5 stars. This book grabbed me from the start and didn’t let go. I was fully invested in Nic and Jenna’s story two broken women trying to piece together not only what happened to their sisters, but who they are without them. It’s emotional, gritty, and full of twists that had my jaw on the floor. The mystery was solid, but it was the raw emotion and sisterhood that made this unforgettable. Easily one of my favorite reads this year.

It’s surreal that one of my favorite podcasters would write a book, even more surreal to have TWO books!

Nic’s life is a mess, a literal absolute mess. She’s in trouble with the law via a DWI charge so getting around town she’s forced to use her bike and public transportation. And then someone walks into her life to see if she wants to combine forces to look for both of their missing sisters. Their sisters are known as the “Mishawaka Girls” and disappeared under the same circumstances..or did they? Up until this point she’s wanted nothing to do with it and now, she’s becoming obsessed.

This story was a great follow up to Ashley’s previous book. It had suspense, fear, and lots of mysterious details that aligned perfectly for a believable story. A story that could even be featured on the famous Crime Junkie podcast. I enjoyed this, while it wasn’t one that I “couldn’t put down”, it was a story that felt real life and for that I give it mad props! 4️⃣⭐️❗️

Nic and Jenna join forces an a tragic journey to find the killer of their two sisters. From mysterious moments and skeevy characters, they race through possible new leads and obstacles placed in their path to find what happened. Lots of ups and downs but a great story told with a lot of perspective and twist and turns to keep you on your toes.

This thriller completely wrecked me—in the best way. From the very first chapter, I was hooked. The writing was razor-sharp and atmospheric, pulling me deeper into a web of secrets, lies, and moments that made me gasp out loud. Just when I thought I had it figured out, boom—another plot twist I did not see coming.

Absolutely phenomenal! Even though the main character was not particularly likeable, I could not put this one down. Fast-paced, full of twists and turns, and a jaw-dropping ending. My brain was on overdrive trying to figure out the final pieces of the puzzle, but I did not see that coming! I highly recommend.

I absolutely loved this book! Ashley Flowers really did some magic with this book! I loved the twists and turns and unexpected ending. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone that loves to read.

Thanks netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review

This book completely pulled me in, I didn’t want to put it down. The psychological twists had me constantly guessing, and just when I thought I had it figured out, the ending stunned me. Haunting and unexpected.

Strong character development throughout the book so I didn’t know who I was rooting for at the end. I’d love a sequel to see how Jenna’s disappearance plays out.

I appreciate that I got the chance to read this book. I thought it was a good read! It kept my attention the whole time. While I wish a couple of details had been a little different, I still think it was a really well written book and you should give it a read!

Nicole “Nic” Monroe cannot seem to get her life together. Seven years earlier her sister, Kasey, vanished and her case is now long cold. Then one day Jenna walks into her life. Jenna lost her sister too, and she thinks their cases could be related. Together they work on matching up details from both disappearances, and where there could be any possible intersection between their sister's lives. In the process they form a tentative friendship and bond. Nicole starts to feel hope, as did I! But that twist at the end. Oh my! Nope, I did not see that coming. This is my first book by Ashley Flowers and I say way to go making me feel big feelings - on many levels!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the DRC in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed reading this book. I think that Ashley Flowers dd a nice job writing it and added in some twist along the way which really helped keep me engaged in the story. It was a fact paced book the kept me wanting to keep in in my hands to know what was gong to happen next.

I would like to thank netgallery and the publisher for the book.

I really enjoyed Ashley Flowers first book so I was hopeful for this one. I also enjoyed this one, she wrote the characters in a way that if they were real I would be shaking them senseless. I like that the 2 sisters came together to try and figure out what happened to their sisters and lots of twists I didn't see coming.

My only con is the ending, the ending was lackluster and then just kind of ended (kind of like her first book). But outside of that it is a quick read and easy to get thru.

