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Girl, Lost
'Girl, Lost is a read that will stay with you... Patis is proving herself to be the queen of page turning reads.' - Tiffany McDaniel, author of The Summer That Melted Everything
I was never missing. I just didn't want to be found.
On a bright summer's day in 2013, Freya Rivers disappears, leaving twin sister Imogen behind. Did Freya leave to travel alone without telling anyone?
When friend Emily also disappears three days later, Imogen knows there's something dark lurking beneath the surface.
Five years later, Imogen is living in Australia, having searched the world for her sister. So, when her mother calls, she knows it's time to return home.
Because Emily is back. And she has a child with her.
Where has Emily been and why did she disappear?
Does she know Freya’s whereabouts?
Imogen is desperate to uncover the truth about her twin and the truth is closer to home than she ever imagined…
A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller by bestselling author Vikki Patis. Girl, Lost will appeal to fans of domestic noir, as well as to readers of authors like C.L. Taylor, Claire McGowan and B A Paris. Longlisted for the Not the Booker Prize 2020.
'Enthralling and emotional, the story twists and turns right up to the very satisfying conclusion. A cracking read!'
- Rona Halsall, author of One Mistake
'Beautifully written, perfectly paced, a story that drags you in and doesn't let you go... Without a doubt, one of the best books I've read in quite a while.'
- Valerie Keogh, author of The Three Women
'Girl, Lost, is so well written and captures the youth of the main characters with such authenticity. They were well rounded and deep. The mystery of where Freya went kept me totally glued, sneaking moments I didn’t have spare to carry on reading... Fab read!'
- Carla Kovach, author of The Next Girl
I was never missing. I just didn't want to be found.
On a bright summer's day in 2013, Freya Rivers disappears, leaving twin sister Imogen behind. Did Freya leave to travel alone without telling anyone?
When friend Emily also disappears three days later, Imogen knows there's something dark lurking beneath the surface.
Five years later, Imogen is living in Australia, having searched the world for her sister. So, when her mother calls, she knows it's time to return home.
Because Emily is back. And she has a child with her.
Where has Emily been and why did she disappear?
Does she know Freya’s whereabouts?
Imogen is desperate to uncover the truth about her twin and the truth is closer to home than she ever imagined…
A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller by bestselling author Vikki Patis. Girl, Lost will appeal to fans of domestic noir, as well as to readers of authors like C.L. Taylor, Claire McGowan and B A Paris. Longlisted for the Not the Booker Prize 2020.
'Enthralling and emotional, the story twists and turns right up to the very satisfying conclusion. A cracking read!'
- Rona Halsall, author of One Mistake
'Beautifully written, perfectly paced, a story that drags you in and doesn't let you go... Without a doubt, one of the best books I've read in quite a while.'
- Valerie Keogh, author of The Three Women
'Girl, Lost, is so well written and captures the youth of the main characters with such authenticity. They were well rounded and deep. The mystery of where Freya went kept me totally glued, sneaking moments I didn’t have spare to carry on reading... Fab read!'
- Carla Kovach, author of The Next Girl
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2020
About the author
Vikki Patis
14 books201 followersThis author is also published under the pen name Victoria Hawthorne.
Vikki Patis is an author of suspense novels with a gothic twist. Her latest novel, Return to Blackwater House, was published in March 2022 by Hodder & Stoughton, and her debut horror novel will be published in 2026.
She also writes historical fiction as Victoria Hawthorne. Her debut historical suspense novel, The House at Helygen, was published in April 2022 by Quercus and later became a bestseller. The Darkest Night was published in April 2024 and was the runner-up for the ADCI Literary Prize.
She lives in Scotland with her wife, two wild golden retrievers, and an even wilder cat.
Vikki Patis is an author of suspense novels with a gothic twist. Her latest novel, Return to Blackwater House, was published in March 2022 by Hodder & Stoughton, and her debut horror novel will be published in 2026.
She also writes historical fiction as Victoria Hawthorne. Her debut historical suspense novel, The House at Helygen, was published in April 2022 by Quercus and later became a bestseller. The Darkest Night was published in April 2024 and was the runner-up for the ADCI Literary Prize.
She lives in Scotland with her wife, two wild golden retrievers, and an even wilder cat.
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May 18, 2020
GIRL, LOST is a psychological suspense thriller novel by bestselling author Vikki Patis, the bestselling author of psychological thrillers The Diary and The Girl Across the Street, published by Bookouture. Her next psychological suspense thriller, Girl, Lost is being published by Bloodhound Books May 18, 2020.
They were the three musketeers…inseparable… always together…until they weren’t.
Emily Bligh, 21, second young woman has been reported missing after failing to return home after trip to the supermarket, her mother, Agnes, told police. This comes 3 days after Freya Rivers, 23, friend and next-door neighbor to Emily, went missing. Imogen Rivers, Freya’s twin sister, said that the trio were set to go travelling the day Freya was discovered missing. Their train tickets were booked. Deb Rivers, Freya’s mother indicated that Freya did not take her passport or any of her belongings. Emily was shown to have boarded a train the day before she was reported missing. Emily’s brother, Jamie believes his sister has gone to join her friend.
Imogen has spent months searching unsuccessfully for the pair.
Then 5 years later, Imogen’s mother calls her saying that Emily has come home…with a child, Ella. Imogen currently living in Australia, immediately books a flight home to England to see her mother and find out the truth.
Where did they go? Why did they go? Why did Emily wait a few days to follow? Why has Emily come back? Where has she been? Where is Freya?
So many unanswered questions…
Everyone has their secrets…and the truth is closer to home that she ever thought.
This chilling excellent well-written psychological thriller will have you glued to your seat to see how it would turn out. Well- developed characters, multiple POV’s told by the three sisters and strong plot make this a pleasure to read. I loved it! Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author and Bloodhound Books for my digital copy.
They were the three musketeers…inseparable… always together…until they weren’t.
Emily Bligh, 21, second young woman has been reported missing after failing to return home after trip to the supermarket, her mother, Agnes, told police. This comes 3 days after Freya Rivers, 23, friend and next-door neighbor to Emily, went missing. Imogen Rivers, Freya’s twin sister, said that the trio were set to go travelling the day Freya was discovered missing. Their train tickets were booked. Deb Rivers, Freya’s mother indicated that Freya did not take her passport or any of her belongings. Emily was shown to have boarded a train the day before she was reported missing. Emily’s brother, Jamie believes his sister has gone to join her friend.
