Lost and Found

Lost and Found #1

by J.S. Ellis

Despite being polar opposites, Phoebe and Adele’s friendship has stretched on for years. One a bubbly blonde, the other raven-haired and studious. They seem to have nothing in common, yet the bond between them is unbreakable.

Or so Phoebe thought.

She never believed Adele would hide anything from her until she sees her sneaking off with her handsome neighbour. Feeling betrayed, Phoebe begins to see cracks in their friendship she never noticed before.

Then, Adele vanishes.

Fearing for Adele’s safety, Phoebe searches for clues about her disappearance. However, the deeper she digs, the more she realizes she didn’t know Adele as well as she thought. Yet as revelations come to light, one mystery remains. What happened to Adele? And how is her disappearance connected to the stranger next door?

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Fiction

205 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2021

About the author

J.S Ellis is a thriller author. She has a degree in creative writing, English literature, and digital marketing. She lives in Malta with her fiancé and their fur baby Eloise. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s either cooking, eating cheese and chocolate, or listening to good music and enjoying a glass of wine or two.

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Reviews

[Linda Strong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phoebe and Adele are college students sharing an apartment, as they have been friends for many years. They are different in varied ways, but the friendship is maintained mostly by Phoebe, who's normally laid back and non-confrontational.

But when Adele starts dating ... in secret ... the young man that Phoebe has her eyes on, the bonds of friendship start tearing apart. Phoebe just can't believe that Adele could do something like this. Isn't there an unspoken pledge not to steal your best friend's boyfriend?

Phoebe starts looking for information on the young man, but finds nothing. His name doesn't exist, his work information is missing, he has nothing on social media. Her warnings to Adele are taken as jealousy and Adele ignores her.

But then Adele disappears.

Did she leave voluntarily? Or has something more sinister happened? The young man seems to be concerned, but is he really?

Highly suspenseful from start to finish, this is a real page-turner. Characters are solidly drawn. This was a new author to me and I am sure going to see what else she has to offer. The only drawback to this well written novel is a huge cliff hanger.

Many thanks to the author / Booksirens for the digital copy of this Psychological Thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

[Beth Roger aka Katiebella_Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't expect to like this book. I received it as a free copy to review and left it to the last minute. Definitely a case of "don't judge a book by its cover".
This was a great book. I wasn't thrilled with the first few chapters as it is definitely written in a YA style with an adult content. It is highly I need of an edit. Tons of run on or unfinished sentence. Tons of times where it jumped scenes without warring. But when on said and done the story line is gripping. The characters are relatable and as a whole it keeps you reading on. I do recommend this book. Once your hooked after the first few chapters you won't regret it.
I received this book from Voracious Readers Only for a review. Nothing influenced my review.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. So one day I got an email about book two so I ended up looking at it. Lucky I did because the blurb dragged me into this series.
I can tell you that this series kept me pulled me into it. I loved it and couldn't put it down. This book was hella good start to the series. After I finished this one I jumped right into bill two. Because I simply had to know what happened. I was like on the edge of the seat while reading this. Mixed emotions but overall I really loved this book and I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed by it

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I've read all of J.S Ellis' books, and what I always enjoy from this author's works is the pace and plot.
Lost and Found kept me engaged from start to finish. I enjoyed the characterisation and found the characters believable and intriguing.
I recommend this novel to anyone who wants a fast paced thriller that will keep you hooked from chapter one, to the very last page.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

[Alice - Books On the Lake · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oh it is not a good feeling to have the opportunity to read a book and find it not enjoyable at all. Once in a while it can happen and this unfortunately is one of those times.

I was certainly intrigued by this story- I felt the build up was a little slow but it was probably slow to paint a picture of the characters.

I did find myself shaking my head in disbelief at Phoebe at times - why on earth give your house key back to a man you barely know?! She seemed far too trusting! The frequent comments about his looks became a bit annoying  - jeez Phoebe, can you forget about any attractive features of this man and focus on what's happening?! Even her mother commented on it! I want the story, I'm not Interested in what this man looks like!

However, the story continued and I was fascinated to know what had happened to Adele and how the book was connected if at all.

I read the full box set of two books. The first book had a good pace but the ending felt abrupt and rushed and the tone seemed to change from the thriller it was set up to be, to seeming far more young adult.

