I was excited about this one but i was not engaged with the timeline jumping around and the pick me mentality at the beginning.
It was an okay read but her first book was much better

I love Kimi’s writing style. This is the second book by her that I’ve read and the way she can describe things that makes you perfectly visualize them is amazing. She does all of this with a perfect balance, because I am sure we have all read books where we are screaming, “get to the point already!!!” Not with her, she has this ability to make you picture everything, without boring you. I keep debating if I wanted to give this 4 stars or 5. The only reason I consider 4 is because I want MORE, I want more than what I got from the ending, but, the ending was good and left you hopeful. So I decided that had more to do with me than the book, I’m the kind of person who always wants more lol. So I decided on 5 stars! I could not put this down, I swear I could have a read it in a day if I weren’t a stay at home mom of 2. It was such a beautiful book with some really good twists in it!!! Towards the end my jaw dropped at one of the twists! I definitely recommend this book, it leaves you feeling happy and hopeful.

A good thrilling read, that was fast paced and definitely kept me turning the pages. While I found it a bit predictable at first, it did surprise me in the end. I did have to suspend belief a little bit, but all in all a great thriller.

I enjoyed it a lot.

Emlyn has tried to ignore her past, most of of all, her ex-boyfriend who left her for dead. She is trying to settle into a new life when he comes back and asks for her help to find their mutual friend, Janessa. Janessa has gone off the grid and they are worried that she might be in danger.

I truly enjoy Grant’s writing. She has a beautiful way of describing the setting to make it so easy to visualize. Being that I’m not a girl who ventures into the wilderness ever, I feel that I can actually see what’s going on by the way she writes it. You could tell that so much research went into writing this book which I truly appreciate.

The main character, Emlyn, is hard on herself and holds herself back, which make her so relatable. I really loved watching the evolution of her character. I also love her quirk of assigning a single word to every person she meets. The story is told from her POV with some present day and some past day timelines.

All of the characters were well written, just like Grant’s previous book. I really enjoyed Varden and Rev and wish we had a little more from them in the story. I can’t wait for Grant’s next books!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy of this book!

Emlyn is working as a wilderness guide doing what she loves, spending her days in nature. She loves being a fishing and hunting guide. It's a simple life that she loves. When approached by her former boyfriend, Tyler, who left her high and dry, Emlyn must overlook their past to help him find her estranged best friend, Janessa. Their missing friend is a social media star who posts about her #vanlife adventures. When she doesn't post, those in her life become alarmed.

I had very high hopes for this book. I loved These Silent Woods and Fallen Mountains, I thought I would love this book as well. Sadly, I found it to be extremely slow. I struggle with slow burns and my attention waivered while reading this book. I did not feel a connection with the characters which normally doesn't bother me, but it did in this book.


What I did enjoy was the descriptions of nature and the atmospheric feel of the book. I also appreciated how the author showed Emlyn who is an outdoor/wilderness expert making errors in judgement/mistakes. I felt the character did this as she was letting her emotions and past pain get in the way.

This book is told through two timelines giving readers insight into the past, relationship issues, etc.

I really wanted to love this one, but we can't love them all. I will still be on the lookout for new books by Kimi Cunningham Grant. I enjoy her writing and vivid descriptions. Be sure to read her author’s note at the end. It was interesting and insightful.

Others have enjoyed this book more than I did, so please read their reviews as well.

Well written and atmospheric.

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Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Great story for anyone who loves the outdoors. I however, became annoyed with the time changes and almost wish they atrted older then move forward in time.

This story pulls you in right from the start and coaxes you into a feeling of uncertainty when Emlyn's best friend Janessa has gone missing and the only one that can help is her ex boyfriend Tyler, who left her for dead several years ago. Has Tyler changed? Can she trust him? Will they find Janessa dead or alive or at all?

The author does a wonderful job of setting each scene and really making you feel like you are right there with these characters. There is a definite sense of foreboding as the story progresses and you don't know what is going to happen.

This was a very engaging read that will have you biting your fingernails until the end. I think fans of of authors like Charlotte McConaghy or Peter Heller will really enjoy this book as to me it gave a similar feeling in terms of mystery and backdrop.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books and Kimi Cunningham Grant for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A new and exciting thriller! Thanks to Netgalley for the early peak at this one! Emlyn lives in Idaho and falls in love with her best friends childhood neighbor. He loves the outdoors and does a lot of fishing and hiking. Emlyn loves it too but on one of their outings, things go terribly wrong. Coming in June, The Nature of Disappearing by Kim Cunningham Grant is a 4 star read.

I really enjoyed The Nature of Disappearing! I loved the blend of romance, friendship, and suspense combined with the picturesque Idaho wilderness backdrop. It was a gripping tale that explores the complexities of starting new while unraveling the ties of your past. Thank you to NetGalley, Kimi Cunningham Grant, and St. Martin's Press for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC.

Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and destroy, and forever to repair.

Emlyn and Janessa met in college and formed a strong bond of friendship. Janessa was always in rescue mode and came to Emlyn's side when the party got rowdy or the obnoxious guys leaned in too close. They had an almost sixth sense relationship.

But times change and so do the people within it. Janessa became an online influencer with her van-life blog. She and her nature loving boyfriend, Bush, took to the forests and highways reporting in every day about their new experiences. When Janessa drops out of sight for days on end, Emlyn knows something is wrong. Very wrong.

Then Tyler, her ol' flame, shows up at her door unexpectantly. He's getting the same vibe about Janessa. He and Janessa have known each other since they were kids. But there's bad blood now between Emlyn and Tyler. He did something to Emlyn in the past that was unforgivable. Emlyn has to move past the past since Janessa's safety is at the forefront now. They pack up and head for the last place that Janessa was suppose to be. And what exactly will they find?