Imogen has spent months searching unsuccessfully for the pair.
Then 5 years later, Imogen’s mother calls her saying that Emily has come home…with a child, Ella. Imogen currently living in Australia, immediately books a flight home to England to see her mother and find out the truth.
Where did they go? Why did they go? Why did Emily wait a few days to follow? Why has Emily come back? Where has she been? Where is Freya?
So many unanswered questions…
Everyone has their secrets…and the truth is closer to home that she ever thought.
This chilling excellent well-written psychological thriller will have you glued to your seat to see how it would turn out. Well- developed characters, multiple POV’s told by the three sisters and strong plot make this a pleasure to read. I loved it! Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author and Bloodhound Books for my digital copy.
May 18, 2020
This was an unusual story in the fact that so many parallels are established between three women. Consequently, I struggled discerning between the narrative voices, not finding them distinctive enough, and this made my reading of the novel a little confusing.
Patis explores an interesting premise: two girls who disappear within days of each other, but then one returns after five years. But at the same time, the twin sister of one of the missing girls, also returns home. Throw in the fact that they live next door to each other, have both lost their fathers (although under very different circumstances), and I found their lives blending in together, almost too seamlessly. Whilst the narrative switches between Imogen and Emily’s perspectives (with missing Freya thrown in there for good measure with flashbacks – we eventually find out over the story about what happened to her), the two women are so alike and have the shared missing Freya to bind them, that I did forget who I was reading about. This was a shame. I understand that the three women have so much in common, but I wished the writer would have given them some more individual characteristics.
Another factor which lessened my overall enjoyment of the story was the fact that I could predict, very early on, what happened in the past. Although I was not perfectly correct, I was disappointed that the conclusion was made so obvious. Maybe this was deliberate from Patis; instead forcing the reader to focus on character development rather than events. However, clues that were dropped into the narrative were too obvious and again I found myself thinking of the desire to have a “show, not tell” type of story.
The theme of domestic violence haunts this story. Anger and tempers have had a profound impact on so many characters, giving a dark story an even darker note. This links to the idea that Imogen, Freya and Emily have all lost something. I found it interesting how the idea of the parental influence being “locked up” inside, carefully controlled until circumstances push a dark reaction to events. Emily fears becoming her father, sees her father’s behaviour in her brother, and both Imogen and Freya have had experience of this darkness too. Accordingly, female fear is dominant in this novel and it was sad to see how it emerges in different situations.
Towards the end of the novel, as the revelations came thick and fast, I again struggled to keep up with the switching narrative voice – which is really not like me! I found that ideas could have been developed just a little bit more – considerably lessening my confusion as a result. I guess I felt the ending was a little rushed and wished that a bit more time had been taken in the conclusion, after so much was done in establishing the story.
I did enjoy reading this story, despite my criticisms. It was one that made me think and actively read, making it stand out as a different sort of thriller to ones I have read recently. I grew to care for the characters and wanted to see a happy ending. I was not disappointed.
With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Patis explores an interesting premise: two girls who disappear within days of each other, but then one returns after five years. But at the same time, the twin sister of one of the missing girls, also returns home. Throw in the fact that they live next door to each other, have both lost their fathers (although under very different circumstances), and I found their lives blending in together, almost too seamlessly. Whilst the narrative switches between Imogen and Emily’s perspectives (with missing Freya thrown in there for good measure with flashbacks – we eventually find out over the story about what happened to her), the two women are so alike and have the shared missing Freya to bind them, that I did forget who I was reading about. This was a shame. I understand that the three women have so much in common, but I wished the writer would have given them some more individual characteristics.
Another factor which lessened my overall enjoyment of the story was the fact that I could predict, very early on, what happened in the past. Although I was not perfectly correct, I was disappointed that the conclusion was made so obvious. Maybe this was deliberate from Patis; instead forcing the reader to focus on character development rather than events. However, clues that were dropped into the narrative were too obvious and again I found myself thinking of the desire to have a “show, not tell” type of story.
The theme of domestic violence haunts this story. Anger and tempers have had a profound impact on so many characters, giving a dark story an even darker note. This links to the idea that Imogen, Freya and Emily have all lost something. I found it interesting how the idea of the parental influence being “locked up” inside, carefully controlled until circumstances push a dark reaction to events. Emily fears becoming her father, sees her father’s behaviour in her brother, and both Imogen and Freya have had experience of this darkness too. Accordingly, female fear is dominant in this novel and it was sad to see how it emerges in different situations.
Towards the end of the novel, as the revelations came thick and fast, I again struggled to keep up with the switching narrative voice – which is really not like me! I found that ideas could have been developed just a little bit more – considerably lessening my confusion as a result. I guess I felt the ending was a little rushed and wished that a bit more time had been taken in the conclusion, after so much was done in establishing the story.
I did enjoy reading this story, despite my criticisms. It was one that made me think and actively read, making it stand out as a different sort of thriller to ones I have read recently. I grew to care for the characters and wanted to see a happy ending. I was not disappointed.
With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 11, 2020
Seems everybody loves this book except me. First off, even at 260 pages, it was way too long. Stretching out the story with irrelevant details like dwelling on Emily's and Imogen's jobs just made me impatient. It was pretty obvious what happened, except for the exact details. By the time I got to the part with the explanation of what happened, I really didn't care any more. I was tired of the whole story.
I gave it three stars instead of two, which is what I think it deserves, because obviously there are people who like it and I don't want to discourage those people from reading it too much. But once again, even though this book was much shorter than the usual 400-page Kindle Unlimited novel, it was still at least 50 pages too long.
I gave it three stars instead of two, which is what I think it deserves, because obviously there are people who like it and I don't want to discourage those people from reading it too much. But once again, even though this book was much shorter than the usual 400-page Kindle Unlimited novel, it was still at least 50 pages too long.
May 18, 2020
The girls have planned forever to take this 2-year trip. Freya and Imogen are twin sisters, Emily has been their best friend since forever, and they consider her just as much as another sister.
Things don't go as planned. Freya disappeared leaving her family to wonder if she started her trip early and without them. Emily disappeared 3 days later. Imogen has spent months and months searching for the girls with no luck.
