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You Were Never Here
Cat hasn’t been to Montgomery Falls, the town her family founded, since she was twelve years old. Since the summer she discovered she could do things that no normal twelve-year-old could do. Since she had her first kiss with Riley Fraser. Since she destroyed their friendship.
Now, five years later, she’s back and Riley has disappeared.
For the last three months no one has heard from or seen Riley. And while there are all sorts of conspiracy theories about where he went, neither the police nor his parents are any closer to finding him. When Noah, Riley’s brother, asks for help in discovering what happened, Cat is torn between wanting to learn the truth and protecting the secret that she’s been guarding ever since that summer she and Riley stopped speaking.
But then a girl is discovered floating in the river, barely alive with no knowledge of who attacked her or why. With the possibility that someone out there is hunting teens, Cat must make a choice: Use her unusual ability to discover the truth and find Riley or keep running away from a power she can’t control. Only one choice will put her in a killer’s sights…
Now, five years later, she’s back and Riley has disappeared.
For the last three months no one has heard from or seen Riley. And while there are all sorts of conspiracy theories about where he went, neither the police nor his parents are any closer to finding him. When Noah, Riley’s brother, asks for help in discovering what happened, Cat is torn between wanting to learn the truth and protecting the secret that she’s been guarding ever since that summer she and Riley stopped speaking.
But then a girl is discovered floating in the river, barely alive with no knowledge of who attacked her or why. With the possibility that someone out there is hunting teens, Cat must make a choice: Use her unusual ability to discover the truth and find Riley or keep running away from a power she can’t control. Only one choice will put her in a killer’s sights…
400 pages, Hardcover
First published October 20, 2020
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Kathleen Peacock
6 books843 followersI spent my teen years crushing on authors and writing short stories about vampires. This is also how I have spent a good slice of my adult years—although the vampires have been replaced by werewolves, angry girls, and ghosts.
Five things you might want to know:
-- I am Canadian
-- I am unlikely to survive the first few hours of the zombie apocalypse
-- I grew up on a steady diet of Stephen King, Doctor Who, and science fiction movies from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
-- I have a weakness for romantic comedies with abysmally low Rotten Tomatoes scores
-- I am occasionally a university student
Five things you might want to know:
-- I am Canadian
-- I am unlikely to survive the first few hours of the zombie apocalypse
-- I grew up on a steady diet of Stephen King, Doctor Who, and science fiction movies from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
-- I have a weakness for romantic comedies with abysmally low Rotten Tomatoes scores
-- I am occasionally a university student
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January 5, 2023
always trust your inner intuitions and don't fell for beautiful covers!*sigh*
because when you will read the synopsis of this book and will see that beautiful cover and ponder upon that title you will experience three things :-
a) a strong urge to read this
b) again a strong urge to add this to your tbr and read it later on
c) blah wtf is this?
pick your poison!!
if you are (c) congrats you are safe, but if you are intelligent ones like me please continue at your own risk , I have warned you!
Well speaking of the book ,
Yikes . Blah . Meh
After I completed this book , I was like *Ahhhhhhhhhhh*
Mind you this is not my scream , it's a sign of relief for finally putting it off my tbr!
Okay what was this book supposed to be ?
a super cool murder mystery , with some cool characters and some hint of magic or psychic abilities? Correct!
I had some expectations from this and none of them were fullfilled , let me tell you what this book was in short :-
1. Not anywhere near to the title
2. Stupid plot(acc to synopsis it sound extra cool but when you complete it sound stupid)+ lacks of thrill + predictable twists + 330 pages of uninvited torture
3. Stupid nonexistent teen protagonist and antagonist ( ohh boy I swear , if I could , I would have killed him right from the start he stepped in the book)
4. And yess a Big Reveal that was boring as fuck!
Let's go in order :-
1. Title thing
This was the most interesting aspect of the book that the title was no way near to the contents.
If anyone understood it please tell me , I am dumbass?
2. Plot thing
First thing , it's not a murder mystery, it's a missing person mystery. So don't except any gruesome murders or blood or thrill or chills or whatever you are expecting.
And second ,
Who doesn't love having psychic powers?
Who doesn't love using those to solve mystery?
And who doesn't want to sound and act cool with those powers?
Certainly not our protagonist!!!
Well we will speak of that later on. But speaking of this story , it started really story with all those introductions and setting but then it went downhill and in the middle I had strong urges to DNF it but then the story spiced up a bit and then again that end that fucking end?
The idea for this book is SO COOL. Which is why it’s extra lame that I found the first 300-ish pages to be very, very boring, and also found the Big Reveal to be - while not predictable - also boring, and generally speaking was very bored by this whole thing.
And one point this whole Riley thing was so repetitive and boring I literally skipped through 20 pages or so and they were still stuck at the same thing! Yess and the twists and turns were predictable because one , there weren't many and two after reading so many y/a thrillers I am sure what could the possible outcomes may be.
3. CHARACTERS thing
Okay here are a bunch of assholes , together trying to solve the mystery and cracking lame Stephen king and horror trope jokes ?
Cat(use your powers for once wisely) , Aidan(shut up, you are lame and none of your actions are justified) , Noah(I will protect you baby) , Skylar ( ahhh , thanks for being in the book to fill the quota of heartbroken gf of the missing boy) , Joey( ohh the mysterious guy) , Chase ( why were you in the book?) .
Cat , the heroine , one with powers of self doubt , girl you live up to yourself , stop self doubting yourself , please for once stop !! I was so frustrated with her inner dialogues and her monotonous tone of content blabber I wanted to slam her with a lecture of self worth and self love. And I wanted to know more about those powers she had?
4. Big reveal, ending , was it worth it?
Hence very very disappointing , totally didn't saw that coming , you can skip this one , because there is a book going to be released in 2021
She's too pretty to burn , it is sort of same like in the big reveal but definitely more enjoyable!
because when you will read the synopsis of this book and will see that beautiful cover and ponder upon that title you will experience three things :-
a) a strong urge to read this
b) again a strong urge to add this to your tbr and read it later on
c) blah wtf is this?
pick your poison!!
if you are (c) congrats you are safe, but if you are intelligent ones like me please continue at your own risk , I have warned you!
Well speaking of the book ,
Yikes . Blah . Meh
After I completed this book , I was like *Ahhhhhhhhhhh*
Mind you this is not my scream , it's a sign of relief for finally putting it off my tbr!
