New author to me. I really found this book as fantastic read. Very interesting and in part some twist and turns to make it more incredible.

Great job.

Loved it!

Soo good!! I love YA thrillers. I fell in love with the main characters. The plot was great and the author went through with it. I need more by the author!

I had no idea where this was going and loved how twisty it is. Although I think it’s a little longer than it should’ve been, it’s one of the rare YA books that gets pretty dark with its subject matter. I’d recommend it to anyone who liked Courtney Summers’ SADIE -- I liked that one more, but think this is comparable in vibes, although it lacks any sort of podcast element to the story.

It’d make an excellent limited series comparable to the first season of Cruel Summer.

This was so good for a fast paced, easy summer thriller marketed for a younger audience.

I rated it based on the audience and how I feel they will perceive it. For the newer thriller readers this is gonna be a hit as it reads very well and it has mature themes without being too graphic.

I enjoyed the story and how fast paced it was, I flew through it. It wad predictable for someone like me who has a long history of reading but like I said newer readers will be surprised at some of the twists this one takes.

Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy!

Content Warning: missing girl

This is a mystery about a girl that goes missing and her case goes cold but her brother, Dylan and her best friend, Paige decide to do their own investigation and find out what happened to Audrey. They realize there are a few cases that may tie into Audrey’s disappearance so they follow the clues.

There is a twist in the end that I did enjoy but I felt like most of the book didn’t do anything for me until that part. I didn’t really connect to the characters but I thought it was cool that Paige and Dylan teamed up together since they’ve known each other for so long. Overall, this was just an okay book for me.


My Thoughts:

Mystery lovers will enjoy this one, but it didn’t do much for me.

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I got approved for this ARC through #netgalley and am writing my own honest review!

🤩 this is such an thrilling read! A girl goes missing one summer and then next summer another girl goes missing. So the main character goes on a mission to try and find her best friend. It’s definitely YA but I felt it was thrilling. The main characters are also rich and the story is set around country club and vacation homes! It took a bit to get into as the details in the beginning over loaded me but then I realized the importance of it all later. I definitely was confused as to if the girls were alive or dead and who the bad characters were going to be. Love a plot twist with a little young love romance too. Fast paced and great for early high school readers too!

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The Summer She Went Missing is a YA mystery/thriller that follows a teen whose best friend is missing. She enlists the help of the girls brother (also her ex) in hopes of finding her. Paige and Audrey spend every summer together with their families. One night Audrey never comes home and her case goes cold. Paige and Dylan set out to find her the following summer and they uncover many secrets.

I enjoyed this book! It was a fast-paced thriller/mystery that was a page turner. I liked the characters, they did seem like teenagers in how they acted and thought. I really liked the summer vibes and atmosphere in here. I liked how the mystery unfolded and how everything wrapped up in the end. The mystery kept me hooked and interested the whole time. I also think the cover is super cute! If you're looking for a YA mystery/thriller, I would recommend this one!

I don't think the romance was really necessary. I don't think it really added too much to the story. I think the relationship was cute but I would have rather just focused on the mystery of it. Maybe since it is teens, other teen reader will enjoy the romance part of it but it just wasn't for me.

Thanks so much to netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!

The Summer She Went Missing had great characters and an engaging plot. I will tell my students to read this book.

"The Summer She Went Missing" by Chelsea Isacho is a thrilling page-turner that seamlessly blends the suspenseful elements of "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" with the emotional depth reminiscent of "The Summer She Turned Pretty." The fast-paced narrative follows protagonist Paige as she joins forces with Audrey's brother, embarking on a relentless quest to unravel the mystery behind Audrey's disappearance. One of the commendable aspects of the novel is its incorporation of real-life issues, adding a layer of complexity to the storyline and allowing readers to connect with the characters on a deeper level.

The author skillfully navigates the intricate web of secrets and lies, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. The chemistry between Paige and Audrey's brother adds a compelling dynamic to the story, enhancing both the mystery and the emotional stakes. The inclusion of real-life issues, such as societal pressures and personal struggles, adds authenticity to the narrative, making it a relevant and engaging read.

However, one drawback that slightly hinders the novel's originality is its formatting, which bears a resemblance to other popular authors in the genre. While the story itself is captivating, the familiarity in formatting and storylines may leave some readers craving a more distinctive style. Despite this minor setback, "The Summer She Went Missing" stands out as a gripping mystery with a heart, making it a must-read for fans of suspenseful tales interwoven with real-life challenges.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC! I REALLY enjoyed this book. I could barely put it down! The characters had me interested right away and then the story itself quickly gripped me. If you’re a fan of Karen McManus you’ll LOVE this book!

