I loved this book! It had my attention from the very beginning and I finished it within one setting! Just as I thought I had it figured out, there was another twist. I did not expect the ending!

Ashley Flowers’s sophomore book is full of twists and turns and what in the world type of moments. It’s suspenseful, intriguing, and captivating. I couldn’t stop reading, because I needed to know!!! I am still processing and don’t know how I feel about the main character. You love her, you’re wary of her, you relate to her and then you’re left thinking what would I do in her shoes. Excellent work by Ashley Flowers. Love her works of fiction, as much as I love her true stories podcast. Highly recommend

Thank you Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group for the opportunity to read and honestly review this ARC of The Missing half by Ashley Flowers.

I loved it! I enjoyed her previous book Were All Good People Here. BUT I LOVED this book! I was hooked from page one! It had everything that a great read needs well developed main characters, mystery, suspense, and intriguing plot twists! Ashley Flowers is not afraid to take risks as a writer, and it pays off!
I highly recommend this book, and I will be looking forward to more by this author.

The final chapters in The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew! Such an emotional roller-coaster but well worth the thrill ride! My flabbers have been gasted!

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this early! I have been looking forward to this book since Ashley’s last book. I absolutely could not put this book down. I read it in less than 24 hours. I was convinced several times I knew what was happening and I very much did not. The ending crushed me. I need several days to recover. I loved this book!

The Missing Half is a story about two women who work together to find the person involved with the disappearance of their sisters. It is a very dark story with some unexpected twists and turns at the end that totally caught me off guard. If you enjoy dark mysteries, then this is a good book to read.

I read this in one sitting could not put it down!! Highly recommend
If you're looking for suspense thriller then his is the book for you.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Ashley Flowers's "The Missing Half" is a captivating and emotionally charged novel that delves into the complexities of family, identity, and the secrets that bind us. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Lily and Emily, who have been separated by circumstance and a deeply buried family secret.

Lily, the older sister, has always felt a sense of responsibility and protectiveness towards Emily. As they grow older, their paths diverge, and a tragic event leads to their separation. Years later, Emily begins a search for the truth about her past, unearthing painful memories and shocking revelations that challenge everything she thought she knew about her family.

Flowers masterfully weaves a tale of suspense and heartache, drawing readers into the intricacies of the sisters' relationship and the mysteries that surround their family. The narrative is rich with emotional depth and expertly crafted characters who grapple with their own vulnerabilities and strengths.

This novel explorates themes such as forgiveness, resilience, and the quest for identity is both thought-provoking and resonant. Flowers's prose is lyrical and evocative, making it easy for readers to become fully immersed in the story.

Highly recommended for fans of literary fiction and anyone interested in stories that explore the complexities of family dynamics and personal discovery. "The Missing Half" is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel.

Holy smokes. I love Ashley Flower’s story telling in real life and in fiction. I enjoyed ‘All Good People Here’, but this one blew it out of the water. All the feelings with this one.

For everyone who has a sister who feels like their other half, this book has parts that are tough to read and will make your chest tight. To have that strong of a love for somebody and then have them ripped away from you, left wondering with no closure. It’s the worst kind of nightmare imaginable. In this book Nic lost her sister, Kasey, and Jenna lost her sister, Jules, in very similar ways only a few weeks apart. Years later after both of the cases have gone cold, Jenna approaches Nic and ropes her into investigating their disappearances with her. What follows is an emotional roller coaster that will keep you guessing. When you think you may be figuring something out, be prepared for the rug to be yanked out from under you.

This book had me hooked from the very beginning, kept me hooked throughout, and was very hard to put down. 100% recommend. And for anyone who didn’t enjoy ‘All Good People Here’ because they felt like they were left without closure, that isn’t this book. There is closure, and it may leave you hurting a little bit, or a lot, but it won’t leave you wondering. Definitely recommend reading this one when it comes out!

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
Publishing date - 05/06/25
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I loved her debut, All Good People Here, and as soon as I saw this one available on netgalley I requested it immediately!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing - Ballentine for thIs e-ARC.
The story follows Nic and Jenna, two women dealing with the unresolved disappearances of their sisters, Kasey and Jules. suspense-filled read that had me hooked from the very beginning. The mystery surrounding the disappearances of the two sisters kept me on edge, and just when I thought I had everything figured out … wow 😮 The twist at the end was a total shocker! 😳

Highly recommend this one when it releases on May 6th!

