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I’ll never forget that day. It was blisteringly hot, and I begged our mother for an ice cream. As we left you with Dad, I didn’t know it would be the last time I saw your face. Minutes later, we returned to the end of the pier where we had parked your pushchair. Dad was asleep on a bench, and your little pink blanket was empty. You had vanished.
Twenty-five years later. The morning of the anniversary of Jess’s disappearance starts like every other for her sister Kate – a rushed school run, a cold cup of coffee and a quick scan of the news for updates. But when her phone beeps with a message from an unknown number, everything changes.
I know what happened to Jess.
Finally, Kate’s a step closer to getting answers to the questions that have tormented her for so long. Why was her mother so angry that day? How did her father sleep through his own daughter’s abduction? And when the police car came screeching towards the pier, how is it that nobody saw a single thing?
As she drives her young family to the seaside town to meet the mystery messenger, she feels uneasy. Who are they and why did they reach out now? But before Kate finds out, history repeats itself and her world is turned upside down once more.
Then Kate receives one final, terrifying message… will her pursuit of the truth cost the lives of everyone she has ever loved?
This completely unputdownable psychological thriller will have you hooked from the very first page. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us.
Twenty-five years later. The morning of the anniversary of Jess’s disappearance starts like every other for her sister Kate – a rushed school run, a cold cup of coffee and a quick scan of the news for updates. But when her phone beeps with a message from an unknown number, everything changes.
I know what happened to Jess.
Finally, Kate’s a step closer to getting answers to the questions that have tormented her for so long. Why was her mother so angry that day? How did her father sleep through his own daughter’s abduction? And when the police car came screeching towards the pier, how is it that nobody saw a single thing?
As she drives her young family to the seaside town to meet the mystery messenger, she feels uneasy. Who are they and why did they reach out now? But before Kate finds out, history repeats itself and her world is turned upside down once more.
Then Kate receives one final, terrifying message… will her pursuit of the truth cost the lives of everyone she has ever loved?
This completely unputdownable psychological thriller will have you hooked from the very first page. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us.
314 pages, Paperback
First published July 14, 2022
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About the author
Carla Kovach
33 books1,060 followersCarla Kovach was born in Birmingham, UK and now resides in Redditch, Worcestershire. Author of supernatural drama 'Flame,' psychological thriller 'To Let,' crime thriller 'Whispers Beneath the Pines, and romantic comedy 'Meet Me at Marmaris Castle.' Carla also writes stage and screen plays, some of which have been produced in the Worcestershire area.
Her new novel 'The Next Girl,' is available for preorder now. (Published by Bookouture).
Her new novel 'The Next Girl,' is available for preorder now. (Published by Bookouture).
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July 9, 2022
It's the 25th year anniversary of the disappearance of baby Jess. Her sister Kate will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and secrets of that awful day so many years ago.
That pretty much sums it up. Kate was not my favourite character, she is overbearing with her own little girls and constantly afraid something might happen to them. I understand where she's coming from but it's been 25 years and she is still obsessed with finding out the truth and robbing her children of a normal childhood.
The premise of this story was really good and I found that the writing style was very easy to read and comprehend. There was a lot of different characters and I could easily keep up with each one.
The ending was good and had a nice little twist. I would have loved to have seen Kate's Dad in the epilogue, but I understand that we can't always get everything from an ending.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC.
That pretty much sums it up. Kate was not my favourite character, she is overbearing with her own little girls and constantly afraid something might happen to them. I understand where she's coming from but it's been 25 years and she is still obsessed with finding out the truth and robbing her children of a normal childhood.
The premise of this story was really good and I found that the writing style was very easy to read and comprehend. There was a lot of different characters and I could easily keep up with each one.
The ending was good and had a nice little twist. I would have loved to have seen Kate's Dad in the epilogue, but I understand that we can't always get everything from an ending.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC.
July 5, 2022
This was a frustrating mystery. The main character Kate’s personality was exhausting. I totally emphasized with her husband Damien. At first the way Kate was behaving I thought Jess was her daughter, not her sister. The numerous love triangles became confusing as I had to keep rereading passages to keep who slept with who and who fathered which kid straight. I also don’t understand if her husband was so concerned about his wife’s behavior why he chose to leave the kids with her when he split.
Kate’s sister Jess disappeared twenty-five years ago and was presumed dead. With the anniversary lingering, Kate is consumed with thoughts of her sister and what happened that day. She now has two young daughters Rosie and Millie and is the ultimate overprotective mother. Kate created a Facebook page dedicated to the memory of her sister and on this morning she receives a message: “I know what happened to your sister”.
This message leads Kate and her family down a dangerous rabbit hole as they return to the town where it all took place.
Determined to figure out what happened to Jess, Kate attempts to meet this mystery person. Things don’t go as planned and she each message she receives becomes more alarming. What has Kate gotten herself into?
Find me is available July 14, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
Kate’s sister Jess disappeared twenty-five years ago and was presumed dead. With the anniversary lingering, Kate is consumed with thoughts of her sister and what happened that day. She now has two young daughters Rosie and Millie and is the ultimate overprotective mother. Kate created a Facebook page dedicated to the memory of her sister and on this morning she receives a message: “I know what happened to your sister”.
This message leads Kate and her family down a dangerous rabbit hole as they return to the town where it all took place.
Determined to figure out what happened to Jess, Kate attempts to meet this mystery person. Things don’t go as planned and she each message she receives becomes more alarming. What has Kate gotten herself into?
Find me is available July 14, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
July 11, 2022
I'll never forget the day. It was blisteringly hot. and I begged our mother for an ice cream. As we left you with dad, I didn't know it would be the last time I saw your face. Minutes later, we returned to the end of the pier where we had parked your pushchair. Dad was asleep on a bench, and your little pink blanket was empty. You had vanished. Twenty five years later. The morning of the anniversary of Jess's disappearance starts like any other day for Kate - a rushed school run. a cold cup of coffee, and a quick scan at the news for updates. But when her phone beeps with a message from an unknown number everything changes.
There's plenty going on in this well written, twist filled and at times, edge of your seat read. Kate is a three dimensional character who doesn't always make the best decisions. Filled with lots of suspects to choose from, it did take me a little while to get through the confusing different characters. Just when you think you have it all worked out, something comes along to knock that idea on the head. I also loved how the story ended.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #CarlaKovach for my ARC of #FindMe in exchange for an honest review.
There's plenty going on in this well written, twist filled and at times, edge of your seat read. Kate is a three dimensional character who doesn't always make the best decisions. Filled with lots of suspects to choose from, it did take me a little while to get through the confusing different characters. Just when you think you have it all worked out, something comes along to knock that idea on the head. I also loved how the story ended.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #CarlaKovach for my ARC of #FindMe in exchange for an honest review.
July 14, 2022
This was my first Carla Kovach book, and I've heard great things, so couldn't resist the opportunity to read this and be on the tour!
I'm a sucker for books about missing people. Fact or fiction, sign me up!
This hooked me straight away. Kate's anxiety over her children's safety after the loss of her sister was believable and stressful to read.
The second line of Natalie felt a little confusing at times, as I couldn't work out the connection for quite a while. Suspenseful, but also frustrating.
The ending was worth the wait!
I'm a sucker for books about missing people. Fact or fiction, sign me up!
This hooked me straight away. Kate's anxiety over her children's safety after the loss of her sister was believable and stressful to read.
The second line of Natalie felt a little confusing at times, as I couldn't work out the connection for quite a while. Suspenseful, but also frustrating.
The ending was worth the wait!
