I found this book absolutely addicting. A page turner. Then....... without giving anything away, it started to become absurd and the implausible outcome was a negative for me. I wished more for Sean. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

What a weird book. There is someone for everyone in this world no matter how strange you or they are . Sean and Annabelle were made for each other . This book is very dark dealing with severe mental illness and the love of killing for the thrill and rush it brings . The book is bizarre and at times the events are utterly ridiculous . One just had to finish it to see how things unfolded .

This is a very dark and twisted book. It's very gory, too, so if that's not your thing, stay away. The author does an amazing job of making you feel sympathy for a convicted murderer, which sounds insanely implausible, but she did it. I knew pretty early on some of the twist. That wasn't the fault of the author, though. It's just that I've read a ton of these types of books and I've gotten pretty good at figuring them out. I didn't see the ending coming, though. VERY creepy and twisted, and one hell of a ride!

Thanks for sharing this ARC on NetGalley. I found this book very hard to get into, but Sean is a very interesting with lots of twists and turns that I sometimes became confused and had to reread a couple of pages to keep it in order. I think as a debut novel it has potential for both YA & Adult readers.

This is a 5 star book for sure. It starts out a little slow but once it gets going you won't be able to put it down. There are twists and turns that will constantly have you rethinking what will happen next. The final chapters will leave you breathless! I highly recommend this book to all lovers of mystery and psychological thrillers!

What did I just read. ? Well This was hard to get into at start but I did finish. I am honestly not sure exactly who was the killer. Anabelle or Sean. You get lost easy in the book as it really makes no since at all. Not sure if I liked this or not. Still processing this .

WOW...A jaw-dropping and twisted debut thriller! This book is unlike any book I’ve read. The more I read, the harder it was to put down.

EXCERPT - “Her scream echoes in my memory. I know what happened. Whether anyone believes me or not, I know.”

Sean is a mentally ill young man living with his mother after being released from a psychiatric prison. He spends his days hanging out at a nearby park and sketching, where he meets Annabelle. Then Annabelle disappears.

Sean is sure she’s been kidnapped—he witnessed her being taken—but the police are convinced that Sean is at the center of this crime.

This ARC was provided by NetGalley and HARLEQUIN - MIRA, in exchange for my honest review. Thank you!

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I wasn't able to finish this book. I would like to thank Netgalley and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy. I wanted to like it, but I just couldn't get into it.

Wendy Heard has delivered a pacy, wet-your-pants, teeth clenching ripper of a novel with 'Hunting Annabelle". I knew half way through I had the ending pegged-and I was dead (pun) wrong. Reviewing this work and not giving spoilers is a task, but suffice to say the material, although sensitive, is dealt with in an in-your-face manner that gives this story it's edge. I guarantee a cerebral read because just when you think you have the crazy-cat hero (?) of the tale worked out, he will surprise you. He's tough, he's vulnerable, he's insane and he's a killer; and as for Annabelle? Well.......
ps. Wendy is there a sequel in there somewhere?
Many thanks to NetGalley, Harlequin-Mira and Wendy Heard for the ARC.

Sean sees Annabelle get kidnapped? Or did he? He’s an incredibly disturbed schizophrenic so his mind can’t be trusted... this is a thriller to the fullest. This is a quick read and another one I suggest to go in blind, if you read reviews they may spoil the surprise! Holy cow I can’t even believe what I read! Amazing debut!

Firstly, I would like to thank NetGalley, Harlequin-Mira and Wendy Heard for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of Hunting Annabelle.
This is supposedly a debut novel for this author. If this is her debut, then readers are in for one hell of a ride in the future. This book was incredible.
The storyline was original and well thought out. Sean's story keeps the reader enthralled until the very last page. If you enjoy the psychological thriller genre, then give this book more than a glance. I am certainly glad I did.
Ms Heard, you have yourself a fan. Thankyou for writing such an incredible story.