Okay what was this book supposed to be ?
a super cool murder mystery , with some cool characters and some hint of magic or psychic abilities? Correct!
I had some expectations from this and none of them were fullfilled , let me tell you what this book was in short :-
1. Not anywhere near to the title
2. Stupid plot(acc to synopsis it sound extra cool but when you complete it sound stupid)+ lacks of thrill + predictable twists + 330 pages of uninvited torture
3. Stupid nonexistent teen protagonist and antagonist ( ohh boy I swear , if I could , I would have killed him right from the start he stepped in the book)
4. And yess a Big Reveal that was boring as fuck!
Let's go in order :-
1. Title thing
This was the most interesting aspect of the book that the title was no way near to the contents.
If anyone understood it please tell me , I am dumbass?
2. Plot thing
First thing , it's not a murder mystery, it's a missing person mystery. So don't except any gruesome murders or blood or thrill or chills or whatever you are expecting.
And second ,
Who doesn't love having psychic powers?
Who doesn't love using those to solve mystery?
And who doesn't want to sound and act cool with those powers?
Certainly not our protagonist!!!
Well we will speak of that later on. But speaking of this story , it started really story with all those introductions and setting but then it went downhill and in the middle I had strong urges to DNF it but then the story spiced up a bit and then again that end that fucking end?
The idea for this book is SO COOL. Which is why it’s extra lame that I found the first 300-ish pages to be very, very boring, and also found the Big Reveal to be - while not predictable - also boring, and generally speaking was very bored by this whole thing.
And one point this whole Riley thing was so repetitive and boring I literally skipped through 20 pages or so and they were still stuck at the same thing! Yess and the twists and turns were predictable because one , there weren't many and two after reading so many y/a thrillers I am sure what could the possible outcomes may be.
3. CHARACTERS thing
Okay here are a bunch of assholes , together trying to solve the mystery and cracking lame Stephen king and horror trope jokes ?
Cat(use your powers for once wisely) , Aidan(shut up, you are lame and none of your actions are justified) , Noah(I will protect you baby) , Skylar ( ahhh , thanks for being in the book to fill the quota of heartbroken gf of the missing boy) , Joey( ohh the mysterious guy) , Chase ( why were you in the book?) .
Cat , the heroine , one with powers of self doubt , girl you live up to yourself , stop self doubting yourself , please for once stop !! I was so frustrated with her inner dialogues and her monotonous tone of content blabber I wanted to slam her with a lecture of self worth and self love. And I wanted to know more about those powers she had?
4. Big reveal, ending , was it worth it?
Hence very very disappointing , totally didn't saw that coming , you can skip this one , because there is a book going to be released in 2021
She's too pretty to burn , it is sort of same like in the big reveal but definitely more enjoyable!
September 14, 2021
You Were Never Here by Kathleen Peacock is a young adult supernatural mystery/thriller read. The story is told in a first person point of view and the protagonist in the story has an ability to touch others and get visions from them but with a negative impact on herself.
Cat is headed on the bus from her home with her father in New York to stay with her aunt in the small town of Montgomery Falls in Canada. Cat feels as if this trip is a punishment and she’s not looking forward being in the small town once again after five years away.
Once Cat arrives to Montgomery Falls though she immediately notices a missing poster. The poster catches Cat’s attention because the boy in the photo is none other than Cat’s childhood best friend, Riley. The poster has to be old, right? Cat’s aunt said nothing of Riley’s disappearance but unfortunately Cat finds that he hasn’t been found in the three months since he went missing.
If there were anything that I would sort of complain about with You Were Never Here by Kathleen Peacock it would be that I felt this one could have used a bit more depth to certain aspects of the story, including that of the protagonist’s ability. I did like the story with the setting giving just the right eerie feel and the mystery being engaging enough that I was curious all the while as to how it turned out. This one was a bit of a slow burn although as much as I normally complain of that I didn’t mind so much here. Overall I’d give this one three and a half stars, mostly due to wishing there were more to Cat’s touch as far as background and use.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
Cat is headed on the bus from her home with her father in New York to stay with her aunt in the small town of Montgomery Falls in Canada. Cat feels as if this trip is a punishment and she’s not looking forward being in the small town once again after five years away.
Once Cat arrives to Montgomery Falls though she immediately notices a missing poster. The poster catches Cat’s attention because the boy in the photo is none other than Cat’s childhood best friend, Riley. The poster has to be old, right? Cat’s aunt said nothing of Riley’s disappearance but unfortunately Cat finds that he hasn’t been found in the three months since he went missing.
If there were anything that I would sort of complain about with You Were Never Here by Kathleen Peacock it would be that I felt this one could have used a bit more depth to certain aspects of the story, including that of the protagonist’s ability. I did like the story with the setting giving just the right eerie feel and the mystery being engaging enough that I was curious all the while as to how it turned out. This one was a bit of a slow burn although as much as I normally complain of that I didn’t mind so much here. Overall I’d give this one three and a half stars, mostly due to wishing there were more to Cat’s touch as far as background and use.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
September 21, 2020
I really enjoyed Peacock's Hemlock series years ago so when I saw she had written a new book, a thriller at that, I knew I had to read it.
This was everything I love in a good page turning mystery that keeps me on my toes and in a thriller that really knows how to get the heart pumping.
I could not put this one down. It was everything I was looking for and then some. I loved the setting, the characters, the mystery and of course the touch of paranormal that I always crave in a good read. It kept me wondering, guessing, and most of all, turning the pages eagerly awaiting the next clue, the next thrill ride, the next puzzle to piece together.
I can't recommend this enough. It reminded me all over again what a treat it is to read one of this author's books and how much I enjoy her writing. A perfect read to get out of my own head, from the worries of the world and be immersed in a good story that takes me away and into another place, into new characters, and into something that lets you let it all go, relax and enjoy the ride.
*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
This was everything I love in a good page turning mystery that keeps me on my toes and in a thriller that really knows how to get the heart pumping.
I could not put this one down. It was everything I was looking for and then some. I loved the setting, the characters, the mystery and of course the touch of paranormal that I always crave in a good read. It kept me wondering, guessing, and most of all, turning the pages eagerly awaiting the next clue, the next thrill ride, the next puzzle to piece together.