Until .... 5 years later ...
Her mother calls saying that Emily has returned ... and has a child with her.
Where has she been? Where is Freya? Why did she disappear? Does she know where Freya is?
Imogen is desperate to uncover the truth about her twin and the truth is closer to home than she ever imagined…
This psychological thriller is well written, told by the three sisters, then and now. The plot is solid with characters that are skillfully drawn. Secrets and lies abound. A few twists and turns along the way keeps one riveted to the pages.
Many thanks to the author / Bloodhound Books for the digital copy of this psychological thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
June 10, 2020
Twin sisters Imogen and Freya ,along with their best friend Emily who lives next door, who the twins have known since childhood ..are making plans to travel the world ..They have pinned up their route on the wall..The world is waiting to be explored..On that summer night five years ago..Freya vanished ..When a while later Emily goes missing ..Two families worlds are ripped apart..After 6months of Imogen watching her mother shrink inside herself ,she decides to take the route they would have gone ,searching the world for her sister..the other half of her..As she starts to make a new life in Australia, she gets a phone call from her mother..who tells her Emily is back ..Taking the first flight home..when Imogen finds Emily ,who now has a beautiful little girl ,Emily is distant and unreachable. But Imogen needs the truth ..There is only one kind of shock worse than the unexpected..for which one has refused to prepare ..When the sins of the past are eventually revealed , the shocking truth will change everything..Told from different perspectives..Girl Lost is a story of Secrets ..Lies Love and Sorrow...Dark Chilling and Unputdownable...
May 16, 2020
The story is based around three young women, sisters Freya and Imogen and friend Emily. Five years ago they were about to go on a trip of a lifetime, then two of them disappeared, leaving the third on a hunt to find out what the heck happened. And that's the question you ask yourself all the way through this book right up to the thrilling, heart-stopping conclusion. It kicks off when Emily comes back home with her daughter Ella, who is so well written - I loved the relationship between these two characters. The author drip feeds bits of information, teasing you, making you think you know the answers only to be proved wrong. Enthralling and emotional, the story twists and turns right up to the very satisfying conclusion. A cracking read!
July 26, 2020
This was my first Vikki Patis novel. As recently as last month I had never heard of the author. And this, for reasons that I’ll explain, gave me a slight problem when it came to writing the review. Because any review of any product, be that a book or something else, is ultimately a measure of how well that product measured up to your expectations. The trouble is that I think that my expectations for this book weren’t quite what they should have been. But this probably isn’t the book’s, or the author’s fault so much as mine.
First though, let’s deal with some of the book’s many, many good points. The plot is one that gently takes hold of you and teases, caresses you in, in a manner similar to that of S E Lynes in Valentina and The Pact. And that’s meant as a huge compliment. Five years earlier, Imogen’s twin sister Freya vanished without trace. Three days later, their best friend Emily also disappeared. But now, Emily has returned. And she is accompanied by a four-year-old girl. The reader is given just enough clues to suspect what the outcome is going to be before it is gradually revealed.
The story is told in alternating chapters from the narratives of Imogen and Emily in the present, and from Freya before her disappearance. The pace, for me is spot on – fast enough to hold my attention but slow enough that it’s real. Imogen’s pressing need to persuade Emily to reveal the truth about what happened to Freya all those years ago are balanced by matters such as Imogen’s work, and Emily’s trying to care for her child and her sick mother.
The characters of Imogen, her mother and indeed her recently deceased father are all likeable. And, whilst we realise almost from the start that Emily is not entirely innocent – the line “I was never missing. I just didn’t want to be found” is rather a giveaway – we can’t help but feel for her. The love between Emily and her child Ella is just wonderfully portrayed. The simple inclusion of Ella calling her “Mumily”, as well as making you feel warm inside when you read it, hints at a unique relationship which “Mummy” would not have done. Equally well conveyed are Emily’s fear for her elder brother Jamie, and that epilogue, which is just beautiful.
My criticisms – if that’s a fair word to use – are twofold. Firstly that, unlike in S E Lynes’ novels, the slow and subtle revelations all relate to things that happened in the past. Which meant that I didn’t read this book whilst wanting to scream at the character “Nooo! Don’t do that”, because I knew that it was already too late. As a result, the book just didn’t have the same level of suspense.
My second, small problem is the one that arose from my own expectations. I had been told that this book was a psychological thriller and so was expecting a big twist, a big revelation towards the end in a manner typical of this genre. This, again is something that S E Lynes is a master at: letting you guess one revelation before adding another that you hadn’t seen coming at all. But in Girl, Lost, that twist never really comes. I more or less guessed the outcome, stayed interested and found that I was right. Which absolutely meant that I enjoyed the book, but also that I wasn’t left thinking about it for a long time afterwards.
These two little niggles are just enough for me to dock the book maybe half a star from a maximum rating. They are, however, just that: niggles. The best advice I can give is to read this book and just enjoy the writing, without having any preconceptions as to what you think it should be like. Hopefully if you can do that, you’ll really love it.
My overall feeling is one that perhaps pays the book and its author the biggest compliment I can. I said at the start that this was my first novel by Vikki Patis. It absolutely won’t be my last.
First though, let’s deal with some of the book’s many, many good points. The plot is one that gently takes hold of you and teases, caresses you in, in a manner similar to that of S E Lynes in Valentina and The Pact. And that’s meant as a huge compliment. Five years earlier, Imogen’s twin sister Freya vanished without trace. Three days later, their best friend Emily also disappeared. But now, Emily has returned. And she is accompanied by a four-year-old girl. The reader is given just enough clues to suspect what the outcome is going to be before it is gradually revealed.
The story is told in alternating chapters from the narratives of Imogen and Emily in the present, and from Freya before her disappearance. The pace, for me is spot on – fast enough to hold my attention but slow enough that it’s real. Imogen’s pressing need to persuade Emily to reveal the truth about what happened to Freya all those years ago are balanced by matters such as Imogen’s work, and Emily’s trying to care for her child and her sick mother.
The characters of Imogen, her mother and indeed her recently deceased father are all likeable. And, whilst we realise almost from the start that Emily is not entirely innocent – the line “I was never missing. I just didn’t want to be found” is rather a giveaway – we can’t help but feel for her. The love between Emily and her child Ella is just wonderfully portrayed. The simple inclusion of Ella calling her “Mumily”, as well as making you feel warm inside when you read it, hints at a unique relationship which “Mummy” would not have done. Equally well conveyed are Emily’s fear for her elder brother Jamie, and that epilogue, which is just beautiful.