WOW! This book was an amazing thrill ride that left me breathless and shocked at the twist! I didn't know how to feel about the main character...part of me felt bad for him, then part of me was horrified for feeling bad for Sean! This book is a real mind-twist, but in the best way!

First, I'd like to thank Netgalley, Harelquin-Mira, and Wendy Heard (the author) for allowing me to have this ARC of Hunting Annabelle.

**Spoilers**

Sean is a man with quite an infamous past, he murdered when he was a teen and now battles daily with his medication induced haze. He passes time by going to a local amusement park and draws people he sees. One person in particular stands out to him, a lovely, young woman with red hair and a copper aura leaves him feeling intoxicated and unsure of his emotions. They soon begin to talk and he meets Annabelle. He feels things for her that leave him in a contradictory state. One part of him wants to hurt her, but the other can't stand being away from her.

They meet again the next day and spend the day sneaking around the amusement park's restricted areas. Night is soon coming and as they part ways from an intoxicating day, Annabelle is kidnapped and Sean tries everything to find out who took her.

The book twists and turns leaving the reader guessing and anxiously awaiting each new page! One of the best books I've read this year!

Hunting Annabelle features Sean, a twenty-something young man battling the personal demons surrounding his profound mental illness, when a girl he just met is kidnapped before his eyes...or was she? What follows is his pursuit to find out what happened to Annabelle while simultaneously being investigated by the police as the prime suspect in her disappearance. I enjoyed the first third of this book, however, the novelty of the plot was quickly ruined for me. I became bored with Sean's endeavor to uncover the truth but still engaged enough to want to find out what actually happened to Annabelle. Without giving anything away I can only say that I found the revelation to be so implausible that it borderlined on absurd. Too hokey for my liking although I did enjoy the conclusion of the story. It's kinda refreshing when the bad guy wins.


I was provided an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book full of lots of twists and turns that kept you engaged till the end . It had a good fast paced plot. With engaging characters.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read book

I am not sure what I just read. I feel disgusted and angry and very manipulated as I finish this book. Are there people in the world that enjoy killing? Of course, serial killers have been documented from years ago to present day. The question is do I really want to read about them and for the first 3/4 of the book I sort of fooled myself that I did but then there is a sudden shift in this story and Sean, our hero (wrong word choice) moves forward in his search for Annabelle and something happens that makes me very anxious-a big twist that I did not see coming and did not like. Wendy Heard is an exceptionally good writer, she does her research and she blindsided me a few times while reading. This book displayed exceptional character depth and a strangely believable plot line --although I feel the ending was just a lead up to a second book the writing was so strong I cannot give anything less than a 5 star review to this book (even though I really disliked the ending). Wendy Heard is writer I will be looking to hear from again.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book.

HUNTING ANNABELLE Review: Sean Suh has been diagnosed schizophrenic, has terrible urges,and usually stays away from people but when he meets beautiful Annabelle he has to start questioning what is real and what is only in his mind. Great book with a surprising ending.

4.5/5 stars!

I really loved this book! It was a roller coaster of emotions, and everything went so smoothly! This thriller kept me on the edge at all times. I couldn't put it down for long! I was skeptical at first as a past murderer is trying to prove that they weren't the cause of Annabelle's disappearance. However, this book definitely made me attached to him, and I ended up becoming really invested in his character. I thought the story flowed well and is definitely well worth the ready for those who love mystery/thriller books! Would definitely pick up a hard copy of this!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own and unbiased.

This was a dark, compulsive thriller. I was hooked from the beginning with its twists, its mounting suspense and tension. I was plunged very effectively into the world of Sean Suh and his inner demons.

The writing was a powerful insight into his wounded mind seething with sadistic impulses. Due to the author’s talent I often sympathized with him. I found the conclusion disturbing and not the future I would have wanted for Sean. A distasteful, twisted love story that does not bode well for Sean’s emotional and mental health or any chance for redemption.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin-MIRA for the advance copy in return for an honest review.

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