I can't recommend this enough. It reminded me all over again what a treat it is to read one of this author's books and how much I enjoy her writing. A perfect read to get out of my own head, from the worries of the world and be immersed in a good story that takes me away and into another place, into new characters, and into something that lets you let it all go, relax and enjoy the ride.
*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
August 7, 2020
Extending my deepest gratitude to Edelweiss and HarperTeen for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. However, this does not affect any opinions or feedback stated concerning the book whatsoever. Quotation used is subject to change upon publication.
TW: Missing person, physical violence, fatphobic comment,
"I used to think that once things broke, you couldn’t put them back together, that the cracks would always be present and there was no point in trying. I think I’m starting to realize, though, that if all you ever do is walk away, you end up with nothing in the end."
This was a book I couldn't help but rather admire yet at the same time decry. For one thing, I did not feel anything for the main character except vexation at the very least. The execution was great, just not that compelling enough. The buildup was quite suspenseful at the start, then went downhill for some time in the middle, then went unnerving and spine-tingling again and somewhere before it got to the ending, the plot kind of swerved to anticlimactic, without ever revealing in complete fashion the most significant matter in the story, the thing that made the main character meander about to investigate in the first place.
Plus the main character slowly got to my nerves. At first, she had been bearable but when this particular issue stood frequent for her to frown upon, that became my last straw. I thought she was supposed to be unapologetically curvy and confident to live on her own terms after she moved to Montgomery Falls for the summer, what with the horrible things she had been through back in New York that had to do with her inherited curse/gift, depending on how readers look at it. But then when this one guy started to show a particular interest in her, she swiftly took it upon herself to deny thinking about it because she thought no one would actually be attracted to someone like her over some skinny, life of the party babe. My mind roiled instinctively and went like, 'hey you, own yourself up. You are absolutely ravishing just the way you are.' As if my voice would go sailing all the way through the pages, let alone be heard by this fictional protagonist.
There was also more telling than showing. At one point, I got tired of plowing through Riley's past as it became too perpetually mentioned than necessary, kind of like the author excogitated a way for the protagonist to dance around the main issue for a little while, talk about and deal with personal angst and then proceed to more details at random the next. In a way, it was kind of intriguing to follow, if a little grueling.
But the thing I had not fully grasped on until the ending was how the main character and her lineage scored such a unique gift/curse. Where it had started from and what had caused it to occur, that I have not the slightest idea since it was not explored deeply enough. That was where the story lacked along with the thrill that it should have impelled consistently up until its very last page. I was also not the biggest fan of how things wrapped up in the end. Aside from it being conveniently constructed, it failed to throw in full closure into the bargain. I was not satisfied with it all, to say the least.
Be that as it may, when it comes to the writing, it was remarkably seamless, coherent and perspicuous that I had no trouble comprehending what the author wanted to portray. And although the idea is not necessarily in mint condition and unheard of, I find the concept predominantly the magical realism aspect of the mystery amply inventive and bohemian as the whole thing was applied to a modern and almost lifelike era. You might not have known it yet but I confess to having a thing for this type of stories and typically the lot of it goes right up my alley. Plainly speaking, I would have liked this book more if it hadn't been for the factors I mentioned before. But hey, I still liked it enough to reach the conclusion even though it has taken me a month to do so.
The potential the author has shown in her devising and writing skills was evident in the pages. I believe the book has emitted enough attestation to suggest it. I do also know the author is steadily bound to up the ante in terms of developing plots and raise the bar for the entire writing community when it comes to masterful storytelling of high caliber.
While this book does not nearly compare to some others I have ever had the pleasure to come upon, it does have its rare and eccentric appeal you may find yourself evincing a predilection for.
TW: Missing person, physical violence, fatphobic comment,
"I used to think that once things broke, you couldn’t put them back together, that the cracks would always be present and there was no point in trying. I think I’m starting to realize, though, that if all you ever do is walk away, you end up with nothing in the end."
This was a book I couldn't help but rather admire yet at the same time decry. For one thing, I did not feel anything for the main character except vexation at the very least. The execution was great, just not that compelling enough. The buildup was quite suspenseful at the start, then went downhill for some time in the middle, then went unnerving and spine-tingling again and somewhere before it got to the ending, the plot kind of swerved to anticlimactic, without ever revealing in complete fashion the most significant matter in the story, the thing that made the main character meander about to investigate in the first place.
Plus the main character slowly got to my nerves. At first, she had been bearable but when this particular issue stood frequent for her to frown upon, that became my last straw. I thought she was supposed to be unapologetically curvy and confident to live on her own terms after she moved to Montgomery Falls for the summer, what with the horrible things she had been through back in New York that had to do with her inherited curse/gift, depending on how readers look at it. But then when this one guy started to show a particular interest in her, she swiftly took it upon herself to deny thinking about it because she thought no one would actually be attracted to someone like her over some skinny, life of the party babe. My mind roiled instinctively and went like, 'hey you, own yourself up. You are absolutely ravishing just the way you are.' As if my voice would go sailing all the way through the pages, let alone be heard by this fictional protagonist.
There was also more telling than showing. At one point, I got tired of plowing through Riley's past as it became too perpetually mentioned than necessary, kind of like the author excogitated a way for the protagonist to dance around the main issue for a little while, talk about and deal with personal angst and then proceed to more details at random the next. In a way, it was kind of intriguing to follow, if a little grueling.
But the thing I had not fully grasped on until the ending was how the main character and her lineage scored such a unique gift/curse. Where it had started from and what had caused it to occur, that I have not the slightest idea since it was not explored deeply enough. That was where the story lacked along with the thrill that it should have impelled consistently up until its very last page. I was also not the biggest fan of how things wrapped up in the end. Aside from it being conveniently constructed, it failed to throw in full closure into the bargain. I was not satisfied with it all, to say the least.
Be that as it may, when it comes to the writing, it was remarkably seamless, coherent and perspicuous that I had no trouble comprehending what the author wanted to portray. And although the idea is not necessarily in mint condition and unheard of, I find the concept predominantly the magical realism aspect of the mystery amply inventive and bohemian as the whole thing was applied to a modern and almost lifelike era. You might not have known it yet but I confess to having a thing for this type of stories and typically the lot of it goes right up my alley. Plainly speaking, I would have liked this book more if it hadn't been for the factors I mentioned before. But hey, I still liked it enough to reach the conclusion even though it has taken me a month to do so.
