I love this author's other books, and his foray into YA mystery/suspense is equally successful. In "She's Gone", Hunter wakes up in the hospital after a car accident on Homecoming night with no memory of what happened. His girlfriend is missing, and her purse, shoes and phone are in his car. So is her blood. Everyone thinks Hunter did something to his girlfriend, and he questions himself when he learns he and his girlfriend were seen arguing at Homecoming. This is a twisty, gripping story with very believable and real teen characters.

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Riveting, suspenseful from that start. I didn’t put it down. The characters are enticing, the story is haunting. Make sure you have time freed to read this one.

I am not the correct demographic for this book, but I did enjoy the story. The authors storyline kept me engaged. The characters were well fleshed out. As a mother of boys there were a few times I wanted to shake Hunter. I loved the brother and sister bond between Hunter and Olivia. This is a great mystery for teens and young adults. The one small negative was story was a bit slow to start. Once the story started I had to find out what happened. I felt the ending was satisfying.

When 17 year old Hunter Gifford wakes in hospital on the night of homecoming hunter is shocked to learn that Him and his girlfriend Chloe Summers were in a terrible car accident which Hunter has no memory of the crash but his shock soon turns into horror when he is told Chloe’s blood has been found in the car but she has disappeared and back at school his fellow students taunt him and his former best friend starts making a true crime documentary about the case one that points the finger directly at hunter and Chloe’s mum stands in front of the entire town and accuses Hunter of murder so Hunter decides to do some sleuthing and he begins questioning anyone who might be able to help him find out what happened to Chloe
Really gripping read will keep you guessing till the end definitely recommend
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Hunter Gifford wakes in the hospital on the night of homecoming, that he went to with his girlfriend. He is shocked to find she is missing and they were in a terrible car accident, wiping his memory of that night. Back at school he is taunted, with everyone suspecting him of her demise. To make matters worse, a fellow student is making a true crime documentary about the incident. As the story goes along, Hunter questions himself, after finding people saw them arguing the night Chloe went missing. Could he really have hurt her?

This was another fabulous novel by the author. While the memory loss issue became a little old for me in previous novels, this wasn't overdone and I found it far more rational in the way it was presented. It hooked me in and I could not wait for the mystery to unravel.

This is one of those rare mysteries that is both a riveting story, full of plot twists and turns, that also touches your heart. The author builds the suspense throughout, as Hunter tries to unravel what happened to his girlfriend Chloe after their tragic auto accident. David Bell has created realistic, flawed and memorable characters, and builds their history throughout the book. It is a book that is hard to put down! The ending is definitely not what I expected, both a conclusion to Chloe's disappearance, and hopeful as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the book! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher and author for the advanced copy.

She's Gone is an excellent YA book about a kid named Hunter who woke up in the hospital after an accident only to find his girlfriend Chloe missing. As the story unfolds the suspicions around Hunter intensify. His schoolmates look at him accusingly and Chole's own mother basically tells the whole school he is a murderer. The cops are pressuring him so he decides to take matters into his own hands and figure out what happened that night. For starters, he needs to remember why he had an argument with Chole that night. What was it about? The pacing in this book is perfect with short chapters to keep the pages turning. The characters were well thought out and Hunter is someone you root for even though you really aren't sure if he did indeed cause Chole's disappearance. I found the twists and turns compelling and while one part of the ending I kind of figured out, the other was a total surprise. I highly recommend this one, it is a fantastic page-turner.

Special thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Fire and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this digital ARC of She's Gone. I've never read a David Bell book but had heard great things about his writing, so when this YA novel came up I was really excited!

MC Hunter and Chloe have a car accident after leaving the Prom - Chloe disappears and Hunter, injured, has NO memory of what occurred! He, of course, is the main subject in the investigation and works hard to clear his name. To help is friend Danial is making a documentary about the incident = but Daniel is murdered and Hunter was the last to see him - and all the equipment he was using to film his documentary also goes missing.

This book will keep you guessing - and you won't believe "WHO DUN IT"

This book had me hooked from the first page! It was fast paced and the short chapters made it so easy to fly through. I love the characters and I loved Hunter and Livvy’s relationship - so many books play the sibling rivalry trope and this was super refreshing. I didn’t expect the ending which is always nice with this genre because they’re usually very predictable.

The writer once again displays his writing "chops" as he ventures into the YA genre with the same expertise found in his previous works. He has created a variety of characters who pop off the page in three dimensions and keep the story moving and the reader engrossed.

The story is okay (just okay), but Bell 100% missed the mark on reading level. This is supposed to be ya but reads at what feels like third grade level. The dialogue especially was downright cringey.

Review of Advance Reader’s Edition eBook

When seventeen-year-old Hunter Gifford wakes up in the hospital, he has no memory of what happened to him. He’s told that he and his girlfriend, Chloe Summers, were in a car crash, but he has no memory of the accident. And while he’s sustained a concussion, he’s more worried about his girlfriend. Chloe has disappeared.

Hunter returns to school, but some of the other students are derisive; they seem to believe that Hunter killed Chloe. Things go from bad to worse when, at a candlelight vigil for Chloe, Lisa Summers accuses Hunter of murdering her daughter.

Hunter decides to do some sleuthing of his own and begins questioning anyone who might have any idea of what happened to Chloe. Although he doesn’t remember arguing with her at the homecoming dance, he learns that he did.

