“Family first. Not a threat, but a promise.”

4.5 ⭐️ Stars

Bel is 18 and has lived her entire life in her mother’s shadow. Her mother, Rachel Price, disappeared 16 years ago without a trace. Her disappearance has transfixed everyone and has lead to a documentary being filmed about it. Bel wants nothing to do with the documentary, but does it for her father. Shockingly, her mother shows up during the filming. She doesn’t know” who kidnapped her. Bel is determined to figure out what happened. She has a gut feeling Rachel Price is lying.

This is a fast paced mystery thriller. There are so many twists and turns, it keeps you engaged the entire time. I did not see that end coming. Took me by complete surprise. I loved this book and will definitely be reading more by Holly Jackson.

Release date:April 2nd, tomorrow!

Thank you to NetGalley, Delacorte Press, and Holly Jackson for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review

As per usual, Holly Jackson KILLED it! *Pun intended ;)

Rachel Price was a suspenseful, mysterious, intense page-turner that had me absolutely consumed with the Price family disappearances. Just as I am used to with Jackson's writing, she artfully includes mind-bending twists and turns throughout the entire novel to always keep you on your toes guessing what will come next. There was not a single moment where I wasn't flipping the next page immediately and longing for more of Rachel's story. I do wish that the ending offered a little bit more acknowledgement to Bel's growth throughout the story, and that Carter got the chance to be fleshed out a bit more because (to me) she felt a little bit flat, despite being such a large part of the story and Bel's life. Despite my feelings on the ending, I thoroughly enjoyed The Reappearance of Rachel Price and would argue that it is her best work since AGGGTM #1 (which is a hard feat!).

Any mystery lovers will love Rachel Price, and anyone not familiar with the mystery genre will no doubt fall in love with the genre after finishing this book!

Thank you deeply to all the NetGalley and Delacorte/Random House teams for this ARC!!

This thriller kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! Some of the plot twists caught me completely off guard! I really liked Bel, she reminded me a lot of Pip from AGGGTM! Not only did the thriller and unreliable characters pull me in, I loved the elements of family and friendship!

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

WOWWWWW! Talk about a plot twist and major page turner! Looking for a good mystery/thriller this one is for you! I’ll be reeling about this book for months. This was my first Holly Jackson book and definitely won’t be my last. I’ll be ordering every one of her books ASAP.

Bel was left in the backseat of her mom’s car when she was two, but where did her mom go? No one really knows the answer to that question, or do they? Bel is now 18 years old and has been raised by her single dad, Charlie, since her mom vanished all those years ago. While filming for “The Disappearance of Rachel Price” Bel storms out and when she runs into Rachel on her walk home her life is drastically changed. Tensions running high for the Price family on all sides. Bel’s trying to prove Rachel Price planned both her disappearance and her reappearance and with Ash’s help she plans to find out the answers. Except the answers Bel goes looking for are far from the answers she receives.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children’s and Holly Jackson for an ARC of The Reappearance of Rachel Price.

A twisty, suspenseful, and compulsively-readable mystery. I was sucked into the Price family right away and intrigued by Rachel’s character. While I enjoyed Bel’s development throughout the book, I was initially more invested in discovering Rachel’s backstory. Jackson weaves the twists nicely, some I predicted and some that surprised in the best way. The Reappearance of Rachel Price is Jackson’s best since A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, keeping the high-stakes intrigue but playing with new elements like the female relationships and less traditionally-likeable narrator in Bel. A fun and quick read that I know my mystery-loving students will devour.

Holly Jackson has done it again!

We are back with yet another murder mystery from the author of AGGTM. This time we are following a girl who is trying to find out what happened to her mom. There is a documentary being filmed, Bel just wanted this to go away. However, when her mom reappears out of nowhere, this seems to shake things up. Where was she? Can she be trusted?

As expected, this was a fun time! I enjoyed my time with this book and would highly recommend, especially if you liked other books by the author.

Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for my early e-arc.

This book has everything I love in a thriller. Fast paced story telling, a clever and fun main character, lots of dark family secrets and had me guessing until the end. This is the first book I have read from Holly Jackson but it certainly will not be my last. Her writing style flows so well I was through this 450 page book within a couple of days. The main character Bel was so much fun to get to know. This story really solidifies the saying Family First!