The potential the author has shown in her devising and writing skills was evident in the pages. I believe the book has emitted enough attestation to suggest it. I do also know the author is steadily bound to up the ante in terms of developing plots and raise the bar for the entire writing community when it comes to masterful storytelling of high caliber.
While this book does not nearly compare to some others I have ever had the pleasure to come upon, it does have its rare and eccentric appeal you may find yourself evincing a predilection for.
October 20, 2020
You Were Never Here is a Young Adult suspense/mystery.
It has been years since I've read a book by this author. So when I saw that she had written a new book I was so excited.
The narrator is Mary Catherine/Cat (1st person POV). The story takes place in the fictional Canadian town of Montgomery Falls. The book mentions Montgomery Falls being near Saint John. So I'm just guessing that this town is somewhere near New Brunswick.
When the book begins Cat is on a bus from New York to Canada to see her Aunt Jet.
Cat is 17 years old. And she hasn't been back to her family's home since she was 12.
When Cat gets to Canada she realizes that something has happened to one of her childhood friends. And that is the main focus of the mystery.
It took me a little while to become truly invested in this story. But once I was I could not stop reading.
The book has two main male characters: Aidan and Noah. Aidan rents a room from her aunt. And Noah is the boy next door.
My favorite thing about this book is that Cat is not like other teen girls. She is special. And she has an ability that made this book so interesting.
This book is full of mystery and suspense. And the second half of the book was so strong. I did not want to put it down.
The book has some romance. But the main focus is the amazing mystery.
Overall, the last part of the book was very good. And it was full of some enjoyable surprises. I could see teens (and adults) really liking the mystery.
Thanks to edelweiss and HarperTeen for allowing me to read this book.
It has been years since I've read a book by this author. So when I saw that she had written a new book I was so excited.
The narrator is Mary Catherine/Cat (1st person POV). The story takes place in the fictional Canadian town of Montgomery Falls. The book mentions Montgomery Falls being near Saint John. So I'm just guessing that this town is somewhere near New Brunswick.
When the book begins Cat is on a bus from New York to Canada to see her Aunt Jet.
Cat is 17 years old. And she hasn't been back to her family's home since she was 12.
When Cat gets to Canada she realizes that something has happened to one of her childhood friends. And that is the main focus of the mystery.
It took me a little while to become truly invested in this story. But once I was I could not stop reading.
The book has two main male characters: Aidan and Noah. Aidan rents a room from her aunt. And Noah is the boy next door.
My favorite thing about this book is that Cat is not like other teen girls. She is special. And she has an ability that made this book so interesting.
This book is full of mystery and suspense. And the second half of the book was so strong. I did not want to put it down.
The book has some romance. But the main focus is the amazing mystery.
Overall, the last part of the book was very good. And it was full of some enjoyable surprises. I could see teens (and adults) really liking the mystery.
Thanks to edelweiss and HarperTeen for allowing me to read this book.
October 14, 2021
I really liked this book. I was a little confused at first with the reasons why Cat went back to Canada for the summer, but as the book progresses, you learn what happened back in the States that got her sent back to her aunt, to keep her out of trouble (oh, the irony).
Cat seems a little shy at first. She thinks she doesn't fit because she's chubby. And she learns during that summer that yes, there are guys that appreciate this. And it's awesome. She also learns to own her abilities and to push her boundaries.
I thought I had the plot all figured out but I was SO wrong... and I love being wrong.
Many thanks to HarperCollins Canada for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Cat seems a little shy at first. She thinks she doesn't fit because she's chubby. And she learns during that summer that yes, there are guys that appreciate this. And it's awesome. She also learns to own her abilities and to push her boundaries.
I thought I had the plot all figured out but I was SO wrong... and I love being wrong.
Many thanks to HarperCollins Canada for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
May 3, 2022
men ain't shit
March 4, 2021
Don't ever judge a book by its cover. Or it's blurb. This book's blurb and cover made me want to start reading right away, which is what I did. But the 300 something pages were almost all so boring, and made me want to sleep. The 'big reveal' wasn't even a reveal at all. The title didn't make sense, because it didn't relate to the story at all (If anyone knows what it means, please let me know)
The author unnecessarily dragged the book for too long, and the whole book is 391 pages of nothing :(
I expected much more from this book.
The author unnecessarily dragged the book for too long, and the whole book is 391 pages of nothing :(
I expected much more from this book.
May 10, 2021
This thriller was pretty damn good I just wish it was longer! Cat aka Mary Katherine is a cool character the cover is gorgeous it was a mystery thriller with a splash of supernatural loved it.
August 1, 2020
This book was so much fun! I loved the mystery/thriller elements paired with the just a hint of fantasy aspects. I enjoyed Cat & her awareness of her own vulnerability, and her desire to be brave & fight monsters. I also loved that the story didn’t take the easy way out around the ending & leaned into the tone that had been present consistently. Definitely recommend as a fun thrilling read.
February 6, 2021
4.5 stars!
The only thing I disliked about this novel was the handling of the romantic stuff. Otherwise, it was a spooky, emotional, mysterious masterpiece and I can’t understand why more people aren’t talking about it!
The only thing I disliked about this novel was the handling of the romantic stuff. Otherwise, it was a spooky, emotional, mysterious masterpiece and I can’t understand why more people aren’t talking about it!
July 5, 2023
3,5⭐️
November 7, 2020
The title is not relevant to the story in any way, and is vague besides, given the genre of YA mystery. It is much better fitting of a romantic drama. Sigh. This book was boring after the halfway mark. It was weird to have the protagonist, Cat, be a Nancy Drew type, but pushy and unlikeable, when the book established they had an active police department from the beginning. Annoying YA cliches include but are not limited to "crooked smile," "of course he doesn't like me." You were confident until a boy showed up. I hate that authors make such a choice. Lacey was a bad best friend and I was annoyed. I hoped Cat would develop better friendships. She sort of did. Skye was...she felt like three different stereotypes crammed into one and I didn't like it. I almost wonder if she was originally three separate characters. During a scene where I thought, "Oh, Cat doesn't have a flashlight! This will be interesting," she had a backpack full of props she would need in the very next sentence. She is never shown packing this, or even thinking about it. She even has a lead pipe as a weapon. I CALL BULLSHIT AND PLOT CONTRIVANCE. I was SO unhappy with every page of the book afterward. At least the cover on the copy I checked out was pretty.
