Nic Monroe and Jenna Connor are living very different lives, but have one thing in common: seven years ago both of their sisters disappeared without a trace. With both of their lives having been affected tremendously by this loss, and convinced their sisters' disappearances are connected, the two team up to try to figure out what happened. Finding answers means facing harsh realities neither expected.

The Missing Half started strong and lagged a bit in the middle. The ending was surprising, if a little far fetched, but I bought it. Overall, this is an enjoyable, quick, mystery read.

Thank you, NetGalley for giving early access to read this book. I’m so thankful that I was approved. This book knocked my expectations out of the water. I enjoyed it so much and physically couldn’t stop reading it. When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about when I could read it next. This book had a massive twist that tied the whole story together so nicely. I wasn’t expecting the twist at all. My jaw hit the floor when I read it.

This thriller will stay with me for a long time. I can’t wait for more people to read this book and fall in love with it!

Nic is not thriving in her life. She has had the same low-level job and virtually no relationships with friends or family. She has been living in this miserable arrested development since her sister Kacey disappeared without a trace seven years ago. Her world is upended further when she is approached by Jenna whose own sister disappeared two weeks before Kasey did. Jenna is convinced that she and Nic team up to investigate to find out what happened to the women all of those years ago.

Wow, I absolutely devoured this book in a day. Couldn’t put it down because it was so engaging and well done. The protagonist was well developed and the relationships rang true. And that ending! Such a good twist that I never, ever saw coming. Run, don’t walk to get this five star thriller.

I received this advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and feedback.

4.5 stars 🌟 rounded up

"Two branches of the same tree,
Two pieces of a soul.
Where one sister goes, the other will be
For she is but half of the whole."

Kasey and Nic and Jenna and Jules. Two sets of sisters.

Two nights, two weeks apart in 2012, two sets of sisters' lives will forever be changed when 2 sisters go missing just towns away from each other. Nic and Jenna are left wondering what could've happened when their sisters just seem to have disappeared. Jules was first to go missing in a little town a bit outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and her car was pulled off onto the side of the road with everything in it. Unfortunately for Jenna and her family, the shell town didn't have a lot of resources, so they just chalk it up to "she must've left." It doesn't seem to go much better for Nic and her family when Kasey goes missing. Even though they had the Grand Rapids police department and knowing the Jules disappeared under almost identical circumstances, they're all left with unanswered questions. Their families are just left in a daze that they never fully come out of. Two families in shambles. Fast forward to the present, Nic's life is still a blur as she's fresh off a dui and no license working at a job given to her by a family friend when Jenna confeonts her with me info about their missing sisters. They decided that if no one is going to look further into their cases, they'll need to be the ones to give their families the closure that's needed.

The Missing Half was really good. Every time that I thought I figured out what was happening, I would be yet again surprised. Turn after turn... this book had me on the edge of my seat. All The Good People Here was a good book but slow in some parts. This book seemed to start and just continue to pick up. I read it in one sitting. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC!!

How far would you go to protect your family? I liked this book because I had no idea where it was headed and then very near the end I got hit with a double whammy - great story and ending. Thanks for the advanced copy.

This was a strong and refreshing thriller about two sets of sisters and the crime that shattered them. Compelling characterization set in a small town who-dun-it. Kept me on my toes and and surprised me with a twisty conclusion! Definitely recommend. #themissinghalf #ashleyflowers #netgalley #goodreads

That was some messed up stuff. Two woman missing and their two sisters coming together to figure out what happened. While I had a slight inkling that I knew where this was heading, I really didn't expect the big reveal twist. This was very well written, easy to read and follow, and very engaging. If you're in the mood for something a little different plotwise, be sure to pick this one up.

Kasey Monroe and Jules Conner disappeared 7 years ago without a trace, both leaving behind sisters that felt as though their other half was ripped away. Nic, Kasey's sister, has been on a downward spiral for the 7 years since, getting DUIs, working a dead end job, not having a great relationship with her dad due to both of their grief. One day, Jenna Conner, sister of Jules, shows up at Nic's job, begging her to help join in on her task to figure out their cases and find who did this. Jenna and Nic team up, uncovering many secrets surrounding both cases. This was incredibly well written, I thoroughly enjoyed the writing. The pace was great, and the last 20% I read all in one sitting because I needed to know! This was a great thriller that I will definitely recommend to both friends and library patrons!

