Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the eARC! Ashley is local to me author, and I love that her books are based on places that I’m familiar with and know. This book had me hooked from the very beginning and at multiple points my jaw DROPPED. so many twists and turns, it was crazy. This book had good characters, a fantastic plot and so much action. I binged it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down for anything. It had me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails. It was a super quick read, as well.
The only problem I had was with the ending. I can’t really piece together how Jenna did what she did and how she figured it out, and the ending played out quicker than what I was hoping for.
Overall, though, this book was fantastic and I loved it from beginning to end.

Great story, great character development. Left me guessing until the end, and I guessed wrong every time. I just feel the end could have been drawn out and developed a bit more. Maybe a follow up?

Ashley Flowers... She has a way with true crime podcasts and a way with true crime books. I love the way this book flowed and did not have dead spots this could be in part to her co author/editor or her own way that she weaves the story.

Two sets of sisters, with one missing from each and the remaining left standing work together to put the pieces together and answer the mystery of where did Jules Connor and Kasey Monroe go? Years after their disappearance there is a common thread between them that links the cases together and now there is hope to unravel how they are connected and their whereabouts.

While this was a great story the unraveling was a little bit fast for me. I did not understand how Jenn put the pieces together to figure out how her sister died in a car accident, it felt a little far fetched to me in that sense. I also did not understand how she found Kasey - it felt like a lot of leaps in the end.

Overall it was a great build up and unfold but the ending left me wanting something a little more

This was a quick, fast paced read and if I had the time I could’ve finished quicker. The ending was good and throughout the book there were numerous twists and suspects. I enjoyed the author’s first novel, but not as much as this one and I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys the genre.

THE MISSING HALF was a well written and plotted book, with two storylines that weaved together to produce one surprise ending. There were a few parts that felt a little unbelievable and while the ending was twisty, wish there could have been one or two more chapters to wrap up. That said, this was still a great story and excited to read the next one by Ashley Flowers!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bantam Books for the opportunity to read and review THE MISSING HALF.

Thank you for allowing me to read an ARC of Flowers's latest novel. I felt that it was well written and well thought out. It showed the drama of families very well. For me personally, I didn't find the novel to be very gripping. I wasn't eager to turn the page or eager to get back in the book.

Two young women from Indiana have mysteriously gone missing. Their disappearances are similar. One after the other. The Missing Half is set seven years later, as their sisters Nic and Jenna team up to uncover the mystery behind their sister’s disappearances. Are they related?

The author(s) of this novel did well in depicting complicated but loving familial dynamics and friendships. This is both evident through what we learn secondhand from Jenna, through Nic’s own reflections, and the conversations with various side characters throughout the book. However, the missing half of The Missing Half was a fully well developed mystery. Personally, The Missing Half’s mystery elements and “twists” fell quite flat. At no point during the novel was I on the edge of my seat or chomping at the bit to uncover the mystery of what happened to Jules and Kasey.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an advanced copy of The Missing Half in exchange for my honest review.

Flowers returns with another cold case/missing person-based story!
In the Missing Half, Nicole “Nic” Monroe is struggling to thrive. She still lives in her hometown in Indiana barely making ends meet and still very much grieving her sister who disappeared years ago. This starts to change when the sister of another missing woman approaches her out of the blue and states she might have information. Suddenly Nic finds her questioning everything she thought she knew about the case.

It's a thriller, and it's paced well. I would have to say the reveal was just not for me (can't think of a way to explain more without potentially ruining it for you!). The sophomore effort from Flowers is decent, but I look forward to the next ! #randomhouse #ashleyflowers #themissinghalf

Thanks for this ARC. I was SO excited to be able to get to read this one. Ashley doesn't disappoint and I enjoyed this book more than her first! It was a quick read and tied up quite nicely at the end, albeit it not super "rosy". I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good thriller!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an ARC of The Missing Half.

This was a fast-paced, easy read that I finished in less than 24 hours. The main character felt relatable and the storyline kept me guessing. Although I shouldn't necessarily call it a traditional happy ending, the plot was tied up nicely by the end.

4.5 stars

Thanks to Random House and NetGalley for the ARC. Flowers never disappoints. Superb domestic suspense. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed this book but didn’t like it as much as her last one. It is a good read for anyone who enjoys the amateur sleuth trope. Good ending.

The ending 🤯!!
Nicole and Jenna both have sisters—Kasey and Jules—who vanished in the same unsettling way: their cars left with the engines off and doors open, never to be seen again. Jenna seeks out Nicole, hoping to find a connection between the disappearances that may have been overlooked. But as they dig deeper and uncover long-hidden secrets, the search becomes increasingly dangerous. Is a serial killer on the prowl, or is something even darker unfolding?

Thought I had it all figured out, I was totally wrong! A gripping thriller. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest opinion.

I definitely thought I had this figured out quite a few times, but was absolutely floored by the twists. Couldn't put it down!

I absolutely love Ashley Flowers. Her first book blew me away and I knew I HAD to get this one. This one is SO GOOD. I was completely hooked, and totally thought I knew everything and BAM turns out I knew nothing.

Absolutely enthralling.

Thank you for this ARC copy, NetGalley! I decided to give Ashley Flowers a second chance, I greatly disliked her first book as it was just a fan fiction of a real life crime. This novel, however, was its own story and I appreciate that. I didn’t see the ending coming, it was a good read

Ashley Flowers is an amazing writer. I loved All Good People Here and the Missing Half was just as good.
Nic lost her sister Kasey seven years ago and has never recovered. When Nic gets a visit from Jenna, whose sister Jules also went missing they decide to work together to solve the mysteries of their sisters disappearance.
The character development, backstory and unexpected twists made the Missing Half un-put-downable. I can't wait for her next book. Highly recommended!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

The Missing Half was the first book I have read by Ashley Flowers, though I am familiar with her Crime Junkie podcast. The book is the story of two women whose sisters vanished from the side of the road seven years ago. They start reinvestigating the cases, and you really see the aftermath of what happened to their families. The chapters were short, and the twist ending was surprising and well done. Highly recommended.

Definitely a twist I did not see coming! I did like how this book was fast-paced and never lost momentum. I also liked how flawed the main character was, and how she portrayed what life could be like after someone you love goes missing. I did really like Ashley Flower’s first book a bit more, as this one felt shorter and a bit less developed overall. Will recommend to many!