I couldn’t put down All the Missing Girls by Linda Hurtado Bond! From the first chapter, the suspense had me on edge, and the twists kept surprising me. I felt really connected to the characters, and the setting added an extra layer of intensity to the story. If you love thrillers that keep you guessing, this one’s a must-read!

This is book 2 of the series and it was just as an amazing as the first! The author does an amazing job with the world building to the point where you can really envision Cuba and get a feel for the characters. The storyline keeps you wanting to keep turning the page until the very end!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advanced readers copy of All the Missing Girls, in exchange for an honest review.

The story begins with Mari's urgent mission: she needs to infiltrate Cuba illegally to find her estranged sister, who has gone missing under suspicious circumstances linked to their mother’s violent past. The stakes are high, as Mari recognizes that her sister is likely in the clutches of the very man who murdered their mother. With only forty-eight hours to navigate the challenges of a foreign land and uncover the truth, Mari’s resolve is palpable.

Bond does an excellent job of painting a vivid picture of Cuba's landscapes and cultures while immersing readers in Mari's turmoil. The combination of Mari's fierce determination and her budding partnership with Detective Tony Garcia creates a dynamic duo that propels the narrative forward. Their investigation leads them into a tangled web of forgotten pasts, local cryptic clues, and a chilling atmosphere filled with Brujería, or witchcraft, which adds a layer of mystery and intrigue.

As Mari and her team dig deeper into the shadows of Cuba, they discover that the issue of missing women extends far beyond her sister. This broader theme underscores a harsh reality, emphasizing the danger and vulnerability that many face. Bond skillfully intertwines social commentary with thrilling suspense, ensuring that readers are not just entertained but also engaged with the deeper issues at hand.

What stands out in *All the Missing Girls* is Mari's character development. Readers watch her evolve from a woman fueled solely by revenge to someone who begins to understand the complexities of her family’s history and the dangers that surround her. As secrets unravel, Mari's journey becomes as much about self-discovery as it is about saving her sister.

The pacing of the narrative is swift yet deliberate, keeping readers on the edge of their seats while maintaining clarity in the writing. Bond’s prose is accessible, making it easy for readers to engage with the plot and connect with the characters emotionally.

Ultimately, *All the Missing Girls* is a compelling read that blends mystery, family drama, and a touch of the supernatural. Linda Hurtado Bond crafts a story that is not only thrilling but also poignant, tackling themes of loss, sisterhood, and the struggle against unseen forces. For those looking for a book that combines action and heart, this novel delivers on all fronts. Whether braving the oppressive heat of night in Cuba or navigating the complexities of familial love, Mari's journey will resonate with anyone who has fought for the ones they love.

If you like suspense/thrillers, *All the Missing Girls* will leave you breathless and wanting more.
4.25 Stars!

This is not my typical book genre but once I picked it up I couldn't put it down! I loved the suspense!

I loved the ending of this book, it felt like a proper ending. Not that I wanted it to end, it was gripping. It was really fast paced and the perfect curl up on the sofa book to keep me occupied whilst I recovered from Covid! Brilliant story, well told, with enough twists to keep you turning the pages,

Telling the events in reverse form vs. past to present added an interesting twist and enhanced the unreliability of Nic as a narrator. This psychological thriller is packed with tension and intrigue. I recommend for an entertaining read.

I have been provided with a review copy of this title from NetGalley for an impartial review. I was just drawn into this story and I just couldn’t get enough of it. I was so disappointed to turn the last page and I immediately wanted more. I can’t wait to see what's next from this author.

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up

This book was a little bit out of my usual genre. While I like a good mystery, think: the girl on the train, this one was on a whole other ballpark, more of a thriller than a mystery. The story and premise were intriguing but I felt it really hard to get into and a bit confusing to follow. Apparently this is a second book about Mari but can also be read as a standalone. The world building is excellent and I did get a good feel for most of the characters and for Cuba. The writing was also good and had lists of twist and turns, I think it just wasn’t right for me. It was, overall, still enjoyable and probably perfect for some readers out there.