February 11, 2021
Here there be monsters.
We are the monsters.
Interesting little story with a little paranormal/sci-fi edge. I liked the group of friends and the horror movies they loved. I found the small town interesting. But the story did get bogged down in the details and I didn't love the triangle. But I was surprised by the end.
We are the monsters.
Interesting little story with a little paranormal/sci-fi edge. I liked the group of friends and the horror movies they loved. I found the small town interesting. But the story did get bogged down in the details and I didn't love the triangle. But I was surprised by the end.
July 31, 2021
Meh. This is one of those cases where I felt like some reviewers read a different book from me. Trade reviews list it as "wonderfully written," "enthralling," etc etc, but I thought it at best pedestrian. It was just interesting enough to get me to finish it, but sadly the outcome was as predictable as I had guessed.
February 18, 2021
Kat is being sent to her aunt in Canada to get her away for the summer from the disaster that is her life currently. While waiting at the bus station for her aunt to arrive, Kat finds herself looking at a missing person's poster for someone she knows- Riley, her best friend from childhood and the only person who really knew Kat. Shocked and mad nobody told her he was missing for the last six months, Kat wants answers she is not certain she should have. Against her will, she is drawn in by Riley's older brother to get to the truth of what happened to Riley all those months ago.
Well, I was super surprised to discover that You Were Never There was a paranormal mystery! I knew it was a mystery with a missing boy but the added layer of an unwanted psychic gift was the icing on my cake. I will make this review short and to the point so I don't over share and ruin some of the mystery, but I think this was a great that for some reason gets overlooked. I only have one complaint about the book and it was the main characters hang up on her weight. She allowed her weight to impact so much of her thoughts and interactions, super hard on herself even while nobody else seemed to care or be phased. Yes, I know that this is probably a 100% accurate depiction of someone struggling with body image, I just wanted to root her on and make her put herself out there when she kept hanging back.
If you are a fan of YA drama, mystery/thrillers and paranormal details I highly recommend this standalone read for you! There was also a nice addition of teen angst, as well as the surprising development of friendship and just a hint of romance (which I adored and wanted more of- but this was nice too).
Well, I was super surprised to discover that You Were Never There was a paranormal mystery! I knew it was a mystery with a missing boy but the added layer of an unwanted psychic gift was the icing on my cake. I will make this review short and to the point so I don't over share and ruin some of the mystery, but I think this was a great that for some reason gets overlooked. I only have one complaint about the book and it was the main characters hang up on her weight. She allowed her weight to impact so much of her thoughts and interactions, super hard on herself even while nobody else seemed to care or be phased. Yes, I know that this is probably a 100% accurate depiction of someone struggling with body image, I just wanted to root her on and make her put herself out there when she kept hanging back.
If you are a fan of YA drama, mystery/thrillers and paranormal details I highly recommend this standalone read for you! There was also a nice addition of teen angst, as well as the surprising development of friendship and just a hint of romance (which I adored and wanted more of- but this was nice too).
October 1, 2020
Let’s hear it for books about murder and mystery and teenage investigators and slightly paranormal skills. You Were Never Here is an atmospheric mystery that hooked me right from the start. Fans of The Body Finder (and wow, do I have a lot of those fans in my library) are just going to adore You Were Never Here.
Cat hasn’t been to Montgomery Falls since she was twelve. Now her father is sending her there to stay with her aunt. Cat is dreading the summer, but it becomes a lot worse when she learns that her ex-best friend Riley has been missing for three months. Written off as a runaway, the police and town have no leads. Riley’s brother asks Cat to help discover what really happened, and after Cat and her new friends discover a girl floating half dead in the river, Cat agrees. But there is something most people don’t know about Cat - she can discover a person’s worse secrets just by touching them.
This book has so many things going for it. Alongside the mystery of the missing or hurt teenagers, the reader is also given the mystery of what happened last term at school that caused Cat to be so secretive about it and for her father to send her to Montgomery Falls, completely cut off from the world. There is also, of course, Cat’s unusual ability. How she got this ability is never explained, aside from the women in her family having special gifts for generations. Her father refuses her to talk or acknowledge it and while her aunt has her own gift, she too has been forbidden to speak of it. That’s okay, though, as the focus is not on the how or why of Cat’s gift, but rather far more on her acceptance of it and how she might use it to help find Riley. And really, she uses her intellect and sleuthing to find the clues more than her ability.
The romance - gah the romance. I needed at least three more chapters to explore that ending!!! And that’s all I am saying on the matter.
I really enjoyed Cat as a protagonist. She is fat (her word) and while she wants to be confident in that and embrace her body and wants the people around her to accept and love her for who she is, she struggles with doubt and other people’s opinions. Cat is not scared to walk into scary situations, but she doesn’t do it blindly. She is smart and that always makes for fun reading.
The whole mystery is very cleverly done and I really enjoyed how it all unfolded. I had my suspicions about the culprit and there was a very nicely laid clue which at first I dismissed but later came back to, and it all came together in a surprising but believable way (even though it is rather nasty).
The mystery is concluded in this books and the story finished, but I really hope we return to Cat and her friends in another book.
The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.
Find more reviews, reading age guides, content advisory, and recommendations on my blog Madison's Library
Cat hasn’t been to Montgomery Falls since she was twelve. Now her father is sending her there to stay with her aunt. Cat is dreading the summer, but it becomes a lot worse when she learns that her ex-best friend Riley has been missing for three months. Written off as a runaway, the police and town have no leads. Riley’s brother asks Cat to help discover what really happened, and after Cat and her new friends discover a girl floating half dead in the river, Cat agrees. But there is something most people don’t know about Cat - she can discover a person’s worse secrets just by touching them.
This book has so many things going for it. Alongside the mystery of the missing or hurt teenagers, the reader is also given the mystery of what happened last term at school that caused Cat to be so secretive about it and for her father to send her to Montgomery Falls, completely cut off from the world. There is also, of course, Cat’s unusual ability. How she got this ability is never explained, aside from the women in her family having special gifts for generations. Her father refuses her to talk or acknowledge it and while her aunt has her own gift, she too has been forbidden to speak of it. That’s okay, though, as the focus is not on the how or why of Cat’s gift, but rather far more on her acceptance of it and how she might use it to help find Riley. And really, she uses her intellect and sleuthing to find the clues more than her ability.
