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Forget You Saw Her
She lost her daughter once. Now, she’ll go to hell and back to find her.
Seventeen years ago, Sabina made the most difficult decision of her life: giving her newborn daughter, Andrea, up for adoption. She’s lived with the guilt ever since, clinging to the hope that Andrea was safe, happy, and loved.
Then the letter from the police arrives.
Andrea Beaumont is a missing person.
Desperate for answers, Sabina dives headlong into a frantic search for the daughter she never knew. But the deeper she digs, the more certain she becomes that Andrea isn’t coming home.
And yet … as Sabina follows the disturbing trail of evidence, she swears she can feel her daughter reaching through her dreams, warning her—and guiding her toward the truth.
But someone else is watching—and keeping close tabs on Sabina’s search. And they’ll do whatever it takes to make sure the truth stays buried.
Inspired by true events, Forget You Saw Her is a standalone prequel to the international bestseller Ask for Andrea.
Seventeen years ago, Sabina made the most difficult decision of her life: giving her newborn daughter, Andrea, up for adoption. She’s lived with the guilt ever since, clinging to the hope that Andrea was safe, happy, and loved.
Then the letter from the police arrives.
Andrea Beaumont is a missing person.
Desperate for answers, Sabina dives headlong into a frantic search for the daughter she never knew. But the deeper she digs, the more certain she becomes that Andrea isn’t coming home.
And yet … as Sabina follows the disturbing trail of evidence, she swears she can feel her daughter reaching through her dreams, warning her—and guiding her toward the truth.
But someone else is watching—and keeping close tabs on Sabina’s search. And they’ll do whatever it takes to make sure the truth stays buried.
Inspired by true events, Forget You Saw Her is a standalone prequel to the international bestseller Ask for Andrea.
366 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 4, 2025
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Noelle W. Ihli
11 books10.6k followersNoelle’s two great passions are murder and horses (separately, never together).
She lives in Idaho with her husband, two sons, and two cats. When she's not plotting her next thriller, she's scaring herself with true-crime documentaries or going for a trail ride in the foothills (with her trusty pepper spray).
She lives in Idaho with her husband, two sons, and two cats. When she's not plotting her next thriller, she's scaring herself with true-crime documentaries or going for a trail ride in the foothills (with her trusty pepper spray).
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November 27, 2025
This was SO sad I cried about 50 times 💀 I thought this was a beautifully unique, intense, and heartbreaking story of resilience and grief. You can read this before or after Ask for Andrea but don’t think you can go wrong either way! Both give nods to each other without spoiling anything and fully stand on their own. What a ride 😓
November 4, 2025
CRACK, THAT'S A GRAND SLAM OUT OF THIS BALLPARK FROM NOELLE W. IHLI!!!!!!! Forget You Saw Her written by Noelle Ihli was emotional, soul crushing, heart breaking, powerful, gut wrenching, life changing, heart shattering sad, mentally destroying, and deeply disturbing. After learning that this book was inspired by real life events, it made the story that more real and absolutely heart breaking, I don't think my heart can ever be repaired because the pain I felt while reading this book was just unreal. After finishing Forget You Saw Her, I was left completely speechless and staring at the ceiling for hours on end while tears were just streaming down my face. I honestly can't really explain my emotions, I'm sad, I'm devastated, I'm pissed off, I'm heart broken, I'm angry, when will the pain stop? DON'T EVER UNDERESTIMATE BADASS WOMEN!!!!!!! When I first saw that gorgeous cover, I knew I had to get my hands on this book immediately, but if I'm being honest with y'all, I did not expect to be so heart broken over the words inside of this book, my soul is crushed, I'm left speechless, I just don't know what to say other than that everyone needs to read this book right now. I have no words to say what I loved about this book because I was left with my jaw on the floor completely dumbfounded. When my good friend Jayme told me I was going to bawl my eyes out, I didn't expect to be left so emotionally unstable. The tears were flowing and the snot bubbles were bubbling.
THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY AND DYNAMITE BOOKS FOR AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!!!!!!
TRIGGER WARNING'S
Domestic Abuse
Death of a Child
Sexual Assault
Mentions of Overdosing
Mentions of Illegal Substances
Mentions of Suicide
Pedophilia
Violence
"Dear Heavenly Father, please protect me".
"Every woman I had ever met had learned how to grin with her heart bleeding out into her chest".
"They see as they are seen".
Seventeen years ago, Sabina Turpin voluntarily gave up her six month old baby girl, Andrea for adoption when she was just sixteen years old in hopes of giving her baby girl a happy life where she felt loved and safe, but it was a closed adoption so Sabina had no idea who the parents were going to be nor did she know the life her daughter lived. Sabina has never felt as alone as she did when she held her daughter for the last time in the lobby of the Oregon Department of Health and Welfare Child Services, the last thing Sabina said to her daughter before putting her up for adoption was "I'm sorry I can't be your mama".This poor woman absolutely broke my heart. Andrea was such an emotional baby, she would always be crying or screaming at the top of her lungs, because of that Sabina had always been sure that her baby girl had hated her and rejected her as a mother. Andrea's father had been a senior at a neighboring high school, but he had signed the adoption papers as fast as he could. Sabina's definition of home was the daughter she had amputated from her life like a piece of her heart. Sabina has always yearned to be a mother, but now she couldn't get pregnant for the rest of her life because she was diagnosed with endometriosis in her late twenties. On July 31st, 2015, Sabina received a letter from the Ogden Utah Police Department requesting a DNA sample because they recovered a body of a seventeen year old girl, but due to the condition of the remains it's nearly impossible to identify the body. After receiving this letter, Sabina thinks that it's her daughter Andrea, so Sabina leaves Neskowin, Oregon for Ogden, Utah in hopes of finding her baby girl. Desperate for answers, Sabina dives headfirst into a frantic search for the daughter she never knew, but as Sabina digs deeper and deeper, she becomes more certain that Andrea isn't coming home. As Sabina follows the disturbing trail of evidence, she swears she can feel her daughter guiding her toward the truth. As she searches for her daughter, Sabina has this quilt wrapped feeling and she found a monarch butterfly earring, could Sabina be getting closer to the truth of what happened to her daughter? I know I'm not a mom, but my heart just shattered for Sabina as she just wanted to find the justice for her precious baby girl who deserved the world. Sabina, I will forever hold you in my heart.
Andrea Beaumont was just seventeen years old when she was reported missing three months ago. Andrea was presumed to be a runaway based on what her adoptive parents told the police, but when detectives found this body of a missing girl, the body was so badly mutilated that it couldn't be identified until a DNA sample was completed. Andrea was last seen alive on April 11th, 2015- the day of her seventeenth birthday. Andrea disappeared wearing jeans, a red hoodie, and a black backpack, and she was last seen at school before she ran away with the clothes on her back and two hundred dollars that was believed to be stolen from her adoptive mom's wallet. Bunny and Dennis Beaumont were Andrea's adoptive parents. Andrea knew she was adopted, but the nasty comments from her adoptive parents one hundred percent confirmed that Andrea didn't belong with them, but she was told her birth mother was some junkie, and a nameless and faceless stranger. Bunny has said that things with Andrea had never been quite right, that Andrea was just an ungrateful little shit, and Dennis has said that Andrea had been damaged from the moment she arrived into their home and if she ran away she would return home with her tail between her legs. Andrea had felt like self harm was the only way out of an abusive environment, because the abuse from her adoptive parents started when she was just five years old. Andrea was abused with a leather dog leash that left bruises on her stomach. In elementary school, Andrea's nickname was And-reek-a because she wore the same sweatshirt for three days in a row because she just wanted to cover up the bruises. Dennis Beaumont is a disgusting piece of shit that deserves to rot in hell. The words this rapist said to his victims were "Shh. Don't fuss. The more you fuss, the worse it will be", that's absolutely disgusting and disturbing, so yes I hope you rot Dennis because you are a pig and a sick bastard. Andrea was just a beautiful selfless young woman with the most gorgeous Mona Lisa smile. I just wanted to reach into my kindle and give Andrea the biggest hug and tell her it would be okay, but honestly it was never okay, the way her adoptive parents treated her just made me sick to my stomach, at times I just couldn't read anymore because of the abuse these so called parents brought to Andrea was just so disheartening. Andrea, I love you. I will never forget your name, sweet girl.
THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY AND DYNAMITE BOOKS FOR AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!!!!!!
TRIGGER WARNING'S
Domestic Abuse
Death of a Child
Sexual Assault
Mentions of Overdosing
Mentions of Illegal Substances
Mentions of Suicide
Pedophilia
Violence
"Dear Heavenly Father, please protect me".
"Every woman I had ever met had learned how to grin with her heart bleeding out into her chest".
"They see as they are seen".
Seventeen years ago, Sabina Turpin voluntarily gave up her six month old baby girl, Andrea for adoption when she was just sixteen years old in hopes of giving her baby girl a happy life where she felt loved and safe, but it was a closed adoption so Sabina had no idea who the parents were going to be nor did she know the life her daughter lived. Sabina has never felt as alone as she did when she held her daughter for the last time in the lobby of the Oregon Department of Health and Welfare Child Services, the last thing Sabina said to her daughter before putting her up for adoption was "I'm sorry I can't be your mama".This poor woman absolutely broke my heart. Andrea was such an emotional baby, she would always be crying or screaming at the top of her lungs, because of that Sabina had always been sure that her baby girl had hated her and rejected her as a mother. Andrea's father had been a senior at a neighboring high school, but he had signed the adoption papers as fast as he could. Sabina's definition of home was the daughter she had amputated from her life like a piece of her heart. Sabina has always yearned to be a mother, but now she couldn't get pregnant for the rest of her life because she was diagnosed with endometriosis in her late twenties. On July 31st, 2015, Sabina received a letter from the Ogden Utah Police Department requesting a DNA sample because they recovered a body of a seventeen year old girl, but due to the condition of the remains it's nearly impossible to identify the body. After receiving this letter, Sabina thinks that it's her daughter Andrea, so Sabina leaves Neskowin, Oregon for Ogden, Utah in hopes of finding her baby girl. Desperate for answers, Sabina dives headfirst into a frantic search for the daughter she never knew, but as Sabina digs deeper and deeper, she becomes more certain that Andrea isn't coming home. As Sabina follows the disturbing trail of evidence, she swears she can feel her daughter guiding her toward the truth. As she searches for her daughter, Sabina has this quilt wrapped feeling and she found a monarch butterfly earring, could Sabina be getting closer to the truth of what happened to her daughter? I know I'm not a mom, but my heart just shattered for Sabina as she just wanted to find the justice for her precious baby girl who deserved the world. Sabina, I will forever hold you in my heart.
Andrea Beaumont was just seventeen years old when she was reported missing three months ago. Andrea was presumed to be a runaway based on what her adoptive parents told the police, but when detectives found this body of a missing girl, the body was so badly mutilated that it couldn't be identified until a DNA sample was completed. Andrea was last seen alive on April 11th, 2015- the day of her seventeenth birthday. Andrea disappeared wearing jeans, a red hoodie, and a black backpack, and she was last seen at school before she ran away with the clothes on her back and two hundred dollars that was believed to be stolen from her adoptive mom's wallet. Bunny and Dennis Beaumont were Andrea's adoptive parents. Andrea knew she was adopted, but the nasty comments from her adoptive parents one hundred percent confirmed that Andrea didn't belong with them, but she was told her birth mother was some junkie, and a nameless and faceless stranger. Bunny has said that things with Andrea had never been quite right, that Andrea was just an ungrateful little shit, and Dennis has said that Andrea had been damaged from the moment she arrived into their home and if she ran away she would return home with her tail between her legs. Andrea had felt like self harm was the only way out of an abusive environment, because the abuse from her adoptive parents started when she was just five years old. Andrea was abused with a leather dog leash that left bruises on her stomach. In elementary school, Andrea's nickname was And-reek-a because she wore the same sweatshirt for three days in a row because she just wanted to cover up the bruises. Dennis Beaumont is a disgusting piece of shit that deserves to rot in hell. The words this rapist said to his victims were "Shh. Don't fuss. The more you fuss, the worse it will be", that's absolutely disgusting and disturbing, so yes I hope you rot Dennis because you are a pig and a sick bastard. Andrea was just a beautiful selfless young woman with the most gorgeous Mona Lisa smile. I just wanted to reach into my kindle and give Andrea the biggest hug and tell her it would be okay, but honestly it was never okay, the way her adoptive parents treated her just made me sick to my stomach, at times I just couldn't read anymore because of the abuse these so called parents brought to Andrea was just so disheartening. Andrea, I love you. I will never forget your name, sweet girl.
November 4, 2025
This is the PREQUEL to Ask for Andrea…
See Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A BOOK WITH AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE!
AVAILABLE NOW!
3.75 ⭐️
Seventeen years ago, at the age of sixteen-Sabina made the difficult decision to put her 6 month old daughter, Andrea, up for adoption, with the hope of offering her a better life.
Then the letter from the police arrives, asking for her DNA so that they can identify a body. Apparently, her daughter, Andrea Beaumont is a missing person.
Overcome with grief and misplaced guilt, Sabina heads to Ogden, Utah to search for the daughter she never knew. But the more she digs, the more convinced she becomes that Andrea didn’t run away and that she won’t be coming home.
Sabina senses that she can feel her daughter as she follows the evidence and that Andrea is leading her towards the truth-desperately seeking justice for both herself and Isabel, who was an earlier Victim of the same depraved man-the man who ADOPTED little Andrea.
Because this is a PREQUEL it can most definitely be read as a stand-alone.
🆘 I loved learning about how the ACTUAL “Ask for Angela” code phrase adopted by many bars began-a phrase that women can use to anonymously ask for HELP when they fear that they are in danger from a date, or a stranger in the bar. (Ask for Andrea in this book) and I hope that more bars will become familiar with the phrase.
But, although this crime is different, and the ghosts (Victims) are different, the book (while still HAUNTING and HEARTBREAKING) is very similar to “Ask for Andrea” in execution so it didn’t have quite the same emotional gut punch for me, the second time around. I think that whichever one you read first will probably be the book that you find MOST disturbing.
Per the Author’s Note, this book was inspired by the very real story of Cathy Terkanian and her daughter, Alexis (whose name was changed to Aundria Bowman when she adopted by Dennis and Brenda Bowman.) The documentary, “Into the Fire” was also based on that true crime and second Victim, Kathleen Doyle.
A buddy read with DeAnn and MarilynW. Be sure to watch for their thoughts on this one too!
Thank you to the Publisher and Author for providing a gifted ARC through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts.
See Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A BOOK WITH AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE!
AVAILABLE NOW!
3.75 ⭐️
Seventeen years ago, at the age of sixteen-Sabina made the difficult decision to put her 6 month old daughter, Andrea, up for adoption, with the hope of offering her a better life.
Then the letter from the police arrives, asking for her DNA so that they can identify a body. Apparently, her daughter, Andrea Beaumont is a missing person.
Overcome with grief and misplaced guilt, Sabina heads to Ogden, Utah to search for the daughter she never knew. But the more she digs, the more convinced she becomes that Andrea didn’t run away and that she won’t be coming home.
