The Night She Went Missing: A Novel by Kristen Bird

(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book!)

about book:

Months after she disappeared, a high school senior is found floating in the town’s harbor, alive but unconscious. Where has Emily been, and how did she get into the water? In Kristen Bird’s “gripping” (Publishers Weekly) debut The Night She Went Missing, three friends-to-frenemies mothers in a close-knit, wealthy Texas community decide to investigate after the police hit a dead end. While each woman has secrets to protect, they’ll all be forced to look at their own children – or each other’s – to uncover the truth.

With the relentless pacing and complex female characters of Big Little Lies and an expertly crafted small town setting, The Night She Went Missing introduces Kristen Bird as a new force in the world of domestic suspense. Her novel goes well beyond that, exploring complex questions about mothers and daughters, loss, and the line between taking chances and living dangerously. 

my thoughts:

Drama! Suspense! Mystery! The Night She Went Missing by Kristen Bird has it all and it is fantastic! I LOVED getting caught up in this domestic thriller and trying to piece together what happened, who I could trust, and what did it all mean for this tight knit community. Talk about a fun read!

Emily goes missing. She was at a party and the last person to see her was the local high school playboy, Alex. No one will talk or truly investigate her disappearance. And then, suddenly, a few months later, Emily is found - floating in the town's harbor. Say what? Yep, she's alive and people want answers. So, three moms who have turned frenemies have decided that since the police don't seem to want to find out the truth, they will. The only question is, will the truth shatter their town and their lives forever? 

Bird has written a terrific suspenseful mystery that is full of twists and turns. She writes characters that you definitely can't trust. And she, writes a story that will captivate you right from the start. The Night She Went Missing definitely showcases Bird's talent for domestic suspense novels and I can't wait to read more of her work. 

I would happily recommend The Night She Went Missing by Kristen Bird to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read - you won't want to miss out on this thrilling treat!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book!