The romance - gah the romance. I needed at least three more chapters to explore that ending!!! And that’s all I am saying on the matter.
I really enjoyed Cat as a protagonist. She is fat (her word) and while she wants to be confident in that and embrace her body and wants the people around her to accept and love her for who she is, she struggles with doubt and other people’s opinions. Cat is not scared to walk into scary situations, but she doesn’t do it blindly. She is smart and that always makes for fun reading.
The whole mystery is very cleverly done and I really enjoyed how it all unfolded. I had my suspicions about the culprit and there was a very nicely laid clue which at first I dismissed but later came back to, and it all came together in a surprising but believable way (even though it is rather nasty).
The mystery is concluded in this books and the story finished, but I really hope we return to Cat and her friends in another book.
The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.
Find more reviews, reading age guides, content advisory, and recommendations on my blog Madison's Library
November 14, 2020
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy for review!
There are so many thoughts going through my head right now, I stayed up way too late to finish this one. The last 150 or so pages really suck you in, and you have to know who did it.
The whole setup is so good, there were so many possibilities and even easter eggs right under her nose that add up and come together at the end. I really like Cat, and her being described as a self-conscience 'chubby red head' made her so unique as a protagonist. This is a well done mystery and I like Montgomery House, but I especially liked how it wasn't the main setting either, the town of Montgomery Falls itself was.
Cat's gift is so interesting, I really enjoy how special and unique her ability mysteriously is. And how the lore and connection to her ancestors was explained and made a logical connection in a sense, but is also not the main focus of the novel. The magic realism really made this novel so likeable.
However, I didn't like how the premise of her being in Canada in the first place isn't very clear, and even when it's revealed, there isn't a lot of resolution to that situation. It's also unclear where she will live (country wise) or what she will do regarding living with her dad or aunt. She goes through a character arc of realizing her previous friend wasn't a good relationship for her to be in, but at the end she plans on going back to see her.
Overall, I really liked this magic realism mystery. The writing was real and interesting, and I can't believe we were tricked along with Cat. 5/5 stars!
There are so many thoughts going through my head right now, I stayed up way too late to finish this one. The last 150 or so pages really suck you in, and you have to know who did it.
The whole setup is so good, there were so many possibilities and even easter eggs right under her nose that add up and come together at the end. I really like Cat, and her being described as a self-conscience 'chubby red head' made her so unique as a protagonist. This is a well done mystery and I like Montgomery House, but I especially liked how it wasn't the main setting either, the town of Montgomery Falls itself was.
Cat's gift is so interesting, I really enjoy how special and unique her ability mysteriously is. And how the lore and connection to her ancestors was explained and made a logical connection in a sense, but is also not the main focus of the novel. The magic realism really made this novel so likeable.
However, I didn't like how the premise of her being in Canada in the first place isn't very clear, and even when it's revealed, there isn't a lot of resolution to that situation. It's also unclear where she will live (country wise) or what she will do regarding living with her dad or aunt. She goes through a character arc of realizing her previous friend wasn't a good relationship for her to be in, but at the end she plans on going back to see her.
Overall, I really liked this magic realism mystery. The writing was real and interesting, and I can't believe we were tricked along with Cat. 5/5 stars!
April 9, 2021
I don't understand the lower star reviews - I think this is a good example of a successful YA thriller, and the title does so make sense. What did they miss (or what did I miss)?
Is it YA? Yes – the main character is a late teen as are the others primary to the plot. Parental units and representatives play an important role (I hate stories that ignore or ridicule the existence of anyone over 24, but this one acknowledges that adults have brains and can love and hate and make mistakes and also sometimes protect you and understand you – in other words, they too are human even though afflicted with laugh lines and grey hairs).
Is it a Thriller? Yes - it’s not horror (even if horrible things happen), and it’s not romance (even if romantical feelings occur), and it’s not fantasy (though some may fight me on that one since there is a speculative element you just have to buy into to move through the story).
And the title? You Were Never Here. The title is fine when you consider that you think of yourself as someone who knows and does certain things and then you learn you are more or different than you thought and so know that that other you was never the one you were. Or if you think about how often we misjudge others’ intentions and selves and realize it too late. Or when you literally say this to someone whom you’d thought was nearby but then you learned they weren’t (or you remark to yourself that they weren't). Nearby. When you thought they were.
Anyway, 4 stars.
Is it YA? Yes – the main character is a late teen as are the others primary to the plot. Parental units and representatives play an important role (I hate stories that ignore or ridicule the existence of anyone over 24, but this one acknowledges that adults have brains and can love and hate and make mistakes and also sometimes protect you and understand you – in other words, they too are human even though afflicted with laugh lines and grey hairs).
Is it a Thriller? Yes - it’s not horror (even if horrible things happen), and it’s not romance (even if romantical feelings occur), and it’s not fantasy (though some may fight me on that one since there is a speculative element you just have to buy into to move through the story).
And the title? You Were Never Here. The title is fine when you consider that you think of yourself as someone who knows and does certain things and then you learn you are more or different than you thought and so know that that other you was never the one you were. Or if you think about how often we misjudge others’ intentions and selves and realize it too late. Or when you literally say this to someone whom you’d thought was nearby but then you learned they weren’t (or you remark to yourself that they weren't). Nearby. When you thought they were.
Anyway, 4 stars.
March 23, 2021
Not at all an intriguing beginning. The vibes it gave off were not something you'd want to start a book with, and halfway through the book and there is still no progress. When it comes to the mystery genre, the book should be interesting at every point in every aspect, only then is it a good book. I was still thinking that it was the prologue but lo, I am halfway through. It was not the mystery book that had me coming back to again and again, I was not at all interested in finding out who was the serial killer as it was already very obvious from the start and that's a hazard for mystery books. Some arcs led to nowhere which I thought was completely pointless and the protagonist's superpower was basically useless.
It was a rather disappointing showdown and the conclusion basically slid off a cliff and wasn't very firm. I do like the language and the way it is written but that wasn't enough for me to rank above average.
It was a rather disappointing showdown and the conclusion basically slid off a cliff and wasn't very firm. I do like the language and the way it is written but that wasn't enough for me to rank above average.