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine for the opportunity to read this book before release.

Ashley Flowers’ The Missing Half is a compelling, multi-layered mystery that combines suspense, emotion, and unforgettable characters. The story follows Nic and Jenna, two women dealing with the unresolved disappearances of their sisters, Kasey and Jules. Their shared pain and determination to uncover the truth drive the narrative, creating a heartfelt exploration of loss, sisterhood, and resilience.

As an older sister, I found myself deeply connected to both protagonists. Their struggles felt authentic and raw, adding an emotional depth that elevated the story beyond a typical mystery. Flowers balances this emotional core with a fast-paced, gripping plot that kept me glued to the pages. I devoured the book in a single day—it’s that addictive.

The twists in the story are nothing short of masterful. I never saw the first one coming, let alone the second, which completely redefined the story’s trajectory. These surprises, paired with the characters and a deeply emotional journey, make The Missing Half a standout novel.

More than just a mystery, this book is an emotional reflection on grief, healing, and the bonds of family. Ashley Flowers has delivered a 5-star masterpiece that will leave readers breathless and thinking long after the final page.

"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓'𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌, 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌, 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏. 𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆."

Special thanks to @ashleyflowers @penguinrandomhouse , and @netgalley for the #gifted eARC.

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I loved her debut, and as soon as i saw this available on netgalley I was more than excited.

This one has a true crime almost podcast/documentary feel to it.

The twist at the end threw me against a wall. I literally thought it was going to be pretty straight forward, but I feel like this one leaves so many questions. I'm not sure I like the open ending. But I don't know if there's enough to make another book.
Either way, I REALLY liked this one. Can't wait to get more from Ashley.

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Not what I was expecting.

With thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for this e-ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC!
I really enjoyed this book, and at no point did I guess what was going to happen next. Sometimes authors hit a sophomore slump, but I think Flowers' second book is even better than her first one. I read this book in one sitting because I had to know what happened. Flowers and her co-writer did a great job of building tension and laying out potential suspects - but then surprising you with a twist about them. But at no point did the twists feel unbelievable, even when they tilted your knowledge of the situation on its head.

Thank you so much for my advanced readers copy for an honest review ! I am so grateful. Solid five stars. Phenomenal! I enjoyed.

This book is such a good read. The twists and turns it takes you throughout the book keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love the story line and I think the ending really makes you think the burden the sister has carried all those years.

Ashley Flowers hits readers with so many plot twists in this novel! Crime Junkie fans and crime fiction fans will devour this novel!

This is my first book by this author, but it won't be the last!  I love finding new authors to love and I really enjoyed how this author presented this thriller.  I was captured right away and was invested throughout the entire story.  I loved the twists and turns, and the unexpected things that happened.  Overall, a great book.  Thanks to NetGalley for this complimentary copy, my comments are what I thought about this book.

this was a suspenseful, page-turner that explored the bonds between siblings as two sisters investigate what happened to their missing sisters. i flew through the second half of the book, needing to know what happened. the ending was tragic and a little emotional. all in all, a thriller where i can’t guess the outcome is one that i feel excited about, and this one definitely meets that mark. flowers’ second thriller is much better than her first in my opinion - well written, full of twists, and an unreliable narrator. a good pick if you liked alex north’s “the angel maker” i think! would definitely recommend this one!

I could not put this book down. Wow wow wow! One twist and turn after another. One gut wrenching emotion after another.

Ashley Flowers has written a book that has it all. We meet Nic who is a a shell of herself after her sister Kasey disappeared, and is presumed dead, 7 years ago. Nic seems to be hanging on by a thread when Jenna walks into her life. Just two weeks before Kasey’s disappearance, Jenna’s sister Jules disappeared in the same eerie way. The police have never found answers and Jenna and Nic team up to finally find out for themselves what happened. They bond over their horrific loss, but the deeper they dig the more confusing it gets and they come to realize how little they really knew about their sisters and the lives of those around them.

The Missing Half is a thriller, mystery, women’s fiction book that has it all from love and loyalty to lies and loathing. It delves into grief and despair and hope and growth. It is well written, poignant and powerful. Highly recommend!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing - Ballentine for this ARC!