The book "All the Missing Girls" by Linda Hurtado Bond isn't officially part of a series, but it actually is. After reading the first book, "All the Broken Girls", Linda became a must-read author for me.These books are fast-paced mysteries filled with suspense and thrills that kept me eagerly turning the pages. Additionally, even though this is the second book in the Mari Alvarez series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone story without missing any important information.

I really enjoyed being fully immersed in Cuban culture in this book. The author skillfully integrated facts about Cuba, its culture, and spiritual beliefs (specifically Santeria) into the story in a way that felt educational and enriching without overwhelming the reader with information.
This author really has a knack for infusing every page with mystery and magic. The unexpected ending leaves readers on another cliffhanger, indicating that there will be more to come.

I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series, "The Phantom Pirate of Gasparilla".

Thank you to Linda Hurtado Bond, Entangled Publishing, and NetGalley for the eARC of All the Missing Girls.

All The Missing Girls by Linda Hurtado Bond is not listed as a series, but it is. The first book, All The Broken Girls made Linda a must read author for me and I can hardly wait until she comes out with the next book in the series. They are fast paced mystery, suspense, thrillers that kept me flipping the pages.

Mari, an investigative journalist, Tony, her detective friend and love interest, and her photographer, Orlando, are on their way to Cuba. They may be the main characters, but there are plenty of peripheral characters that shine. They will be entering the country illegally to find her sister, Izzy, who she believes has been kidnapped by Raul, the man who killed her mother.

They were going to make a documentary about finding Izzy, until they find young girls are going missing and the fodder for the documentary grows. It doesn’t matter what she has to do, but Mari is not leaving Cuba without her sister. As they dodge the military and those who want to shut them up, the danger rises.

Whoa…as I read along I quickly figure out where the story was going, but it was such a grisly shock when I got there and Linda took a step further, making it even more shocking than I thought and shivers ran up and down my spine. I hate confined spaces. I love when an author can take something that seems predictable and ratchets it up a notch.

Each book has two mysteries to be solved, one which ends in the book, but it leaves a cliffhanger type ending for the ongoing mystery that will take place in the next book. I can hardly wait to get my hands on Book III, The Phantom Pirate of Gasparilla.

Three o’clock pm, Friday, September eighth. The clock starts ticking. Again

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Really good story. I enjoyed the Cuban culture aspects and mystery that unfolds. There were some twists that I did not see coming. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Love this. Will give a better review at a later date but definitely 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️s.. thank you NetGalley for this opportunity. Linda Hurtado Bond for writing a fabulous book.

The second book in the series. It does work as a stand alone, but with a cliffhanger ending the author/publisher tries to ensure that you will continue this book as a series. The descriptions of Cuba were gorgeous.

What would you do to find your missing sister? Join Mari, Tony, and Orlando as they enter Cuba under the cover of darkness and have only 48 hours to find Izzy and return to the boat dock. Almost immediately things begin to go sideways, and they find that Izzy isn’t the only missing girl. There’s something evil in Cuba and many forces are working against them as the time runs out.

Can they find Izzy and the other missing girls in time? You’ll never see what’s coming in this spine-tingling thriller! It will keep you on the edge of your seat as you race through to find out what happens next! While it’s the 2nd in a series you can definitely read it as a standalone. Loved this book and hated to see it end!

I did not know this was book two of a series, but it worked well as a standalone novel. The story jumps right in to Mari's sister, Izzy, being missing in Cuba. Mari and her friends, Orlando and Tony. illegally enter Cuba to record a documentary and find Izzy.

This book was very entertaining and I was able to read it in just a few hours. It was intense and suspenseful, and right when I thought the author had enough, there was yet another twist waiting to happen.

I'm surprised I was able to figure out the main villain and their means of action. The author was very clever by crafting a nightmare-type situation, and she did an excellent job describing the scene. Not only that, but she perfectly set up the third book. I'll definitely be back for more!

Thank you to Linda Hurtado Bond, Entangled Publishing, and NetGalley for the eARC. This is my honest review.

After reading All the Broken Girls two years, I hoped for a sequel and I finally got my wish! This time, Mari and Tony sneak into Cuba to find Mari’s sister. While there, they discover many other girls have gone missing as well.