The Summer She Went Missing is a captivating YA thriller. It was very addictive and kept me intrigued. It was definitely a fun ride.

There were many twists and turns throughout the book. Although many twists were highly predictable it still kept me intrigued until the finale. The characters were lacking development, they lacked a certain depth to make them more relatable.

The plot was highly intriguing, but the execution in some parts fell flat for me. The ending was a little too much in my opinion. It was still an enjoyable YA thriller.

🎧 The narration by Amy McFadden was really good, I felt she fit the role of a teen perfectly. She had the right tones and intonations. She truly kept me interested.

✨️Thank you to @netgalley & @tantoraudio for my free ALC in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this one but it didn't grab me the way other books of this genre have. I did like the Paige and Dylan relationship but certain storyline elements didn't always work for me.

Every year the Redmonds spend their summer vacation with their best friends, the Covingtons. Paige Redmond and Audrey Covington are inseparable in the summer, until Paige begins dating Dylan Covington (Audrey's older brother). Things between Paige and Audrey start to shift, is this because of the new relationship or something else? When Audrey goes missing Dylan and Paige blame themselves and then do everything they can to find Audrey. If you like thrillers and watching Dateline you will like The Summer She Went Missing.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

The Summer She Went Missing blew me away. This fast paced thriller does not feel like a YA book. It’s incredibly dark and full of disturbing imagery. The story follows Paige, whose family spends every summer visiting with long time friends, the Covingtons. Their carefree days change when the daughter Audrey Covington starts behaving strangely and eventually goes missing. Paige and Audrey’s brother spend the next summer trying to find Audrey.

This tense mystery is also a very astute picture of privilege and how it affects people’s position in society.

4 Stars

While I didn’t live laugh love this one, I liked it a lot. My favourite niche book genre of all time is Y.A. mystery/thriller with a romance side plot and it has been a while since I have read a good one of those and this one hit the spot. I definitely am planning on checking out some more of this author's books!

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reader and audiobook copy of The Summer She Went Missing by Chelsea Ichaso in exchange for an honest review. I started this book and at first I thought it was a teen book. I kept listening and before I knew it I was hooked. There was a lot of good mystery and suspense. I recommend this book.

thanks to NetGalley for the eARC

⭐️=2.25 | 😘=2 | 🤬=2.75 | ⚔️=3.5 | 🍺/🚬=1.5 | 14+

summary: our leading lady Paige’s best friend went missing last summer; now, she and her best friend’s brother have to solve the mystery (and fall in love I guess?? and find out there’s other cases tied up with her friend’s????)

thoughts: very very very boring!! there were several chapters around 80-90% of the way through where things picked up, but besides that it was super slow with undistinct characters. the mystery was very “first we talk to this person and then we talk to that person and then we put it all together” but not in an engaging way. again, a few twists at the end were nice but I feel like the author came up with those first and didn’t know how to actually get there with the plot and non-yawn-inducing characters. five solid chapters do not an entire novel redeem!! anyway it makes me want to reread A Good Girl's Guide to Murder because it's, like, actually good. take notes, Chelsea Ichaso!!!

This was a fast paced shocking thriller.

Paige and Dylan have know each other their whole lives. Paige is Dylan's sister Audrey's best friend. When Audrey goes messing only a couple weeks after another girl. The 2 spend the next year looking for clues and trying to piece together what happened.

There were multiple twist and shocks that had my jaw on the floor while reading!

I really enjoyed how the story flowed and how everything came together in the end. Chelsea Ichasco writing did a good job of not only giving you hint of what really happened but doing it in a way that wasn't blaring obvious. If I were to go back and reread I know that Ill catch on to multiple clues that I overlooked my first read trough!

I really enjoyed this story!

Audrey is missing. It has been a year and there is not a trace of what happened to her. Yet her best friend Paige knows that Audrey would not have just run away. Yes, she was acting strange last summer but Audrey wasn’t someone who would just totally disappear. When Paige finds something in Audrey’s room that shouldn’t be there, she is able to start down the path of what really happened to her best friend last summer. With the help of her brother, they start to piece together what may have happened to Audrey.
This is a fast-paced book that teens will love. The mystery is quite fun and there are a couple of twists and turns that will keep the reader engaged.
Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Fire and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book.

3.5 stars Paige and Dylan had a steamy summer romance which abruptly ended when Dylan's sister, Audrey, went missing. Then the summer ended and the next year Paige and her family went back to Dylan's family Summer home again. This time slowly Dylan and Paige decide to team up since it's been a year since Audrey's disappearance and there were no leads they are going to find out what happened to Audrey. However, as they start finding leads everything begins to get intense and they are constantly watching their backs because they are finding things out about people they thought were their friends.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for this e-arc.*