The Missing Half is a truly twisted read! I thought I knew exactly where this one was headed and...BAM!....I was definitely wrong. This one will keep you up at night.

Two women have teamed up to search for how their sisters disappeared. They believe that the disappearances are related to one another. Full of twists and turns this story will keep you reading until the end.

Thank you for the Arc.

I had read the first book she released and I enjoyed it.

This book read better.

Nic and Jenna investigate their sister’s disappearance from 7 years ago and nothing is as it seems.

I didn’t see the twist until they happened. And the ending has me curious about what’s next for them.

The missing half is about Nic and Jenna who band together to find their sisters who went missing 7 years earlier. Nic doesn’t think that they will find anything that the police didn’t find during their investigation. Jules and Kasey’s cars were found on the side of the road and it looks like they were taken. Nic has been drinking her life away and making bad choices since her sister Kasey went missing.

The story has twist and turns about Kasey’s life that makes you guessing different people in the disappear through out the book. The younger Nic seems like a pain and everyone had to take care of her. During, the investigation Nic starts to look at Jenna like her big sister. During the investigation Nic grows throughout the story. I would have never guessed how this story ended. I was definitely surprised.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC copy of The Missing Half.

Fast-paced, twisty, and emotionally raw.
Ashley Flowers delivers another addictive thriller with The Missing Half. Two women. Two missing sisters. One twisted connection. I tore through the short chapters and didn’t see that final twist coming — the last line gave me chills.

Nic’s messy grief makes her a tough but real narrator, and while Jenna fades a bit in comparison, the emotional tension never lets up. If you love thrillers that hit you in the heart and keep you guessing, this one’s a must-read.

I wanted to love The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers, but I just didn’t.

I thought it had a strong premise, I mean missing girl, lots of family secrets… but it just didn’t hit the way I wanted it to.

It drug on and the end tried to do way too much.

I gave it 4 stars because it wasn’t terrible, but I didn't love it.

I LOVED this book! The only thing I would have thought would have been a little better was if Jenna would’ve found out the truth as to how/who actually killed her sister before her untimely demise. ( <— this part was left out of my review) I usually am able to figure a book out before I finish it and I can say the twists left me with my mouth open each time. I can’t wait to suggest it to my reading bestie and get her reactions and thoughts once she is done. I will forever be an Ashley Flowers fan and cannot wait for the next one! Thank you for the Arc opportunity to Random House Publishing Group, I truly appreciate it.

Author: Ashley Flowers

Genres: Fiction/Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Summary: Nicole “Nic” Monroe is stuck in a downward spiral—living alone in her rundown Indiana apartment, stuck in a dead-end job she only has out of pity, and still haunted by the unresolved disappearance of her sister Kasey seven years ago. But when Jenna Connor, the sister of another missing girl, shows up with a spark of hope, Nic is drawn into a gripping search for answers that may cost them both everything.

Tropes and Themes: family secrets, death, grief, revenge, manipulation, sexual trauma, sexual exploitation, body trauma, hiding in plain sight.

Triggers: rape/murder

Character: I really loved Kasey character in the story. She was always the protector and the glue to Nicole's existence. Although Nicole was the one suffering, her sister suffered equally to make sure she was always safe.

Thoughts: This was my first book by Ashley Flowers, and I was amazed at all the plot twists within the story. Storyline remained consistent and all the evidence seemed to point to the Steve but was her really the reason behind their disappearances? I continued to fall down the rabbit hole of thinking everyone was guilty and had some stake in the disappearances of Jules and Kasey. Just when I thought that I was right, wrong! The author did an amazing job as concealing Jenna's findings and even I could not understand why she had given up. Now, I understand why she guided Nic to using her imagination in the car. In the end, I was actually blown away. This was nothing short of an amazing read. I enjoyed it and would love to pick up another book.

This is a brilliant book. With twists and turns that the reader will not see coming. It's about two missing girls and their sister who are looking to figure out what happened to them.