I got a copy for my classroom and it has already been a hit with my mystery lovers! It was good pacing and keeps them engaged. We only read for 10 mins each day

Paige only gets to see her best friend Audrey during their summers in Clearwater Ridge because they live far away from each other. This summer Paige just knows it’s going to be the best summer yet. Paige finally catches the eye of the cute boy she’s been crushing on for years. But why is Audrey suddenly too busy to spend any time with Paige? Is it Audrey’s summer job? Is it her boyfriend? Paige is hurt but focuses her attention on her new guy. But then Audrey doesn’t come home one night. She is missing and Paige realizes she has no idea what Audrey has been up to this summer. What happened to Audrey?

I really liked the story and the way it kept my attention It kept drawing me back to keep listening to find out what was going on. The only thing I found far fetched was the timeline. Some of it at times didn’t make sense. And then the jump to the next summer and the fast forward through a whole year didnt seem logical and we missed a lot of emotion. I almost feel like it should have happened within one summer so there was more of an emotional connection to the characters versus their numb emotional state after a year.

Thank you NetGalley and Tantor Audio for this audiobook of The Summer She Went Missing.

i did enjoy this more than the other book i've read by this author, dead girls can't tell secrets, but i still didn't love it. i think that i have moved past ya mysteries, and while it was compelling, it was ultimately unsatisfying and i didn't really care. i can't imagine i will be thinking about or remembering this book for much time at all.

4.5/5
Stressful and nerve wracking in the best way. I was so interested in what was going to happen. The ending was quite a shock. A mixture of romance, thriller and coming of age. A great mix.

I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The narrator was easy to listen to. Paige was a great main character, I liked her friendship with Audrey, after a few days into their summer holiday, Audrey starts acting unlike herself and then disappears. With Paige and Audrey's family not knowing what happened to her, the following summer arrives and Paige snoops in Audrey's room and what she finds sends her and Dylan (Audrey's brother) off on a hunt tracking down girls that have gone missing in Clearwater Ridge.

This was a quick listen for me. I finished it within two days because the story keeps you intrigued. The narrator also added depth to the story & keeps readers engaged. It is a YA mystery so if you love a good YA missing person thriller, this is definitely for you.

In many ways, this book is an example of what has become standard in a teen thriller. We have: a missing teen; friendships that largely exist in the summer; the power imbalance of the wealthy in a coastal town; a tenuous romance that is affected by grief; secrets that run deep in a community. It's not treading a lot of new ground or pushing boundaries, but sometimes that's okay. We don't always need a thriller to challenge us, just to entertain us. And this book is entertaining. It keeps a strong pace and balances revelations with emotional interest. Characters are strong enough to be engaging though not terribly deep. While some of the events push the bounds of beleivability, it doesn't go too far. This isn't a book bound to be a classic but it is entertaining.

"The Summer She Went Missing" by Chelsea Ichaso is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Set in a small town during the scorching summer months, the story follows the disappearance of Summer Everett, a teenage girl with a troubled past. Told through the alternating perspectives of her sister, Raine, and her former best friend, Haley, the narrative unfolds with twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the final page. As secrets are revealed and suspicions mount, Ichaso masterfully explores themes of guilt, betrayal, and the complexities of sisterhood.

This audio book was addicting - I loved the story. Sometimes I am wary of audio books because I find it hard to keep track of a lot of characters but this one was great. The story was engaging and the narrator was awesome. This was the perfect book to get me back into audio books.

It had mystery, lies, secrets and love.. Had me hooked right away!

This book was very suspenseful and I could stop listening. The characters were well developed and I was invested in them. I loved it!

First of all, thank you to NetGalley for this ARC opportunity!

Chelsea Ichaso's gripping story unfolds in the picturesque setting of Clearwater Ridge, where the disappearance of Paige Redmond's best friend, Audrey Covington, sets off a chain of mysterious events. Set against the backdrop of lazy summer days and opulent vacation homes, the story delves into the complexities of friendship and the dark secrets of a seemingly idyllic town.

As someone who typically shies away from audiobooks, due to being particular about the voices I like to listen to, "The Summer She Went Missing" narrated by Amy McFadden completely exceeded my expectations. Amy McFadden's narration was amazing, seamlessly fitting the characters with a pace that kept me engrossed throughout. Moreover, the brief but unobtrusive indication of chapters made for a smooth listening experience, allowing the story to flow naturally.