Bel Price has lived in her mother's shadow for her entire 18 years even though she barely remembers her. Rachel disappeared 16 years ago. When a true crime documentary films to try to solve the disappearance, everyone is shocked when Rachel suddenly reappears including Bel who isn't so sure she believes her mother's story. Bet tries to uncover the truth but may uncover family secrets that are better left buried.

For the love of all movie gods, PLEASE let this book get a movie deal. It would honestly make an absolutely amazing film. I could picture the whole story unfolding before my eyes as I read. It had this rich, vivid quality to it and a story I know would translate wonderfully to the big screen.

What a uniquely fun murder mystery! A lot of authors have used podcasts in their murder mystery books but The Reappearance of Rachel Price utilized a documentary aspect which really had me intrigued literally just from the synopsis 😂. The only complaint is, I’m not sure if it was utilized enough, however this book was ADDICTIVE. I had such issues when I had to put it down (because life is always in the way) lol.

The family dynamics, although sometimes almost unbelievable to some, still felt very real to me. Families are messy and I just loved how it took a deep dive into the dynamics of a family full of secrets.

The were so many plot twists, I couldn’t keep up. I truly couldn’t believe what was happening the whole time but then thinking back, I definitely could see the craftsmanship of this mystery being expertly laid out.

Bels character development and how she’s most definitely not perfect but felt REAL? The anger and feelings she felt were most definitely real and could seriously be FELT. She had every reason to feel the way she did too.

I don’t know, overall, I can’t say more good things about this one lol. If you’re a Holly Jackson fan or looking for a fun and addictive mystery to add to your tbr pile.. PICK THIS ONE UP!!

The QUEEN of YA Thrillers is back with another twisty book filled with an angsty teen and an interesting dive into family relationships and dynamics of the main character’s family.
I will say there are twists in this one that I saw coming but it was still an enjoyable read AND I like that it was not a slow pace and got right to the first twist quickly.
Partial synopsis from Goodreads: “Lights. Camera. Lies.
18-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it… But the case is dragged up from the past when the Price family agree to a true crime documentary…And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again.”

Thank you to @netgalley and @delacortepress at Random House Children’s for this advanced reader copy in exchange for a review!

I love the mystery of this book so much. The twists were surprising and I enjoyed sleuthing alongside Bel!

4.5 ⭐ Holly Jackson does it again! All of the AGGGTM fans will love this one! From start to finish this book held my attention and it was definitely a page turner for me! I love the writing and all the little details, It just adds so much depth to the book. I felt like I was a character inside the pages. I really loved the true crime documentary aspect of it and the fact that Holly makes you question each character. I didn't see some of those twists coming! It was suspenseful, investigative, and so thrilling.

I will forever support Holly Jackson! She always does such an amazing job!
Thank you #NetGalley for this advanced copy!

I can't wait to see Holly Jackson in B&N at USQ for this release!

My most anticipated read of the year, and it did not disappoint!
Holly Jackson is easily in my top 5 fav authors. The way she blends mystery with character development is so beautiful, and this book definitely wasn't lacking it.

In the middle of telling the story of Bel Prices mothers disappearance. Rachel Price actually shows back up.
The angst, betrayal and heartbreak you will feel in this book.. UGH.

The characters are so well thought-out and are interwoven with the plot line so well. This is easily a top 3 book by her for me! Obsessed.

Thank you, Netgalley and Random House Children’s/Delacorte Press, for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC. I absolutely love everything Holly Jackson writes, especially this book. Her writing style is so easy to follow yet so captivating. I was hooked immediately and read this in one sitting. The plot of this book is written so intelligently that I thought I knew what was going to happen. I did not. The unexpected twists and turns are what make this book a 5-star read. I have always been a Holly Jackson fan and will forever buy any book of hers. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a YA mystery that loves a documentary-style setting. This just may be her best book yet, and I loved the AGGGTM series!