Sabina senses that she can feel her daughter as she follows the evidence and that Andrea is leading her towards the truth-desperately seeking justice for both herself and Isabel, who was an earlier Victim of the same depraved man-the man who ADOPTED little Andrea.
Because this is a PREQUEL it can most definitely be read as a stand-alone.
🆘 I loved learning about how the ACTUAL “Ask for Angela” code phrase adopted by many bars began-a phrase that women can use to anonymously ask for HELP when they fear that they are in danger from a date, or a stranger in the bar. (Ask for Andrea in this book) and I hope that more bars will become familiar with the phrase.
But, although this crime is different, and the ghosts (Victims) are different, the book (while still HAUNTING and HEARTBREAKING) is very similar to “Ask for Andrea” in execution so it didn’t have quite the same emotional gut punch for me, the second time around. I think that whichever one you read first will probably be the book that you find MOST disturbing.
Per the Author’s Note, this book was inspired by the very real story of Cathy Terkanian and her daughter, Alexis (whose name was changed to Aundria Bowman when she adopted by Dennis and Brenda Bowman.) The documentary, “Into the Fire” was also based on that true crime and second Victim, Kathleen Doyle.
A buddy read with DeAnn and MarilynW. Be sure to watch for their thoughts on this one too!
Thank you to the Publisher and Author for providing a gifted ARC through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts.
October 16, 2025
Whew! Gripping, heartbreaking, thought provoking and hard to put down! Forget You Saw Her is a prequel to Ask for Andrea, although both books work very well as stand-alone novels. In the author's note, Noelle W. Ihli informs readers that her inspiration for this book came from the documentary . “Into the Fire” . Forget You Saw Her grabbed my attention from the very first page and never let go.
This riveting book will pull you in, break your heart, break it once again, and leave you feeling all kinds of emotions. The writing is achingly beautiful, and the plot is well thought out. Sabina gave her daughter up for adoption seventeen years ago when she was a teenager, hoping and prayer that her daughter, Andrea found a good and loving home. She has felt Andrea's loss and has been consumed with guilt ever since. When a letter from the police arrives informing her that her daughter is now a missing person. Sabine sets out to find her daughter. She can't help but feel that her daughter is guiding her along as she searches for the truth!
Isabelle is another young teen who went missing years before Andrea went missing. She was considered a runaway. Her story will break your heart as well.
WOWZA! This book put me and the characters through the ringer. This book is told through multiple POV's, and each had me feeling all kinds of emotions. I was drawn into the world of the characters and enjoyed the supernatural elements. If you read Ask for Andrea, this is a MUST read as it gives theebackground information on Andrea.
The tension is jumping off the pages in this book as is the raw emotion of the characters. As the book progresses so does the sense of dread and mounting suspense. Plus, the emotions! Man, this was a roller coaster die of feelings. I thought the author did a great job showing Sabina's anxiety, concern, guilt, suspicion, and determination during the course of this book.
Beautifully written, heartbreaking, powerful, and hard to put down.
Highly Recommend.
Thank you to Dynamite Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com 📖
This riveting book will pull you in, break your heart, break it once again, and leave you feeling all kinds of emotions. The writing is achingly beautiful, and the plot is well thought out. Sabina gave her daughter up for adoption seventeen years ago when she was a teenager, hoping and prayer that her daughter, Andrea found a good and loving home. She has felt Andrea's loss and has been consumed with guilt ever since. When a letter from the police arrives informing her that her daughter is now a missing person. Sabine sets out to find her daughter. She can't help but feel that her daughter is guiding her along as she searches for the truth!
Isabelle is another young teen who went missing years before Andrea went missing. She was considered a runaway. Her story will break your heart as well.
WOWZA! This book put me and the characters through the ringer. This book is told through multiple POV's, and each had me feeling all kinds of emotions. I was drawn into the world of the characters and enjoyed the supernatural elements. If you read Ask for Andrea, this is a MUST read as it gives theebackground information on Andrea.
The tension is jumping off the pages in this book as is the raw emotion of the characters. As the book progresses so does the sense of dread and mounting suspense. Plus, the emotions! Man, this was a roller coaster die of feelings. I thought the author did a great job showing Sabina's anxiety, concern, guilt, suspicion, and determination during the course of this book.
Beautifully written, heartbreaking, powerful, and hard to put down.
Highly Recommend.
Thank you to Dynamite Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com 📖
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The reviews on this book is soo good
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The reviews on this book is soo good
Excited for this prequel
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October 27, 2025
Seventeen years ago, Sabina gave her baby girl up for adoption. A teenager at the time, she thought she was giving her daughter a chance for a better, stable life, but as the years went on, she felt guilty about giving her up. Especially when a letter from the Ogden Police arrives. Andrea Beumont is a missing person, and Sabina rushes to Utah to find the daughter she never knew.
But when she arrives and meets the people who adopted Andrea, Sabina begins to realize that Andrea might not ever be coming back. Desperate to find her and bring those who hurt her little girl to justice, Sabina investigates around the city of Ogden, feeling a comforting presence with her. Andrea is gone, but why does she still feel like she is with her, helping her, and guiding her to the truth of what really happened? Because little does Sabina know that the culprit is lurking in the shadows, ready to strike if she gets too close to uncovering the truth.
Hello? Yes, I’d like to make an appointment for a therapy session after reading this gut-wrenching and heartbreaking book that is based on true events, which makes the pain in my heart even worse. 😭💔
Oh 👏🏼 my 👏🏼 gosh 👏🏼, it has been a good minute since I’ve been this engrossed in a story. I could not put it down! Chapter after chapter, I was desperate to know what was going to happen with Sabina’s search for Andrea. I was angry, sad, furious, concerned, and every other emotion you can think of. If you can name it, I was feeling it. 😭 I knew it was going to be good since I loved Such Quiet Girls, but I did not expect my heart to be crushed time and time again. I don’t even think I have words to say what I loved about this book, except that the writing was exceptional, the plot kept me on the edge of my seat long after I finished it, and the characters felt real, and I rooted for the good ones all the way to the end. Don't mess with or underestimate women. That's all I have to say.
I guess what made this hit so close to home was that I lived in Utah for my entire childhood and teenage years. I loved it, and even though I love the state I am currently living in, Utah is still my home and has been for many years. So hearing all the names of the freeways, temples, and cities and picturing them in my head made this all the more real and devastating because things like this could and probably have happened on the streets I used to know, which makes me so sad and heartbroken. 💔
Ugh, although this was so sad and made me cry, I recommend this book, but check out the content warnings at the bottom of this review to see if it’s right for you. ☺🩷
Thank you to Dynamite Books and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review! All opinions and statements are my own.
❗Content Warnings❗
Death, murder, child abuse, violence, blood, use of illegal substances, mentions pedophilia, & sexual assault (alludes to what the sick bastard did. Sorry! Pardon my French! I’m still upset. 😅)
Swearing: Yes
#ForgetYouSawHer #NetGalley
But when she arrives and meets the people who adopted Andrea, Sabina begins to realize that Andrea might not ever be coming back. Desperate to find her and bring those who hurt her little girl to justice, Sabina investigates around the city of Ogden, feeling a comforting presence with her. Andrea is gone, but why does she still feel like she is with her, helping her, and guiding her to the truth of what really happened? Because little does Sabina know that the culprit is lurking in the shadows, ready to strike if she gets too close to uncovering the truth.