As book two began, the recap was quite long but then things did progress but the story no longer felt like a thriller. I don't enjoy Young Adult books and this story didn't start as YA but did evolve to it and so it wasn't the genre or story I thought I would be reading.

I persevered and read to the end but this wasn't an enjoyable read for me. The language was quite crass at times in an unnecessary way and it wasn't a thriller. The pace was choppy and it really didn't grab me at all.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I will post to Goodreads only given my negative review unless asked.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phoebe and Adele two great friends who share an apartment during their university period; completely opposite in their character and way of being. In plenitud of youth. Alan a neighbor they both notice Phoebe shares her interest in Alan with Adele, and feels betrayed when Adele is the winner in that battle. Suddenly Adele disappears without knowing if it was a choice or if she is in danger.
The police, the neighbors, family intervene. Adele feels very alarmed by strange situations that happen in her apartment.
A novel, presents intrigue, betrayal, love, murders, with Adele missing. Written in a very clean way, sowing doubt to continue with the second part. An interesting book for psychological study about different personality types, which are very clear. Of course it is in my priorities to read the second part. It grabs you from start to finish. For me a new writer whom I will continue reading. Absolutely recommended.

[BooksandBacon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first thing I read from J.S. Ellis was a short story about a cat called Theodore and his owner is a serial killer!!!. Loved it, gave it 5 stars and since then there has been a full blown novel about Theodore which I haven’t read yet.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I have mixed feelings about “Lost & Found ''. It started interesting and engaging and had its twists and surprises but it was dragging and slow in parts but I continued reading it because I wanted to know what really happened to Adele. Adele is a bubbly and carefree person, nothing compared to Phoebe which is organized and controlled. Phoebe doesn’t stand out, and she is rarely someone people take a second glance at.

I gave it 3.5 stars but that doesn't mean I wont read part 2 because I really want to know what happened to Adele, is she really missing??

[Lisa Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Loved this book & author. It was very interesting and offers the other characters there point of view of view of the story

[crystal niche · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m really not sure what I was expecting.. it’s not that I didn’t like the story - it was decent.. I just got a little confused at the end with Phoebe’s progression. I’m a little concerned about reading the second one because I’m not sure where this story is going to go..

[Michelle ~catching up slowly~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I’ve read most of the short stories by J. S. Ellis, but this is the second full length book that I’ve read by her. Once again, I was quickly drawn into the story.
Phoebe and Adele have been besties forever. It’s a relationship many don’t understand. While Adele is outgoing and the life of the party, Phoebe is introverted and doesn’t even go to parties. The cracks in the friendship start to show after Phoebe sees Adele with her crush, Alan, after having confided in Adele. When it finally comes out that Phoebe is aware of the betrayal, Adele tries to make it up to her by including her in many of their plans. This is definitely not the answer for Phoebe.
Soon it seems as though everything Adele does, or doesn’t do, annoys Phoebe. When Phoebe finds Alan and Adele in Adele‘s room together, she basically loses it. She barges in and throws some of Adele‘s belongings at her while yelling and screaming. Alan leaves and Adele soon takes off also. When Adele fails to return both Phoebe and Alan becomes suspects in her disappearance. Although Allen appeared to not like Phoebe at first, he suddenly becomes her best friend. Secrets start to come out about all aspects of Adele‘s life, including ones m regarding her other friends.
Strange things seem to be happening all over and Phoebe does not know who to trust. All she knows is that her friend is missing and it feels like time is running out for both of them. I did not realize at first that this was a series so now I am anxiously awaiting the second book. 4.5 ⭐️’s
Thank you to BookSirens and J. S. Ellis for providing an e-copy of this book for my voluntary review. #booksirens #jsellis #lostandfound

[Sam “My Cosy Book Nook” · Rating 2 out of 5]

I recall that some years ago, I watched a TV interview given by the comedian and writer Ben Elton in which he was asked to describe his vision of heaven and hell. Heaven, he answered, would be the biggest record shop in the world. Massive collections of vinyl including all of the albums and LPs from his favourite artists, plus a whole load of other more obscure offerings that he could spend hours, and days, slowly browsing through and listening to.

Hell, he reasoned, would be exactly the same except that everything would somehow be a bit rubbish. The stock would be a lot more limited, and his favourite album would be missing. Plus, his head would be aching, his shoes would be hurting and overall, what should be a wonderful experience would leave him feeling miserable.