Bel Price has always lived in the shadows of her mom, Rachel Price, who mysteriously disappeared sixteen years ago without leaving a trace. Over the years, many people have developed their own conspiracy theories, speculating how she could have disappeared into thin air, why Bel was left behind, and whether or not she could still be alive because there have been some reported sightings. A documentary team decides to pick up the story and interview Bel, her father, Charlie, and the rest of their family to get their take. In the midst of filming, the unbelievable happens… Rachel Price returns home. Now, Bel must adjust to living with her mom again and when she notices discrepancies in her story, she wonders how much of it is the truth. She begins questioning everything and starts to do some investigating of her own, taking the cameras along with her to try and uncover where her mom has been all of these years.

WOW! Holly Jackson has done it again! This book grabbed my attention from the beginning and it really picked up the pace once Bel’s mom returned home. Holly Jackson does such a good job of building suspense and I felt Bel’s investigation seemed realistic and not over the top like in other YA mysteries. I wasn’t able to put it down! There were so many twists throughout and I was left guessing up until the very end. I know this highly anticipated book is going to be extremely popular with fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and is a must-buy for libraries. I loved every second of The Reappearance of Rachel Price and I easily gave it five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!

I loved this book! No surprise though. Your typical Holly Jackson thriller that has you in a chokehold to find out what happened.

The only thing holding it back from 5 stars was that I predicted the end, BUT still a super entertaining read with lots of twists.

WOW. Holly Jackson does it again!!!! First of all, thank you to NetGalley for this ARC! I about screamed when I saw it in my shelf!

Okay, back to the juicy review. All I have to say is that Holly Jackson's writing got me hooked all the way to the end. It was a very complicated storyline and the way that she unravels the details of this mystery is really wild. I got attached to the main character and even Rachel Price. The deep character arcs throughout the story move fast and I was living for it. It really didn't feel like a YA novel since it touched on some pretty heavy topics.

I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone else looking for a new thriller!!!

DNF @ 30%. Despite how amazing a writer Holly Jackson is, her brand of suspense is too paranoia inducing for me! I can’t wait for someone to tell me how this ends!!

5/5⭐️ Review: I absolutely LOVED this book. I’m not surprised at all, as Holly Jackson is one of my favorite thriller authors. I’ve read all of her books so far except Kill Joy, her AGGGTM novella, which is on my tbr list. This book kept me guessing until the very last page! So many twists, turns & plot twists that were not predictable and were so shocking, I was always left gasping & never disappointed. Each twist was great and added a new element to the story. I also found most characters in this to be so lovable, especially our main character Bel. I feel like relatable & lovable characters are always lacking for me in thrillers, so I loved having characters to love & root for in this! I loved getting to know Bel and falling in love with her banter & personality. Without spoiling, I also loved the tiny subplot of romance in here, and the friendships throughout. I would highly recommend this novel to any thriller lovers out there or those wishing to get into the genre. Overall, it’s a great mystery following a confident and inspiring female main character. I will definitely be thinking about this story for a while. I would love to see a future novella about some of these characters! *Thank you to NetGalley, Holly Jackson & Penguin Random House for this ARC!*

Synopsis: The Reappearance of Rachel Price is Holly Jackson’s newest thriller, releasing tomorrow! This book follows 18 year old Bel Price, as she navigates starring in a true crime documentary focusing on the disappearance of her mother (Rachel Price), sixteen years ago (whose mystery was never solved). The selling point of the Price mystery was that Rachel seemingly disappeared from her car, leaving Bel in the backseat alone at only 2 years old. Throughout filming, Rachel Price reappears, with a crazy story about what happened the past 16 years/where she was. Bel struggles to uncover the truth of the mystery as she believes her mother’s story does not add up

Bel does not remember her mother. She was 2 when Rachel Price disappeared. But now, 16 years later, Rachel is back and Bel starts to realize that Rachel's story doesn't quite add up. Rachel is determined to find out what really happened to her mother in order to protect her family.

This was a really good book. There was something at the end that I didn't really like, but maybe as a parent, I viewed this differently than the target audience. In spite of this, it was an excellent book. It was a quick read and in spite of the twists and turns, easy to follow and enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for providing me with an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Available April 2, 2024.