My criticisms – if that’s a fair word to use – are twofold. Firstly that, unlike in S E Lynes’ novels, the slow and subtle revelations all relate to things that happened in the past. Which meant that I didn’t read this book whilst wanting to scream at the character “Nooo! Don’t do that”, because I knew that it was already too late. As a result, the book just didn’t have the same level of suspense.
My second, small problem is the one that arose from my own expectations. I had been told that this book was a psychological thriller and so was expecting a big twist, a big revelation towards the end in a manner typical of this genre. This, again is something that S E Lynes is a master at: letting you guess one revelation before adding another that you hadn’t seen coming at all. But in Girl, Lost, that twist never really comes. I more or less guessed the outcome, stayed interested and found that I was right. Which absolutely meant that I enjoyed the book, but also that I wasn’t left thinking about it for a long time afterwards.
These two little niggles are just enough for me to dock the book maybe half a star from a maximum rating. They are, however, just that: niggles. The best advice I can give is to read this book and just enjoy the writing, without having any preconceptions as to what you think it should be like. Hopefully if you can do that, you’ll really love it.
My overall feeling is one that perhaps pays the book and its author the biggest compliment I can. I said at the start that this was my first novel by Vikki Patis. It absolutely won’t be my last.
May 19, 2020
The opening grips the reader from the start and immediately raises questions. What is happening and to whom? So we start the novel with a sense of chilling unease, always a sure fire way to get a reader turning and turning those pages!
The novel is about one twin's attempt to put some very jumbled puzzle pieces together to build a clearer picture of her sister's disappearance so that she can at last understand. Why has she vanished? Where has she vanished to? Is she dead or alive? And how is this disturbing event linked to the neighbours next door?
When we join Imogen Rivers, her sister Freya has been missing for 5 years and all of a sudden their friend Emily who disappeared shortly after Freya did, arrives back next door with a young child.
The story is sad in that there is a lot of grief and despair over losing a child and not knowing what has happened. Imogen and her Mum haven't had a lot of contact over the intervening years but now back together in the same house, there is a lot to be said and done to manage the gaping hole Freya has left in the family. Ater a lifetime of poverty, violence and abuse Emily's Mum Agnes has terminal cancer and so the two households side by side are desperately trying to cope, albeit with different traumas.
It is clear Emily has a lot to hide and both girls being back home provides Imogen with the opportunity and determination to uncover the dark secrets alone. She needs to find out the truth in order to release the tight grip the past has on her and in this way is very brave. She carries so much guilt and fear inside of her, as does Emily, that the reader hopes for not only justice but also a freedom from that emotional suffering. Could Imogen have saved her sister? Why did she let Freya go off with Jamie, Emily's brother? And why is Emily so fearful of Jamie?
The multiple narrators and switch in timelines from 'now' to 'then' and back again make this a truly tense and intriguing read. I wasn't one hundred percent enthralled with the very ending, although it is pretty dramatic, but I did like the epilogue, so at the last minute have changed my star rating from 4 to 5!
I would happily recommend this book to everyone and will most definitely choose to read anything else Vikki Patis has written.
Find the lost girl. You'll lose a few hours of your day but you'll gain an awful lot of reading pleasure
The novel is about one twin's attempt to put some very jumbled puzzle pieces together to build a clearer picture of her sister's disappearance so that she can at last understand. Why has she vanished? Where has she vanished to? Is she dead or alive? And how is this disturbing event linked to the neighbours next door?
When we join Imogen Rivers, her sister Freya has been missing for 5 years and all of a sudden their friend Emily who disappeared shortly after Freya did, arrives back next door with a young child.
The story is sad in that there is a lot of grief and despair over losing a child and not knowing what has happened. Imogen and her Mum haven't had a lot of contact over the intervening years but now back together in the same house, there is a lot to be said and done to manage the gaping hole Freya has left in the family. Ater a lifetime of poverty, violence and abuse Emily's Mum Agnes has terminal cancer and so the two households side by side are desperately trying to cope, albeit with different traumas.
It is clear Emily has a lot to hide and both girls being back home provides Imogen with the opportunity and determination to uncover the dark secrets alone. She needs to find out the truth in order to release the tight grip the past has on her and in this way is very brave. She carries so much guilt and fear inside of her, as does Emily, that the reader hopes for not only justice but also a freedom from that emotional suffering. Could Imogen have saved her sister? Why did she let Freya go off with Jamie, Emily's brother? And why is Emily so fearful of Jamie?
The multiple narrators and switch in timelines from 'now' to 'then' and back again make this a truly tense and intriguing read. I wasn't one hundred percent enthralled with the very ending, although it is pretty dramatic, but I did like the epilogue, so at the last minute have changed my star rating from 4 to 5!
I would happily recommend this book to everyone and will most definitely choose to read anything else Vikki Patis has written.
Find the lost girl. You'll lose a few hours of your day but you'll gain an awful lot of reading pleasure
May 16, 2020
A clever and addictive thriller that will keep you in suspense throughout!
Twins Freya and Imogen have plans to travel the world with their best friend and neighbour Emily. However, they never quite manage to leave together as Freya disappears out of the blue, shortly followed by Emily. Imogen then spends the next five years travelling in the hopes that her sister is out there somewhere and that one day she will find her.
When Emily suddenly appears back home, Imogen returns too, determined to find out if she knows where Freya is and why they both disappeared without her.
This story is such a well-written page-turner! Totally unputdownable, I read it in just two days!
The chapters flit perfectly between the perspectives of each of the girls, occasionally jumping from the present day back to before Freya and Emily disappeared. From the off, it is obvious what characters we shouldn’t trust and as you read on, the secrets and lies will slowly unravel leading you up to the fantastic ending.
Vikki cleverly drip-feeds enough information to keep you hooked, not once did I lose interest in this book. I love that as well as being dark and suspenseful this story is also quite emotional at times and I definitely had a tear in my eye near the end.
I can’t finish this review without mentioning where this story is set. Plymouth is my hometown and not only that, but these characters live up the road from me! I think this definitely helped draw me in as I was able to imagine exactly where they lived and where they went.