Obviously, if you’re reading this, you’ll know that Ben Elton was wrong with his vision of a record shop, and that heaven would of course have to be the world’s biggest bookshop instead. But, that detail apart, I immediately felt that he was onto something. If, for instance, I have to spend any time in a clothes shop, I know even before I go through the door that I’ll probably loathe every minute of the experience and look forward only to the time that I can leave. This means that, actually, if it turns out to not be quite as bad as I was expecting, that’s a result.
However, if you’re expecting, or at least hoping for something wonderful and just a few specific details, or circumstances means that it falls short, the sense of disappointment is almost crushing. And in the worst cases, it can linger for hours or even days.

I’m sorry, but I can’t put the punchline off any longer. Sadly, and much as it pains me to say it, this brings me to Lost and Found by JS Ellis.

I came across this book on BookSirens and was immediately drawn to its description (as a “gripping psychological thriller”) and to its blurb. Phoebe and Adele are polar opposites in character but this hasn’t stopped them from being friends since childhood, and from sharing a flat together at university. But when Adele is spotted sneaking off with their handsome neighbour, and then disappears soon afterwards, Phoebe is left trying to find clues to Adele’s disappearance. And she starts to wonder whether, actually, she really knew her friend at all …

This suggested to me that the book would be full of mystery, and intrigue. I was expecting to be drawn right into the lives of the main characters and share their desperation for the truth to be revealed, which is exactly what I want from a psychological thriller. But I’m sorry – again – to say that the book didn’t live up to its promise. I felt that even the main characters lacked depth. Phoebe is introverted and studious, Adele is outgoing and flirtatious. But that’s really about as far as either of their characters are explored. Phoebe has a secret crush on the extraordinarily good-looking and slightly enigmatic Alan, who lives in a flat opposite theirs. Adele is well aware of this, and it’s she that forms a relationship with him first. In what seemed to be a very immature and childish way, she makes no effort to conceal this from her best friend.

Following Adele’s disappearance, and despite Alan being the person she was last seen with, Phoebe spends much of the rest of the book in his company, visiting an underground sex club, his parents’ home and sleeping with him on several occasions. I found it impossible to support her, or feel strongly enough to silently scream at her as she did this. To be brutally honest, I actually got a little bit bored.

Then there’s what appears to be an attempt to connect the storyline to one included in a book called ‘Lost and Found’, copies of which both Alan and Adele are found to have among their possessions. It took me a while to realise that the book in question is itself a work of fiction. Relating the plot of a book to a well-known piece of classic literature is something that can be done – albeit it’s very difficult to get right. Minette Walters manages to relate the plot of her book ‘The Scold’s Bridle’ to Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ with some success. Peter Robinson is rather less successful in attempting to relate his novel ‘All The Colours of Darkness’ to Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’. But when an author tries to relate her own book to something else that is fictional, this just doesn’t work.

I’d love to be able to say that everything came nicely together in a well-constructed ending, but unfortunately that’s not the case either. The book is simply left unfinished, with the words “to be continued”. That was OK for me, because I already had a free download of a digital copy of the next instalment. But if I actually had to spend money on it, I have to say that I would not have been tempted.

I’m trying hard to find a positive note on which to finish. The best I can really say is that this book is a quick and easy read, and that I felt it might be better marketed as young adult fiction. Perhaps a reader of that age would identify better with the characters in the book than I did in my cynical middle age. However, if I judge ‘Lost and Found’ as the psychological thriller it’s described as: I’m afraid that for me it leaves a lot to be desired.

My thanks to JS Ellis and Booksirens for a digital advance review copy, which I have reviewed voluntarily and honestly. I will post my review to my personal blog and to my Goodreads page. However, given the negative nature of the review I will not post to Amazon or to any social media sites without the author's approval.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the greatest, but worth reading if you like a slow-burn. I didn't hate this book, but I didn't love it either

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I read Theodore The Neighbour's Cat: The Novel and that is the reason why I decided to read this book.

It was somewhat disappointing in that it didn't live up to expectation from the synopsis. I also thought that the author could have wrapped the book up in one book, instead of making it a series as there was a lot in the book that really didn't add to the story, and I would have rather read an extra 100 pages than have to read another book.

I wasn't invested enough in any of the characters to want to read another book, and that actually annoyed me (even though I saw that it was the first in a series - I expected to have some sort of desire to want to read the next book). Alan, Phoebe and Adele - their characters were not adequately developed, neither were their relationships. There wasn't enough about them to really justify the way they were portrayed in the book, or from the synopsis itself.