October 19, 2021
4.5 stars
If like me, you want to partake in all the fun of Spooky Season but you’re a total weenie when it comes to scary things, You Were Never Here is the perfect book for you. It’s creepy and suspenseful without being truly scary.
I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. I was intrigued from the beginning, and I loved how the author revealed things slowly, drawing out the tension and making you wonder about various things. Why was Cat sent to Canada? Why did Cat’s dad forbid Cat’s aunt from talking about certain things? What happened between Cat and Riley all those years ago? What happened to Riley - did he run away or was he murdered? Was something nefarious going on in the town of Montgomery Falls or did it just seem that way? The story was compelling and it kept me guessing, and I liked that there was just a touch of the supernatural to it with Cat’s ability. I also loved that it was set in Canada (New Brunswick) and that Cat was a plus-sized character.
Since I’m typically a romance reader, I feel like I should address the romance in this book. There is a romance, although it takes a back seat to the mystery. There’s also a bit of a love triangle, although it doesn’t feel like a typical love triangle where the character is pulled in two directions and has to choose; Cat mostly just spends time with them and shows some interest in both guys. It worked well for this particular story. I also really enjoyed the friendships and watching Cat let her walls down even though she was determined not to.
If like me, you want to partake in all the fun of Spooky Season but you’re a total weenie when it comes to scary things, You Were Never Here is the perfect book for you. It’s creepy and suspenseful without being truly scary.
I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. I was intrigued from the beginning, and I loved how the author revealed things slowly, drawing out the tension and making you wonder about various things. Why was Cat sent to Canada? Why did Cat’s dad forbid Cat’s aunt from talking about certain things? What happened between Cat and Riley all those years ago? What happened to Riley - did he run away or was he murdered? Was something nefarious going on in the town of Montgomery Falls or did it just seem that way? The story was compelling and it kept me guessing, and I liked that there was just a touch of the supernatural to it with Cat’s ability. I also loved that it was set in Canada (New Brunswick) and that Cat was a plus-sized character.
Since I’m typically a romance reader, I feel like I should address the romance in this book. There is a romance, although it takes a back seat to the mystery. There’s also a bit of a love triangle, although it doesn’t feel like a typical love triangle where the character is pulled in two directions and has to choose; Cat mostly just spends time with them and shows some interest in both guys. It worked well for this particular story. I also really enjoyed the friendships and watching Cat let her walls down even though she was determined not to.
August 29, 2020
There aren't many mystery books that can stump me on who the bad guy is but this story was one of those rare occasions. This story mixes mystery with a bit of supernatural, first love/crush and a chubby protagonist that appears shy but is really determined and amazing.
Getting sent to live with your aunt over the summer with no phone or laptop sounds pretty bad but so does arriving at said aunts place only to find out your childhood friend is missing and quite possibly dead.
I found myself really enjoying the book and even more so the irony of Cat's father sending her away to keep her out of trouble only for her to land face first into even bigger trouble.
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Getting sent to live with your aunt over the summer with no phone or laptop sounds pretty bad but so does arriving at said aunts place only to find out your childhood friend is missing and quite possibly dead.
I found myself really enjoying the book and even more so the irony of Cat's father sending her away to keep her out of trouble only for her to land face first into even bigger trouble.
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October 19, 2024
*3.5 stars
I had to read this for a class and really enjoyed it! The small-town vibes, complex mystery, and unique magical aspects make this a compelling read that’s easy to fall into. I did predict the ending, but the twists throughout the story still kept me engaged, on edge, and eager for more!
I had to read this for a class and really enjoyed it! The small-town vibes, complex mystery, and unique magical aspects make this a compelling read that’s easy to fall into. I did predict the ending, but the twists throughout the story still kept me engaged, on edge, and eager for more!
June 30, 2025
this was my second time reading this book and i will say, it was much easier to see the signs of who the murderer was.
"obviously," you all say in unison.
yes, but bear with me here.
while it was easier, it wasn't exactly eaSY.
it's written well enough to confuse you and despite the fact i had already read it and thus knew the killer, it was still a good read.
"obviously," you all say in unison.
yes, but bear with me here.
while it was easier, it wasn't exactly eaSY.
it's written well enough to confuse you and despite the fact i had already read it and thus knew the killer, it was still a good read.
September 7, 2020
I read this in one sitting. Fantastic mystery/thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
January 13, 2021
Things that don't make sense? Lack of twists? Boring main characters? Looking for all these 3? Pls read this.
May 10, 2021
Denna gjorde jobbet bra tycker jag, det blir 3,5 konfiskerade telefoner i betyg! Men varför så generisk titel??
August 3, 2022
3.5/5; A pretty good story, with a great ending - one I didn't predict at least. The reason I'm giving this a 3.5 is because it was pretty slow at times, and I didn't see why the main characters size had to be mentioned so much... other than that I thought it was pretty good.
October 12, 2020
I received this ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest and voluntary review. I was in no way compensated for this review.
Kathleen Peacock returns to the world of YA writing wither her debut thriller, You Were Never Here! I was most excited when I saw Kathleen was writing again, and though it’s not a book about werewolves, a thriller is the next best thing! This was an exciting and eerie mystery that was near bone-chilling in its darkness. The mystery really grabbed hold of me and did not let up until I reached the very end!
After an untold event that was BIG, Cat is forced to spend her summer with her aunt in Canada while her writer father goes off to another conference. She isn’t exactly thrilled with the turn of events, but there’s no reason for her to stay home where her best friend, and nearly everyone else hates her for what happened. We eventually learn what this event was around the halfway point of the book, but it’s a tad minor in the grand scheme of things and really only serves as the basis for Cat to be sent on her “Adventure.”
Cat comes back to the place she spent much of her childhood, her aunt’s boarding house that’s a bit empty since it’s summer and usually has college students for the school year. A few tenants remain, like the charming Aidan, but Cat is more of a loner these days and doesn’t like getting close to people, for more reasons than one. The reason Cat always holds herself back from people is that when she touches them, she sees things, things that the person hides from others and these aren’t always good things either.
Cat reconnects with her old best friend, Riley’s, brother, Noah during this trip. She hasn’t seen Noah since her last visit to Canada when Riley learned of her secret and withdrew from her. But Riley is missing, has been missing for months now and Noah wants Cat’s help in trying to find him. He doesn’t know the exact extent of her gift, only that with her, he can find out where his brother is or where he went, the rumor is that he ran away, but Noah doesn’t believe that. Things really shake up when a girl who was missing turns up with a trinket that belonged to Riley.
