Determined to figure out the disappearance of her mother, Abel agrees to be a part of true crime documentary about the disappearance of Rachel Price. Bel was only a toddler when her mother vanished even though she was the last person to see her. While filming this documentary Rachel suddenly shows up. We learn more about why Rachel disappeared throughout the story and why she’s suddenly returned.

In typically murder mystery fashion, most of the characters motives and stories were questionable throughout the entire book. The story was really slow paced for my liking but I did enjoy the concept of the story.

I went into this book without any prior knowledge and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was set in my home state of New Hampshire. I always enjoy reading stories set in familiar places, even when they’re fictional. The Reappearance of Rachel Price was well-written, which comes as no surprise given Black’s talent as an author. However, I found the plot unengaging. I’m unsure how this story made it to publication without addressing its major plot holes, which were jarring and made for a confusing reading experience.

Slow start but the pace catches up in the 30 -40% and this book had so many twist and turns that I devoured this upppp

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I did not see the ending coming, but when it was revealed it was clear the author had placed many discreet breadcrumbs along the way. From my perspective, the novel was focused on the YA genre, so it did not include a lot of sexual or graphic content, while still having an intense and engaging plot. Overall I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thrillers.

This title is wild! This one has lots of twists and turns and feels a little unrealistic at some points (especially the ending). Overall, it definitely kept me engaged (after a somewhat slow start). I enjoyed the layers to the story and to the main character as well. The storyline itself felt sort of tragic even though there was somewhat of a happy-ish ending.

What happens when your missing mother of 16 years just shows back up one day? Where has she been? Who took her? Can you trust her? These are all the questions in Bel's mind. The storyline was suspenseful and the surprise ending was really surprise for me! I love anything Holly Jackson reads. Definitely recommended.

This book kept me guessing and had so many great twists and turns.
It kept me entertained the whole time and I couldn't stop reading, so I could get to the end to see if all my predictions were correct. I wanted to read this book even when I needed to do other things, just to keeping propelling myself toward the ending.

After having read Holly Jackson's Good Girl's Guide to Murder, I very excited to get my hands on her next project and it did not disappoint! Living in the shadow of her mom's disapperance Bel, has tried t leave the past in the past, until her mother Rachel appears. Now Bel has to face the truth that has haunted her for the past 18 years. The book begins slow and then builds into a fast pace novel, it had a great plot line, but is it very different to GGGTM, so do not expect them to be similiar! Loved this novel and cannot wait to see what Holly Jackson does next.

Consistent with her other books, this book was absolutely brilliant. It is so easily to stay hooked and engaged with all of Holly Jackson’s books, and this one was no different. It is an extremely interesting experience to have both comedic value and consistent suspense. One of the most gripping paragraphs I have ever read was in chapter five, “She got into bed, making eye contact with the book waiting for her on top of the nightstand. The plot hadn’t really got going yet-a lot of backstory- but something exciting was going to happen soon. It had to: the title promised it.” I thought this was an extremely clever way to include the title of the book in with the story, as it can be a parallel for the read and the character. Overall, this book was incredible, entertaining, unique, and had an outstanding plot twist. Definitely will be sharing with friends and suggesting to customers at my store.

As a big fan of Holly Jackson's "A Good Girl's Guide the Murder" series, I was very excited to read another piece of work from Jackson. I already knew how twisty her books could be, but was curious to see if she could hold that power of suspense on to the next book and she definitely did.

This book follows the reappearance of Rachel Price after going missing years before and her daughter being completely sketchy about said reappearance. Honestly, I related to Bel. Even as a full-fledged adult, I was suspicious from the beginning and if I were in Bel's shoes, my spidey senses would have been tingling just as fierce. I loved Bel's personality and her way of trying to keep the peace, but also remaining true to herself and her feelings. There weren't a ton of side characters, but the camera man was definitely my favorite and I was cheering for that to become something... best friends, lovers, I don't know. I just loved the dynamic Jackson wrote between the two. Jackson is always really good at building relationships between individuals, platonic and romantic, that dig into your chest and settle.

I think my biggest issue with this book was that it was almost too unbelievable. I felt the police aspect of it was very underdone. I would be shocked if a woman reappeared in her state after all that time and didn't get questioned more than she did. The cops didn't even think twice or check out anything about her. It seemed odd that the only person asking questions was the child in the story. I like my suspense novels to be believable and this one just really had me struggling with whether this could really happen this way or not.