August 7, 2022
FIND ME is a stand-alone gripping psychological thriller by Carla Kovach, author of the Detective Gina Harte series. Having read and enjoyed The Detective Gina Harte series, I was anxious to read my second book from her stand-alone novels.
Her Stand-Alone Novels Include:
Flame (2013)
To Let (2014)
Whispers Beneath the Pines (2014)
What She Did (2021)
Find Me (2022)
The Houseshare (2022)
This is my review of Find Me.
A little girl, Jess had gone missing.
Twenty-five years later, sister Kate and her husband, Damien, will always remember her missing sister, Tess., with love. Kate pays tribute on her Facebook page to Tess. People think Tess fell into the sea. She was never found.
And because of the past Kate is now a overprotective mother, that keeps her kids, four-year old Millie, and five year old Rosie, on a tight leash, and doesn’t trust anyone, and the kids barely have any friends.
Damien feels that they need to move on as a family, and find closure to Kate’s loss. Kate keeps her sister’s memory alive.
Then someone sent a message to Jess’s Facebook account from Will Wilcox, with the notation…
“I Know What Happened to Your Sister.”
Now everything had changed and Kate had to find out the truth. Now, Kate was a step closer to getting answers to the questions she needed to find out.
As she drives her young family to the seaside town to meet the mystery messenger, she feels uneasy. Who are they and why did they reach out now?
Then Kate receives one final, alarming message… that will put her and her family in danger.
This is a well-written standalone psychological crime thriller where the suspense level increases until the astonishing twist at the end. This psychological thriller will have you hooked from the very first page.
Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for my digital copy.
Her Stand-Alone Novels Include:
Flame (2013)
To Let (2014)
Whispers Beneath the Pines (2014)
What She Did (2021)
Find Me (2022)
The Houseshare (2022)
This is my review of Find Me.
A little girl, Jess had gone missing.
Twenty-five years later, sister Kate and her husband, Damien, will always remember her missing sister, Tess., with love. Kate pays tribute on her Facebook page to Tess. People think Tess fell into the sea. She was never found.
And because of the past Kate is now a overprotective mother, that keeps her kids, four-year old Millie, and five year old Rosie, on a tight leash, and doesn’t trust anyone, and the kids barely have any friends.
Damien feels that they need to move on as a family, and find closure to Kate’s loss. Kate keeps her sister’s memory alive.
Then someone sent a message to Jess’s Facebook account from Will Wilcox, with the notation…
“I Know What Happened to Your Sister.”
Now everything had changed and Kate had to find out the truth. Now, Kate was a step closer to getting answers to the questions she needed to find out.
As she drives her young family to the seaside town to meet the mystery messenger, she feels uneasy. Who are they and why did they reach out now?
Then Kate receives one final, alarming message… that will put her and her family in danger.
This is a well-written standalone psychological crime thriller where the suspense level increases until the astonishing twist at the end. This psychological thriller will have you hooked from the very first page.
Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for my digital copy.
July 23, 2022
This is a well written thriller by author Carla Kovach with plenty of twists along the way. It took me a little longer than usual to get fully into this thriller but by the end I was turning the pages quickly to find out what was going to happen.
Kate’s sister Jessie died twenty five years ago on holiday feared drowned. Her body was never found and Kate never really got over the tragic loss of her sister. Now married with two children that she protects to the extreme. The children are not allowed out of the home to be with friends and every move is watched by Kate. On the twenty fifth anniversary of Jessie’s death Kate receives a message telling her that they know what happened to her sister and she should seek out the truth. Kate feels compelled to seek the truth and visits the location of the accident but all the time she senses someone is watching her very closely.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Kate’s sister Jessie died twenty five years ago on holiday feared drowned. Her body was never found and Kate never really got over the tragic loss of her sister. Now married with two children that she protects to the extreme. The children are not allowed out of the home to be with friends and every move is watched by Kate. On the twenty fifth anniversary of Jessie’s death Kate receives a message telling her that they know what happened to her sister and she should seek out the truth. Kate feels compelled to seek the truth and visits the location of the accident but all the time she senses someone is watching her very closely.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
July 10, 2022
Imagine a baby goes missing and the only haunting memory you have is one handed up through history, that of her tiny red hat found floating on top of the waves that took her small body out to sea. Find Me, what an apt title for such a graphic memory, one which I find stays with me. Twenty five years later, Kate is still plagued by her sister’s disappearance and the part she believed she played in it. A small child herself, sibling rivalry was at play, and she carries the guilt. Now married with two little ones of her own, her loss is still raw. She’s over-protective of her daughters. I think most mothers would be, having lived through such an experience. Her father, who was supposed to be watching the child, will never forgive himself either.
Kate promises her husband she will try to put it behind her, close the page dedicated to little sister Jess and move on with her life. How can she, though, when she receives messages from an unknown sender on this poignant anniversary, claiming they know what happened to Jess?
Kate can’t ignore it and she and her family are soon back in the small seaside town that Jess disappeared from, and Kate is torn. Her family believe they are here to say goodbye to Jess, but Kate can’t let go until she knows what truly happened to baby Jess. Here there is hope she will find answers. Once again the author takes us on a journey with each of the characters, all portrayed so well, you feel you are sitting right there alongside them, especially Natalie. And Harry, your heart breaks for him, a man who can never forgive himself. I have to say here that Archie was also brilliantly portrayed – the line about water babies crying at night was heartrending.
Find Me was stuffed full of twists, each one pertinent to the story, moving it along brilliantly. I was desperate towards the end to find out, who and why, and what did happen to baby Jess. And what a brilliant twist that was. Perfectly logical, but one I did not see coming. Powerful reading, Find Me is a book I would highly recommend.
Kate promises her husband she will try to put it behind her, close the page dedicated to little sister Jess and move on with her life. How can she, though, when she receives messages from an unknown sender on this poignant anniversary, claiming they know what happened to Jess?
Kate can’t ignore it and she and her family are soon back in the small seaside town that Jess disappeared from, and Kate is torn. Her family believe they are here to say goodbye to Jess, but Kate can’t let go until she knows what truly happened to baby Jess. Here there is hope she will find answers. Once again the author takes us on a journey with each of the characters, all portrayed so well, you feel you are sitting right there alongside them, especially Natalie. And Harry, your heart breaks for him, a man who can never forgive himself. I have to say here that Archie was also brilliantly portrayed – the line about water babies crying at night was heartrending.
Find Me was stuffed full of twists, each one pertinent to the story, moving it along brilliantly. I was desperate towards the end to find out, who and why, and what did happen to baby Jess. And what a brilliant twist that was. Perfectly logical, but one I did not see coming. Powerful reading, Find Me is a book I would highly recommend.
July 15, 2022
★★★★★ 4.5 stars (rounded up)
I am excited to be taking part in the #BooksOnTour #BlogTour for Carla Kovach's atmospheric thriller FIND ME.
As a big fan of her Gina Harte series and having read her previous standalone "What She Did" , I was excited to delve into the mystery surrounding baby Jess. The style in which it's written is very different from Gina Harte and its setting being Cornwall, incredibly atmospheric. Cornwall is one of my favourite settings for thrillers as the rugged unforgiving coastline, sheer clifftops, crashing waves and icy winds with horizontal rain create the perfect backdrop for an atmospheric thriller. And I have to say, as annoying as I found Kate, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Well...almost.