Not only are Mari and Tony in Cuba illegally, they are being followed by a government watchdog, which adds to the tension as they conduct their investigation. Like the previous book, Cuban culture, Santeria, and also Brujeria play a part in the story, which adds another layer of depth. As they follow the clues, Mari and Tony find themselves up against two of the most interesting villains I have read in awhile.

All the Missing Girls has a little bit of everything: twists, action, suspense, a little romantic tension, and a cliffhanger! Needless to say, I cannot wait for book three.

This is a very exciting thriller. Our heroine is a journalist who is searching for her missing sister in Cuba. Her partners are men she has worked with before. A video journalist who will document everything and a detective with family in Cuba who is helping with logistics and protection.
There is danger from everywhere. The search turns up more disappearances. All clues lead to a very strange place.
This story will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way through. There is heartbreak and happiness at the end. Then a teaser for the next book in this exciting series.
Very exciting.

Thank you to @entangled_publishing and @authorlindahurtadobond for the gifted e-book.

This was a thrilling and suspenseful ride.

Mari Alvarez, a television reporter in Florida, sneaks into Cuba to rescue her sister and bring her mother’s murderer to justice in the states. With her videographer, Orlando, and her Cuban-Anerican police detective friend, Tony, they embark on a journey to find her sister before they have to meet the boat to take them home. They have 48 hours to find her. What they find is that her sister is not the only girl gone missing. As they investigate, they find the truth, and it is darker and more disturbing than they could have imagined.

Despite not knowing there was a prequel, All the Broken Girls, I found this book thoroughly engaging as a standalone read. The suspense heightened as the clocked wound down, with the intriguing depiction of Cuba and the deep exploration of its cultural practices. Mari emerged as a resilient, resourceful heroine, and her steadfast bond with Orlando and Tony is heartfelt. The tantalizing conclusion set the stage for the sequel, "The Phantom Pirate of Gasparilla," promising another exhilarating race against time.

If you enjoy suspenseful thrillers, this book is a must-read!

All the Missing Girls by Linda Hurtado Bond was a fantastic thriller of a mystery.
I loved All the Broken Girls! So I was super excited to jump straight into this book!
It was so good being back with crime reporter Mari Alvarez.
The characters pulled me in the first word and kept me engaged to the end. I enjoyed watching their growth and what they added to the story. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat.

Thank You NetGalley and Entangled: Amara for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Thank you to Linda Hurtado Bond, Entangled Publishing, and Netgalley for the eARC of All the Missing Girls.

This was my first Linda Hurtado Bond book and I was thrilled that I enjoyed the book as much as I did! I didn’t realize going into this that this was the second book in the series but I don’t feel like I was missing key points of information that was critical to this story. It felt like there was history I don’t have but not enough to where this plot didn’t make sense. I do have plans to go back and read the first book and am also looking forward to the next in the series.

The pacing at a few points was a bit slow for me, but not slow enough to pull me away from the story or make me want to put the book down. The pacing would also pick up again relatively quickly. I absolutely loved that I was immersed in Cuban culture and that the author wove facts about Cuba, its culture, and spiritual belief system (in this case Santeria) into the story in a way that I felt contributed to the education and understanding of the reader without feeling like info dumping.

The plot line was compelling and the characters were complex. There was action, some romantic tension, friendship, family, the weight of guilt & responsibility, culture, suspense, and tackling of some real tough, real life issues that deserve far more attention. I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this and would recommend you get your hands on a copy if this sounds like the right thriller for you!

This is an interesting story about Mari, a reporter, who is searching for her missing sister in Cuba. Since she is unable to enter the country legally, she and two friends, with the help of some contacts, enter the country illegally. While there, we learned a lot about the culture of Cuba and the types of things the residents viewed as important. Someone always seems to watch them as they search for Mari's sister. One thing that becomes obvious immediately is that many young female tourists have gone missing recently, and they all have some similarities. There's some background information on Brujeria (witchcraft), an important aspect of the story. I don't want to give too much away, but Brujeria and the god's people pray to play a large part in why there are so many missing people along with a heartbreaking story. This story had the perfect amount of suspense to keep you on your toes.


Thank you to Entangled for the eARc!!

