I couldn't land on if I like or if I hate this book, but hate is an incredibly strong word. I found myself getting lost in the changing narrative and being upset why a grown adult would just follow a child's command. I found myself getting upset with Libby being so scared of everything.

Then in the sadness that is knowing those with dementia I came to realize the frustration was meant to come. So though I hated one of the main characters and found the other one a super annoying kid (but like aren't all 12 year olds meant to be a little annoying) I think I liked this and the hate I felt just made me sad instead and that makes me like this story.

thank you NetGalley & Sourcebooks for the ARC 🤍

This book completely exceeded every expectation I had. I didn’t want it to end, and it has hands down made it onto my all time favorite reads list. Libby Weeks, famous author under a pseudonym of F.T. Goldhero, is diagnosed with early onset dementia. Immediately, my heart shattered - but I was quickly swept up in what felt like a hug of sheer comfort. This story felt so important to me and so magical. When this book is released I will be buying a copy and displaying it proudly, just like Peanut does with her favorite authors books. LOVED!

Thanks to NetGalley and Stephanie Booth for an advanced copy of "Libby Lost and Found".

Stephanie Booth is an excellent writer, however, this book just wasn't for me. I definitely want to give it a second chance when the audiobook is available!

Friendship, love, family and magic.

Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth, has all this and so much more. I was captivated from the moment I started this book to the very end.

Libby is a reclusive author of a best selling children's book series who has just been diagnosed with early onset dementia. Peanut, a superfan of the book series, is an 11 year old girl who is desperate to find out who her birth parents are. Together, they form an unlikely partnership to complete the book series.

This book so beautifully explores the themes of identity, loss, family and the human spirit and capacity to endure amidst the labaryinthe of challenges one faces in life. So many of the characters voices resonated with me. I could easily relate to Peanut, and her obsession with the Falling Children, it reminded me of my love of Harry Potter. I also thought that Booth masterfully navigated the complexities of dementia, and her portrayal of Libby's diminishing memory is poignant yet respectful throughout the novel.

I thoroughly enjoyed Booth's writing style, as well as her use of epistolary elements which added to the narrative's credibility. This book was refreshingly creative, beautifully articulated, and full of magic. I highly recommend it for all to read!

I thoroughly enjoyed this imaginative gem of a novel. It was full of engaging writing, interesting characters, and a unique storyline/premise. I could really feel the frustration of Libby as she was experiencing the dementia setting in. The story is also about fitting in, feeling left out, friendship, family, and the joyful surprise that is love.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

"Libby Lost and Found" is a feel-good novel with a great plot and fun characters. Highly recommended.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Pub Date: Oct 15, 2024

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I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It's definitely creative and different, but it was confusing at times and made me feel like I was going crazy as I read it (which I'm sure is what the author was going for in order for us to relate to Libby a bit). Peanut and the town seemed way too far fetched and a little ridiculous at times. I liked how The Children series was woven throughout (I honestly thought it was an actual series when I saw the first couple of pages!), but I didn't enjoy the random breaks of Twitter feed/news articles.

Overall, the story is okay and different. It's just too far fetched for me. I like magical realism, but this just seemed juvenile in its execution.

This book was tough to rate, I started out loving it but as the story went on it was a bit confusing to keep track. Libby's memory deteriorating and the fact that you're almost reading two books in one makes it hard to keep track of what's actually happening. Peanut is also meant to be a precocious child however her obsession and overly active imagination read more as mental instability. Overall this was a hugely creative book! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

What a fantastic book! Libby is a middle aged woman whose only friend is her dog and suffering from early on-set dementia. She's also the author of the world's most popular book series - except no one knows because she writes under an alias that her publisher insists stays a well kept secret. Her fans are begging for the next book in the series. Not only does Libby have severe writers block, she is struggling to remember what she is doing and why due to her dementia. What follows next is a worldwide manhunt for F.T. Goldhero (Libby) so the fans can force the author to finish the series. She reaches out to superfan Peanut for help. Peanut's life is similar to the book series in more ways than one and thinks the books can help her find her birth mother.

This was such a wonderful read! I have never encountered characters like Libby and Peanut before and I don't think I will again. I really loved the pacing of the story - there was not one dull moment and I did not want to put the book down. I felt a rollercoaster of emotions - I laughed, I cried, I felt angry! The fans dedication to the Falling Children was very nostalgic and reminded me of the Harry Potter and Twilight craze I experienced growing up. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

My full review will be posted to Goodreads and TikTok in September per the publishers request.

I was a bit confused at the start but after a bit I understand what the author was crafting with this story. I was able to enjoy it more after that. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Four stars.

This was a cute read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn’t put it down until I turned the last page! Don’t miss this great book!

What a fun book! I love the characters, the plot, the concepts, the setting. It was just an all around great book! So fun and so sweet. Great read! Highly recommend.

What a great quirky character to gift us with in this fun book! Libby is the new J.K. Rowling, albeit a frumpy one. She is also a bit agoraphobic, has a dog as an only friend and is going through writers block due to early onset Alzheimer’s.
The world is begging for a sequel to her last book about the Falling Children. As she writes under a pen name her identity is a secret and the world is trying to hunt her down. She is trying to save her Falling Children but needs help, another writer, a fan. There is a parallel story surrounding her super fan Peanut. A character as quirky was Libby is.
The book switches seemlessy between characters. It reads like YA but tackles serious issues like dementia, ostracism and, phobias head on. Nicely written and very hard to put down. Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy, these views are my own