It's been twenty five years to the day since baby Jess disappeared from the pier in Looe whilst on holiday with her family. And Kate has been riddled with guilt ever since, mostly because her mother no longer found any time for her since baby Jess arrived. Her parents never got over the loss and her father drank himself to oblivion ever since, driving both his wife and remaining daughter away. Now on the morning of the anniversary, Kate receives a message from someone on social media calling themselves Will Wilcox...
"I know what happened to Jess."
Kate knows what she has to do. She must go back to where it all began to uncover to the truth of what really happened that day. Someone in Looe knows what happened to Jess and Kate is determined to get to the bottom of it. So together with husband Damien and their daughters Millie and Rose, the family set off for the seaside town in Cornwall for a weeks' holiday...and for Kate to meet her mystery messenger. However, when she gets there she doesn't know who she is looking for or who they are. And as soon as she sets foot in the Old Smugglers pub, she can feel every eye on her. They all know who she is and why she's here. So what do they know? What is the town hiding? And who is her mystery messenger and why are they reaching out now? After twenty five years?
But the more Kate digs, the more distance she is putting between Damien and herself. He knows she is keeping something from him despite her promise to put it all behind her and move on with her life, putting the family first. And yet the more messages she receives the more she feels she cannot let this go. Whoever this is knows something and this is her last chance to find out what it is...and what happened that day to baby Jess. But can she discover the truth without putting herself and her family in danger? Before it's too late?
Kate was quite honestly a frustrating character and she was incredibly exhausting. I felt for her on the one hand yet I despaired at with the other. I could see where she was coming from but she behaved more like a mother who had lost her child rather than a sibling. Her over-protectiveness of her own children was understandable, particularly surrounding water, but I could also sympathise with her husband as he had not lived through that experience and he only had her retelling of it to go by. For him, she was overbearing and overprotective. But there were times I could have smacked him as well. And if he was so concerned about Kate's behaviour, why did he end up walking out and leaving the children with her? One of the greatest bones of contention with me is one person's refusing to listen to the other before cutting them off and ending all discussions on their say so. As if their partner's feelings don't matter because their own actions and feelings are justified based on whatever insight they seem to think they may have and leaving the other party voiceless. So Damien's actions in that respect just riled me.
The characters in Looe may have been few but they had their triangles and trysts and it all became a bit inbred with who was had been sleeping with who whilst married to whoever else. Is it no wonder the parentage of the children of such unions were questioned...if not by those involved, then by the reader at least. I know I did...several times. But what a tangled web the community wove for themselves. However, my suspect pool was narrowed down to a couple of possibilities and though I was hoodwinked here and there, I could not be lured away completely. In the end I was half right.
Filled with twists throughout, FIND ME is a tense and addictive drama that keeps you turning the pages wanting to know the fate of Jess and the truth about what happened that day twenty five years ago. It is packed full of secrets, lies and deceit from the first page right up until the final revelation.
Besides Kate's exhausting and frustrating behaviour, the only other complaint I have is about Kate's father. He had come such a long way that I felt to throw him into the bottom of a vodka bottle one again was a little insulting. He deserved far more redemption for the part he played alongside Kate. It felt unfair given the progress he had otherwise made.
Overall, FIND ME is a tense and atmospheric drama-filled thriller with plenty of twists and red herrings and one in which the villain could have been anyone. Cleverly plotted and well executed, I was thoroughly immersed within the pages until the very end.
I would like to thank #CarlaKovach, #NetGalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #FindMe in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
I am excited to be taking part in the #BooksOnTour #BlogTour for Carla Kovach's atmospheric thriller FIND ME.
As a big fan of her Gina Harte series and having read her previous standalone "What She Did" , I was excited to delve into the mystery surrounding baby Jess. The style in which it's written is very different from Gina Harte and its setting being Cornwall, incredibly atmospheric. Cornwall is one of my favourite settings for thrillers as the rugged unforgiving coastline, sheer clifftops, crashing waves and icy winds with horizontal rain create the perfect backdrop for an atmospheric thriller. And I have to say, as annoying as I found Kate, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Well...almost.
It's been twenty five years to the day since baby Jess disappeared from the pier in Looe whilst on holiday with her family. And Kate has been riddled with guilt ever since, mostly because her mother no longer found any time for her since baby Jess arrived. Her parents never got over the loss and her father drank himself to oblivion ever since, driving both his wife and remaining daughter away. Now on the morning of the anniversary, Kate receives a message from someone on social media calling themselves Will Wilcox...
"I know what happened to Jess."
Kate knows what she has to do. She must go back to where it all began to uncover to the truth of what really happened that day. Someone in Looe knows what happened to Jess and Kate is determined to get to the bottom of it. So together with husband Damien and their daughters Millie and Rose, the family set off for the seaside town in Cornwall for a weeks' holiday...and for Kate to meet her mystery messenger. However, when she gets there she doesn't know who she is looking for or who they are. And as soon as she sets foot in the Old Smugglers pub, she can feel every eye on her. They all know who she is and why she's here. So what do they know? What is the town hiding? And who is her mystery messenger and why are they reaching out now? After twenty five years?
But the more Kate digs, the more distance she is putting between Damien and herself. He knows she is keeping something from him despite her promise to put it all behind her and move on with her life, putting the family first. And yet the more messages she receives the more she feels she cannot let this go. Whoever this is knows something and this is her last chance to find out what it is...and what happened that day to baby Jess. But can she discover the truth without putting herself and her family in danger? Before it's too late?
Kate was quite honestly a frustrating character and she was incredibly exhausting. I felt for her on the one hand yet I despaired at with the other. I could see where she was coming from but she behaved more like a mother who had lost her child rather than a sibling. Her over-protectiveness of her own children was understandable, particularly surrounding water, but I could also sympathise with her husband as he had not lived through that experience and he only had her retelling of it to go by. For him, she was overbearing and overprotective. But there were times I could have smacked him as well. And if he was so concerned about Kate's behaviour, why did he end up walking out and leaving the children with her? One of the greatest bones of contention with me is one person's refusing to listen to the other before cutting them off and ending all discussions on their say so. As if their partner's feelings don't matter because their own actions and feelings are justified based on whatever insight they seem to think they may have and leaving the other party voiceless. So Damien's actions in that respect just riled me.
The characters in Looe may have been few but they had their triangles and trysts and it all became a bit inbred with who was had been sleeping with who whilst married to whoever else. Is it no wonder the parentage of the children of such unions were questioned...if not by those involved, then by the reader at least. I know I did...several times. But what a tangled web the community wove for themselves. However, my suspect pool was narrowed down to a couple of possibilities and though I was hoodwinked here and there, I could not be lured away completely. In the end I was half right.
Filled with twists throughout, FIND ME is a tense and addictive drama that keeps you turning the pages wanting to know the fate of Jess and the truth about what happened that day twenty five years ago. It is packed full of secrets, lies and deceit from the first page right up until the final revelation.
Besides Kate's exhausting and frustrating behaviour, the only other complaint I have is about Kate's father. He had come such a long way that I felt to throw him into the bottom of a vodka bottle one again was a little insulting. He deserved far more redemption for the part he played alongside Kate. It felt unfair given the progress he had otherwise made.
Overall, FIND ME is a tense and atmospheric drama-filled thriller with plenty of twists and red herrings and one in which the villain could have been anyone. Cleverly plotted and well executed, I was thoroughly immersed within the pages until the very end.
I would like to thank #CarlaKovach, #NetGalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #FindMe in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
July 20, 2022
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Find Me' by Carla Kovach.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Carla Kovach, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 14th July 2022.