A fabulous 5 🌟 read, that I highly recommend to any lovers of a good psychological suspense thriller.
Thank you so much to the author Vikki Patis for my ARC of this book.
Twins Freya and Imogen have plans to travel the world with their best friend and neighbour Emily. However, they never quite manage to leave together as Freya disappears out of the blue, shortly followed by Emily. Imogen then spends the next five years travelling in the hopes that her sister is out there somewhere and that one day she will find her.
When Emily suddenly appears back home, Imogen returns too, determined to find out if she knows where Freya is and why they both disappeared without her.
This story is such a well-written page-turner! Totally unputdownable, I read it in just two days!
The chapters flit perfectly between the perspectives of each of the girls, occasionally jumping from the present day back to before Freya and Emily disappeared. From the off, it is obvious what characters we shouldn’t trust and as you read on, the secrets and lies will slowly unravel leading you up to the fantastic ending.
Vikki cleverly drip-feeds enough information to keep you hooked, not once did I lose interest in this book. I love that as well as being dark and suspenseful this story is also quite emotional at times and I definitely had a tear in my eye near the end.
I can’t finish this review without mentioning where this story is set. Plymouth is my hometown and not only that, but these characters live up the road from me! I think this definitely helped draw me in as I was able to imagine exactly where they lived and where they went.
A fabulous 5 🌟 read, that I highly recommend to any lovers of a good psychological suspense thriller.
Thank you so much to the author Vikki Patis for my ARC of this book.
May 16, 2020
After loving The Diary by Vikki Patis, I couldn’t wait to read this one. And I wasn’t disappointed! It took me a while to get into this one, but as soon as I was hooked I didn’t want to stop reading. I feel like some parts were a bit slow going, but I really enjoyed reading it. The action at the end felt slightly rushed, but it was still fantastic! I couldn’t believe the twists and surprises that were part of the storyline. I really liked the characters and enjoyed reading about all of them. I loved the relationship between Emily and Ella. The storyline was fantastic and did keep me interested, and I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen. I like that there are chapters set in the past and present as it really helps you to understand the situation. I love Vikki Patis’ writing and I can’t wait to read her next book! She’s definitely an auto-buy author for me now.
May 22, 2020
I was never missing. I just didn't want to be found.
Girl, Lost is a psychological suspense thriller about a twin who disappears and a twin who is left behind. Freya, Imogen and Emily are as close as can be, they plan a round the world trip together but before they can leave Freya and Emily disappear leaving Imogen behind.
This is a twisty thriller about two families who live next door to one another. Vikki Patis is able to keep you guessing throughout as she builds suspense very early on in the prologue and beginning chapters. Just when you think you are getting a grip on the story, something changes. Sometimes the changes are subtle and other times they are a smack in the face. This book explores themes of relationships, family dynamics, abuse and secrets. Lots and lots of secrets!
Would definitely recommend this one, thank you to Vikki for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
Girl, Lost is a psychological suspense thriller about a twin who disappears and a twin who is left behind. Freya, Imogen and Emily are as close as can be, they plan a round the world trip together but before they can leave Freya and Emily disappear leaving Imogen behind.
This is a twisty thriller about two families who live next door to one another. Vikki Patis is able to keep you guessing throughout as she builds suspense very early on in the prologue and beginning chapters. Just when you think you are getting a grip on the story, something changes. Sometimes the changes are subtle and other times they are a smack in the face. This book explores themes of relationships, family dynamics, abuse and secrets. Lots and lots of secrets!
Would definitely recommend this one, thank you to Vikki for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2020
This is such a good book! I could not put it down and finished it in a day.
The storyline grips you all the way through. Even when I figured out a big part of it, my enjoyment was not lessened. It's one of those books that keeps you guessing so I still wanted to keep going to find out more. And that ending!!! I did not expect it to all turn out the way it did.
Vikki is very good at surprising her readers and keeping us on the edge of our seats. I love her books and cannot wait to read more by her.
The storyline grips you all the way through. Even when I figured out a big part of it, my enjoyment was not lessened. It's one of those books that keeps you guessing so I still wanted to keep going to find out more. And that ending!!! I did not expect it to all turn out the way it did.
Vikki is very good at surprising her readers and keeping us on the edge of our seats. I love her books and cannot wait to read more by her.
May 20, 2020
Being a twin myself, I am always drawn to stories that feature twins as main characters. This book has a great vibe to it right from the beginning where the author hooks you in by hinting on an unresolved disappearance. The author then gradually reveals the background that links all the protagonists together. I kept wondering where and how the subplots fit together and Patis shows skillfully how you can write a suspenseful plot without letting up right up to its final twist at the end. A wonderfully immersive psychological thriller!
February 25, 2021
"Girl, lost" caught me almost instantly.
Even though the end is a little bit predictable, it has some twists that made me drop my jaw and stay up very late until finish it. I wanted to know what the hell happened 5 years ago at all cost.
I do recommend reading this book by Vikki Patis, since the narrative is nice and makes you wanna read more and more about her.
Even though the end is a little bit predictable, it has some twists that made me drop my jaw and stay up very late until finish it. I wanted to know what the hell happened 5 years ago at all cost.
I do recommend reading this book by Vikki Patis, since the narrative is nice and makes you wanna read more and more about her.
May 27, 2020
Plot/Narrative
Freya, Imogen and Emily are all best friends from childhood. They had a plan to travel the world together. But Freya disappears and soon after Emily going missing too.
Imogen goes ahead with their planned travelling searching for her sister. She is now living in Australia when she gets a call to let her know Emily has come back with a little girl in tow.
This story was Rivetingly dark, thrilling and intense while also igniting heart-wrenching emotions.
I read this book in a day, the opening is bloody unbelievable with an absolute corker of an epilogue.
Characters
Vikki has written some brilliant, deep and well-developed characters.
Emily was flawed and damaged in little ways but she is resilient and brave despite growing up in a home full of abuse.
Imogen was lost, raw and realistic without her sister and her character evoked so many emotions due to the past and present circumstances.
The way the author has written the characters made me deeply care and more invested in the overall plot/narrative.
Writing Style/Pacing
This narrative is told in the point of view of Freya, Imogen and Emily which flicks back and forth between all the past and present. I love this type of writing and structure because we can see it all from every side and becomes addicting, gripping in which you can not put down. Male sure you put some time aside when you start this book.