Ichaso kept me guessing until the very end, which made "The Summer She Went Missing" so enjoyable for me. I found myself eagerly trying to piece together the puzzle alongside the characters.

Whether you're a fan of audiobooks or prefer the traditional printed format, this is a story that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for an advanced copy of this audiobook.
This is a nice teen mystery. It was fast and easy to listen to, and I finished it in 2 days because it really got me hooked. I do think that some of the characters could have been more detailed or deeply explored, and that the ending/culprit arc should have been more developed, though. But all in all, I enjoyed this novel.

I am not sure why there has been an explosion of books about girls who ride horses...But anway, it was your typical YA novel. It was not completely predictable, but the story had a happy ending and it was interesting. There were quite some twists, however, the novel's characters are a bit unrelatable. Not many young adults live this type of lifestyle; however, I think just as we watch the Khardashians, people will be drawn to this lifestyle and read this thriller. It will keep you reading.

First I would like to thank RB Media for providing me a copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

This is the story of Paige, high school student, who spends the summers in a vacation town, Clearwater Ridge, with her best friend Audrey and her family. During the last summer Audrey starts pulling away from Paige while she gets closer to Audrey's brother Drew. The summer ends with nobody being able to find Audrey and Paige blames herself for not knowing what Audrey had been doing all summer. The next summer, Audrey still has yet to be found and Paige comes back to Clearwater Ridge with her only goal to find what happened to Audrey. As Paige and Drew work together they find out a lot about the people in town and see the darker side of the summer crowd.

What I Liked:
- Audiobook, this was a great quality audiobook the narrator does a great job with all of the different characters and building the suspense in the perfect moments
- Twist, when you figure out what happened to Audrey and who took her I reacted out loud in my car where I was listening
- Shady side of nice vacation down, you always hear about the darker side of these vacation towns and I really appreciate how much time the author takes to really bring that to light and how the vacationers are the ones that make it shady

This was a good easy listen with a lot of good twists and turns, a great set of characters and I continued to this about it after I was finished, trying to figure out what I missed and how I was tricked. Overall if you are looking for a young adult mystery/thriller with typical teen experiences and a side of kidnapping then this is a great book to check out.

Clearwater Ridge is a stunning place. If it were not for didappearing girls. One of these is Audrey whos friend Paige doesn't want her case to turn cold. This is why she and Dylan, Audrey's brother, try on their own to find aout what happened. In my humble opinion this is quite a gripping YA mystery with perfect pace!
Amy McFadden does a great job in narrating this story!
Thank you #NetGalley #Tantor Audio for this audiobook

A good YA mystery. This started slow for me, however I quickly became invested in the story. Definitely filled with teenage frustrations and brought me back to high school days. The audio version was an easy listen.

𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒖𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒐𝒏.
𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚'𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉.

Special thanks to @tantoraudio @chelseaichaso and @netgalley for the #gifted eALC.

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MY REVIEW:
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This turned out to be a great story. At first, I wasn't quite sold. I was looking for a YA thriller and felt like I got a YA romance by accident. (That's what I get for going in blind and cover judging 😂😂😂).

It eventually takes a 90 degree turn and falls straight into a mystery of the not on, but 2 missing girls. One who happens to be Paiges' best friend. While she trys to mend her last summer relationship with her best friends brother; Dylan AND employ him to help find her on the DL from the parents and the police....
This story unfolds in so many shapes and forms, it definitely keeps you guessing whodunit!

Definitely recommend this YA summer listen!

PUB DATE:
Mar 5, 2024

QOTD ❓️⁉️❓️ When was your first official boyfriend/girlfriend? Was it a summer love, or a school time love?

AOTD - I had a summer camp fling for a few weeks when I was like 14 Lol 😆

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review.


Review to come shortly.

I wanted more from this thriller. I never really felt a sense of urgency while reading it and the ending didn't leave me speechless.

If you like a gripping YA mystery involving a missing girl, this is for you! The story is fast-paced and kept me interested as the plot unfolded. Is Audrey a victim who tragically disappeared under mysterious circumstances, or is something more sinister at play? I enjoyed the alternating POVs and timelines. The narration added a layer of intensity as the twists started to accumulate. Most of the twists were hard to predict, adding suspense and tension. Thank you, NetGalley and Tantor Audio for my audiobook.