Thank you to NetGalley, Britt and Entangled for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

All the Missing Girls by Linda Hurtado Bond is a riveting thriller that plunges readers into the heart of a chilling mystery set against the backdrop of Cuba. The story follows TV news crime reporter Mari Alvarez, who is thrust into a perilous journey when her estranged sister goes missing. Determined to uncover the truth, Mari must navigate the treacherous waters of Havana’s underworld, facing both human and supernatural threats.

Bond’s narrative is a masterclass in suspense, weaving together elements of crime, family drama, and the supernatural. The atmospheric setting of Cuba adds a unique flavor to the story, with its rich culture and history providing a vivid backdrop for the unfolding drama. Mari Alvarez is a compelling protagonist, driven by a fierce determination to find her sister and confront the demons of her past.

The pacing of the novel is relentless, with each chapter ending on a cliffhanger that keeps readers eagerly turning the pages. Bond’s background as an Emmy-award winning journalist shines through in her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to craft a story that feels both authentic and thrilling.

For fans of crime thrillers and mysteries with a supernatural twist, All the Missing Girls offers a gripping and immersive reading experience. Linda Hurtado Bond has created a tale that is both haunting and exhilarating, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the last page.

This is my second book by Linda Hurtado Bond and the second in the series. It starts out action-packed and becomes a nail-biting thriller! The story is set in Cuba, where Mari is determined to find her abducted sister and the man who killed their mother. At times, I felt like I was on the journey with Mari, trying to make my way into Cuba. I loved learning about the culture, but there were moments that were terrifying! Once again the author leaves us at a cliffhanger, hinting there is more to come.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing for the ARC! I'm excited for the next adventure!

I didn’t realize this would be the first book in a series but I’m not disappointed and it actually made me even more excited to be interested to this author and their writing. From the beginning, the I was already inquisitive on where the plot would go! An investigative journalist on the hunt to find her missing sister, with a detective and photographer. I knew we were in for a story and I had to find out what I was getting myself into! So many plans and unexpected twist and turns, the story left me on the edge of my seat so many times! I highly recommend this book, to my thriller/suspense besties! Linda has become my new favorite author!

Thank you so much for this opportunity to have receive this arc.
This was such a good book. It started ground running. You get in right off with the them looking for her sister in Cuba. It keep me on my toes, I keep wanting to sneak ahead what will happen. I had to stop myself so many times. Thank you again.

TITLE: All the Missing Girls
AUTHOR: Linda Hurtado Bond
PUB DATE: 08.19.2024 PUB DAY

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THOUGHTS:

Terrifying
Thrilling
Unsettling and oh so good!

All the Missing Girls by Linda Hurtado Bond is so exciting to read, I couldn’t believe I got it through in a couple of sittings, with a twist at every turn - and that final one IYKYK. This neck break speed of a read was so crazy addicting - I couldn’t do anything else but to find out more about what happened with the girls. Great follow up to The Broken Girls and cannot wait for Book 3.

Each of the books are perfect stand alones.

Book: All the Missing Girls
Author: Linda Hurtado Bond
Rating: 4/5 stars

This mysterious and suspenseful thriller was a 4-star read for me!
The short yet adrenaline-filled chapters, the twists, and suspense throughout all made this read incredibly enjoyable. Although the beginning of the book started off a bit slow, once the background knowledge of Cuba and Cuban culture was established - it was a fast-paced race against the clock to find the main character's sister who has gone missing.
I enjoyed that the knowledge that was provided to readers was done so in a tasteful and educational manner that really strengthened the plot of the book.
The characters in the book are well written, and I found myself reading quickly through the chapters to find out what happened next. The twists kept me on my toes as I was reading, and the ending of the book leaves readers with a nice transition into the third book that will be released in the future.

This novel is the second book in a series, but I read it as a standalone and will definitely be going back and reading the first book.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a thriller that focuses on the storyline taking place during a time crunch.

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to read the ARC of All the Missing Girls.

All the Missing Girls by LInda Hurtado Bond is an excellent exiting story that I really enjoyed reading.