This is a fast-paced with short chapters.
Themes/Settings
The themes in this book are abuse, cancer, missing persons, loss, friendship, deceit and lies etc.
They are all though-provoking, terrifying, emotional, and dark and well written.
Overall Thoughts
This story was Rivetingly dark, thrilling and intense while also igniting heart-wrenching emotions. Fast paced with short chapters.
I read this book in a day, the opening is bloody unbelievable with an absolute corker of an epilogue.
The way the author has written the characters made me deeply care and more invested in the overall plot/narrative.
Freya, Imogen and Emily are all best friends from childhood. They had a plan to travel the world together. But Freya disappears and soon after Emily going missing too.
Imogen goes ahead with their planned travelling searching for her sister. She is now living in Australia when she gets a call to let her know Emily has come back with a little girl in tow.
This story was Rivetingly dark, thrilling and intense while also igniting heart-wrenching emotions.
I read this book in a day, the opening is bloody unbelievable with an absolute corker of an epilogue.
Characters
Vikki has written some brilliant, deep and well-developed characters.
Emily was flawed and damaged in little ways but she is resilient and brave despite growing up in a home full of abuse.
Imogen was lost, raw and realistic without her sister and her character evoked so many emotions due to the past and present circumstances.
The way the author has written the characters made me deeply care and more invested in the overall plot/narrative.
Writing Style/Pacing
This narrative is told in the point of view of Freya, Imogen and Emily which flicks back and forth between all the past and present. I love this type of writing and structure because we can see it all from every side and becomes addicting, gripping in which you can not put down. Male sure you put some time aside when you start this book.
This is a fast-paced with short chapters.
Themes/Settings
The themes in this book are abuse, cancer, missing persons, loss, friendship, deceit and lies etc.
They are all though-provoking, terrifying, emotional, and dark and well written.
Overall Thoughts
This story was Rivetingly dark, thrilling and intense while also igniting heart-wrenching emotions. Fast paced with short chapters.
I read this book in a day, the opening is bloody unbelievable with an absolute corker of an epilogue.
The way the author has written the characters made me deeply care and more invested in the overall plot/narrative.
April 14, 2021
Freya goes missing, then 2 days later her friend and neighbor Emily also goes missing. Imogen, Freya’s twin and Emily’s friend spends years searching for Freya and Emily. Finds nothing. It’s 5 years later and Imogen’s mother calls and says Emily has returned, and she has a little girl with her, Ella. Imogen immediately rushes home. Then nothing happens, nothing. Imogen and her mother do not confront Emily. They acted like they are afraid to ask her anything. This is bizarre. They think Freya left and Emily went to join her. But they do not question Emily at all! And as for Emily – what kind of “friend” would let a mother and sister suffer wondering what happened.
Then they just seem to go about their day. There are a lot of details that aren’t needed for the story. Imogen and Emily get a job at the same place, for one of their mother’s friends. A place they had previously worked at together. But it is very unclear what type of business it even is, but there is still a lot of talk about it. But it is really not important to the story line.
There is a lot of back and forth from present day to the past. And a lot of hints about what happened. You get bits and pieces of what happened in the past with Freya and Emily’s brother Jamie. I lost track sometimes of who was who, Freya, Imogen, Emily. And sometime nick names for these girls – Immy and Emmy – how confusing.
Then Imogen is in trouble and who does her mother call but Emily. WHAT? Again, this makes no sense. They were very close growing up and until Freya, then Emily disappeared. But they are not close now.
This was hard to finish, I was skimming chapters. I think I knew what happened but still couldn’t figure out Ella and where she came from. It is all explained in the end. With a "twist" with Imogen that is very unbelievable.
Then they just seem to go about their day. There are a lot of details that aren’t needed for the story. Imogen and Emily get a job at the same place, for one of their mother’s friends. A place they had previously worked at together. But it is very unclear what type of business it even is, but there is still a lot of talk about it. But it is really not important to the story line.
There is a lot of back and forth from present day to the past. And a lot of hints about what happened. You get bits and pieces of what happened in the past with Freya and Emily’s brother Jamie. I lost track sometimes of who was who, Freya, Imogen, Emily. And sometime nick names for these girls – Immy and Emmy – how confusing.
Then Imogen is in trouble and who does her mother call but Emily. WHAT? Again, this makes no sense. They were very close growing up and until Freya, then Emily disappeared. But they are not close now.
This was hard to finish, I was skimming chapters. I think I knew what happened but still couldn’t figure out Ella and where she came from. It is all explained in the end. With a "twist" with Imogen that is very unbelievable.
May 16, 2020
I absolutely love how this book is written and laid out, dedicating each chapter to either Freya, Imogen or Emily. For me, this is exactly how I like a book to be written as it gives you each characters point of view of the story that is unfolding and gives a different take on things.
Once I picked this book up, I found it very hard to put down as the story grips you straight from the beginning. Due to the writing style, I found it so easy to bond with the characters and could feel myself getting drawn into how they were feeling and could understand why they did the things they did. There’s a scene near the end with Deb (Freya and Imogen’s mum) and you can actually feel the rawness of emotion as you read the words she is saying. Just brilliantly written.
I have to mention the epilogue in this book. This epilogue perfectly finishes everything off and actually gave me very stinging eyes. I just adore it when you get that totally satisfied feeling when you finish a book, and that is exactly how I felt after reading this.
Once I picked this book up, I found it very hard to put down as the story grips you straight from the beginning. Due to the writing style, I found it so easy to bond with the characters and could feel myself getting drawn into how they were feeling and could understand why they did the things they did. There’s a scene near the end with Deb (Freya and Imogen’s mum) and you can actually feel the rawness of emotion as you read the words she is saying. Just brilliantly written.
I have to mention the epilogue in this book. This epilogue perfectly finishes everything off and actually gave me very stinging eyes. I just adore it when you get that totally satisfied feeling when you finish a book, and that is exactly how I felt after reading this.
May 23, 2020
Wow just wow. I absolutely loved the way this book was written it was so cleverly done. It was told from twins Freya and Imogen point of view and best friend Emily’s. I fell in love with all 3 of these characters they were all so likeable and you were able to see all the events unfold from 3 different point of views and feel the different emotions and feelings of all of them. I also love the fact this book is set in my home town Plymouth.