Kimi Cunningham Grant lifts the veil on Emlyn's own past. She's now living in Idaho at a lodge as a fly fishing guide. And she's good at it. We'll meet Ruth also known as the Rev, an elderly woman with supersonic energy and Varden, a member of the Idaho Forest Service. Emlyn owes a great deal to both of them. But her allegiance is to the missing Janessa. Emlyn is a pro at tracking, but will her emotions get in the way?

The Nature of Disappearing is a solid read. But mind the fact that you'll not be liking all these characters. It's the circumstances and the strong element of trust that weaves its way throughout this one. Just how many times can a person look the other way and hope for the best? And at the core of this one is the stern reality that not everyone in our loop of friendship has our best interest in mind.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to Minotaur Books (St. Martin's Press) and to Kimi Cunningham Grant for the opportunity.

This is my first book by Kimi Cunningham Grant and I can definitely say I will look for more from her.
2 friends who meet by chance and become inseparable. That is until a guy comes in the picture. A story that is very believable. A story about addiction and how far someone will come to hide the whole truth. No matter who it will hurt.
But honestly in the end I did not see the twist coming. And it blew me away. It did have its slow parts but all in all it was a good story.
I would definitely recommend this to someone who likes the outdoors and a good twist.
Thank you NetGalley for my advance copy

Another five star read from Ms Kimi C Grant! I loved her book These Silent Woods so I knew I wanted to read The Nature of disappearing as soon as I could. I will start by saying these are two very different books with very different stories and different meanings or things the author wants you to take away after reading. Both are similar in the setting of being deep in the woods which makes it a very atmospherically great read, I got in the mood to go hiking after reading this book. I also really like the twists were laid out throughout the book and that although not necessarily a "happy" ending you feel content with how the book ends.

I was super excited to read this book because I enjoyed These Silent Woods. This book quickly catapulted to the top of my favorite books list, and is just absolutely incredible. Kimi has solidified herself as an auto buy author for me

Loved The Nature of Disappearing! The setting, the characters, the plot and the writing style will keep you turning page after page from the very start until the end. Highly recommend!

Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange of an honest review.

I’m not an outdoorsy person and this story makes me kind of glad I’m not. Just like in real life there are dangers in the wild, but the biggest danger comes from who we least expect. This was a great read and I enjoyed the way the author developed the main character and showed a strong, competent woman who also doubts herself. Just like most of us!

Wowww this one kept me on my toes the whole way through! I love a good thriller/mystery and this one delivers!

I was very excited for this book because I loved These Silent Woods so much. I was disappointed. I didn't feel connected to these characters. In fact, I was immediately put off by the 'pick me' style with which Emlyn was characterized - going to a bar two towns away to avoid the sorority girls because she's 'NoT LiKe oThEr GiRls.' The plot dragged a little bit and in the end I didn't feel much of anything at the resolution. It seemed like we were supposed to be invested in Emlyn + Varden but there wasn't anything there to really invest in because of Varden's quiet, steady nature. There wasn't much 'there' there. Not much plot, not much character development, not much atmosphere. Like a Colleen Hoover book in disguise. I really wanted to love this one.

In The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant, Emlyn is still healing from a traumatic breakup with her boyfriend, Tyler, when he comes to her with a request: help find their friend who has disappeared in the wilderness. He knows that Emlyn is a master tracker and wants her to put aside her differences with him and the missing friend, Janessa, to bring her home safely. I don’t know much about survival and tracking, much less building traps and snares or cooking without the conveniences of home, but in my opinion, KCG has presented detailed research or experience of her own in painting a picture of being IN the book. The way she describes what Emlyn does, what she sees, the different things that happen depict a vivid picture in my novice mind if I was in her shoes.

As we dive deeper into the story, we learn from Emlyn’s perspective what word she defines a person by. Emlyn even characterizes herself with a word: pathetic. This word is revisited and expounded upon as different events unfold in the story. Even with all her tracking and survival skills that she has learned from the time she lives in Idaho, ultimately she’s going to have to figure out how pathetic she is. Is she putting herself into a situation that is a repeat of what happened three years ago with Tyler, or will she be able to redefine what is at the heart of who she is. Also in the back of her mind is the word she was told by Rev, who was part of her rescue three years before, who told her the word trust before she left to find her friend. KCG drops little crumbs of foreshadowing through the book that you create a satisfying meal with by the conclusion. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy. Opinions expressed are my own. This book was published on June 18, 2024.

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After reading “These Silent Woods” I was so excited to receive a copy of this ARC!! And it was captivating from the beginning to end!

When Emlyn’s help is enlisted to find her former best friend Janessa out in the wilderness, she has to revisit her past and confront what led her to Idaho’s endless woods. Through this journey we dive into her past and heartbreak.

An excellent t story about friendship, broken relationships, grief, and new beginnings. We all find ourself in the wilderness at times, but this redemptive story reminds us that we never have to stay there.

I want to preface this by saying I ADORED These Silent Woods so my expectations might have been too high. This was a really quick read, I finished it in less than a day and was genuinely interested in the outcome. I was expecting a rugged, wilderness story and enjoyed those aspects of the book. With that said, think my main takeaway is that I'm underwhelmed. I would have loved some more background on the characters but with the focal point being on the "thriller" aspect of the book, I just wasn't impressed with the reveal. It was just too unrealistic and just kind of made me go "oh."

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for the ARC in exchange for my review.