This is the seventh book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'Their Silent Graves' , 'The Broken Ones', 'One Left Behind', 'Her Dying Wish', 'One Girl Missing' and 'What She Did',which I highly recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us.' I am a huge fan of 'Gone Girl' so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Carla and if this is half as good as 'One Left Behind', 'The Broken Ones', 'Their Silent Graves', 'Her Dying Wish', 'One Girl Missing' and 'What She Did' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists a prologue, 58 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Looe, Cornwall, England 🏴, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. The fact that this book is based in Cornwall is even better as I have been on holiday in Cornwall many times so may even recognise some places Carla has set the book around. I am also going on holiday there next year so will be keeping my eye out for any place mentioned.
This book is written in a mix of third and first person perspective and the protagonists are Natalie and Kate. The benefits of books written in first person perspective are as long as they are well written it makes you feel that you are being spoken to by the protagonist and it can create more of a bond between yourselves and them. If there are several protagonists you also get to see more of what is going on. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything. To have the benefit of both first and third person perspective ensures you don't miss out on anything.
WOW!! Where to even start?!? Firstly I must say yet again I was NOT disappointed by the very talented Carla Kovach !!! I started reading this book this morning and finished it in a day. MIND BLOWN!!!
This book is extremely well written as is every book I have read by Carla with vivid descriptions that really put you in the storyline. The blurb and cover work perfectly with the storyline. Every single time I told myself I'd finish the chapter and then put it down and every single time I was left with a sort of cliff hanger refusing to allow me to put it down. If your planning on reading this I would recommend clearing your schedule!!! I was a bit dubious to start as this is the first standalone I have read by Carla but it was just as fabulous as her series'
Don't even read the first page without clearing your schedules as this gripping psychological thriller will just drag you straight in!!!
Absolutely gripping storyline which I got completely sucked into. A great unputdownable page turner filled with suspense, friendship, family, deceit, mystery, love and lies. I absolutely loved the storyline, especially the shocking plots that I would never have seen coming! Not just one either!! There's nothing worse than when you have worked everything out and your not even half way through a book so a massive well done for that!! I definitely did not even have the person involved in my suspect list AT ALL, wasn't even close to working out what was going on, soooo many red herrings. I haven't been that shocked in a book in a while so WELL DONE Carla! I really had my head set on a certain person, I can't say as I don't want to spoil it but I'm sure many other readers will feel the same. I really could not compliment this book any more it is an absolutely gripping, addictive and shocking page turner. The other thing that I absolutely adored about this book is the absolutely stunning settings!!! We are actually off to Cornwall next year and thanks to Carla we will definitely be including trips to Looe and Polperro!!! I must say that even if we weren't planning on going next year anyway this book would have definitely ensured I did. Even though this was a psychological thriller I still felt that I was on a gorgeous holiday and I was absolutely devastated to come to the end and have to "unpack" my suitcase. However much I hated to leave though, I must say that I LOVE, LOVE LOVED the ending!!! Almost brought me to tears a few times!!! So yet again another achievement unlocked Carla!!!
I Loved the last chapter, something I love with Carla is that she always seems to leave the last chapter in a way that really makes you want to see what happens next and several times I've been left hoping and wondering if that storyline will be carried on.
Carla I hope your busy writing your next book ready to whisk me away again!!! I would absolutely LOVE to see this page turner developed into a movie as I can guarantee it will be a best seller!!!
The characters were all well rounded and realistic with their own personality traits, strengths and weaknesses. It was very interesting watching how the bonds strengthened and weakened between characters throughout the storyline. I really felt for Kate as her world came crumbling down around her. I really connected with and became invested in her and my heart felt torn every time something was going wrong with her life. She had done absolutely nothing wrong and just wanted to find out the truth about what happened to her baby sister all those years ago. I can't even begin to imagine how she must have felt, plus her parents, especially her Dad!!!. I really did feel for her Dad and was absolutely heartbroken by how certain events went for him and how he went after that. The other character my heart went out to was Natalie although I am not going to say anymore now as I don't want to spoil it for future readers!!! Another fantastic mix of characters who worked perfectly well to bring this explosive page turner to life!!
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Carla Kovach for another absolutely fantastic success!! I cannot wait to read more of your amazing work!! I really would love to see your books on the big screen one day, I can guarantee they will be a success if they are even half as good as the books you write!!! THIS is EXACTLY why you are one of my favourite authors and here is to your next guaranteed success 🥂
Overall a page turning, epic psychological thriller that will keep you thinking about it long after you have finished. I would love to see this turned into a film.
Genres covered in this novel include Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Romantic Suspense, Crime Fiction, Noir Fiction and Psychological Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us, CL Taylor, Lisa Jewell and of course Carla Kovach and just anyone looking for an epic read with a twist. What are you waiting for?? Go grab your copy now!!!
349 pages.
This book is just 99p to purchase on kindle via Amazon, at time of review, which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Review for 'Find Me' by Carla Kovach.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Carla Kovach, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 14th July 2022.
This is the seventh book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'Their Silent Graves' , 'The Broken Ones', 'One Left Behind', 'Her Dying Wish', 'One Girl Missing' and 'What She Did',which I highly recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us.' I am a huge fan of 'Gone Girl' so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Carla and if this is half as good as 'One Left Behind', 'The Broken Ones', 'Their Silent Graves', 'Her Dying Wish', 'One Girl Missing' and 'What She Did' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists a prologue, 58 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Looe, Cornwall, England 🏴, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. The fact that this book is based in Cornwall is even better as I have been on holiday in Cornwall many times so may even recognise some places Carla has set the book around. I am also going on holiday there next year so will be keeping my eye out for any place mentioned.
This book is written in a mix of third and first person perspective and the protagonists are Natalie and Kate. The benefits of books written in first person perspective are as long as they are well written it makes you feel that you are being spoken to by the protagonist and it can create more of a bond between yourselves and them. If there are several protagonists you also get to see more of what is going on. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything. To have the benefit of both first and third person perspective ensures you don't miss out on anything.
WOW!! Where to even start?!? Firstly I must say yet again I was NOT disappointed by the very talented Carla Kovach !!! I started reading this book this morning and finished it in a day. MIND BLOWN!!!
This book is extremely well written as is every book I have read by Carla with vivid descriptions that really put you in the storyline. The blurb and cover work perfectly with the storyline. Every single time I told myself I'd finish the chapter and then put it down and every single time I was left with a sort of cliff hanger refusing to allow me to put it down. If your planning on reading this I would recommend clearing your schedule!!! I was a bit dubious to start as this is the first standalone I have read by Carla but it was just as fabulous as her series'
Don't even read the first page without clearing your schedules as this gripping psychological thriller will just drag you straight in!!!
Absolutely gripping storyline which I got completely sucked into. A great unputdownable page turner filled with suspense, friendship, family, deceit, mystery, love and lies. I absolutely loved the storyline, especially the shocking plots that I would never have seen coming! Not just one either!! There's nothing worse than when you have worked everything out and your not even half way through a book so a massive well done for that!! I definitely did not even have the person involved in my suspect list AT ALL, wasn't even close to working out what was going on, soooo many red herrings. I haven't been that shocked in a book in a while so WELL DONE Carla! I really had my head set on a certain person, I can't say as I don't want to spoil it but I'm sure many other readers will feel the same. I really could not compliment this book any more it is an absolutely gripping, addictive and shocking page turner. The other thing that I absolutely adored about this book is the absolutely stunning settings!!! We are actually off to Cornwall next year and thanks to Carla we will definitely be including trips to Looe and Polperro!!! I must say that even if we weren't planning on going next year anyway this book would have definitely ensured I did. Even though this was a psychological thriller I still felt that I was on a gorgeous holiday and I was absolutely devastated to come to the end and have to "unpack" my suitcase. However much I hated to leave though, I must say that I LOVE, LOVE LOVED the ending!!! Almost brought me to tears a few times!!! So yet again another achievement unlocked Carla!!!