Hello? Yes, I’d like to make an appointment for a therapy session after reading this gut-wrenching and heartbreaking book that is based on true events, which makes the pain in my heart even worse. 😭💔
Oh 👏🏼 my 👏🏼 gosh 👏🏼, it has been a good minute since I’ve been this engrossed in a story. I could not put it down! Chapter after chapter, I was desperate to know what was going to happen with Sabina’s search for Andrea. I was angry, sad, furious, concerned, and every other emotion you can think of. If you can name it, I was feeling it. 😭 I knew it was going to be good since I loved Such Quiet Girls, but I did not expect my heart to be crushed time and time again. I don’t even think I have words to say what I loved about this book, except that the writing was exceptional, the plot kept me on the edge of my seat long after I finished it, and the characters felt real, and I rooted for the good ones all the way to the end. Don't mess with or underestimate women. That's all I have to say.
I guess what made this hit so close to home was that I lived in Utah for my entire childhood and teenage years. I loved it, and even though I love the state I am currently living in, Utah is still my home and has been for many years. So hearing all the names of the freeways, temples, and cities and picturing them in my head made this all the more real and devastating because things like this could and probably have happened on the streets I used to know, which makes me so sad and heartbroken. 💔
Ugh, although this was so sad and made me cry, I recommend this book, but check out the content warnings at the bottom of this review to see if it’s right for you. ☺🩷
Thank you to Dynamite Books and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review! All opinions and statements are my own.
❗Content Warnings❗
Death, murder, child abuse, violence, blood, use of illegal substances, mentions pedophilia, & sexual assault (alludes to what the sick bastard did. Sorry! Pardon my French! I’m still upset. 😅)
Swearing: Yes
#ForgetYouSawHer #NetGalley
November 12, 2025
the setup…
Sabina Turpin made the gut wrenching decision seventeen years ago to give up her newborn daughter Andrea for adoption. She was only sixteen years old and thought she was making the best decision for her child at the time. Now she’s been notified that Andrea Beaumont is missing and Sabina leaves the comfort of her home in Oregon to travel to Ogden, Utah in search for answers and her daughter. Andrea’s adoptive parents, Bunny and Dennis Beaumont, give her cause for alarm, making her question if she’s really missing or met a worse outcome.
the heart of the story…
Sabina trusted her instincts and they served her well. She can sense her daughter’s presence and was guided in all the right directions. The tension was often unbearable as Sabina took a lot of risks and was being stalked by someone really dangerous. It put her on parallel paths with another young missing teen named Isabel whose path may have crossed with the same brutal man Sabina suspects is behind Andrea’s disappearance.
the narration…
I’m so happy multiple narrators were used as it made a significant difference. Andi Arndt, Carlotta Brentan and Brittany Pressley provided distinctive voices for Sabina, Andrea and Isabel, respectively. All delivered outstanding performances.
the bottom line…
I had a hard time putting this prequel down from the onset. I loved Ask for Andrea and this was even more compelling. Be forewarned that some of the scenes are hard and heartbreaking but completely in the context of the story. And, unfortunately it’s based on true events. It far surpassed my expectations and will haunt me for a long time.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Libro.fm and Simon Maverick for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
Sabina Turpin made the gut wrenching decision seventeen years ago to give up her newborn daughter Andrea for adoption. She was only sixteen years old and thought she was making the best decision for her child at the time. Now she’s been notified that Andrea Beaumont is missing and Sabina leaves the comfort of her home in Oregon to travel to Ogden, Utah in search for answers and her daughter. Andrea’s adoptive parents, Bunny and Dennis Beaumont, give her cause for alarm, making her question if she’s really missing or met a worse outcome.
the heart of the story…
Sabina trusted her instincts and they served her well. She can sense her daughter’s presence and was guided in all the right directions. The tension was often unbearable as Sabina took a lot of risks and was being stalked by someone really dangerous. It put her on parallel paths with another young missing teen named Isabel whose path may have crossed with the same brutal man Sabina suspects is behind Andrea’s disappearance.
the narration…
I’m so happy multiple narrators were used as it made a significant difference. Andi Arndt, Carlotta Brentan and Brittany Pressley provided distinctive voices for Sabina, Andrea and Isabel, respectively. All delivered outstanding performances.
the bottom line…
I had a hard time putting this prequel down from the onset. I loved Ask for Andrea and this was even more compelling. Be forewarned that some of the scenes are hard and heartbreaking but completely in the context of the story. And, unfortunately it’s based on true events. It far surpassed my expectations and will haunt me for a long time.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Libro.fm and Simon Maverick for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
November 21, 2025
Raw emotion, haunting tension, & a mother’s fierce determination!
From the very first minutes of Forget You Saw Her by Noelle W. Ihli, I knew I was in for a good one. Listening to the audiobook pulled me straight into Sabina’s world and I felt that urgency and heartbreak settle in almost immediately. It is an emotional and atmospheric suspense story that kept me invested from start to finish and I loved how the performance made everything feel even more personal and intimate.
I also really felt the heaviness woven through this story. Sabina’s guilt, love, and simmering hope carried so much weight that I found myself needing little breaks from listening, just to breathe for a moment. It affected me in a way I honestly was not expecting and made her journey feel even more powerful.
✨ Key Thoughts
📖 The pacing grabbed me right away and the tension tightened in a steady, unsettling way that kept me fully immersed.
🧡 Sabina was a standout character and I connected deeply with her determination and vulnerability.
💭 The emotional depth was incredibly strong and the dreamlike moments where she feels Andrea reaching through added a haunting layer I loved.
🌫️ The atmosphere blended real world fear with an eerie and almost spiritual undercurrent that lingered.
🧩 A moving and gripping listen with a haunting emotional pull that stayed with me long after each session.
🎧 Thank you to Libro.fm for the ALC.
From the very first minutes of Forget You Saw Her by Noelle W. Ihli, I knew I was in for a good one. Listening to the audiobook pulled me straight into Sabina’s world and I felt that urgency and heartbreak settle in almost immediately. It is an emotional and atmospheric suspense story that kept me invested from start to finish and I loved how the performance made everything feel even more personal and intimate.
I also really felt the heaviness woven through this story. Sabina’s guilt, love, and simmering hope carried so much weight that I found myself needing little breaks from listening, just to breathe for a moment. It affected me in a way I honestly was not expecting and made her journey feel even more powerful.
✨ Key Thoughts
📖 The pacing grabbed me right away and the tension tightened in a steady, unsettling way that kept me fully immersed.
🧡 Sabina was a standout character and I connected deeply with her determination and vulnerability.
💭 The emotional depth was incredibly strong and the dreamlike moments where she feels Andrea reaching through added a haunting layer I loved.
🌫️ The atmosphere blended real world fear with an eerie and almost spiritual undercurrent that lingered.
🧩 A moving and gripping listen with a haunting emotional pull that stayed with me long after each session.
🎧 Thank you to Libro.fm for the ALC.
October 18, 2025
Wow, just wow. 5 easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a prequel to “Ask for Andrea”, but can be read as a standalone novel, which I agree with, as I’ve not read Ask For Andrea yet (am fully intending to though!).
Sabrina was 17 years old when she gave birth to her daughter and not long after gave her up for adoption, after months of pressure from her parents. She always regretted it. Many years later Sabrina gets a letter which informs her that her daughter is missing. She is compelled to find out what happened and uncovers a truly tragic story, it’s not only Andrea that has gone missing, but another girl called Isabelle years before. Written with multiple POVs, I found it easy to keep track of each character .
This story had me tearing up, and that’s something that happens rarely for me. It’s unbelievably heartbreaking but beautifully written. It grabbed me right from the get go and didn’t let me go until the last page, it’s fast paced, relentless and completely engrossing. I’ve not read anything by this author before, but I’ll be reading the next book shortly and then looking out for more from Noelle.
This story is inspired on the true story of Cathy Terkanian and her daughter Alexis (whose name was changed to Aundria Bowman when she was adopted by Dennis and Brenda Bowman), which makes it even more heartbreaking. 💔
Many thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a prequel to “Ask for Andrea”, but can be read as a standalone novel, which I agree with, as I’ve not read Ask For Andrea yet (am fully intending to though!).
