I was not a fan of the ending of this book. I really didn’t like the way that they wrapped it up. It made the whole book just feel gross. It shouldn’t have been the dad.

This was SO good!! It was so much fun to read & to try to figure out the mystery, and I kept thinking about it every time I had to put it down!

I enjoyed all of the characters, especially the main character, Bel! She was so funny and interesting, and I really liked her arc.

My only criticisms are that there were a few parts of the ending that didn’t really make sense to me, and there’s also a bit of a romance that I thought was unnecessary and kind of annoying..

If you like true crime documentaries, Gone Girl, and the Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series, I think you’ll love this book! It will be out April 2nd!

Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for this advanced copy!

Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the ARC!

This was an excellent twisty, turny mystery full of bombshells and questions. I really loved the MC taking charge of her own investigation, trusting her gut - which may or may not be right - and finding her own answers. The little romance subplot was kind of cute, but not overpowering. Kept getting sucked into the book and losing track of time, which is always a good sign. I would definitely recommend this for YA and New Adult readers who like a wild rollercoaster ride.

“She [Bel] cleared her throat. “To the most fucked-up family in America. Cheers!” “

Holly Jackson has done it again! The Reappearance of Rachel Price does not disappoint! Jackson amalgamates the suspense, the mystery, the lovable characters, and the romance that her readers have since learned is her calling card. I went into this knowing that it would be amazing, and Jackson reaffirmed my knowledge.

This book kept me at the edge of my seat until the end. I was kept in the dark until the answers wanted to reveal themselves, and when they did, I never saw it coming. The romance between bitter Bel and fluorescent Ashe was very Pip & Ravi coded, but played out in a way I didn’t see coming. However, it felt right.

A humongous thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and, of course, Holly Jackson for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. However, I’m a bit behind, and as I post this, it’s the release day! Happy Release Day!!!

Holly Jackson has done it again! And I expected nothing less. Having enjoyed the AGGGTM series so so much, I remember being slightly dissatisfied with Five Survive, her newest release after the series. However, this book gave so so many AGGGTM vibes that just made the book so much more special. I felt connected to our main character and felt her personality was deep rooted and her character development was steady and visible. I always enjoy how Holly Jackson can create a thriller/murder mystery and still create a character dynamic and setting that is usually left out by other thriller authors. The only reason this book isn’t a 5 star read is just that the ending was a little unrealistic and far fetched and unrealistic in terms of trauma and shock from the characters, but again, it’s YA and fiction, so it’s all good and can be looked over!!! (but yeah did laugh out loud at one point where a character found out her whole life wasn’t what it seemed and she was like um well shoot i guess i can acclimate to this new life in 5 minutes!!!)

A true crime documentary is being filmed about the disappearance of Rachel Price, Bel's mother, 16 years ago; and in the middle of filming she reappears. Inconsistencies in Rachel's story lead Bel to investigate what really happened in the past 16 years.

I hadn't read anything by this author before, but I have heard good things about her other books. I really liked the story, the true crime and investigating aspect of it, and the twists throughout. I would definitely recommend.

4.5! This book was so good! I loved the concept of a film crew coming in to film the documentary and then suddenly, the mystery was so different when Rachel reappeared. I loved Bels character and I could really feel her uneasiness through the page. I always try and figure out what happened in thrillers before it is announced and I never can but this one truly couldn’t guess this twist! Overall, amazing!

If you’re a fan of Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series, you will love her newest book, as it gives the same vibes. Bel’s mother, Rachel, disappeared sixteen years ago and while the family is filming a documentary about the case, you guessed it, she reappears! Where has Rachel been all this time?

Jackson does a great job of creating an immersive story that made me feel so connected to the characters. I was sad as the family remembered happier times with Rachel and just as confused as Bel while she tried to figure out what happened to her mother. The clues were slowly revealed in a way that kept me hooked and there were SO many twists that will give you whiplash. There were times when I thought I figured it out, but then twist! My only complaint is that this book is long.

Really loved the story. It’s my first book from the author but I have heard rave reviews from her previous books and checked it out. The first few chapters really drew me in with the originality and complexity of the story and overall I give it 4/5 starts!

Wow, I REALLY loved this book. I won't fully recap the plot, but I will say I found the story of someone that had gone missing, and then returned to be very intriguing. In fact, I cannot think of any other book that told a story like this one with a plot that was actually plausible.

Here are my favorite things about this book.