I Loved the last chapter, something I love with Carla is that she always seems to leave the last chapter in a way that really makes you want to see what happens next and several times I've been left hoping and wondering if that storyline will be carried on.
Carla I hope your busy writing your next book ready to whisk me away again!!! I would absolutely LOVE to see this page turner developed into a movie as I can guarantee it will be a best seller!!!
The characters were all well rounded and realistic with their own personality traits, strengths and weaknesses. It was very interesting watching how the bonds strengthened and weakened between characters throughout the storyline. I really felt for Kate as her world came crumbling down around her. I really connected with and became invested in her and my heart felt torn every time something was going wrong with her life. She had done absolutely nothing wrong and just wanted to find out the truth about what happened to her baby sister all those years ago. I can't even begin to imagine how she must have felt, plus her parents, especially her Dad!!!. I really did feel for her Dad and was absolutely heartbroken by how certain events went for him and how he went after that. The other character my heart went out to was Natalie although I am not going to say anymore now as I don't want to spoil it for future readers!!! Another fantastic mix of characters who worked perfectly well to bring this explosive page turner to life!!
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Carla Kovach for another absolutely fantastic success!! I cannot wait to read more of your amazing work!! I really would love to see your books on the big screen one day, I can guarantee they will be a success if they are even half as good as the books you write!!! THIS is EXACTLY why you are one of my favourite authors and here is to your next guaranteed success 🥂
Overall a page turning, epic psychological thriller that will keep you thinking about it long after you have finished. I would love to see this turned into a film.
Genres covered in this novel include Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Romantic Suspense, Crime Fiction, Noir Fiction and Psychological Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us, CL Taylor, Lisa Jewell and of course Carla Kovach and just anyone looking for an epic read with a twist. What are you waiting for?? Go grab your copy now!!!
349 pages.
This book is just 99p to purchase on kindle via Amazon, at time of review, which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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June 30, 2022
Name of Book: Find Me
Author: Carla Kovach
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Pub Date: July 14, 2022
My Rating: 3 Stars
While on vacation, young Kate begs for some ice cream. While she and her mother go to the store; baby Jess and dad wait on the pier. However, when they return they find dad dozing and baby Jess gone.
Now on the twenty-fifth anniversary, Kate receives a note stating they know what happened. Kate has always been troubled by what happened, so jumps at the chance of getting to know the truth.
I ended up liking this story but at first has a hard time with Kate her worries were over the top.
However, finding the truth indeed set her free.
As always I love the author’s notes and Acknowledgments ~ a must read for me!
Want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for this eGalley!
This file has been made available to me before publication in an early form. Publishing Release Date scheduled for July 14, 2022
Author: Carla Kovach
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Pub Date: July 14, 2022
My Rating: 3 Stars
While on vacation, young Kate begs for some ice cream. While she and her mother go to the store; baby Jess and dad wait on the pier. However, when they return they find dad dozing and baby Jess gone.
Now on the twenty-fifth anniversary, Kate receives a note stating they know what happened. Kate has always been troubled by what happened, so jumps at the chance of getting to know the truth.
I ended up liking this story but at first has a hard time with Kate her worries were over the top.
However, finding the truth indeed set her free.
As always I love the author’s notes and Acknowledgments ~ a must read for me!
Want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for this eGalley!
This file has been made available to me before publication in an early form. Publishing Release Date scheduled for July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022
Carla has become one of my go-to authors, I love her Gina Harte series and the other psychological thrillers I've read of hers over the past couple of years.
What a cracking read this was, full of lies and deceit from the first chapter right up until the end.
A baby going missing, a tiny red hat... so the mystery begins. Shocking memories and a revelation that takes decades to come out.
Kate has been through hell for over twenty-five years, a child tortured by one mistake. The guilt never relinquishing. Even having a family of her own can't heal her or bring her sister back.
Her father is riddled with guilt and... well, you'll just have to read the book to unravel the truth. Great characters and a twisty plot that will keep you turning the pages until you reach the end.
What happened to Jess?
Highly recommended.
What a cracking read this was, full of lies and deceit from the first chapter right up until the end.
A baby going missing, a tiny red hat... so the mystery begins. Shocking memories and a revelation that takes decades to come out.
Kate has been through hell for over twenty-five years, a child tortured by one mistake. The guilt never relinquishing. Even having a family of her own can't heal her or bring her sister back.
Her father is riddled with guilt and... well, you'll just have to read the book to unravel the truth. Great characters and a twisty plot that will keep you turning the pages until you reach the end.
What happened to Jess?
Highly recommended.
August 4, 2022
I really love Carla Kovach but there's nothing new there, so of course I was so excited to read Find Me.
Kate will never forget the day that happened 25 years earlier, her baby sister Jess went missing during a family holiday in Cornwall. When her hat was found in the water it was presumed she was dead. However until Kate finds a body she's not willing to say her sister is dead. Her obsession with Jess is affecting her work, relationships and how she parents. So when she gets a message on her Facebook dedicated to finding her sister she managers to convince her husband to take a family holiday to Cornwall so she can say bye finally to her baby sister, the problem is she has no idea whose messaging her and when things start getting weird she's worried she could be in damager.
Kate is our protagonist and i was in two minds about her, at first i think i was fully committed to the cause, she doesn't want to give up the search for her sister. She was a child when she was kidnapped but she feels guilty because she had enjoyed being the only child for so many years. But as the book progressed i felt a bit like is it worth it? Anyhow most of the book is following Kate and i found the fast pace of the story kept me engaged and throughout the book. I wanted to know what the truth was and who knew what. The way the small village in Cornwall is described is so true to life, everyone knows everyone and everyone's business. We therefore we're set up for the different barriers to be present throughout the story and boyyyy there were several.
Kate's relationship with her loved ones was clearly impacted by Jess' disappearance, she mollycoddle's her children, pulls away from her husband and broke apart from her father. It's very interesting because of how young she would of been when this happened, I don't know if I would be obsessed still 25 years later but who knows. Her kids for example aren't allowed in the sea as they were on a boot when jess was presumed to have her accident.
I really felt myself on the edge of my seat throughout most of the story, the way the tension is built up is insane!!! I kept questioning absolutely everyone and I half guessed the ending but even that was barely correct. I honestly found the twists and turns to be amazing!!! This is why i love Carla Kovach and the way she writes because honestly the descriptions, the way the moos is set and the detail put into the scenery as well as each character is amazing. I loved the chapters also which weren't narrated by Kate what did they know????
Honestly I could sit her all day and tell you how much I enjoyed this book but the best option is for you to read it yourselves, promise you if you like her crime series or authors like C.L Taylor, M.K Farrar, Adele Parks i promise you this is the next book for your TBR list! I often can work out how thrillers will end and lets say I was well off. 3/5 stars.
Thank you Netgalley, Bookouture and Carla Kovach for the digital ARC of Find Me in exchange for my fair and honest opinions.
Kate will never forget the day that happened 25 years earlier, her baby sister Jess went missing during a family holiday in Cornwall. When her hat was found in the water it was presumed she was dead. However until Kate finds a body she's not willing to say her sister is dead. Her obsession with Jess is affecting her work, relationships and how she parents. So when she gets a message on her Facebook dedicated to finding her sister she managers to convince her husband to take a family holiday to Cornwall so she can say bye finally to her baby sister, the problem is she has no idea whose messaging her and when things start getting weird she's worried she could be in damager.