Sabrina was 17 years old when she gave birth to her daughter and not long after gave her up for adoption, after months of pressure from her parents. She always regretted it. Many years later Sabrina gets a letter which informs her that her daughter is missing. She is compelled to find out what happened and uncovers a truly tragic story, it’s not only Andrea that has gone missing, but another girl called Isabelle years before. Written with multiple POVs, I found it easy to keep track of each character .
This story had me tearing up, and that’s something that happens rarely for me. It’s unbelievably heartbreaking but beautifully written. It grabbed me right from the get go and didn’t let me go until the last page, it’s fast paced, relentless and completely engrossing. I’ve not read anything by this author before, but I’ll be reading the next book shortly and then looking out for more from Noelle.
This story is inspired on the true story of Cathy Terkanian and her daughter Alexis (whose name was changed to Aundria Bowman when she was adopted by Dennis and Brenda Bowman), which makes it even more heartbreaking. 💔
Many thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 17, 2025
WOW! This book is phenomenal. OMG!
I’m not sure how many times I cried over what happened to Andrea and Isabel. I could feel their pain and suffering through all those years. These characters were written with such emotional awareness that I was able to grieve, cry, and hurt with them.
I’ve never liked paranormal elements in a book, but Noelle is a different story. She can write ghost stories that scare you out of your wits but, at the same time, make you feel more human.
The villain—utterly disgusting, vile, and a worthless POS. I would’ve wanted him to be tortured for life and haunted by the souls he ruined. He’s probably one of the most odious characters ever. I’m squirming just imagining him in the flesh. Ew.
Overall, this is a must-read. Pick it up right now! If you haven’t read Ask for Andrea or even this prequel, what’s stopping you?
I’m not sure how many times I cried over what happened to Andrea and Isabel. I could feel their pain and suffering through all those years. These characters were written with such emotional awareness that I was able to grieve, cry, and hurt with them.
I’ve never liked paranormal elements in a book, but Noelle is a different story. She can write ghost stories that scare you out of your wits but, at the same time, make you feel more human.
The villain—utterly disgusting, vile, and a worthless POS. I would’ve wanted him to be tortured for life and haunted by the souls he ruined. He’s probably one of the most odious characters ever. I’m squirming just imagining him in the flesh. Ew.
Overall, this is a must-read. Pick it up right now! If you haven’t read Ask for Andrea or even this prequel, what’s stopping you?
November 11, 2025
Confession: Just when I thought I might be leaving my thriller era behind, along comes Noelle W. Ihli, and hot dang, I guess I’m sticking around a bit longer.
Forget You Saw Her is the prequel to Ask for Andrea, and here we find out what happened to Andrea, who became the code for others in danger.
I’m a total sucker for the “dead girl” trope, and the author absolutely nails it, turning a haunting into a story of justice and sisterhood.
Both books can stand on their own, but honestly… why would you stop at one? They’re that good. You can even choose your poison:
Start with Forget You Saw Her if you want to know the haunting story of Andrea first.
Start with Ask for Andrea if you want the suspense and tension of not knowing what triggered the code.
Either way, both stories deliver their own brand of justice and females bonding.
Now, if you’re asking which one I liked best? I’d say Forget You Saw Her, but warning, it’s darker, more unsettling, and digs deeper under your skin.
What Lit My Mood
This isn’t your typical “dead girl seeking revenge” tale. The author gives us something fresh with Sabina’s quest for justice after realizing the heartbreaking mistake she made giving Andrea up to people she believed would offer a better life, only to discover the monsters they truly were.
The bond that grows between Sabina and Andrea is both haunting and heartwarming, adding a new emotional layer to the story’s theme of motherhood.
The author weaves suspense, sorrow, and solidarity so beautifully that the emotional damage will break you… then piece you back together before the end.
Where My Mood Flickered
It’s a heartbreaking and unsettling read, and even though I needed to know how it ended, I had to take a few breathers along the way.
Magic Level
High Emotional Hexing — A chilling mix of darkness, love, and redemption that seeps under your skin and lingers long after.
Witchy Mood Meter
Mood Met: Witchfully Satisfied – The tension, grief, and ghostly whispers aligned just right.
Verdict
Don’t just add it to your altar, summon it immediately. This one’s a must for dark thriller lovers craving a story that haunts, hurts, and refuses to let go.
Audiobook vs. Reading
I mostly listened to this one, and while I think it hits harder than reading, I preferred hearing the “dead girls” tell their stories. It made their voices feel hauntingly real.
I received a copy from the publisher through NEtGalley
Forget You Saw Her is the prequel to Ask for Andrea, and here we find out what happened to Andrea, who became the code for others in danger.
I’m a total sucker for the “dead girl” trope, and the author absolutely nails it, turning a haunting into a story of justice and sisterhood.
Both books can stand on their own, but honestly… why would you stop at one? They’re that good. You can even choose your poison:
Start with Forget You Saw Her if you want to know the haunting story of Andrea first.
Start with Ask for Andrea if you want the suspense and tension of not knowing what triggered the code.
Either way, both stories deliver their own brand of justice and females bonding.
Now, if you’re asking which one I liked best? I’d say Forget You Saw Her, but warning, it’s darker, more unsettling, and digs deeper under your skin.
What Lit My Mood
This isn’t your typical “dead girl seeking revenge” tale. The author gives us something fresh with Sabina’s quest for justice after realizing the heartbreaking mistake she made giving Andrea up to people she believed would offer a better life, only to discover the monsters they truly were.
The bond that grows between Sabina and Andrea is both haunting and heartwarming, adding a new emotional layer to the story’s theme of motherhood.
The author weaves suspense, sorrow, and solidarity so beautifully that the emotional damage will break you… then piece you back together before the end.
Where My Mood Flickered
It’s a heartbreaking and unsettling read, and even though I needed to know how it ended, I had to take a few breathers along the way.
Magic Level
High Emotional Hexing — A chilling mix of darkness, love, and redemption that seeps under your skin and lingers long after.
Witchy Mood Meter
Mood Met: Witchfully Satisfied – The tension, grief, and ghostly whispers aligned just right.
Verdict
Don’t just add it to your altar, summon it immediately. This one’s a must for dark thriller lovers craving a story that haunts, hurts, and refuses to let go.
Audiobook vs. Reading
I mostly listened to this one, and while I think it hits harder than reading, I preferred hearing the “dead girls” tell their stories. It made their voices feel hauntingly real.
I received a copy from the publisher through NEtGalley
November 4, 2025
Omgggg I am broken! There’s not enough stars for this book! I thought Ask for Andrea broke my heart, but this one takes the cake. Going back to hear Andrea’s story was quite an experience and this was definitely an emotional & difficult read! Everytime I think I’ve read about the worse MMC that I’ve ever read about, there’s a Dennis that pops in the picture.
Sabina & Isabel’s POVs added significant value, as all 3 unique perspectives were coming from complete different angles of the chaos. Those hard palpitating moments made me feel as though I was seeing the scenes unfold.
It was amazing to see how impactful the phrase “Ask for Andrea” was born and what it truly means. I had no idea that this story could get any deeper, as it did it book one, but this one shook me. To find out this was based on actual events magnified my feelings towards the story & I will definitely be watching the Into the Fire documentary about the real Aundria Bowman. Overall, despite the heaviness & sadness, I loved this book so much & continue to be in awe at Noelle’s writing style. Thank you Dynamite Books and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy.
Publication 🗓️ : 11.04.25
Sabina & Isabel’s POVs added significant value, as all 3 unique perspectives were coming from complete different angles of the chaos. Those hard palpitating moments made me feel as though I was seeing the scenes unfold.