I felt that the explicit sexual parts of the book didn't really add value to the book (they weren't that vulgar) and could have just rather been alluded to than described in the details that they were.

This book tried really hard to be a psychological thriller, but I was not at all intrigued or thrilled for that matter. This author definitely had a better handle on that element in her book 'Theodore: The Neighbours Cat'.

There were some parts in the book that were rather wishy washy, had gaps and some parts that didn't seem to fit the story and were more like fillers than adding to the story or the characters. The book also jumped around a lot and left me confused.

I really wanted to love this book, as it definitely had the potential to be great. It always pains me to leave a review that it not complimentary, but I think that if readers want an intriguing, unusual, suspenseful book, read Theodore: The Neighbours Cat by this author.

[KKEC Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published: June 6, 2021
Black Cat Ink Press
I received a copy of this book for free and leave my review voluntarily.

J.S. Ellis is a thriller author. She has a degree in creative writing, English literature, and digital marketing. She lives in Malta with her fiancé and their kitty fur baby Eloise. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s either cooking, eating cheese and chocolate, or listening to good music and enjoying a glass of wine or two.

“Lost and Found.”

Phoebe lives with her best friend, Adele, while they both attend university. They are opposites in just about every way. Adele is bubbly and light, casual and flirty. Phoebe is organized and controlled. Phoebe doesn’t stand out, and she is rarely someone people take a second glance at. When a tragedy suddenly being Phoebe and Alan, her super-steamy neighbor and crush, together, the last thing she expects is to develop actual feelings for Alan. Especially now. But forever now has two different meanings.

This was fast-paced and intense from the beginning. It’s impossible to put down a book about friendship, secrets, desire, and people. There is a lot of emotion throughout this novel, and the build-up is intense.

The characters are well developed. Though, I found myself unsure about how I felt towards any of them for most of the book. The dynamic way the characters were described and presented was very well thought out and well done.

I read this book in a single sitting. The storyline was quick and twisted. The buildup leaves you thinking one thing, and then something else happens. The twists were very well done and extremely well played.

The big twist was so unexpected and added so much to the plot. This book proves that reading and processing all the details is monumental. This was a stellar start to a series, and I am looking forward to book two.

[Vix · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m afraid I just couldn’t get into this one, I didn’t find the motives and the reactions of the characters believable or relatable – especially Phoebe.

Considering Phoebe’s attitude towards her friend Adele due to how poorly she was being treated, I have no idea why she would be so cut up or worried when she goes missing. Personally I just thought “good riddance”. Also how things develop between Phoebe and Alan, just no, it made no sense at all to me.

This was supposed to be a thriller, but it’s missing any action or suspense. I found the story dragged (yet it’s actually part of a series) and that the characters weren’t well developed and made some very odd and confusing decisions. Additionally, I thought some of the sexual aspects seemed forced into the plot rather than naturally fitting into the flow of it.

I’m frustrated as I enjoyed “Theodore: The Neighbours Cat” by the author but didn’t enjoy “The Rich Man”. So unfortunately, I think this has been the decider for me that I won’t be reading more books by her. I do appear to be in the minority with my opinion, but I think I just need a stronger lead female who doesn’t take any BS and isn’t going to fall over herself just because of a man.

*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished "Lost and Found" by J.S. Ellis. I want to thank Book Sirens for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a book about a friendship between two friends that is called into question when one friend secretly begins dating a man that the other friend has a crush on.

The beginning of the story had me interested because it brings to the forefront the lines that unite and ultimately break friendship, especially between women and roommates

Ultimately when one of the women goes missing, the story turns into a gripping mystery which I was very interested in following.

The author spent time setting up the main characters and did a good job of building up their bond, so that I was interested in finding out what happened tot he girls.

As with many books, there were some parts that tended to drag on, but considering there is a sequel to the mystery, I can understand why the author chose to spread the story over two books.

I really enjoy these types of pshychological thrillers, and I think that any reader that enjoys this genre will like reading this book as well.

I will definately be reading the follow up book to fint out how the mystery is solved.

Happy reading everyone.

I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read by this author, so I was excited to discover something fresh. Being the first in a series made it even more appealing. The anticipation of not knowing what to expect regarding the writing style was another reason for reading this.

