Catch You Later
by: Jessica Strawser
narrator: Erin Mallon
Brilliance Publishing/Brilliance Audio
Pub Date: Oct. 22, 2024

Strawser's dual-time novel is a story of two best friends, Lark and Mikki, who work at a travel stop along the interstate in Ohio. When one disappears, a twisting trail of suspense begins. The mystery surrounding the circumstances of why Mikki went missing kept me enthralled.

With her perfectly paced plot, Strawser delivers a fascinating story of a friendship and life changing decisions that keeps listeners fully tuned in until the end. Erin Mallon is a narrator that I had not heard before, but her delivery impressed me. Her expression fully captured the scenes and all of the characters' emotions and roles in the narrative.

I received an advance listener's copy from Brilliance Publishing/Brilliance Audio. My review is my own.

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I really loved this book and continued to think about it long after finishing it. The characters are so believable and there is so much on relationships intertwined throughout the plot. It’s about two best friends - one hops in the car to go on a trip with a man and has never been seen again. The friend vows to never give up searching. Highly recommend.

This is my first book by @jessicastrawserauthor , and it had me hooked from the very start!

The story revolves around best friends Mikki and Lark, who work at a truck stop in their small Ohio town, dreaming of a way out. One day, a mysterious man in a fancy BMW invites Mikki to be his plus one for a fancy wedding in Florida, and on a whim, she leaves with him!… never to return…

Seven years later, Lark is a single mom, engaged, and creating a good life for herself, but still grappling with Mikki’s disappearance… until the same man reappears, looking for Mikki!

The alternating timelines between past and present build tension, keeping you guessing what really happened! I absolutely loved the focus on friendship, motherhood, and the mystery of finding yourself!

PLUS, the lack of swearing and no spicy scenes made it an even more enjoyable read for me! A captivating, emotional page turner that I for sure recommend!

Huge thank you to @netgalley and @brilliancepublishing for the audiobook copy of this book! All views and options are my own!

Completely original in premise (or at least for me) and started off with a 5 star feel but somehow it dulled and slowed up midway. I was hoping for a fast paced thriller but I got more of a slow burn suspense! Which is totally my fault for having assumptions about the book.

Think best friends for life or until one of them disappears. Is she dead? Did she escape town? Why would she leave or what happened to her? The story flip flops between Lark of now.. and Mikki… then.

It was a like for me, not a love.
I did however LOVE the narrator! And have enjoyed the authors books in the past, so I’ll just say this wasn’t the one for my mood right now.

I did enjoy the narration and the overall, concept of this story. I just wish there was something more to her disappearance at the end. I've read so many books so this was just an average story to me. Many thanks for my gifted copy.

Catch You Later was such a captivating read and kept me hooked from the beginning! I DEVOURED this book in two sittings and I was really invested in the lives of Lark and Mikki.

Best friends, Lark and Mikki, are from a small town that doesn't really have much going for it. They always dreamed about leaving together and experiencing the taste of freedom in big, open world. One night, at their job at a truck stop on the edge of town, a charismatic stranger walks in and within a few minutes Mikki is spontaneously jumping into his car - an action that would later affect the lives of everyone who knew her. Years on with no Mikki, Lark stops at nothing to find out what has happened to her best friend.

I had so many theories while reading this book but I didn't see the twist coming... I repeat - I DIDN'T SEE THE TWIST COMING!
This was a dual POV book that looks through the eyes of Lark and Mikki and flashing back and forth between present day and the past. I enjoyed hearing their revelations about life and friendship.
After reading this book, I am excited to discover other books by this author, I loved the storyline and the way that she writes!

Thank you to NetGalley, Brilliance Publishing and author Jessica Strawser, for an advance copy of this audiobook. Catch You Later is available from October 22nd, 2024!

THANK YOU Lake Union Publishing and Netgally for this ARC

I received the audible and I thought the narrator did an awesome job.

I loved the alternate timelines and perspective the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. I thought it was done perfectly. However I didn’t particularly like the ending and felt I wanted more.