I was like who would do that. But that just my opinion. This is a great read! I highly recommend!!!!!
Thank you to Bookouture publishing and Net Galley for a free ARC of this book in return for my honest review.
Thank you to Bookouture publishing and Net Galley for a free ARC of this book in return for my honest review.
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