Although the plot based around friendships, secrets and dramatic revelations attracted me to this book from the off set, I have to be honest and say that unfortunately this didn't quite live up to the hype I had given it. There were twists and turns which were standard of this genre, and left the reader with an almighty cliff-hanger but this was a very average read. There was nothing truly terrible about it, it just simply lacked a bit of the wow factor for my own personal preferences. I think I may have finished this quickly in one setting, purely out of curiosity of the new author rather than the story pulling me in.

Despite only being a three star read for me, it has not put me off wanting to pick up the second instalment to the series. I always find it hard to make a judgement if a series is for me or not by only reading just one part, so am intrigued to see if things will get better.

Thank you to Book Sirens and J S Ellis for a gifted digital copy of this, in exchange for an honest review.

[Katy The Sleepy Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book free for an honest review. Thank you Booksirens.

Oh my gosh! What can I say about this book!? It was fantastic! I read it in three hours. I just could not stop. I even powered through an ocular migraine, that's how much I wanted to find out what happened to Adele.

Phoebe and Adele are friends and have known each other since they were children and are now roommates attending university. Phoebe has a crush on Alan, who lives across the street and is crushed when she finds out Adele is sleeping with him. Suddenly, Adele goes missing and strange things start happening surrounding Alan. Phoebe keeps seeing a woman who looks just like her lurking around. She begins to think its Adele in disguise. What happened to Adele? Who is the woman that seems to be stalking her? Why cant she find anything out about Alan online?

This story literally kept me on the edge of my seat. I was really surprised at the ending. I did not see the twist coming. At first I thought it might be some kind of Single White Female thing but it wasn't. In fact, the book ends on a cliffhanger! I cannot wait to read the next one. I will definitely be looking for more from this author!

[Yoneidis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ❤️it. It has kept me in tension all the time without knowing what was going to happen every time I turned the page. The end has left me😮 and counting the days to read the next book and see how the story continues.

Phoebe and Adele have known each other for years and now that they are in college they live together.
Phoebe has been spying on her neighbor Alan for a while, wishing she could be with him. So when she finds out that Adele is hooking up with him behind her back, she feels betrayed.
Adele is certainly not a good friend and you will see it as you read the book.
But then Adele disappears without a trace and Alan and Phoebe begin to spend more time together, united by their concern and loss.
They developed a somewhat strange relationship, especially Alan. He is hot and cold, affectionate and rude.
At the end of the book and seeing how everything ends between them left me confused by him.
But I hope to resolver my doubts and questions about him and what he wants with Phoebe in the next book.
A great book that I recommend, you are going to devour it.

[Texas · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOST AND FOUND Bookset: Not suspenseful. Source: Booksprout.
LOST AND FOUND, #1 - I was mainly bored by this story and I could not stand Phoebe and her spineless stupidity. Just an average read. 3*

HIDE AND SEEK, #2 - This story picks up where L&F ended. Phoebe is still an idiot, but this story did get better after a while but still an average read. 3*

DARK, DANGEROUS TRUTH - Interesting story lines and characters about more than one nut. Books should never be judged by their covers. Few good secrets and turns. 4*

THE CAT SAW WHO DID IT, #2 - I missed the first book but it did not matter eventhough the second book is a continuation of the first, set one year later.

I felt I had read this book before and had definitely seen more than one 40s - 60s movie with this theme, less the cat and the serial killer. Novak and Stewart come to mind. The addition of the cat and his point of view made the rerun interesting, although the story followed the movie so close that it became boring in places. Source: Booksprout. 4*

[JUDITH DICKINSON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phoebe and Adele are long-time friends, now at university, sharing accommodation.
Phoebe has firm ideas about her life and career after university, her studies are all important. Adele is much more relaxed. She embraces the social side of uni.
Adele sleeps with a boy that Phoebe fancies and their relationship becomes very tense.
Then Adele disappears after a big argument over Alan.
Where is Adele? Has something happened to her? Other people offer support to Phoebe, but she feels that she has to do something to try to find her.
There are potential clues in the narrative, the reader gets drawn into the characters, their personalities and lifestyles. I followed closely, did they? didn't they? The final revelation still took me by surprise. A great finale. I highly recommend this read. It will keep you engrossed until the very end.

[Nicole Simpson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I really enjoyed the plot of this book. It kept me guessing right up to the very end. I went on a Rollercoaster of emotions and suspicions right along with the protagonist. The characters were well written in that you felt like you KNOW them, because we all know someone fitting their description/characteristics.