I loved Ashley Flowers first book and this one is a great follow-up. Two sets of sisters--each set has a missing sister and a sister who was left behind. The ones left behind team up to try and solve the mystery of what happened to their sisters. The book starts off slowly but the twists and turns in the back half of the book had me guessing the entire time.

What a ride! Flowers has a way of writing that keeps you in the story - you understand the characters and can really picture them in your mind. I was engrossed in the story and had strong feelings about what I thought was going to happen and boy was I surprised by the ending! I enjoyed her writing style and would recommend it to fellow readers.

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers follows the gripping story of two sisters, Delilah and Hannah, whose lives are turned upside down when one of them goes missing. The narrative alternates between their perspectives, delving into their past and the strained relationship that unfolds as they search for answers.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy!

Ooooooo! I was a fan of Ashley Flowers first novel, in fact I remember writing that about the absolute bananas ending and was psyched when approved to read the e-arc of her newest book (which doesn’t come out until May). She’s the creator of the podcast Crime Junkies, so you expect a good mystery/thriller, right? Yes! And that’s what you get. I was super engaged. I liked the storyline and even thought I’d figured out the antagonist and was completely wrong (which is my track record, haha!). The ending, again, totally cray cray bananas, which is my favorite! I always say I should take notes when I’m reading a mystery because I probably could figure it out but the end, but I never do. Thinking about all the small moments, it all tracked to the end. I loved it!

Author: Ashley Flowers
Book: Missing Half
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine
Release date: May 5, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers was a stunning read that I could not put down, and it made me question what I thought I knew. I would recommend The Missing Half to anyone who enjoys reading suspense/thrillers. Thank you, Ashley Flower and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review.


Goodreads review link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6926935146

A treat! Big thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC. I've been a Crime Junkie fan for a few years, and was excited to see Flowers branch into something new. Her first book was entertaining, but the ending was lacking and a bit on the disappointing side. The Missing Half definitely made up for that and more. The story was compelling, and the ending was satisfying. I hope to see more from her in the future!

Hello strangers! Long time no see 😅. I’m back with a quick review for you!

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers, ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

It started off pretty slow, and I thought I had the whole thing figured out, but then boy, that twist hit me… was like ok that was pretty good and then it twisted again! If the first half had matched the intensity of the second, we’d be talking maybe a 4.5/5.

The short chapters were great for a quick read, and overall, it’s a solid mystery/whodunnit with a fantastic twist that kept me guessing! A big thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this. It comes out on May 6th, 2025, and it’s definitely worth a read!

thank you thank you! i love ashley flowers so much, ive listened to her podcasts for so long and when i found out she had another book coming out i was like yes yes yes! loved this and her!

Okay wow... that was a wild ride. Currently recovering after staying up until 2am to finish this but no regrets! I binged this in just over 24 hours and it was exactly what I was looking for to get me out of a bit of a book slump. This book picks up QUICK, it grabbed me right from the first page and just doesn't let up. I called one of the twists early on and kinda felt like I had it figured out... but boy was I wrong. I really enjoyed the quick and snappy writing style, and the pacing was totally perfect. LOTS of twists and turns in this one and the ending genuinely shocked me which I can't say too often!

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the advanced copy for my honest review!

Wow wow wow W O W! I kept trying to think ahead and guess what was going to happen before it did, but I was wrong at (almost) every turn. This was just as good, if not better, than All Good People Here. While I know the ending of AGPH is very divisive and controversial, this one was wrapped up a little nicer. It still has the “what happens next??” element, but overall such a good read.

Two women went missing, two women remain. Jenna and Nic come together to try to figure out what happened to their sisters years ago. Both of whom seemed to vanish into thin air. This story starts quickly picks up steam and doesn't let up until the final reveal. Through various twists and turns (some surprising, others not) the story will keep you hooked as you too try to figure out what's going on. Short chapters and a moderately unreliable narrator keep the pages turning faster and faster. I'm excited to share this one with our patrons who love a good thriller.

"Two women haunted by their sisters’ unsolved disappearances band together in this captivating mystery from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Good People Here and host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie."

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book early! I was really excited to read this title because I am a HUGE fan of Ashley Flowers (and Britt!!) and the podcast CrimeJunkie. This book is very well written and the characters are nicely developed. I really grew to care about the characters and wanted them to find resolution. They felt like real people that I might know. I definitely did not see the ending coming. I highly recommend this book!