1. Bel. She is deeply flawed because of trauma she has had as a child. I was on her team the entire time, and I don't want to give anything away but I really enjoyed discovering who other characters were through her eyes. Example- the Santa coffee mug. That was a really nice touch.
2. Bel's relationship with Carter. Again, perfectly written for how the story unravels.
3. Rachel's character. She is such a mystery, but as we get to know her every action she takes in the book makes perfect sense.

I have not read a book in a while where I thought I needed to go back and read it again to catch even more clues. It really was just that good!!!

This is out today. You don't want to skip this read.

oh i was shocked this book is shocking (positive).

this book is about bel price, a teenager who's agreed, along with her family, to appear in a documentary about her missing mother, who suddenly reappears after having been missing for sixteen years. i've read holly jacksons' work before and i quite enjoyed her a good girl' guide to murder series. i'm not a huge fan of thrillers but i really like jackson's works; they always have a good strong cast with good characterization and a twisty mystery that i'm always shocked at, and i'm glad to report that the reappearance of rachel price checks both those boxes. this plot in particular left me so surprised and i really had no clue where this book was heading. specifically the ending ten chapters were just shocking me left right and center.

bel is a really interesting mc because she's definitely a flawed and emotional character, and she has her own faults, but it's easy to understand where it comes from and why she's this way. i loved her relationship with carter, and i really liked carter; she proved a good foil to bel in terms of their opinions about rachel. the only nitpick i have with this book though is the faint hint of romance; i didn't really think it was necessary and honestly i could've done with or without it.

this book dragged a little for me before rachel's reappearance, but once she came back, this book was dialed up to ten and i was hooked. i would definitely recommend this to fans of jackson's previous works and fans of a good twisty thriller in general. i'm gonna give this 3.75 stars rounded up to 4.

thanks to netgalley and random house children's for the arc!

Happy Publication Day to this cutie!

Thank you Netgalley for granting me an e-arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As soon as I saw that this book was on here, I requested it and hoped with bated breath that in some crazy world, I would receive an arc from one of my all time favorite authors. So, imagine my surprise when I received the email stating THAT I GOT THE ARC for this book! I almost immediately started this book and flew through it.

The story follows Annabel Price, whose mother disappeared 16 years ago and now there's a documentary being filmed about what went on and what could have happened to Rachel Price. It has major tones that may make some think about the GGGTM series and I think this may be because the author was dealing with the tv-show while writing this book. Anyways, one day as Bel is walking away from the filming of the doc, she sees her mom across the street. Her reappearance drags up family secrets that may have been better left hidden. The Price family is picked apart and the twists may leave some gasping. The small romance plot between her and Ash was adorable and I also liked her relationship with Carter.

I went into this book with very high expectations but was a bit nervous because the plot would have not stood out to me if it wasn't because of Holly Jackson being the author. Alas, I looked past that and just read the book. There were many times in the middle where I was a bit bored and just wanted it to be wrapped up BUT when the twists started, I was hooked and could not stop reading. The end was everything I wanted it to be and left me wanting even more! Also the storyline was so crazy (in my opinion) which just goes to show that I could never be an author since Holly Jackson was able to just pull this out her brain and make it into a full story. Def would not complain if we got a little novella for Ash and Bel since they deserve more.

Recommended for any fans of Holly Jackson(duh) and her other works, those that like YA thrillers that have some aspects for an older audience, or those that just want a fun time with a bit longer book!

Her acknowledgements was also such a good insight into the writing of this book and helped clear up some things for me, so YEA, really enjoyed this one<3

I'm a huge fan of Holly Jackson, so I was so excited to read this book and was instantly intrigued by the synopsis. As soon as I opened this book I knew that I would not be able to guess the ending and I was not disappointed. I'm already looking forward to reading the next thing that Holly Jackson releases.

Wow! Wow! Wow!
It’s so crazy how you can think “oh I remember this xyz show I watched when I was a teenager, I wish there was a book with a similar plot” and then get to read this book expecting that plot and got hit with curveball after curveball!! It has the same comfort of AGGGTM but either way some characters you can’t tell are reliable or unreliable (and you still can’t help but like them!) I think what I liked best about The Reappearance of Rachel Price is it could be a standalone but is also open-ended enough to become a series (yes please!) Holly Jackson does it again and I can’t wait to see other people’s reactions so I can discuss with them!

Holly Jackson is a must-read author for me. I love her style of writing and characters that are so real and likable. The Reappearance of Rachel Price immediately grabbed my attention and was an adventurous, suspenseful read. Trying to solve the mystery before the book ends and all the twists and turns on the way... It was so fun!! Another 5 star read for me!