The reason I only gave three stars is because I felt like the story jumped from one scene to another without completing the previous. It was almost as if you start a new sentence before finishing your first sentence. That left me feeling like I needed more, like the story could have been developed a bit better. It was a fairly quick read that could have been a bit longer if scenes, characters and dialog had been developed more… more detail, please.

[Nebulous · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lost and Found is the first book of the series, and the plot drew me in. As the pages turn, lines become blurred, friendships are tested, and the flame of curiosity burns when it comes to Adele's disappearance. J.S Ellis has done a good job of presenting characters who couldn't be more opposite in their approach to life. It would be wonderful to have more depth for the characters. Some sections of the book didn't flow and, at times, left me confused. The book kept me guessing right till the end and flows well into the cliffhanger. I'm getting ready for book two and can't wait to find out the truth about Adele's disappearance. A 4 star read!

I received a free copy of this book from the author, and this honest review is left voluntarily.

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a book which I felt didn't deliver what I was expecting, and therefore I was left feeling a little underwhelmed by it.

I felt the premise was good, but that the initial relationship between Pheobe and Adele was not developed fully enough, so the subsequent plot didn't really draw me in as much as I hoped it would. There were also some gaps or jolts in the storyline which were a bit jarring.

It also ended on a to be continued which I found annoying, as I think it could have been concluded....I didn't care enough about the characters to want to invest in another book, sorry.

Thanks to Book Sirens for sending me an advanced copy to review.

[Bianca Ellerkamp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lost and found is a real page turner.
The plot is well build with several twists and everytime you think you know what is going on, you are thrown back and the thinking starts again.
The characters are very well portrayed and while reading you get to know both Phoebe and Adele better. There starts also the thinking if Adele was/is a real friend because all those things she's done to Phoebe aren't really friend-worthy.
Throughout the whole book there are a lot of questions and unfortunately not every question will be answered. But then again, at the end you learn that the story will be continued.
Lost and found is a readable book with a lot of tension and it invites you to read the sequel.

[Amie Sorensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read both books; Lost and Found and Hide and Seek. I absolutely love the titles! They fit perfectly with the plot of the story. I found the books to be very unique and entertaining. They kept me guessing all the way through. There were definitely some great plot twists. There were some great intense moments, but they didn't last very long and sometimes felt a little bit anticlimactic. If there was just a little more shock and intensity, I would have given 5 stars. However, overall these books were very entertaining and I really did enjoy them.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Anne G. Kasaba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. I will warn you though that it definitely leaves loose thread and is a cliffhanger. That being said, it is a true psychological suspense story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting more.

Phoebe is frantic when her roommate storms out after they have a major argument. She turns to Adele's boyfriend, who she has a crush on, for support while undertaking her own investigation into Adele's disappearance.

I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.

[Jill Burgin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve read several of this authors thrillers and have enjoyed them all. Here we have two young lifelong best friends, Phoebe and Adele, whose bond seems impenetrable. Like many friendships Phoebe is the one who makes the concessions while Adele blindly gets her own way most of the time. Small things are beginning to great on Phoebe especially when Adele starts dating a new man. Then Adele vanishes and Phoebe barrels along trying to discover what happens and as she digs deeper there are many secrets Adele kept from her. Could one have lead to her disappearance. Fast paced and plausible. .

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing really is at it seems in this book, everything is twisted, friendships are not worthy, many lies are told, and deceit permeates the story. The plot is well written, the language flows, the characters are interesting, the only flaw being that the story ends in a sort of a cliffhanger. But I did enjoy reading it, so I´ll be looking for the next book in the series to learn what will come next. Easy to read, engaging, and entertaining!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this mystery. Phoebe and Adele have been friends since childhood and are sharing an apartment while going to university. When Adele disappears, Phoebe is frantic and tries to find out what happened. As she investigates, she realizes that she didn't really know her friend at all. This story has a buildup of suspense, but I think some of the situations were all over the place. The characters were hard to empathize with and their actions left me unsure how to feel. I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 4th book I've read written by J.S. Ellis; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is the 1st book in the Lost and Found Series; it ends in a cliffhanger. She has written a good mystery. Phoebe and Adele have been friends for years but when Phoebe sees her sneaking out one night she feels maybe she didn’t know her as good as she thought. When Adele disappears she begins investigating her disappearance and discovers there is a lot about Adele she didn’t know.

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