I read this book in 2 sittings once I started it I couldn’t put it down it was just so easy to read and had so many different twists and turns that you just wanted to keep on reading. I did however work out the majority of the story line and at times it was a bit predictable but that didn’t stop me enjoying every minuet of it. And even though I guessed some parts i didn’t guess the ending!
This book is so well written that you can feel the emotions of the different characters I felt as though I laughed with them as well as cried for them. Will defiantly be reading more from this author and would recommend this book to anyone.
I read this book in 2 sittings once I started it I couldn’t put it down it was just so easy to read and had so many different twists and turns that you just wanted to keep on reading. I did however work out the majority of the story line and at times it was a bit predictable but that didn’t stop me enjoying every minuet of it. And even though I guessed some parts i didn’t guess the ending!
This book is so well written that you can feel the emotions of the different characters I felt as though I laughed with them as well as cried for them. Will defiantly be reading more from this author and would recommend this book to anyone.
July 23, 2020
This book had me caught up in the story - big time! It was written in such an engaging way, I felt close to the characters and easily empathised with what they were going through. I felt the sadness of Debs and Imogen, not knowing what had happened to Freya and I couldn’t help but feel for Emily too. I almost wanted to close my eyes as danger crept up on them.
‘Girl, Lost,’ is so well written and captures the youth of the main characters with such authenticity. They were well rounded and deep. The mystery of where Freya went kept me totally glued, sneaking moments I didn’t have spare to carry on reading.
I’d like to mention the setting too. I really got a feel for Plymouth, the sea, the sand and Plymouth Hoe. The location was anchored brilliantly.
I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who loves a deep psychological thriller, one in which you’ll have no choice but to emotionally invest. The relationship between Emily and Ella was something else, giving a real sad pang as I anticipated all what might come their way.
Fab read!
‘Girl, Lost,’ is so well written and captures the youth of the main characters with such authenticity. They were well rounded and deep. The mystery of where Freya went kept me totally glued, sneaking moments I didn’t have spare to carry on reading.
I’d like to mention the setting too. I really got a feel for Plymouth, the sea, the sand and Plymouth Hoe. The location was anchored brilliantly.
I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who loves a deep psychological thriller, one in which you’ll have no choice but to emotionally invest. The relationship between Emily and Ella was something else, giving a real sad pang as I anticipated all what might come their way.
Fab read!
May 18, 2020
After managing to read Girl, Lost in less than a day, it was safe to say I had a large book hangover for several days afterwards.
The story alternates between Imogen and Emily's POVs, which I loved because it gave them depth and made them relatable whilst following an incredibly suspenseful plot. There is also the odd chapter dedicated to Freya's POV which delves into the past and gave me (what I thought at the time) a greater understanding of what happened to her.
I believed I had figured out what happened pretty early on, and I did to an extent, but there were so many surprising twists that ended up flooring me. Girl, Lost is written so well it is easy to follow and the characters emotions lifted off the pages. There are characters I hated, characters I felt for and the epilogue gave the best closure to such an emotional, adrenaline-fuelled read. I may have shed a tear. Everything you could want in a book, I thoroughly recommend.
The story alternates between Imogen and Emily's POVs, which I loved because it gave them depth and made them relatable whilst following an incredibly suspenseful plot. There is also the odd chapter dedicated to Freya's POV which delves into the past and gave me (what I thought at the time) a greater understanding of what happened to her.
I believed I had figured out what happened pretty early on, and I did to an extent, but there were so many surprising twists that ended up flooring me. Girl, Lost is written so well it is easy to follow and the characters emotions lifted off the pages. There are characters I hated, characters I felt for and the epilogue gave the best closure to such an emotional, adrenaline-fuelled read. I may have shed a tear. Everything you could want in a book, I thoroughly recommend.
June 21, 2020
I've seen this book mentioned a fair few times on Instagram and it sounded like something I would enjoy so thought I would give it a go. I'm glad that I did, overall I liked it.
I have a bit of a soft spot for books set in the west country, originally being from Penzance myself so I was pleased to read about places I recognise. One thing I really liked about this book is that the dialogue between characters felt natural, which is hard to do and something that a lot of authors clearly struggle with.
The story was interesting but I did feel like there wasn't much mystery to it, the conclusion was pretty obvious from the beginning. I also didn't feel like the two lead characters were different enough, I would often be halfway through a chapter and forget whose perspective I was reading from as their voices were very similar.
Overall I would recommend this as a quick, entertaining read.
I have a bit of a soft spot for books set in the west country, originally being from Penzance myself so I was pleased to read about places I recognise. One thing I really liked about this book is that the dialogue between characters felt natural, which is hard to do and something that a lot of authors clearly struggle with.
The story was interesting but I did feel like there wasn't much mystery to it, the conclusion was pretty obvious from the beginning. I also didn't feel like the two lead characters were different enough, I would often be halfway through a chapter and forget whose perspective I was reading from as their voices were very similar.
Overall I would recommend this as a quick, entertaining read.
August 23, 2020
Tense and packed with intrigue, and delicious suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the journey it took me on. It felt to me as if the author spent considerable time ensuring every twist and turn was masterfully told, leaving behind no irritating loose ends. For this reason alone, I think she deserves a round of applause as so many books I have read recently have not been so carefully executed. Written extremely well with attention to every detail, Vikki Patis is a talented writer and one to look out for. Every character in this book, including the two sisters and the best friend felt extremely authentic. They were beautifully described, and their conversations felt as real to me as the ones I hear every day. More importantly, this was a fast paced read that I devoured in a couple of days. Expect to be kept in the dark for as long as possible as you wait for the Rivers’ family secrets to be revealed.
May 18, 2020
This was a great read! It really kept me thinking throughout and the suspense just keeps building until you can't stop reading, it was gripping and you could sense the tension building as the book went on. I did have a feeling the ending would be obvious however I was pleasantly surprised!
I really liked how the story flowed and didn't go off on tangents. This book is descriptive as it needs to be and I was so excited about the subtle mentions to the curly girl method!
I loved the epilogue, it really tied everything up nicely!
Overall, this is a fantastic psychological suspense women's fiction, I actually can't find a fault in this book and I've been thinking about it for days. I would definitely recommend this one.
