1.01.2012

ARC Review- THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED.

The Night She Disappeared
Gabie drives a Mini Cooper. She also works part time as a delivery girl at Pete’s Pizza. One night, Kayla—another delivery girl—goes missing. To her horror, Gabie learns that the supposed kidnapper had asked if the girl in the Mini Cooper was working that night. Gabie can’t move beyond the fact that Kayla’s fate was really meant for her, and she becomes obsessed with finding Kayla. She teams up with Drew, who also works at Pete’s. Together, they set out to prove that Kayla isn’t dead—and to find her before she is. 
THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED- April Henry- releases April 10, 2012 from Henry Holt Books for Young Readers




I was super excited about this book. I knew it would be good when I read the synopsis, and when I started reading it...I was totally blown away. THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED is such a quick read, but it's one of the creepiest, most creatively written books I have read in a while!

I loved the alternating viewpoints in the chapters. I LOVED the different, unique things thrown in, like fortune cookie strips, police reports, evidence charts, interrogation transcripts, etc, that were placed throughout the story in perfect places to help it move along. It was really cool to see so many angles of the story, and it made the mystery even better.

The main characters, Gabby and Drew, were very well done. They were simple but well-developed, and the way their relationship grew over the process of them dealing with loss and fear was really realistic. It resonated with me in a big way. The idea that Gabby was supposed to be the REAL target is just so unsettling, and the entire way through, there's a ton of suspense that keeps the reader hooked. You know danger is coming. You just don't know how, from whom, or when it will strike.

If you like suspenseful books but don't want to be overly creeped out, then I would totally suggest this one. It's so well-done and moves so fluidly that most people will probably finish it pretty quick. I can't wait to see what else April Henry will release in the future...I'm totally a forever fan. :) Also...I will NEVER work at a pizza place. Ever.

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4 comments:

  1. Sara (of the Page Sage)January 1, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    This looks so good! It's funny you said that about not working at a pizza place. In another book (Killer Pizza), a pizza place is a front for a monster-hunting organization haha.

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  2. Lindsay Cummings authorJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Pizzas must be bad influences on authors. I should stop eating them. lol.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Hello sweetie!
    One of my NY Resolutions is to keep up with old friends better- and wanted to say hi- and that I just think you're the cat's pajamas!
    Yeah- okay, that's like.. WAY out of my age bracket and I don't even know why in the heck a cat NEEDS pajamas. But for some reason, it's the phrase that came to mind- lol
    Hope your year is as fab as you.

    *Hugs*
    Janet

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  4. Jade HartJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    That's an awesome recommendation :) I'm very eager to read the book now. I write YA as well so I know what a huge achievement it is for you to be published... L) so congratulations, I'd love to read your book. I'm a new follower and I look forward to reading your posts :)

    Thanks

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