It was amazing to see how impactful the phrase “Ask for Andrea” was born and what it truly means. I had no idea that this story could get any deeper, as it did it book one, but this one shook me. To find out this was based on actual events magnified my feelings towards the story & I will definitely be watching the Into the Fire documentary about the real Aundria Bowman. Overall, despite the heaviness & sadness, I loved this book so much & continue to be in awe at Noelle’s writing style. Thank you Dynamite Books and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy.
Publication 🗓️ : 11.04.25
December 11, 2025
“Forget You Saw Her” (a prequel to “Ask for Andrea”, by Noelle W. Ihli
4 brilliant stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TW: domestic abuse, emotional abuse, death of a child, sexual assault (non-explicit)
Notes from author: “While this book is a prequel to “Ask for Andrea”, it’s also inspired by the very real story of Cathy Terkanian and her daughter Alexis (whose name was changed to Aundria Bowman when she was adopted by Dennis and Brenda Bowman).
I’d always intended for Ask for Andrea to be a standalone novel, but something kept pinging at the back of my mind, insisting that there was more to be written. When I watched the documentary Into the Fire, in which Cathy Terkanian described the feeling of her daughter “haunting her,” leading her on a journey to solve her murder, I knew I’d found the spark for this story. Cathy’s story is distinct, and Forget You Saw Her is only loosely inspired by it….”
Another heartbreaking and chilling story, by this author, free of silly twists, but with a wonderful touch of ghost power.
Yes, this book involves ghosts. And the story and its development are brilliant! Such a great imagination and superb storytelling!
The love that bond mother and daughter was extraordinarily!
This was a propulsive, pulse-pounding and emotional read, for sure.
I was enthralled from beginning to end.
But it was a hard read. So much pain and grief, but also packed with love.
4 brilliant stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TW: domestic abuse, emotional abuse, death of a child, sexual assault (non-explicit)
Notes from author: “While this book is a prequel to “Ask for Andrea”, it’s also inspired by the very real story of Cathy Terkanian and her daughter Alexis (whose name was changed to Aundria Bowman when she was adopted by Dennis and Brenda Bowman).
I’d always intended for Ask for Andrea to be a standalone novel, but something kept pinging at the back of my mind, insisting that there was more to be written. When I watched the documentary Into the Fire, in which Cathy Terkanian described the feeling of her daughter “haunting her,” leading her on a journey to solve her murder, I knew I’d found the spark for this story. Cathy’s story is distinct, and Forget You Saw Her is only loosely inspired by it….”
Another heartbreaking and chilling story, by this author, free of silly twists, but with a wonderful touch of ghost power.
Yes, this book involves ghosts. And the story and its development are brilliant! Such a great imagination and superb storytelling!
The love that bond mother and daughter was extraordinarily!
This was a propulsive, pulse-pounding and emotional read, for sure.
I was enthralled from beginning to end.
But it was a hard read. So much pain and grief, but also packed with love.
October 6, 2025
Noelle W. Ihli knocks it out of the park with another fabulous, gripping thriller Forget You Saw Her. This has supernatural elements in it which is different than anything I’ve read before. Lots of disturbing triggers and she mentions it in the beginning of the book. I could not put this down and it kept me up reading late into the night. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest opinions. Sure to race to #1 in the thriller category. To be published November 4, 2025.
November 10, 2025
Okay, I am definitely, for sure, absolutely a Noelle Ihli fan!! This is an absolutely great ghost story, with lots of thrilling twists and turns. It is the perfect prequel to Ask for Andrea, but I think it could be read both ways. I definitely recommend!!
Thank you to Net Galley and Dynamite Books for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to Net Galley and Dynamite Books for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
December 5, 2025
~This was a heartbreaking read but it was so good. I absolutely loved this on audio. The narrators really brought each character's personalities to life. This is the prequel to ASK FOR ANDREA. I read that one and it was also five stars, and so is this one…..if not even better.
Sabina gave her baby daughter, Andrea, up for adoption because she was only 16 when she had her. 17 years later, Andrea goes missing and the police say she ran away. But Sabina wants answers and sets out to find Andrea. She feels like her daughter is trying to lead her in a certain direction….so she can find out the truth. There also happens to be another girl, Isabelle, who went missing years before Andrea. Are these two cases connected?! I'll just say that this story was really emotional and so sad to read, but I was seriously on the edge of my seat. This author is such an amazing writer to pull you in the way this book does. What a fantastic book.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
Sabina gave her baby daughter, Andrea, up for adoption because she was only 16 when she had her. 17 years later, Andrea goes missing and the police say she ran away. But Sabina wants answers and sets out to find Andrea. She feels like her daughter is trying to lead her in a certain direction….so she can find out the truth. There also happens to be another girl, Isabelle, who went missing years before Andrea. Are these two cases connected?! I'll just say that this story was really emotional and so sad to read, but I was seriously on the edge of my seat. This author is such an amazing writer to pull you in the way this book does. What a fantastic book.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
November 4, 2025
Forget You Saw Her 4⭐️
A Standalone Prequel to Ask for Andrea
This ghost story is sad and heartbreaking rather than spooky. Readers learn the background story to the signs in “Ask for Andrea” found in bar bathrooms. Andrea is 17 years old when she goes missing on her birthday. Her birth mother, Sabine, feels a pull to find her and learn the truth to what really happened. Andrea’s story intertwines with Isabelle, who also went missing years earlier in the same area. This book is told from 3 POVs: Sabine, Andrea, and Isabelle. I loved reading Ask for Andrea and was happy to jump back into that ghostly world with new characters.
Noelle Ihli usually bases her novels on true events. Forget You Saw Her is based on the case of Aundria Bowman and the documentary “Into the Fire”, so off I go to fall into a Google rabbit hole.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite Books for this ARC. This review will be shared on NetGalley and Goodreads.
Pub Date Nov 04 2025
A Standalone Prequel to Ask for Andrea
This ghost story is sad and heartbreaking rather than spooky. Readers learn the background story to the signs in “Ask for Andrea” found in bar bathrooms. Andrea is 17 years old when she goes missing on her birthday. Her birth mother, Sabine, feels a pull to find her and learn the truth to what really happened. Andrea’s story intertwines with Isabelle, who also went missing years earlier in the same area. This book is told from 3 POVs: Sabine, Andrea, and Isabelle. I loved reading Ask for Andrea and was happy to jump back into that ghostly world with new characters.
Noelle Ihli usually bases her novels on true events. Forget You Saw Her is based on the case of Aundria Bowman and the documentary “Into the Fire”, so off I go to fall into a Google rabbit hole.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite Books for this ARC. This review will be shared on NetGalley and Goodreads.
Pub Date Nov 04 2025
October 17, 2025
Flawless.
I spent most of this book feeling like my heart was caught in a vice. Yes, Noelle Ihli writes incredible thrillers, but to label her just a thriller author is a disservice. The way she weaves her characters together, her imagination, the thought and care she pours into each backstory, each haunting, each fragile thread of love… it all reflects an author with remarkable emotional depth.
Ask for Andrea has always been my favorite Ihli book (and I’ve read them all), so I came into this prequel both wildly excited and fully prepared for disappointment. Surely nothing could live up to that!
But it did. The crossover... the chills. The way these characters existed within the same universe yet felt wholly their own. Authentic, layered, and heartbreakingly human. The entire time, I felt this strange sense of recognition, like I already knew this story somewhere deep in my chest. When I reached the author’s note and saw that her inspiration came from Cathy Terkanian and her daughter Alexis (from the documentary Into the Fire), I got tears in my eyes. It’s such a beautiful, haunting, and deeply respectful tribute to real-life tragedy.
