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Holly Jackson does it again and I'm not surprised! She knows how to really put you in the story like you living it. I was hooked by the first page! Twists, turns, lies, family situations are just so awesome, awesme character development. I was sitting on the edge of my seat the entire time!

Thank you for this arc!

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This was an interesting read! I really enjoy reading Holly Jackson, but this was not my favorite book by her. However, I will still read anything she writes. I am not sorry I spent time reading this book but I wouldn't reread it.

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Once again Holly Jackson has done it! Every book she releases is 5 stars for me. This book had my head spinning with all the plot twists and had me begging for crumbs for Ash and Bel. I read it in 3 hours and literally did not put it down once.

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Another one of Holly Jackson’s that I love. I own all of her books to date and love how easy they are to read with such a great plot. Her style in this book is what I expected it to be. The plot thickens at just the right time, but not so much that it is hard to wrap my mind around. I love her writing. I love the character development throughout this book.

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Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Children’s, and Delacorte Press for this ARC!

To be honest, this one too a second for me to get into but I stuck it out because I love Holly Jackson and her previous books so far! But I’m glad I did because I didn’t expect the ending at all! It was twisty!

You can already tell by the title and blurb about the book but follow Bel, a daughter, whose mother has mysteriously gone missing 16 years ago.. or has she? The Reappearance of Rachel Price will have you wondering what really happened and who was actually involved the entire time! I’m still questioning it all even though I’ve finished the book 12 hours ago!

Definitely a must read in my book! But why only 3 stars? It took a second to get into and it was a little much for a YA novel! Otherwise, I’ll keep reading anything by Holly Jackson!

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Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom's disappearance. Sixteen years later, her mom mysteriously reappears after being held captive. Bel doesn't believe it.

I was so bored by this book. Bel was not an interesting character to follow. It felt like the plot barely moved and by the time I got to the end, I didn't really care what happened.

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From start to finish, Holly Jackson has perfected her thriller niche. This one did not disappoint. The true crime angle remains fresh. This one will get you guessing and the character development keeps you invested.

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I had high hopes for "The Reappearance of Rachel Price," especially as a huge fan of "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," and I'm thrilled to say it did not disappoint! Holly Jackson once again proves her mastery in crafting gripping thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat.

This book is a perfect choice if you're in the mood for a thrilling ride that you'll undoubtedly binge in a single day. Jackson's storytelling prowess shines through as she weaves a web of suspense and intrigue, keeping readers guessing until the very end. "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" delivers all the elements of a compelling thriller—twists, turns, and a sense of unease that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Intriguing characters, clever plot twists, and a relentless pace make this a standout read in the genre. If you're searching for a quick thriller that packs a punch, look no further than "The Reappearance of Rachel Price." It's a book that grabs hold of you from the first page and refuses to let go until the final revelation.

Highly recommended for fans of fast-paced mysteries and anyone looking for their next addictive read. Holly Jackson has once again delivered a gripping story that will leave you eagerly awaiting her next release.

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When Bel was 2 years old, her mom, Rachel, disappeared and Bel was the only witness. Now, 16 years later, a documentary is being made of the disappearance when Rachel suddenly returns with a story that isn't adding up. Bel is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened to Rachel Price.

The pacing of this book started off slow as we were getting to know the characters and as a reader you have this feeling that there are a lot secrets being kept and not quite sure what direction this will take. Once you get to 50% though it feels like a completely different book - the action picks up and we are full steam ahead until the very end. There were quite a few twists I did not see coming and while the ending was not exactly believable it was fun none the less. I really enjoy books where I had so many theories about what actually happened and most end up to be wrong - as was the case here.

I have loved Holly Jackson since AGGGTM series (all except the third book which I am still mad about) and this is another solid YA thriller you should definitely add to your TBR!

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This is a tough one to rate. The slow start of the first half, along with the unlikeable characters kept me from truly liking this book. I was nearly halfway before I got to that “can’t put this down” phase that I’ve come to expect from Holly Jackson. But man once the plot started to unravel I was glued to the pages! The second half was full of mystery and intrigue. Twists and turns dropped left and right. I did expect most of what played out but the ride was fun nonetheless, if a bit (a lot) unbelievable .

All in all, The Reappearance of Rachel Price is a light and fun mystery/thriller that is sure to keep readers entertained.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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Holly Jackson does not disappoint in this fast paced twisting family mystery. I was in it from beginning to end. I felt connected to the main character which made this an emotional roller coaster.

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I really enjoyed this book. I love A Good Girl's Guide to Murder so the bar was high for this author. I thought it was a good job, it was well written. I did think it wasn't quite as good as AGGGtM, but it was still a good read.

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Title: The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Author: Holly Jackson
Genre: YA
Rating: 4 out of 5

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. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on.

But the case is dragged up from the past when the Price family agree to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again.

Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. Unbelievable, because Bel isn’t sure it’s real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And – could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . . .

I never quite figured out what was going on here! I suspected some things, but I was never sure. Kudos to the author for that! Bel’s prickly was actually quite appealing to me, although she went a little too far a few times—but at least she realized she’d gone too far, and backtracked. There are a lot of secrets in this novel, and some are very well-hidden. I enjoyed this thriller read and stayed up late to find out what was going on.

Holly Jackson is a bestselling author. The Reappearance of Rachel Price is her newest novel.

(Galley courtesy of Random House/Delacorte Press in exchange for an honest review.)

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Holly jackson is queen of ya thrillers everyone can go away!!! loved this one couldn’t stop reading. Bel was a great protagonist even though she’s a little crazy

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I'm so glad i got to read this early, after quickly becoming a fan of AGGTM and gobbling up that series. This was so twisted and interesting, I think Holly's best book yet. I never saw the twists coming and my mouth was hanging open. It was thrilling and disturbing and oh, so exciting. Loved it!

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Im not sure why, but I struggle to get into anything that I have read by Holly Jackson. This was no exception. I cant connect with the characters or story, but I keep trying because I know SO MANY love her!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

• YA mystery
• true crime documentary vibes
• family secrets

My main gripe with this book is that it is too long (448 pages). The ending chunk was really good, but it dragged otherwise for me. I did enjoy all of the dysfunctional family relationships and the ending was satisfying!

🗣 Thank you to netgalley and Random House for the opportunity to read and review this book via gifted eARC! All opinions are honest and my own.

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I don’t even know how to feel , I’m so utterly obsessed . 😍 Holly Jackson Strikes again!!! I was hooked from the beginning & felt myself craving to read this book when i wasn’t reading & not being able to put it down when i was reading 📖

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The ending of this one caught me off guard (in the best way). Holly Jackson does YA thrillers so well! No need for gore (though some of this stuff was plenty gruesome). Definitely worth a read!

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Oh this was so good!!! VERY PLOTTY AND TWISTY! This was RIDE and I was loving it. Like, usually I get so turned off from thrillers like these because either it’s way too much misdirection to the point it gets boring and predictable or it’s not a enough and the answers are too in your face but this one was truly JUST RIGHT! I actually had so much fun reading this, I literally felt Bels anxiety especially when she was finding the missing links and fitting the puzzles together about her dad and then Rachel. I was literally buzzing the entire time and couldn’t wait to figure out how it would all come together.

Also Ash was such a cutie “fuck off harry styles” was literally the funniest thing i’ve ever read.

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