The characters are well developed and fleshed out.

There was such excitement and adventure.

The book was very surprising in all the twists and turns.

I really enjoyed this book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for gifting me a digital ARC of the new book by Linda Hurtado Bond. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!

Mari is determined to get into Cuba to find her missing sister, whom she fears is under control of their mother's murderer. Along with her cameraman and a detective, they enter the country illegally in the dead of night, with the clock ticking on how long they can stay. They soon realize that they are being watched and may not make it out alive.

While you can certainly read this as a stand alone, All the Broken Girls is a great book that I would recommend reading first. In that book, Mari is on the hunt for her mother's killer. In this book, she is still hunting for him, but now she fears her sister may be in big trouble as well. Just as in the first, the author's real life anchor job makes Mari's story more real, and I loved the Cuban plot line once again. This one definitely has a creepy, scary vibe to it, as Mari realizes that her sister is not the only missing girl. The reality might be one of the creepiest things I've read, but there's also a touch of romance. It ended on a cliffhanger so I can't wait for the next book!

I love when an author can pull you into her story and not let you go to the very end. I also enjoy it very much when an author, blends fact and fiction Learning about Cuban culture was also very interesting to me. I cannot wait to read the third book in this series.Ms.Bond is fast becoming a favorite author, and I will look for more of her other works. I would recommend this to anybody who enjoys a good mystery with lots of suspense and wonderful characters.


I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.

What a rollercoaster of a ride during the whole second half of this book!! It started a little slow for me but you really needed the background into the Cuban culture to understand who is taking the missing girls. Those many twists at the end left my mind spinning in the very best way!!

Rating: 4.5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

Wow, I didn’t know that this was book 2 of the Mari Alvarez series, and now I need to read book one. This book will take you on a ride through Cuba with Mari, Tony and Orlando. They’re all there looking for Mari's sister Lizzy who sent a text to her sister using their own code, saying that she needed help and couldn’t leave on her own. This book has everything that I love in mystery books; it’s a thriller, with twists and turns throughout the plot, it has perfect amount of suspenseful moments, look through the eyes of what people in Cuba dealt/deal with (of course not everything in the book is real), I loved that even though this was a mystery/thriller you will find a small amount of romance in the book and it doesn’t take away from the plot at all but for me it added another layer of the story. I found that the author’s writing was easy to read and flowed, I liked that pace was fast, and there was something new on every page.

I found the characters to be well developed, and easy to connect with or to relate with. I liked that with Mari, you will find a smart, determined, resourceful female character, she is also loyal to her family and friends. She will do anything it takes to make sure that her sister is safe, even though she is still mad/hurt with the truth that she found out in the first book. You will see that Mari will do whatever it takes to bring her sister home safe. While she is out looking for signs of her sister, she finds out there are other missing girls, all around the same age. The journalist in her, can’t help but find the missing pieces to where her sister is and find the other missing girls while is at it. I liked that she is smart, but at the same time you have the need to find the truth as well, so you will see a side of her that will push at topics that are not talked about in Cuban culture.

I will be reading the first book now, and I can’t wait to find out what is going to happen in book three after the ending in this book. This author is already on my top list for mystery/thriller books.

I want to thank NetGalley and Entangled Pub for the opportunity to review this book.

In All the Missing Girls, crime reporter Mari Alvarez travels illegally to Cuba to search for her missing sister. She finds more than that when she discovers there are a number of missing girls. Dealing with the local culture and superstitions, she tries to navigate her way around with the help of some local friends. It's all very tense right from the start.

I really liked this. While there were a few slow spots, it moved along quite nicely and had a good level of action sequences. I did like the insight into Cuban culture.

This is the second book in a series about crime reporter Mari Alvarez, but it works well as a standalone and it made me want to read the first book in the series, so that's a good thing.

Overall, an engaging mystery / thriller with suspenseful atmosphere throughout. I found Mari to be an interesting character and wanted to know more about her. There is a cliffie, so beware you will be left wanting more.