With that said, the ending really redeemed some of the points for me because it was so shocking. I did NOT see the twists (Yes, you heard me. Twists. Plural!) coming. I think I audibly gasped a few times. While the relative believability of the story was low, it definitely kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next and needing to know how it was going to wrap up. I will definitely be picking up the next Holly Jackson book to see what twisty tale she comes up with next. The Reappearance of Rachel Price is a page-turner you will reading with your jaw dropped until the very end.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4 STARS✨

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson is a psychological thriller that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. The plot is full of shocking twists that continually subvert expectations, making it impossible to put the book down...there were some predictable moments or twists but Holly Jackson proves once again she’s a master at suspense. The characters are deeply developed, with each one offering unique perspectives that add complexity to the story. This one will not disappoint!

HJ is one of those authors that most people of hear or and enjoy! I did enjoy the story but I think I was super sistracted reading it, so will be going back and reading it again. I am grateful for the early access, thank you to those that allowed it!

DNF. It just didn’t grip me like her other books do, but I’ll still buy it for my library because her books are popular with the students at my school. I’m not going to share this review publicly. It wouldn’t be fair to the author.

Holly Jackson does it again. This doesn’t fully match the way I enjoyed AGGGTM, but I thought I had this story figured out 472972 times and I never did. Such a fun ride - highly recommend for any that enjoy Holly Jackson’s other works!

I enjoyed The Reappearance of Rachel Price, but it wasn’t Holly Jackson’s best work. The premise was intriguing, and there were some solid twists, but it lacked the same gripping intensity and sharp storytelling that made her previous books stand out. The pacing felt uneven at times, and while the mystery kept me engaged, it didn’t have the same edge-of-your-seat tension I was hoping for. That said, Jackson’s writing is still strong, and fans of her work will likely find it an enjoyable read—it just didn’t quite reach the high bar set by her past books.

Holly Jackson delivers another immersive and suspenseful read with The Reappearance of Rachel Price, a book that had me hooked from the very first page. Her atmospheric writing style kept me captivated, making it impossible to stop thinking about the story even when I wasn’t reading. Annabel "Bel" Price is a standout protagonist—witty, smart, and fiercely independent, with layers of depth that make her both relatable and compelling. Jackson masterfully weaves together a complex mystery filled with well-placed clues, interviews, and documentary-style notes that keep readers engaged and constantly second-guessing their theories. While I did predict one of the major twists, which left me slightly underwhelmed, another unexpected revelation completely caught me off guard and pulled me back into the thrill of the mystery. With minimal romance but plenty of sharp banter, this book prioritizes its gripping plot and intricate character development, making it an absolute must-read for thriller fans. 4 stars!

This book had been on my tbr for a long time. I tried to read it last year, but I just couldn’t get into it. I ended up listening to the audiobook version recently. I like Holly Jackson’s writing, but this was not my favorite book of hers.

The story felt too long and drawn out. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was not as long. I didn’t really like the main character’s personality. She seemed rude and moody throughout the book.

The premise is pretty wild. A lot happens that is very unbelievable. The ending was crazy. I did enjoy the mystery.

Overall, this was just okay. I do enjoy the author’s writing, so I am interested in reading her other books.

Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price disappeared. Bel Price was a toddler, and the only witness. She only has vague memories of the day, but none of them are useful. Rachel is presumed dead and the case comes back to light when the family agrees to become the subject of a true crime documentary.

But then Rachel Price reappears, and the entire story is turned upside down. Rachel's story seems a little far-fetched, and Bel isn't sure she can trust her mother. Bel sets out to learn where Rachel really was all those years.

Holly Jackson outdid herself on this book. I wasn't as impressed with Five Survive, and I hoped that A Good Girl's Guide to Murder wouldn't be an anomaly. Luckily, I get to say that this book had me on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time I read it. I'm not too deep into the true crime genre, but I love a good mystery/thriller. I highly recommend this book to people who love reading mysteries with complicated family dynamics and leading heroines with a chip on their shoulder.

I was unable to finish this book. What I read was interesting. It is on my TBR list still and I will probably finish it eventually, especially since there is now a series on Netflix.

I have never been let down by a Holly Jackson book! Just when I thought I had it, I was hit with a plot twist. More than once! I was sitting on the edge of my seat biting at my nails the whole time. Rachel disappeared 16 years ago and left her child in the backseat of her car. Bel, he daughter has grown up dealing with the consequences that followed after. Like her father being charged with Rachel's murder. But clearly that's not the case because she's back!