Kate is our protagonist and i was in two minds about her, at first i think i was fully committed to the cause, she doesn't want to give up the search for her sister. She was a child when she was kidnapped but she feels guilty because she had enjoyed being the only child for so many years. But as the book progressed i felt a bit like is it worth it? Anyhow most of the book is following Kate and i found the fast pace of the story kept me engaged and throughout the book. I wanted to know what the truth was and who knew what. The way the small village in Cornwall is described is so true to life, everyone knows everyone and everyone's business. We therefore we're set up for the different barriers to be present throughout the story and boyyyy there were several.
Kate's relationship with her loved ones was clearly impacted by Jess' disappearance, she mollycoddle's her children, pulls away from her husband and broke apart from her father. It's very interesting because of how young she would of been when this happened, I don't know if I would be obsessed still 25 years later but who knows. Her kids for example aren't allowed in the sea as they were on a boot when jess was presumed to have her accident.
I really felt myself on the edge of my seat throughout most of the story, the way the tension is built up is insane!!! I kept questioning absolutely everyone and I half guessed the ending but even that was barely correct. I honestly found the twists and turns to be amazing!!! This is why i love Carla Kovach and the way she writes because honestly the descriptions, the way the moos is set and the detail put into the scenery as well as each character is amazing. I loved the chapters also which weren't narrated by Kate what did they know????
Honestly I could sit her all day and tell you how much I enjoyed this book but the best option is for you to read it yourselves, promise you if you like her crime series or authors like C.L Taylor, M.K Farrar, Adele Parks i promise you this is the next book for your TBR list! I often can work out how thrillers will end and lets say I was well off. 3/5 stars.
Thank you Netgalley, Bookouture and Carla Kovach for the digital ARC of Find Me in exchange for my fair and honest opinions.
July 7, 2022
Find Me by Carla Kovach
I give this book 4.25 stars
On the morning of the 25th anniversary of Jess’s disappearance, Kate’s phone beeps with a message from an unknown number…..I know what happened to Jess.
As she drives her young family to the seaside town to meet the mystery messenger, she feels uneasy. Who are they and why did they reach out now?
Then Kate receives one final, terrifying message… will her pursuit of the truth cost the lives of everyone she has ever loved?
I am a huge fan of this author,both her series and her standalone books of which this is one.
Brilliantly written with a thrilling plot that involves a moral dilemma ( l love to put myself in the position,would l react the same way) and as always perfectly crafted characters.l was engaged from the start and loved how the tension built throughout the storyline.Such an absorbing read, l flew through it and l loved the cover to!
With thanks to Netgalley,Carla Kovach and Bookouture for my chance to read and review this book.
I give this book 4.25 stars
On the morning of the 25th anniversary of Jess’s disappearance, Kate’s phone beeps with a message from an unknown number…..I know what happened to Jess.
As she drives her young family to the seaside town to meet the mystery messenger, she feels uneasy. Who are they and why did they reach out now?
Then Kate receives one final, terrifying message… will her pursuit of the truth cost the lives of everyone she has ever loved?
I am a huge fan of this author,both her series and her standalone books of which this is one.
Brilliantly written with a thrilling plot that involves a moral dilemma ( l love to put myself in the position,would l react the same way) and as always perfectly crafted characters.l was engaged from the start and loved how the tension built throughout the storyline.Such an absorbing read, l flew through it and l loved the cover to!
With thanks to Netgalley,Carla Kovach and Bookouture for my chance to read and review this book.
September 26, 2022
Find Me by Carla Kovach is a psychological thriller.
First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Bookouture and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
My Synopsis: (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)
Kate was bugging her mom for ice cream the day her baby sister Jess went missing. Their father was drunk, but their mother left him watching Jess anyway.
Twenty-five years have passed, and Kate now has two little girls of her own, who she barely lets out of her sight. She has never forgotten her sister, dedicating a Facebook page to her, and following up on every message she receives. This year, she gets a message that indicates someone knows what happened that day, and Kate drags her family back to the harbour town where Jess vanished, apparently drowned. Kate's husband thinks she is going to finally close the book on her missing sister, but in reality, she is just looking for answers.
But is she going to find answers, or put her family in danger?
My Opinions:
I absolutely love this author's Gina Harte series, but I am again struggling with her stand-alone novels. They are good, but they just miss the mark for me. They are too predictable.
The book is about family, about secrets, about lies.
First, I did not like any of the characters. When you really dislike the main character, and can't feel compassion or empathy for them, it makes the book hard to read. Kate just continued to piss me off. She was so self-centered, constantly lying to her husband, keeping her daughters on such a tight leash, and blaming her father for everything bad in the world. So, the first 50% of the book, I hated.
Then, it got good. There were a lot of suspects, and although I did indeed guess the right one, the reasoning behind everything that happened was a surprise. That was fun.
So, overall it was an okay read for me....
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July 14, 2022
A family holiday catastrophe....
Leads to a twenty-five year old mystery....
Then arrives a text from a stranger -
Could it lead to the truth or to danger?
Should she share or conceal?
What will connecting reveal?
Memories from trauma in the past
Can the uncertainly be left behind at last?
What happened to Jess, Kate's baby sister?
An accident or something sinister?
Is the message really true
What should Kate do?
A story full of twists and danger
Where what happened is even stranger.
An enthralling page turner read
With clues your imagination to feed.
A brilliant, suspense-filled mystery
Sharing now and what happened in her history.
If you enjoy books that keep you guessing
And with your solutions constantly messing,
A story filled with drama and surprise
Until, at last, the truth you realise
This is just the book that you need
Add it to your tbr pile ready to read!
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.
Leads to a twenty-five year old mystery....
Then arrives a text from a stranger -
Could it lead to the truth or to danger?
Should she share or conceal?
What will connecting reveal?
Memories from trauma in the past
Can the uncertainly be left behind at last?
What happened to Jess, Kate's baby sister?
An accident or something sinister?
Is the message really true
What should Kate do?
A story full of twists and danger
Where what happened is even stranger.
An enthralling page turner read
With clues your imagination to feed.
A brilliant, suspense-filled mystery
Sharing now and what happened in her history.
If you enjoy books that keep you guessing
And with your solutions constantly messing,
A story filled with drama and surprise
Until, at last, the truth you realise
This is just the book that you need
Add it to your tbr pile ready to read!
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.
July 17, 2022
Set in Cornwall, this was a riveting standalone mystery thriller. It's a typical weekday morning for Kate... except for the fact that it's also the anniversary of her sister, Jess’s disappearance from the pier in Looe some twenty-five years ago... and Kate has received a text from an unknown number, someone calling themselves Will Wilcox on social media.
Feelings of guilt feature heavily in this fabulous tale which also possesses great characters and a twisty plot, guaranteed to keep you turning the pages until you reach the unexpected, worthwhile and crazy conclusion.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
Feelings of guilt feature heavily in this fabulous tale which also possesses great characters and a twisty plot, guaranteed to keep you turning the pages until you reach the unexpected, worthwhile and crazy conclusion.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
July 22, 2022
2 stars
Kate is a woman who is obsessed with her sister's death, 25 years after the fact. 90 percent of the book is Kate saying that she has to find the truth about her sister's death. It is so ridiculous from so many points of view and long and boring and exhausting. Half way through the book I stopped caring about everyone and everything.
I do not recommend this book.