Could Hunter be responsible for Chloe’s disappearance? Did he kill the girl he claims to love?

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Teens and young adults are the target audience for this captivating story of high school, homecoming, and a missing girl. The plot takes several unexpected twists as the unfolding story reveals a few surprises. The action moves along at a brisk pace; short chapters keep the suspense building.

A strong sense of place, well-defined characters, and an immersive story all combine to pull the reader into the telling of the tale from the outset. Woven into the mystery are some important messages for the young adult readers regarding the handling of difficult situations, giving consent, dealing with unwanted attention, and supporting friends. All lead to an explosive denouement readers simply won’t be expecting. Don’t miss this one.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from SOURCEBOOKS Fire and NetGalley
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David Bell is an author that I automatically read -without reading the synopsis. This story is actually young adult but I still enjoyed it. Sex is mentioned once but no body parts were detailed. The young couple say they tried sex once and used a condom. I'm adding this in case people need to know how young adult this book is. I think 13 plus.
I enjoyed this book. Not as much as his others but I was not the correct demographic either.

She's Gone is a YA book about a boy whose girlfriend dies in a car crash that he can't remember and he is subject to internet trolls accusing him of having involvement in it. I found this to be quite a quick read that was relatively gripping.

Great YA thriller! David Bell is a solid author whose fast-paced narrative will keep you guessing until the very end. Highly recommended for those who love fast-paced YA suspense! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

A fast-paced thriller that I ended up reading in one sitting because the short chapters made it impossible to put down. It isn't a revolutionary book (the usual twists and turns are all here) but it absolutely a well-executed YA thriller. I will definitely be recommending it to people looking for an intriguing and brisk YA book.

I'm a fan of David Bell's work. I also enjoy YA especially if it's in the mystery/thriller genre. So when I discovered David Bell had written a YA novel, of course I had to request it. I'm happy to report he writes just as well in this genre too. She's Gone is a perfectly paced suspenseful mystery.

It all starts on homecoming night, Hunter is in an accident and remembers nothing leading up to it. Which is unfortunate because his girlfriend Chloe was also in the car and now she's nowhere to be found. Naturally a lot of suspicion falls upon Hunter and he is desperately trying to find answers. Not just to clear his name, he is genuinely worried about Chloe and wants to believe she's out there somewhere.

You really feel the stress Hunter is under, I also sympathized with him and didn't want to believe he hurt his girlfriend. Luckily there are other suspicious characters to choose from! Seriously, I didn't get great vibes from anyone. Except for Hunter's sister and her girlfriend, they were delightful. I'm glad he had them on his side at least.

She's Gone will keep you guessing right up until the last twist. I might have had an idea about a couple character's involvement. But there's no way I could have guessed how it all actually goes down. I can definitely say if you're a David Bell fan you won't be disappointed with this one. And if you've never read his books, go ahead and start here! Whether you're a young adult or a not so young one (like me) you will enjoy She's Gone.

Thank you Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley for the e-ARC.

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the copy of She’s Gone. Don’t be deterred because this book is considered a “YA” book. It’s a solid mystery thriller that will keep you guessing until the end. The writing was great as I expected from reading other David Bell books. I loved the real and believable characters and how the young people acted true to their ages, mistakes included. The missing person story was intriguing and I really liked the additional underlying stories that came to light as the book progressed. If you’re looking for a quick, fun, and suspenseful story, don’t miss this one.

I really enjoyed the overal story, lots of twists and turns and even though I thought I knew what had happened it turned out I didn’t, which is always nice. I loved hunter the main character and his crazy sister, however there were some parts that were really drawn out or where it just got intresting then a slow part invaded and I found it very frustrating. Never the less I finished it in a couple of hours and the ending was beyond unexpected!!

Homecoming with your girlfriend should be every teenager’s dream night. Now for Hunter he wakes up to a nightmare. Hunter wakes up in the hospital to find out that he and his girlfriend Chloe were in a terrible car accident. He has no memory of this accident or how anything led up to the accident. The worst part? Chloe is now missing. He now has to struggle at school for being branded a liar and being bullied. Chloe’s mother also accuses him of murdering Chloe. He is losing his faith in everyone, and the police are suspicious of him. What is Hunter going to do? The book unfolds for us to follow along on this crazy mystery. We will read how Hunter takes matters into his own hands to figure out what really happened to Chloe.

What I loved:
- the pacing is really well done. The first few chapters start off strong which helps with not wanting to put the book down. We are instantly thrown into the mystery of Chloe’s disappearance.
- the angst is so realistic to the teenage experience. Teenagers lives are still developing, and losing your close friends will cause serious turmoil. I thought this was well written and truthful on how vicious kids can be.
- Hunter! I really felt for him. I wanted to take him into a big hug and make him a cup of tea. I also loved the relationship between him and his sister.
- You are fully immersed in this story. Just like Hunter we are trying to figure out the disappearance of Chloe. What really happened that night? Also, twists!

I am often weary about YA Thrillers, but this did not disappoint. Every chapter ended on a slight clidd hanger so you want to continue on to the next chapter. I thought that was a brilliant aspect of the story. This was a hard book to put down. I did figure out the ending pretty easily but it was fun to keep reading to confirm my theory. Excellent weekend read, 4 stars out of 5!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!