A Storyline told from the POV of each character. I never thought I would find an author who wrote smaller chapters than James Patterson but this author manages it ! Which is a good thing and a bad thing as I felt it made the plot slightly disjointed. An ok read but I found it quite slow in places and not very gripping.

Her Perfect Girl by Nicky Downes is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The twists are unexpected, and the tension builds steadily throughout, making it hard to put down. The characters are well-crafted, and their secrets unravel in surprising ways. While some parts feel a bit predictable, the overall suspense and intrigue make it a highly enjoyable read. A solid 4 stars—thrilling, fast-paced, and full of suspense.

Her Perfect Girl is a chilling and emotional psychological thriller that keeps you on edge from start to finish. The murder of Charly Dean sets off a chain of events that unravels both the small town and her grieving parents. The narrative dives deep into the complexities of grief, guilt, and the hidden secrets that haunt families. The pacing is steady, with the mystery intensifying as more chilling details emerge. The tension between the characters, especially Charly’s parents, is palpable and adds a powerful emotional layer to the story. While the conclusion might leave some questions lingering, the overall suspense and emotional impact make this a gripping read. A solid 4-star mystery.

This was a fantastic thriller. Twists, suspense, tension. The mystery was riveting. I . Right away, I was hooked with how odd this situation was, and things only increased, which had me on the edge of my seat.

This was such a fast read with my favorite thing....short chapters!! I loved the different POVs. The suspense kept me entertained throughout. I found myself needing to know who the killer was and why they did it. The ending, although a bit rushed, was good but left room for some questions. is this becoming a series? are we getting a part 2?

HER PERFECT GIRl is a multi-POV psychological thriller about kidnapping and murder.

This book was fast paced. I enjoy a multi-POV book quite a bit and I do like how we were taken inside the killer's mind. I think the killer's POV could've been improved upon a bit, but overall the narratives were all enjoyable.

This was a twisty, suspenseful read and I would recommend it!

I couldn’t put this book down. Every chapter pulled me deeper into the mystery, and just when I thought I had it figured out, the plot twisted in a way I never expected. The ending left me completely stunned.

Nicky Downes’ Her Perfect Girl is a gripping multi-POV psychological thriller that explores the chilling nightmare of every parent: the abduction and murder of their child. The story unfolds with a cohesive narrative, weaving together the perspectives of various characters, including the killer,

The book begins with the disappearance of a little girl who is later found dead. Six months later, when a second girl is murdered, the stakes rise dramatically. Emma and Robert, determined to stop the killer, take it upon themselves to get involved in the investigation. Their relentless pursuit for justice drives the story forward, making it a true page-turner.

Downes excels at pacing, ensuring the story never drags and keeping the reader hooked. The twists and turns are well-executed, making the journey thrilling. However, while the killer’s perspective adds depth, it falls short in delivering the level of fear and menace that would be expected from a psychopath.

Overall, Her Perfect Girl is a well-constructed, engaging read that balances its multi-POV structure effectively. While certain parts may feel dull or less sinister than expected, the book’s strengths—its pacing, character development, and gripping plot—make it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.

*Her Perfect Girl* is a twisty thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! The story kicks off with the shocking murder of Charly Dean, which sends ripples through a small town. The discovery of her body in the woods and the chilling details surrounding the crime instantly set the stage for a gripping mystery.

What I loved about this book is how it weaves together the turmoil of Charly’s grieving parents and the chilling realization that their daughter’s murder was far from random. The tension builds as a second victim is found, and the stakes get higher. It’s a wild ride as they dig into their past, uncovering dark secrets that make you rethink everything you thought you knew.

The pacing is spot-on, and the twists are unexpected, making it a total page-turner. If you’re in the mood for a suspenseful read with plenty of surprises, *Her Perfect Girl* is definitely worth picking up!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

I honestly could not get this authors style of writing, there are 190 short chapters in this book and when I was reading, I felt that it was very stop and go with all the periods and it does not make for very smooth reading at all.

You have a killer who is obsessed with little girls and cutting off their hair. The story is told from multiple POV and reeled me in pretty quickly. The last quarter of the book felt different and lost me a little. I think this is perfect for fans of popcorn thrillers and they should check it out.
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Thank you netgalley and publishers for this arc.

I found myself just skipping to the end of this one. There are so many changing point of views it gets hard to keep up at times. I also do not get any enjoyment reading about murdered and missing children so this was just not for me.

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare - a child is missing, only to turn up dead. When a second girl is murdered months later, the race begins to find the killer before another young victim makes the headlines. Fast-paced, multiple point of views thriller that kept me guessing to the end! I’ve never read this author before, and she’s won a new reader after this! I love twisty plots where I think I know what happened only to be surprised. Highly recommend this to all my psychological thriller/true crime fiction readers!

Thanks for the opportunity to read!

Nicky Downes you now have made a fan out of me, I cannot read what else you’ve written and look forward to see future releases. I loved this book and have been recommending it to people already!

I have never read anything from this author before but now I'm desperate to see what else they've written. I found myself lost in emotion whilst reading this and thought each time I had it solved. Something else came at presented its self to the reader.

This story is well paced. It is told by multiple POV’s. This style works with this story because each person telling their part is integral to the plot, and it is done in a very cohesive manner.

Her Perfect Girl is a great Thriller Suspense story. It is a fast read and a page turner. It is told in several different characters POV too. There is a murderer in a small town who has killed two 6 year old girls. He is creepy and he has an obsession with blonde hair and wigs. The families are grieving and want justice for their daughters. They keep living their lives but of course it’s never going to be the same but they remain strong and hopeful. Thank you to Netgalley and Storm publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review a ARC of this book.

Loved this fast paced, multiple POV thriller that keeps you locked in from the start. This story is of every parents worst nightmare, their 6 year old daughter is murder and we watch it unfold- while the parents are struggling to keep their marriage together.
You feel so much for the parents, can feel every emotion they are processing throughout this story and feel the guilt they are holding when they find moments of happiness. The continued insight of detectives and the killer throughout the book keeps you locked into the thriller of a murder, but we get to really explore all vantage points of this crime playing out.

Im a huge fan of short chapters so I knew I was going to like this one. It kept me engaged the whole way through. Good plot, characters I could connect to , nothing I disliked in this book.

This one was a bit disappointing.

I didn’t particularly care for many of the characters. Several of them weren’t particularly fleshed out so we only got a superficial understanding of them and their motives. Some of the characters and situations just felt like filler, not advancing the story in any significant way, and lot of Emma and Robert’s actions made no sense. I understand that they were desperate for answers and frustrated by the investigation, but why would you conceal evidence from the police when there is a murderer on the loose obviously targeting not only you, but also other young girls.

Short chapters can sometimes move the pace of the story along more quickly, but these chapters were too short. Just when you were starting to get into the chapter and the character’s head you’re pulled out of it to a totally different character/situation. It was jarring and made the story feel disjointed at times.

It was also hard to get a clear sense of the police work being done. The lead investigator talked about how important solving the case was but I didn’t get any real sense of urgency from him. He seemed more concerned with potentially losing control of the case than solving it, and it seemed like a lot of important details fell through the cracks in the investigation. The case was solved more by chance than through any stellar police work, and the motives of the killer were never clearly defined. The ending was anticlimactic and left us with more questions than answers.

The premise of this story was a good one. It just needed a little something more to meet that promise.

Thanks NetGally and Storm Publishing for the advanced copy.