4⭐️

This was one of my most anticipated books of the year!

We follow our main characters Bell and her whole family as they are being filmed by a true crime documentary about her mother's disappearance that happened 16 years ago when Bell was 2. During filming something unexpected happens that will change the trajectory of the whole family.

As true crime fan I loved the idea of this book and the execution was done so well but I just didn't feel like a 5 read to me. There were little things like it took me while to get into and Bell was somewhat of an unlikeable character to me it would pull me out of the story.

But over all I would recommend this book especially if you are a fan of:
1) true crime
2) ya thrillers
3) Holly Jackson

I was gifted this arc in exchange for an honest review.

THIS STORY WAS ADDICTING! I was hooked from the beginning to the very end and I can't wait to reread it again!

Bel Price's mom, Rachel, vanished without a trace 16 years ago, leaving behind a cloud of mystery that's hung over their family ever since. But when her dad agrees to be part of a documentary about Rachel's disappearance, Bel reluctantly gets involved. And then, out of nowhere, Bel comes face to face with Rachel herself, alive and well on the side of the road. Talk about a plot twist!

I was totally sucked into Bel's world from the get-go. She's such a relatable protagonist - jaded, cynical, and feeling totally isolated. As she delves deeper into her own trauma and tries to uncover the truth about her family, I was right there with her, hanging on every word.

And let me tell you, the twists and turns in this book? Mind-blowing! Holly Jackson totally nailed it with the plot twists - they were perfectly set up, yet still managed to catch me off guard every time. And the ending? Whew, it had me shook!

But "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" isn't just a mystery - it's also a deep dive into family dynamics, loyalty, and the meaning of justice. It's emotional, thought-provoking, and kept me guessing until the very end.

Seriously, this book was the most fun I've had reading in ages. I was constantly trying to piece together the puzzle, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, Jackson threw in another twist that kept me guessing. It's a wild ride from start to finish, and I loved every minute of it!

Y’all Holly Jackson has done it again! The Reappearance of Rachel Price is twisty, entertaining and fun. The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Rachel Price sucked me in from the first pages and I was addicted to this story! ⁣
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⁣Read this book if you like true crime documentaries, relatable protagonists, atmospheric writing or puzzles! Four stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"𝑹𝒂𝒎𝒔𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 , 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒑𝒍𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝑽, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒅.
“𝑺𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅.”
𝑯𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝑽 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆.
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔: 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆."

Special thanks to @randomhousekids @delacortepress @hojay92 and @netgalley for the #gifted eARC.

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MY REVIEW:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is actually the first Holly Jackson novel I've gotten to read. 'A Good Girls Guide To Murder' is on my TBR for series I need to read this year!

As yall know, I've been loving YA thrillers lately, and this one was great. It hooked me from the beginning with the sad story of Bel and her mom, who disappeared 16 years earlier. 💔
Her dad, Charlie, signed the family up for a documentary about the disappearance with a London filmmaker, Ramsey.

Then the book takes a twist!

Then Bel investigates the twist, and there's more lies to follow the twist.

Then MORE twists.

THEN the last like 15% of the book just blew my mind.

I won't go into detail but this story just has some unbelievable twists that will leave you guessing.
(I did guess sort of what happened, but it was still great to hear the original story).

PUB DATE:
TODAY!

QOTD❓️⁉️❓️ What's your favorite cold case?
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What are you reading to start off April?

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“Letting go of something you love is too hard. Don’t know if I’ll ever make another documentary.”

Rachel Price disappeared 16 years ago leaving behind her husband and their infant daughter. Her disappearance has been a mystery and has been picked up as a documentary. A crew is interviewing and filming Bel and her family to shed more light on the popular case, when suddenly, the title happens. Rachels story of what happened to her has inconsistencies that only Bel seems to find suspicious. Bel is determined to find out what really happened to the mother she never really knew, the only problem is, they live under the same roof and are playing at the happy reunited family when the cameras are rolling.

I literally could not put this book down (I tried) and ended up finishing it in 2 sittings. The story is always moving and knowing Holly Jackson, no detail is too small.

I really loved Bels abrasive personality and thought the author did a fantastic job of painting her character. Her itch to steal small things was a very interesting trait and was consistent throughout the book. Her quick wit and banter made conversations between her and others really fun.

The build up, hints and foreshadowing are done very nicely. The tension in the household always kept things interesting and gave a creepy undertone.

I thought some of the motive/reasoning at the end wasn’t strong enough for the following chain of events. But it was still a great reveal and escalation.

Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson’s other books and Karen M. McManus.

4.5 Stars