This was quite the mystery, let me tell you. I will say that it does get drawn out a bit. I wouldn’t say there are too many moments of normalcy, thankfully, just that mystery isn’t a quick one. Granted there are scattered moments where the focus isn’t on clue finding and what not, but I felt like Kathleen did a very good job of drawing the story out without losing this reader’s interest.
Things definitely get a bit bone chilling as Cat looks from one person to another as a potential suspect. At one point I considered a suspect on a technicality but then dismissed it later on, but then ended up being right after all. Kathleen has a nice pool of whodunits and honestly I was ready to believe that any or all or a combination of them was “the guy,” so to speak.
There was also an added romance element, and a love triangle of sorts to boot. While Cat could easily see herself falling for Aidan, she can’t help but feel a spark between her and Noah as well. It’s a complicated love mess to say the least. Though there are sparks and moments here and there between her and both guys, I was happy to see that the romance was not a strong factor for the story. Merely, a side element to add a bit of tension.
Another thing that I loved about Cat was that she wasn’t your typical heroine. I feel like your standard heroine is always some thin girl either who’s really short or just of average height. Calls herself unremarkable, blah blah blah. We’ve all seen it. Here Cat is more of the heavier set and for some reason that just made it really relatable. She has her self-confidence issues like any teenager, but I don’t know how else to describe why I liked seeing a more realistic heroine in this novel, but I did.
As I might have mentioned the ending and BIG reveal was nothing short of mind-blowingly amazing! I did suspect the culprit but as I said, I thought it was too easy. Well, apparently I need to stick to my instincts! Lol. But what I also liked about the reveal was how it was still pretty shocking even as more and more clues were fed along the way. Little clues that can be easily discounted at first glance. The marks of a great mystery are when everything comes together in a natural way and you’re left stunned! I guess in some sense I didn’t really care for the reasoning behind all the crimes committed, I was hoping for something MORE, but at the same time they felt utterly believable so it works in a sense.
You Were Never Here was a spine-tingling good read! It’s the perfect kind of read for a cold winter’s night right before drifting off to sleep. It’s a read that will keep you guessing until the very end. Kathleen is a natural at the thriller genre for her first take at it and I hope to see more reads from her in the near future!
Overall Rating 4/5 stars
You Were Never Here releases October 20, 2020
Kathleen Peacock returns to the world of YA writing wither her debut thriller, You Were Never Here! I was most excited when I saw Kathleen was writing again, and though it’s not a book about werewolves, a thriller is the next best thing! This was an exciting and eerie mystery that was near bone-chilling in its darkness. The mystery really grabbed hold of me and did not let up until I reached the very end!
After an untold event that was BIG, Cat is forced to spend her summer with her aunt in Canada while her writer father goes off to another conference. She isn’t exactly thrilled with the turn of events, but there’s no reason for her to stay home where her best friend, and nearly everyone else hates her for what happened. We eventually learn what this event was around the halfway point of the book, but it’s a tad minor in the grand scheme of things and really only serves as the basis for Cat to be sent on her “Adventure.”
Cat comes back to the place she spent much of her childhood, her aunt’s boarding house that’s a bit empty since it’s summer and usually has college students for the school year. A few tenants remain, like the charming Aidan, but Cat is more of a loner these days and doesn’t like getting close to people, for more reasons than one. The reason Cat always holds herself back from people is that when she touches them, she sees things, things that the person hides from others and these aren’t always good things either.
Cat reconnects with her old best friend, Riley’s, brother, Noah during this trip. She hasn’t seen Noah since her last visit to Canada when Riley learned of her secret and withdrew from her. But Riley is missing, has been missing for months now and Noah wants Cat’s help in trying to find him. He doesn’t know the exact extent of her gift, only that with her, he can find out where his brother is or where he went, the rumor is that he ran away, but Noah doesn’t believe that. Things really shake up when a girl who was missing turns up with a trinket that belonged to Riley.
This was quite the mystery, let me tell you. I will say that it does get drawn out a bit. I wouldn’t say there are too many moments of normalcy, thankfully, just that mystery isn’t a quick one. Granted there are scattered moments where the focus isn’t on clue finding and what not, but I felt like Kathleen did a very good job of drawing the story out without losing this reader’s interest.
Things definitely get a bit bone chilling as Cat looks from one person to another as a potential suspect. At one point I considered a suspect on a technicality but then dismissed it later on, but then ended up being right after all. Kathleen has a nice pool of whodunits and honestly I was ready to believe that any or all or a combination of them was “the guy,” so to speak.
There was also an added romance element, and a love triangle of sorts to boot. While Cat could easily see herself falling for Aidan, she can’t help but feel a spark between her and Noah as well. It’s a complicated love mess to say the least. Though there are sparks and moments here and there between her and both guys, I was happy to see that the romance was not a strong factor for the story. Merely, a side element to add a bit of tension.
Another thing that I loved about Cat was that she wasn’t your typical heroine. I feel like your standard heroine is always some thin girl either who’s really short or just of average height. Calls herself unremarkable, blah blah blah. We’ve all seen it. Here Cat is more of the heavier set and for some reason that just made it really relatable. She has her self-confidence issues like any teenager, but I don’t know how else to describe why I liked seeing a more realistic heroine in this novel, but I did.
As I might have mentioned the ending and BIG reveal was nothing short of mind-blowingly amazing! I did suspect the culprit but as I said, I thought it was too easy. Well, apparently I need to stick to my instincts! Lol. But what I also liked about the reveal was how it was still pretty shocking even as more and more clues were fed along the way. Little clues that can be easily discounted at first glance. The marks of a great mystery are when everything comes together in a natural way and you’re left stunned! I guess in some sense I didn’t really care for the reasoning behind all the crimes committed, I was hoping for something MORE, but at the same time they felt utterly believable so it works in a sense.
You Were Never Here was a spine-tingling good read! It’s the perfect kind of read for a cold winter’s night right before drifting off to sleep. It’s a read that will keep you guessing until the very end. Kathleen is a natural at the thriller genre for her first take at it and I hope to see more reads from her in the near future!
Overall Rating 4/5 stars
You Were Never Here releases October 20, 2020
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