I did not realize this was book 2 in a series when I chose to read it and give my honest review. Thank you for that opportunity Entangled Publishing! However with that said it does not affect anything and is a great standalone book.

How far would you go for someone you love? This is something addressed throughout this story with good supernatural elements during and super suspenseful mystery/thriller. The lies, deception, and sinister characters keep you on your toes in the whole story! It does end on a cliffhanger and has some pretty big plot twists!

Both Mari and Tony have ties to Cuba and things they need to take care of there, so when Mari’s sister goes missing the two go there on a secret visit with Mari’s cameraman, Orlando. While she is a reporter and Tony is a detective, they are essentially alone in their rescue mission in a foreign place. They have a limited time to find her sister and to complete their other tasks, and the race is on. As they are uncovering her sister’s steps, Orlando is there to record everything they see, including the others who do not want them there and to solve the disappearance of her sister. Their quest leads them to Oshunvilla, and it seems like everything is tied there: it turns out there are even more missing girls. This book made me think I need a secret message for my sisters too. While this mystery does reach a solid conclusion, it does end on a cliffhanger that seems like it will be the next case Mari and Tony will work on.

All the Missing Girls is one truly shocking story. By Linda Hurtado Bond, Tere is much more to the book than what is written in the description. I was certainly not prepared fro some og the terrifying and chilling scenes in this book as Mari Alvarez sneaks into Cuba to rescue her sister. Not a story for the faint of heart.

This new-to-me author has written a story that sound as if it could really be happening though it is fiction. A rich cultural knowledge of the Cuban lifestyle is evident. The startling conclusion leads you to believe more is coming.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for this e-arc.

I really enjoyed this book! I wasn't aware that this book is a series and that this was book 2. Without reading the first book, I didn't have any issues of understanding what was going on in the story. But with reading this book, it makes me want to go and read book 1!

This was filled with so many twists and turns. I was trying to figure everything out before the final reveal, but of course didn't lol! It was an action packed, edge of your seat story and I loved being on this wild ride with the characters.

Book: All The Missing Girls by Linda Hurtado Bond
Themes/Tropes: Thriller, Twist and Turns, Unlikely Heroes

Mari Alvarez is a reporter that heads to Cuba with her friends Orlando (documentarian) and Detective Tony Garcia after receiving a note that her sister Izzy needs help. Mari has been dealing with the murder of her mother at the hands of Izzy’s boyfriend Raul and the recent death of her grandmother. Meanwhile in Cuba she finds a darker mystery when girls start to go missing. Mari must race against the clock to not only find her sister but also to rescue the other broken girls as well.

This is the second book in the series but it easily stands alone. There is some call backs to a the previous book (I am assuming since I did not read that one) but there was nothing that drew my attention away or made it so I couldn’t enjoy this one. It is a thrill ride of a mystery that kept me guessing the whole time and I simply couldn’t put it down wanting to know what happens next. There are some twists and turns that I enjoyed and this is one I would recommend for those who love to read a good thriller.

If you're in a slump, this book is guaranteed to drag you out of it. This was devoured over the weekend and I am completely blown away. I wasn't able to predict any of this. This was a mind-blowing, expertly written novel! I highly recommend.

ARC Review to All The Missing Girls by Linda Hurtado Bond
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An epic thriller/mystery just buzzing with tension and sharp energy where you did not know what to expect next, and diving right into the chaos head first.

Under the black moon, our girl Marisol and her team enter Cuba illegally to find her missing sister...only to find out dear Izzy is not the only poor young woman in danger.
Chasing a man who could be a murderer with guns raised.
Finding bodies and bleach and blood.
People in her way who are lying or keeping secrets or just straight up strange.
Bullets and explosions and epic get aways!
Broken girls can turn into warriors.

Did not know what to expect when going for this book, but my nails are now just about chewed off. At the beginning of chapters, we are even given a countdown! That's one way to build up suspense!
Now I need to got back to All The Broken Girls because damn!
Was entranced by the authors writing with their description of events and details which just pulled you into the deadly shadows and had you feeling all that was felt by our main characters as they stepped into danger. Even at the end of chapters you cold be left to a small cliffhanger! Of course, towards the end, stuff just gets crazier on who takes sides, truths coming out. Then...DUN DUN!!!!