Wow. This story is INTENSE. The language, the sex, the "freedom", the people... it seems like a LOT, even for kids that may not be growing up in ideal circumstances. However, it is still a solid story.

As inner-city kids, best friends Michie & Trissa really have the run of the town--so much so that 16 year old Trissa spends her weekends dancing with only her essential bits covered at a local club. That is...until Trissa goes missing.

As Michie teams up with crush Anward her and Trissa's lovable, but less than stable moms to find out what happened Trissa, they all need to traverse unreliable law enforcement, local drug rings, and a myriad of health/mental/personal problems. The story is quick paced and nuanced, so even the predictable ending wasn't that bothersome.

The narrator does a GREAT job and really added a lot of depth to the story. One of the best readings I've heard all year!

Overall: 4.5 stars

I'll tell my students about: language, sex/sex cams, alcohol, drugs, physical harm, LGBTQIA+, homophobia

**Thank you to NetGalley and ECW Press Audio for the free ALC. All opinions expressed are my own.**

3.5⭐

a good book that touches on some important topics. I liked the mystery element to it. I really liked how the book wrapped up.

Canadian author and Canadian setting with a few Canadian references in there as well which I liked a lot.

I really liked the narrator for this book, Megan MacPherson, did a great job bringing the book to life.

thank you Netgalley, Emily Pohl-Weary as well as ECW Press Audio for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

As a mom with kids not quite this age, this was a bit of a tough read. All I wanted to do was reach through the pages ans hug these girls so bad ans make it all right somehow.

So thanks to the author for making me feel that way.

I feel like even with all I've gone through, I was still leading a privileged teen life because I was never subjected to anything like what these girls are put through.

It ends well enough and I do like that. I hope this book finds its way to the right readers. I think it can be quite easy to be caught up like this and they may find this relatable.

Emily Pohl-Weary’s “How To Be Found” reckons with the question of how do marginalized communities who are ignored by the police create supportive structures to care for each other, seek justice, and find joy. Part mystery/thriller, part coming of age, part romance. Pohl-Weary deftly handles intense themes with nuance and grace, but at times I found some elements of the story could have benefited from further fleshing out. A key example is a casual mention of the protagonist’s dissociative disorder that, with more time/attention, could have provided more dimensionality to the story. Also, from the doctor perspective, I was frustrated that this key plot line of a mysterious heart condition would resolve immediately with intermittent “heart pills” that it kind of took me out of the story—but that’s more of a me problem.

I enjoyed the narration by Megan MacPherson; I found her to be dynamic!

I’m a huge fan of Arsenal Pulp Press/ECW Press Audio, and they continue to not disappoint!

Disclaimer: I received an audiobook ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Book Title: How to Be Found
Author: Emily Pohl-Weary
Audiobook Narrator: Megan MacPherson
Publisher: ECW Press Audio
Genre: Teen/YA Mystery
Audiobook Release Date: January 3, 2024
My Rating: 3 Stars
Pages: 272

Michie and Trissa grew up like sisters in the inner city in a rundown duplex owned by their single moms. The girls are now sixteen they have different interests and are drifting apart.
Michie is an introvert and keeps to herself; Trissa an extravert and often off dancing at the hottest night spots.
When Trissa goes missing the authorities believe she is just another party-girl who ended up with the wrong group and is more than likely dead. Both their mother are full of grief as they are sure the Police are correct.
Michie is sure Trissa is alive and there is a mystery behind her disappearance.

Story is a coming-of-age with a bit of mystery.

I know I am not the target audience for this story but as a High School Guidance Counselor I love to read YA books as I not only enjoy a good YA story but it pleases me when I can recommend a book to my students. When I started this I was fearful it wasn’t going to work for me as I am not a fan of the nasty language. Trust me I know the way teens talk but I do my students always showed respect and didn’t use profanity about me.
I know many teens are going through tough situation and I do ‘Get’ that they talk this way.

Story turned out better than expected.
I really liked narrator Megan MacPherson!

Want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for January 6, 2024.

thank you to NetGalley for the audiobook by ECW Press Audio.

the narration was really really good. had a good flow throughout the book. I really enjoyed listening to the story. for that it’s 4 stars.

For those who do not know about this book.. it’s a young adult novel about chosen family. it’s not about blood. it’s about the people in your circle. a really beautiful message. I know everyone loves this. Found family is something that always hits home. I recommend this book. Very important read. It was beautiful.


Has a hint of mystery & coming of age.

This was heartbreaking story of a teen getting over her head. Lots of great discussion topics. Not an edge of your seat thriller but a has some good suspense.