I really liked how the story flowed and didn't go off on tangents. This book is descriptive as it needs to be and I was so excited about the subtle mentions to the curly girl method!
I loved the epilogue, it really tied everything up nicely!
Overall, this is a fantastic psychological suspense women's fiction, I actually can't find a fault in this book and I've been thinking about it for days. I would definitely recommend this one.
May 18, 2020
This is a beautifully told psychological thriller which left me reeling. I felt like I had been hit with a tidal wave of emotion. Every word Vikki wrote made me aware of what the characters were facing - love, hate, jealousy, anger, treachery and violence. At some points I had to tiptoe through the book just so that I could catch my breath, at other times I was berating Imogen for not grabbing Emily and forcing her to tell her know where her twin sister Freya had gone!
Girl Lost, is the first book I have read by Vikki Patis, but I will definitely be downloading her earlier book, “The Girl Across the Street” for my next fix.
Girl Lost, is the first book I have read by Vikki Patis, but I will definitely be downloading her earlier book, “The Girl Across the Street” for my next fix.
May 18, 2020
Something a little bit different.
Three girls, best of friends; twins and a “sister” by choice,
Freya and Imogen and their dearest friend Emily.
A story of friendship, loyalty, lies and abuse, all centred around a little girl Ella.
Ella’s story plays out through the lives of the three women.
But it goes even deeper than that, when you realise how their mothers and a brother, Jamie are involved.
Who really knows what happened to Freya, and will Imogen ever discover where her sister is?
Gripping and thrilling right up to the end.
I loved the ending which went from being on the edge of your seat to incredibly moving.
I look forward to reading more by this author.
Three girls, best of friends; twins and a “sister” by choice,
Freya and Imogen and their dearest friend Emily.
A story of friendship, loyalty, lies and abuse, all centred around a little girl Ella.
Ella’s story plays out through the lives of the three women.
But it goes even deeper than that, when you realise how their mothers and a brother, Jamie are involved.
Who really knows what happened to Freya, and will Imogen ever discover where her sister is?
Gripping and thrilling right up to the end.
I loved the ending which went from being on the edge of your seat to incredibly moving.
I look forward to reading more by this author.
May 18, 2020
I enjoyed this suspenseful mystery story. It is my first book by this author and it won't be my last. It is a well written story that is engaging and left me turning pages fast. It is full of action and edge sitting twists and turns. I had no issues connecting with the characters as they brought the story to life. Freya turns up missing one day but the question is does she want to be found? When a friend disappears a few days later, is there more to the disappearances than meets the eye? What will happen when the friend pops back up? Does she know where Freya is? There are alot of unanswered questions that I highly recommend reading this book to see if they are answered.
May 25, 2020
Excellent psychological thriller that keeps you going from start to finish.
Five years ago, Imogen's twin sister Freya, disappeared. The next day so did their best friend Emily who lived next door. Now Emily is back with her young daughter but where is Freya? Where did they go and what really happened.
The novel goes back and forth between past and present giving the reader just enough information to keep you guessing and wanting more. The characters are well developed and the story flows smoothly. Once you start this book, you will not be able to put it down until the end. A wonderfully satisfying read.
Five years ago, Imogen's twin sister Freya, disappeared. The next day so did their best friend Emily who lived next door. Now Emily is back with her young daughter but where is Freya? Where did they go and what really happened.
The novel goes back and forth between past and present giving the reader just enough information to keep you guessing and wanting more. The characters are well developed and the story flows smoothly. Once you start this book, you will not be able to put it down until the end. A wonderfully satisfying read.
June 10, 2020
A story of two very different families
Two girls go missing, one of them is the identical twin of Imogen. The other is Emily the girls next door neighbor.The story begins when Emily returns with a child. Imogen then comes back determined to find the truth about her sister.
The story unfolds through the eyes of the three girls and through flashbacks. I say the story unfolds because the author tells you what has happened.It's a story of love, friendship, jealousy, and anger .
I really enjoyed the book. It was different because it is not a rollercoaster of twists and turns. It's a gentle telling of a sad story.
Two girls go missing, one of them is the identical twin of Imogen. The other is Emily the girls next door neighbor.The story begins when Emily returns with a child. Imogen then comes back determined to find the truth about her sister.
The story unfolds through the eyes of the three girls and through flashbacks. I say the story unfolds because the author tells you what has happened.It's a story of love, friendship, jealousy, and anger .
I really enjoyed the book. It was different because it is not a rollercoaster of twists and turns. It's a gentle telling of a sad story.
June 13, 2020
It was enjoyable, but could have been better
I enjoyed reading this book. However, I didn' t like that the author basically revealed what had happened to Freya right at the beginning. Not directly of course. Hints dropped in the thoughts of the character Emily and then further developed on throughout the story until there was no doubt. I still read to the end of course. It was well written. But, I think the end would have been more enjoyable for me if it was something completely different to what the author had setup in the readers mind. So it was great to read, but nothing mind blowing unfortunately.
I enjoyed reading this book. However, I didn' t like that the author basically revealed what had happened to Freya right at the beginning. Not directly of course. Hints dropped in the thoughts of the character Emily and then further developed on throughout the story until there was no doubt. I still read to the end of course. It was well written. But, I think the end would have been more enjoyable for me if it was something completely different to what the author had setup in the readers mind. So it was great to read, but nothing mind blowing unfortunately.
August 21, 2020
Didnt really enjoy this book.
I bought this book after reading a few 5 star reviews but found it predictable and disappointing and a waste of money.
The book flits between the 3 main characters but none of them actually held my interest and I found myself wondering who was who throughout the book.
The book is full of silly errors like Imogen sat curling Emily's hair but a few paragraphs later the straighteners are being run through her hair. Theres errors on the gluten free front too.
The gripping twist at the end never materialised as I'd guessed what had happened a third of the way into the book.
I simply don't understand the good reviews. This book is average at best.
I bought this book after reading a few 5 star reviews but found it predictable and disappointing and a waste of money.
The book flits between the 3 main characters but none of them actually held my interest and I found myself wondering who was who throughout the book.
The book is full of silly errors like Imogen sat curling Emily's hair but a few paragraphs later the straighteners are being run through her hair. Theres errors on the gluten free front too.
The gripping twist at the end never materialised as I'd guessed what had happened a third of the way into the book.
I simply don't understand the good reviews. This book is average at best.
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