If I were a bestselling author, I can only imagine hoping that readers might say about me what I can honestly say about Noelle Ihli: she writes with heart. Her work is moving, vivid, and gut-wrenching and she uses her talent to shed light on real stories of loss and resilience.
And even though I proudly call myself The Hateful Reader, I’ll keep being her loudest fan. Noelle’s storytelling, her imagination, and her compassion have earned my full, ungrudging admiration.
There’s a line in this book that says, “Every woman I’d ever met had learned how to grin with her heart bleeding out of her chest.” That stayed with me because it captures exactly how this story feels: raw, resilient, and unforgettable.
This one will stay with me for a long time.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite Books for giving me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Honestly, I loved it!
I spent most of this book feeling like my heart was caught in a vice. Yes, Noelle Ihli writes incredible thrillers, but to label her just a thriller author is a disservice. The way she weaves her characters together, her imagination, the thought and care she pours into each backstory, each haunting, each fragile thread of love… it all reflects an author with remarkable emotional depth.
Ask for Andrea has always been my favorite Ihli book (and I’ve read them all), so I came into this prequel both wildly excited and fully prepared for disappointment. Surely nothing could live up to that!
But it did. The crossover... the chills. The way these characters existed within the same universe yet felt wholly their own. Authentic, layered, and heartbreakingly human. The entire time, I felt this strange sense of recognition, like I already knew this story somewhere deep in my chest. When I reached the author’s note and saw that her inspiration came from Cathy Terkanian and her daughter Alexis (from the documentary Into the Fire), I got tears in my eyes. It’s such a beautiful, haunting, and deeply respectful tribute to real-life tragedy.
If I were a bestselling author, I can only imagine hoping that readers might say about me what I can honestly say about Noelle Ihli: she writes with heart. Her work is moving, vivid, and gut-wrenching and she uses her talent to shed light on real stories of loss and resilience.
And even though I proudly call myself The Hateful Reader, I’ll keep being her loudest fan. Noelle’s storytelling, her imagination, and her compassion have earned my full, ungrudging admiration.
There’s a line in this book that says, “Every woman I’d ever met had learned how to grin with her heart bleeding out of her chest.” That stayed with me because it captures exactly how this story feels: raw, resilient, and unforgettable.
This one will stay with me for a long time.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite Books for giving me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Honestly, I loved it!
October 26, 2025
This is a standalone prequel to Ask for Andrea, Andrea’s origin story and it was so good! It’s an emotional thriller I just couldn’t put down. The story alternates between different characters’ perspectives, making it an engaging and easy-to-read page-turner.
We follow Sabina, a woman who gave her daughter Andrea up for adoption 17 years ago. When the police contact Sabina to inform her that Andrea has gone missing, she begins a desperate search to find her only to uncover disturbing clues that suggest Andrea may not be coming home.
Thank you NetGalley and Dynamite Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Publication date: Nov 4 2025
We follow Sabina, a woman who gave her daughter Andrea up for adoption 17 years ago. When the police contact Sabina to inform her that Andrea has gone missing, she begins a desperate search to find her only to uncover disturbing clues that suggest Andrea may not be coming home.
Thank you NetGalley and Dynamite Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Publication date: Nov 4 2025
October 29, 2025
Forget You Saw Her by Noelle W. Ihli is part horror story, part supernatural thriller, and completely haunting from beginning to end. The book follows the murders of two young women, Andrea and Isabel — both victims of Dennis, Andrea’s adoptive father and a man who hides his evil behind charm and faith. Dennis first preyed on Isabel, a member of their church, ruining her reputation before ending her life. Then he turned his violence toward Andrea, the young woman he was supposed to protect.
What makes this book so chilling is that both women return as ghosts, determined to expose the truth and bring justice to their own murders. The story also follows Andrea’s birth mother, who comes to town to uncover what really happened — and she ends up at the center of a terrifying mystery that blurs the line between the living and the dead.
Ihli’s writing keeps you on edge the entire time. Every chapter has that eerie, creeping tension that makes you want to keep reading even when you’re not sure you want to see what’s next. It’s emotional, dark, and deeply unsettling — but it’s also smart and incredibly well-written.
How realistic it is, I’m not sure, but it doesn’t really matter. The author makes you believe in the ghosts, the guilt, and the fear. If you’re not into ghost stories, this one might be a little out there for you — but if you love a mix of horror, heartbreak, and justice from beyond the grave, Forget You Saw Her is one you won’t forget.
A chilling and emotional ghost story that blends horror with heartbreak — this one will stay with you long after the last page.
Thank you to Netgalley and Dynamite Books for the Advanced Readers Copy of the Book.
What makes this book so chilling is that both women return as ghosts, determined to expose the truth and bring justice to their own murders. The story also follows Andrea’s birth mother, who comes to town to uncover what really happened — and she ends up at the center of a terrifying mystery that blurs the line between the living and the dead.
Ihli’s writing keeps you on edge the entire time. Every chapter has that eerie, creeping tension that makes you want to keep reading even when you’re not sure you want to see what’s next. It’s emotional, dark, and deeply unsettling — but it’s also smart and incredibly well-written.
How realistic it is, I’m not sure, but it doesn’t really matter. The author makes you believe in the ghosts, the guilt, and the fear. If you’re not into ghost stories, this one might be a little out there for you — but if you love a mix of horror, heartbreak, and justice from beyond the grave, Forget You Saw Her is one you won’t forget.
A chilling and emotional ghost story that blends horror with heartbreak — this one will stay with you long after the last page.
Thank you to Netgalley and Dynamite Books for the Advanced Readers Copy of the Book.
November 16, 2025
Absolutely incredible. Gut wrenching, emotional, gripping and powerful. I loved every page of this book. I read it in less than 24hrs because I couldn’t put it down. It had me tearing up, on the edge of my seat, angry all the emotions that you don’t always get in a thriller. Noelle W. Ihli absolutely hit the mark with this. Probably one of the best books I’ve read this year.
November 8, 2025
#ad much love for my advance copy @noelleihli #partner
Forget You Saw Her
CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE.
“Because for one moment…everything except that bright slice of pain disappeared. It was like the safety pin I held between my thumb and forefinger was an eraser instead of a miniature weapon,” (p. 30).
^ NAILED THIS! I’ve never related so much in my life - it’s something people can’t truly understand unless they also do this to themselves. It’s not for “attention” - so far from it. I’ve got scars that people have never seen and don’t even know exist, along with the ones they can see.
“Every woman I'd ever met had learned how to grin with her heart bleeding out into her chest,” (p. 52).
“There wasn’t an instruction manual that came with life, and I guess there wasn't an instruction manual that came with death, either,” (p. 234).
Never wrestle with a pig because you'll get dirty and the pig likes it…
Freaking love the earrings that came with the book!🦋
Some authors deserve the biggest spotlight on them and Noelle is one of them. Shine bright and shine big. You have arrived. But anyone who has read your books from the beginning has already known this - it was only a matter of time.
My first book I ever read of Noelle’s was Ask for Andrea and then Run on Red, and she’s been an auto-buy author of mine ever since. Oh how excited I was when I learned she’d be releasing a prequel to Ask for Andrea. I’ve been dying for Andrea’s story! And here we are three years later coming full circle.
A new voice screaming from beyond the grave - demanding to be heard.
A compelling read that tests the bounds of love and motherhood. Your heart will be lodged in your throat the entire time you’re reading this book. It’s just as brutal and lovely as Ask for Andrea is.
Andrea’s story has been itching to be told but she’s not the only victim in this story.
In classic Noelle fashion, the writing is beautiful, it touches your soul and imprints upon your heart. Start reading this one early enough, because you’re going to be up all night, left completely with no will to put this book down.