Kate is a woman who is obsessed with her sister's death, 25 years after the fact. 90 percent of the book is Kate saying that she has to find the truth about her sister's death. It is so ridiculous from so many points of view and long and boring and exhausting. Half way through the book I stopped caring about everyone and everything.
I do not recommend this book.
October 13, 2022
I believe this could become a really good book with some changes to it.
I found it very repetitive and boring in parts. The last quarter was a really good read but it felt like hard work getting to that point.
I found it very repetitive and boring in parts. The last quarter was a really good read but it felt like hard work getting to that point.
June 14, 2022
Find Me by Carla Kovach.
I’ll never forget that day. It was blisteringly hot, and I begged our mother for an ice cream. As we left you with Dad, I didn’t know it would be the last time I saw your face. Minutes later, we returned to the end of the pier where we had parked your pushchair. Dad was asleep on a bench, and your little pink blanket was empty. You had vanished.
A brilliant read. Great story and characters. 5*.
I’ll never forget that day. It was blisteringly hot, and I begged our mother for an ice cream. As we left you with Dad, I didn’t know it would be the last time I saw your face. Minutes later, we returned to the end of the pier where we had parked your pushchair. Dad was asleep on a bench, and your little pink blanket was empty. You had vanished.
A brilliant read. Great story and characters. 5*.
July 28, 2022
I overall really enjoyed this standalone book. As a fan of Ms. Kovach's Gina Harte series, I was interested to see what she could do in a single book. At the beginning of the book I really struggled with the main character, Kate, who was still mourning her sister 25 years after her disappearance, still holding a grudge against her father, and still incredibly paranoid about the safety of her own daughters. Admittedly I haven't been in the same position, but she is 25 years past the need for therapy and I was shocked that her husband continued to put up with the behavior. And, looking back from having finished the book, I think it could have easily been toned down because if someone sent me a note telling me they knew what happened to my baby sister, I would have been at attention regardless of my level of obsession. Once the story gets in to the mystery itself, the book becomes a lot more interesting. I loved the small town with all the interwoven secrets and how this incident had continued to impact the residents. I enjoyed how the ending was laid out and by the end of the book I had almost forgotten how annoying Kate was at the beginning. I think her husband had too!
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
June 22, 2022
I really enjoyed this book I thought I'd find it predictable but actually I was wrong it had a good solid ending that kept me on my toes.
some of the characters felt a little flat and a few people I forgot who they were because there were so many "inportant" characters.
overall a good mystery that I enjoyed reading and would definitely check out some of this authors other books at a later date
some of the characters felt a little flat and a few people I forgot who they were because there were so many "inportant" characters.
overall a good mystery that I enjoyed reading and would definitely check out some of this authors other books at a later date
August 3, 2022
This is the worst book I’ve ever read. Yes, ever. I rarely write reviews because I’m typically late to the party and there are already 1,000+. However, I am compelled to write a review for this book, the heroine is not only whiney, but she is selfish AF! The whole story circles around a red hat in the water…a very thin thread to follow. The characters are exhausting - each and every one of them. I wanted them all to get swept away into the sea. I’m so glad it’s over.
July 17, 2022
Find Me is a suspenseful domestic thriller. Twenty-five years after her sister Jess disappeared, Kate wakes up to remember that awful day which has for the most part carved out who Kate has become. Fearful, over protective and smothering Kate can't get past what happened all those years ago. A horrible accident involving her father being drunk and left to watch Jess while Kate's mother took her to get an ice cream cone. Only to return and find Jess is missing, and now the parents are calling out to anyone that will listen that she is lost to them. Her mother has died since then, her father is still drinking and Kate has not spoken to him in many years.
Kate receives a message from an unknown number, everything changes. "I know what happened to Jess." Tormented for so long, she now has a clue, and she is determined to go back to where it all happened and find out what happened.
Kate talks her husband into taking the family to the seaside town, but she doesn't tell him she is going to meet the mystery messenger. Once there she receives more messages which take her all over and puts her in danger. But she won't be the only one, her young daughter Millie is also in danger.
There were many couples to keep track of while reading this story. They weren't necessarily likeable and all had plenty of secrets to distract the reader. Kate's family is a complicated mess. This one event has made Kate the way she is and she can't get past it. Her husband has had enough but tries to be understanding until Kate becomes secretive and he suspects the worst. Her mother was angry at the father, then blamed him for being drunk and having slept through the abduction, only to now feel so guilty he has lost himself in the bottle. This is not a healthy upbringing so it is understandable why Kate is neurotic about her daughters.
I think this was a wonderful story with many twists and turns with a shocking ending. The reader won't be disappointed as it is truly a gripping page turner.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
Kate receives a message from an unknown number, everything changes. "I know what happened to Jess." Tormented for so long, she now has a clue, and she is determined to go back to where it all happened and find out what happened.
Kate talks her husband into taking the family to the seaside town, but she doesn't tell him she is going to meet the mystery messenger. Once there she receives more messages which take her all over and puts her in danger. But she won't be the only one, her young daughter Millie is also in danger.
There were many couples to keep track of while reading this story. They weren't necessarily likeable and all had plenty of secrets to distract the reader. Kate's family is a complicated mess. This one event has made Kate the way she is and she can't get past it. Her husband has had enough but tries to be understanding until Kate becomes secretive and he suspects the worst. Her mother was angry at the father, then blamed him for being drunk and having slept through the abduction, only to now feel so guilty he has lost himself in the bottle. This is not a healthy upbringing so it is understandable why Kate is neurotic about her daughters.
I think this was a wonderful story with many twists and turns with a shocking ending. The reader won't be disappointed as it is truly a gripping page turner.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
July 14, 2022
When I think about this author, Gina Harte comes out in the same breath. I find this an amazing series and it seems like the author has send the detective on a well deserved holiday, because this book has nothing to do with her.
I was intrigued😊
Imagine: you are a small child and suddenly your baby sibling disappears. Of course at the time there is not a lot you can do. But what would you do when you grow older? Would you let go at a certain point or would you keep on looking, desperate to find out what happened. You cannot believe, even after many years that there was not something fishy going on.
In comes Kate, our main character. She is a wife and a mom, but she cannot be completely happy. That devastating event from, in the meantime, 25 years ago still is controlling her mind and influencing her and family’s day to day life. Maybe she should just accept she will never know, and that’s when a bombshell is being dropped…
In the beginning, I must say it felt a bit weird. I was waiting for Gina to arrive LOL. Force of habit, I guess, but soon enough I was immersed in this story. A lot of people to choose from and stick the label ‘culprit’ on, but I kept changing my mind.
There was always something that did not feel right and in the end I gave up. I really did not know who to believe anymore.
I have to admit that I did not see this coming and when one of the characters fessed something up, I was flabbergasted. I screamed ‘WHAT??? WHY???’ This person could have saved someone a lot of pain, emotionally as well as physically. I will not put that person on my Christmas list ever! 4 stars
Thank you
I was intrigued😊
Imagine: you are a small child and suddenly your baby sibling disappears. Of course at the time there is not a lot you can do. But what would you do when you grow older? Would you let go at a certain point or would you keep on looking, desperate to find out what happened. You cannot believe, even after many years that there was not something fishy going on.
In comes Kate, our main character. She is a wife and a mom, but she cannot be completely happy. That devastating event from, in the meantime, 25 years ago still is controlling her mind and influencing her and family’s day to day life. Maybe she should just accept she will never know, and that’s when a bombshell is being dropped…
In the beginning, I must say it felt a bit weird. I was waiting for Gina to arrive LOL. Force of habit, I guess, but soon enough I was immersed in this story. A lot of people to choose from and stick the label ‘culprit’ on, but I kept changing my mind.
There was always something that did not feel right and in the end I gave up. I really did not know who to believe anymore.
I have to admit that I did not see this coming and when one of the characters fessed something up, I was flabbergasted. I screamed ‘WHAT??? WHY???’ This person could have saved someone a lot of pain, emotionally as well as physically. I will not put that person on my Christmas list ever! 4 stars
Thank you
July 12, 2022
CW: Infant loss, child disappearance, stalking
Firstly, this book is addicting. It is easy to read and sucks you in quickly. Kate's anxiety literally runs her life and you can feel the frustration it causes within herself and those around her. I felt for her and her family. As she gets the message that leads her to dig deeper into her sister's disappearance, you are introduced to a lot of new characters that are tricky to remember at times. Their different love triangles would be easier to understand with some notes, so it would be helpful to have them written down somewhere.
While the plotline is intriguing, I think the pacing and confusing character backgrounds prevented it from reaching its full potential. There were times when I felt a bit of a drag that was replaced with a sudden burst of action. I enjoyed the bursts of suspense and mystery but the drags in between were hard to get through. The character backgrounds, as I mentioned earlier, are a little difficult to keep straight. I had to keep going back and figure out which person was being talked about.
These aside, the ending was surprising and I did not see it coming. Several times, I swore I had the mystery figured out. I did not at all. The ending was a good one, although I would've loved to see more redemption from Kate's father. It felt unfair to me given his progress. All in all, this is a fun thriller that you can sit and read quickly. I would love to see this made into a thrilling movie!
Firstly, this book is addicting. It is easy to read and sucks you in quickly. Kate's anxiety literally runs her life and you can feel the frustration it causes within herself and those around her. I felt for her and her family. As she gets the message that leads her to dig deeper into her sister's disappearance, you are introduced to a lot of new characters that are tricky to remember at times. Their different love triangles would be easier to understand with some notes, so it would be helpful to have them written down somewhere.
While the plotline is intriguing, I think the pacing and confusing character backgrounds prevented it from reaching its full potential. There were times when I felt a bit of a drag that was replaced with a sudden burst of action. I enjoyed the bursts of suspense and mystery but the drags in between were hard to get through. The character backgrounds, as I mentioned earlier, are a little difficult to keep straight. I had to keep going back and figure out which person was being talked about.
These aside, the ending was surprising and I did not see it coming. Several times, I swore I had the mystery figured out. I did not at all. The ending was a good one, although I would've loved to see more redemption from Kate's father. It felt unfair to me given his progress. All in all, this is a fun thriller that you can sit and read quickly. I would love to see this made into a thrilling movie!
July 14, 2022
I found the beginning and middle of this book pretty boring and angering. The main character Kate is just a frustrating character, and I don’t really care for hee husband either.
Basic Synopsis - 25 years ago, Kate loses her baby sister, where she is presumed dead, but then Kate receives a message “I know what happened to baby Jess”. So Kate decides to find out what happened all those years ago.
While I get people grieve differently, I didn’t really feel that her grief all these years was really relateable. The author made her sound extremely obsessed with what happened for 25 years. Now it’s never stated how old Kate is, but she sounds pretty young.
Damien, the husband, I didn’t like how unsupportive of his wife he was, but I do kind of get where he’s coming from.
Near the end, the book does pick up and there are some twists I didn’t see coming. I thought the book ended really well and I’m glad to have read through to the end to see the twist and the resolution.
Basic Synopsis - 25 years ago, Kate loses her baby sister, where she is presumed dead, but then Kate receives a message “I know what happened to baby Jess”. So Kate decides to find out what happened all those years ago.
While I get people grieve differently, I didn’t really feel that her grief all these years was really relateable. The author made her sound extremely obsessed with what happened for 25 years. Now it’s never stated how old Kate is, but she sounds pretty young.
Damien, the husband, I didn’t like how unsupportive of his wife he was, but I do kind of get where he’s coming from.
Near the end, the book does pick up and there are some twists I didn’t see coming. I thought the book ended really well and I’m glad to have read through to the end to see the twist and the resolution.
July 14, 2022
Kate was a little girl on holiday with her parents and baby sister Jess, her father was left in charge of Jess while their mum and Kate went to get ice cream, in those short minutes Jess disappeared and was thought to have drowned in the sea.
Twenty-five years on, Kate still wants to find out what really happened to Jess, her body was never found. A message is sent to her telling her they know what happened to Jess and it isn’t long before Kate returns to Looe to find out the truth and finds herself risking her life in the process.
Wow! what can I say about this book? It had me on the edge of my seat, it was so intense in places. It was certainly a page-turner. There were a lot of secrets, twists and turns along the way.
I have not been to Looe myself but the description of it had me imagining it perfectly, the harbour, the shops, the cottage, the author did a fantastic job in describing it.
I must admit, I did shed a tear or two at the end. Yes, even psychological thrillers can do this!
Find Me was beautifully written, it was the first I have read from the author Carla Kovach but now I want to read all of her previous titles. Amazing!
Twenty-five years on, Kate still wants to find out what really happened to Jess, her body was never found. A message is sent to her telling her they know what happened to Jess and it isn’t long before Kate returns to Looe to find out the truth and finds herself risking her life in the process.
Wow! what can I say about this book? It had me on the edge of my seat, it was so intense in places. It was certainly a page-turner. There were a lot of secrets, twists and turns along the way.
I have not been to Looe myself but the description of it had me imagining it perfectly, the harbour, the shops, the cottage, the author did a fantastic job in describing it.
I must admit, I did shed a tear or two at the end. Yes, even psychological thrillers can do this!
Find Me was beautifully written, it was the first I have read from the author Carla Kovach but now I want to read all of her previous titles. Amazing!
July 14, 2022
Thanx to netgalley and bookouture for letting me review this book Twenty five years ago kate loseher younger sister jess, whilst at the seaside returning from collecting icecream., her dad was asleep on the bench drunk, he was supposed to be watching jess but she was nowhere to be seen and her red sun hat was floating in the sea. Kate receives messages saying ' they know what happened that day to jess'. Kate packs up her husband and 2 daughters in the car, for a holiday where it all happened. Someone in the seaside town knows what happened and kate needs to learn the truth. The whole town has it secrets but do they involve jess?...... this was nailbiting, i couldnt put it down, sent shivers up my spine the thought of someone knowing your every move loved it. Highley recommend
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July 12, 2022
Find me by Carla Kovach is a mystery thriller with plenty of twists and turns. I have to admit that I wasn’t too sure about this book at first . I found there was a lot of characters to get my head around and it just took me a few chapters to get settled into this story.. Once I did settle into this story I was completely and utterly hooked. Often with thrillers like this the reader has picked out a suspect but this book was so well written that I honestly couldn’t pick out who I thought was hiding something. Half way through the book I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out the outcome. A great page turning read.
July 14, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't too sure of this story. It starts off well, pulling the reader in but with so many characters and back stories to follow, I got a bit lost. The grand finale, I felt, was a bit of a flop. It was a surprise, didn't see that coming but just gave me the "is that it" feeling.
3.5 stars round up to 4 as I do like this authors work.
I wasn't too sure of this story. It starts off well, pulling the reader in but with so many characters and back stories to follow, I got a bit lost. The grand finale, I felt, was a bit of a flop. It was a surprise, didn't see that coming but just gave me the "is that it" feeling.
3.5 stars round up to 4 as I do like this authors work.
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