Another brilliant book down; I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next release.
Mem
Fk-you-very-much face
#justiceforandrea #askforandrea
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Some shit I wrote 🫣
You don’t get to take her life and go on with yours.
You don’t get to walk around as if nothing happened—
As if you didn’t just take everything away.
You don’t get to rip the soul out of everyone who loved her, while yours remains intact.
You don’t get to live your life in peace while she rots six feet under.
She’s coming for you.
We are coming for you.
Your time is up, fker.
Forget You Saw Her
CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE.
“Because for one moment…everything except that bright slice of pain disappeared. It was like the safety pin I held between my thumb and forefinger was an eraser instead of a miniature weapon,” (p. 30).
^ NAILED THIS! I’ve never related so much in my life - it’s something people can’t truly understand unless they also do this to themselves. It’s not for “attention” - so far from it. I’ve got scars that people have never seen and don’t even know exist, along with the ones they can see.
“Every woman I'd ever met had learned how to grin with her heart bleeding out into her chest,” (p. 52).
“There wasn’t an instruction manual that came with life, and I guess there wasn't an instruction manual that came with death, either,” (p. 234).
Never wrestle with a pig because you'll get dirty and the pig likes it…
Freaking love the earrings that came with the book!🦋
Some authors deserve the biggest spotlight on them and Noelle is one of them. Shine bright and shine big. You have arrived. But anyone who has read your books from the beginning has already known this - it was only a matter of time.
My first book I ever read of Noelle’s was Ask for Andrea and then Run on Red, and she’s been an auto-buy author of mine ever since. Oh how excited I was when I learned she’d be releasing a prequel to Ask for Andrea. I’ve been dying for Andrea’s story! And here we are three years later coming full circle.
A new voice screaming from beyond the grave - demanding to be heard.
A compelling read that tests the bounds of love and motherhood. Your heart will be lodged in your throat the entire time you’re reading this book. It’s just as brutal and lovely as Ask for Andrea is.
Andrea’s story has been itching to be told but she’s not the only victim in this story.
In classic Noelle fashion, the writing is beautiful, it touches your soul and imprints upon your heart. Start reading this one early enough, because you’re going to be up all night, left completely with no will to put this book down.
Another brilliant book down; I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next release.
Mem
Fk-you-very-much face
#justiceforandrea #askforandrea
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Some shit I wrote 🫣
You don’t get to take her life and go on with yours.
You don’t get to walk around as if nothing happened—
As if you didn’t just take everything away.
You don’t get to rip the soul out of everyone who loved her, while yours remains intact.
You don’t get to live your life in peace while she rots six feet under.
She’s coming for you.
We are coming for you.
Your time is up, fker.
December 4, 2025
I could only rate this 5 stars but it most definitely is a 6 star read for me. I started reading Forget You Saw Her earlier today and I immediately knew 1) it was going to be a new favourite and 2) there was no way I wasn’t going to also finish it today. If you’ve read Ask for Andrea already, you’ll know what to expect going into this so I won’t waste your time with a summary but just know - it’s still just as heartbreaking and powerful.
I had no idea this was based loosely off a true story until I read the author’s note at the end. I’ve just spent the last 5 minutes researching Cathy Terkanian and my heart feels even more shattered after hearing her story. This isn’t an easy read by any means, but you will fly through the pages regardless and I urge everyone to go pick this one up. It’s a stand out book for me this year and will undoubtedly take a spot in my top ten reads of 2025.
It’s been a while since a thriller left me feeling this emotional and it’s certainly a book I won’t be forgetting anytime soon. I just wish I had taken my time with this one and given myself the chance to process it all properly and grieve alongside the characters, but I genuinely just couldn’t put it down.
I had no idea this was based loosely off a true story until I read the author’s note at the end. I’ve just spent the last 5 minutes researching Cathy Terkanian and my heart feels even more shattered after hearing her story. This isn’t an easy read by any means, but you will fly through the pages regardless and I urge everyone to go pick this one up. It’s a stand out book for me this year and will undoubtedly take a spot in my top ten reads of 2025.
It’s been a while since a thriller left me feeling this emotional and it’s certainly a book I won’t be forgetting anytime soon. I just wish I had taken my time with this one and given myself the chance to process it all properly and grieve alongside the characters, but I genuinely just couldn’t put it down.
November 9, 2025
4.5 🌟WOW. I loved this one even more than Ask for Andrea. This was an amazing prequel filled with suspense, rage, love, and forgiveness. It had me tearing up at the end! 🥹 one of my favorite duet thrillers ever. Highly recommend!
November 12, 2025
Thank you Noelle Ihli and NetGalley for sending me this ARC! Always honored to be picked to read a Noelle book.
3.5 ⭐️ I found this book a little on the slower side. Definitely wasn’t the page turning thriller that I’m used to.
However, there is an important message in here. And learning that it was inspired by the documentary “Into the Fire” was actually really cool.
This was more of a sad story versus a thriller.
3.5 ⭐️ I found this book a little on the slower side. Definitely wasn’t the page turning thriller that I’m used to.
However, there is an important message in here. And learning that it was inspired by the documentary “Into the Fire” was actually really cool.
This was more of a sad story versus a thriller.
Want to read
December 4, 2025 Help, I've got FOMO! 🤣 Do I need to read this before Ask for Andrea even though it came out after??
November 6, 2025
4.5 stars
Forget You Saw Her by Noelle W. Ihli is the prequel to Ask for Andrea. This actually tells Andrea's story, which was missing from the first novel. It is supernatural tale -- but not scary.
First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Dynamite Books, and the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
As with the sequel to this novel, the chapters are often told by "ghosts", yet I don't really feel that this is a ghost story. It is more about the love a mother feels for her daughter, and for the connection that the two have, even when one is dead. It is a sad, yet feel-good story. It is also a unique look at what the after-life could be....and I'm all for it.
This book is the reason behind the title of the next book "Ask for Andrea", and apparently the book was inspired by a real-life event.
Overall, this was another emotional and suspense-filled story. The supernatural elements of the story were so well done that you could almost feel that both Andrea and Isabel were alive.
I would definitely recommend this book, but as I'm a stickler for order, read Ask for Andrea after this one. I hate prequels!
Anyway, until next time....
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January 5, 2026
Even though this is prequal to “Ask For Andrea and is similar storyline wise it can be read/listened to as a standalone. It took me a second to actually realise that this book was based on a whole new set of characters but after a while I became really invested.
Sabina gave up her baby daughter Andrea for what she thought was going to be a better life. 17 years later she gets the horrifying news that, that same girl is now missing is makes the decision to go to the town to where she lives to find out what happened to her daughter. We also hear the story of a girl called Isabel, I have got to say I was prepared for her story it was heartbreaking!
Just like with the sequel to this book we know early on what happens to Andrea, this is not a who-dun-it. What it is, is a story about a mother’s search for answers about her missing baby girl. You will be enraged by this one minute and shedding tears the next, I can’t wait to dive into what I have left of this authors backlist.
Sabina gave up her baby daughter Andrea for what she thought was going to be a better life. 17 years later she gets the horrifying news that, that same girl is now missing is makes the decision to go to the town to where she lives to find out what happened to her daughter. We also hear the story of a girl called Isabel, I have got to say I was prepared for her story it was heartbreaking!
Just like with the sequel to this book we know early on what happens to Andrea, this is not a who-dun-it. What it is, is a story about a mother’s search for answers about her missing baby girl. You will be enraged by this one minute and shedding tears the next, I can’t wait to dive into what I have left of this authors backlist.
January 11, 2026
Finished this book in a day. Had me hooked from the start. I loved Ask for Andrea so I knew I would love this one.
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