When Mimi Went Missing by Suja Sukumar, narrated in the audiobook format, is an engaging and emotionally charged mystery that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish. Sukumar’s writing shines through with its vivid descriptions and heartfelt exploration of family dynamics, while the narrator’s performance brings the characters and tension to life. The story’s pacing is strong, with twists and turns that keep the suspense high. While some aspects of the plot could have been more tightly woven, the emotional depth and intriguing mystery make it a compelling listen. A solid choice for fans of character-driven thrillers.

When Mimi Went Missing is a fantastic YA thriller. Hand this to fans of Natasha Preston and Karen McManus. There are so many twists and turns in the story that readers will be hooked until the end. Recommended purchase for all YA collections.

Suju Sukumar’s When Mimi Went Missing is a masterfully woven tale that captivates readers from the very first page. This novel is a gripping blend of mystery and emotional depth, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to uncover the truth.

Sukumar’s writing is both evocative and precise, painting vivid images of the setting and characters without losing the pace that makes the story a page-turner. The characters are richly developed, each with their own complexities that draw you deeper into their world. Sukumar has a remarkable ability to craft suspense, balancing moments of tension with heartfelt introspection.

What sets When Mimi Went Missing apart is its ability to be both a thrilling mystery and a poignant exploration of human relationships. The narrative weaves together unexpected twists and thought-provoking questions that linger long after the final chapter.

This novel is a must-read for fans of intelligent, emotionally resonant mysteries. Suju Sukumar proves to be a writer with a keen understanding of the human experience and a talent for storytelling that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

This one held my attention for the duration of the book, but I didn't necessarily think it was anything special. It seemed to be a typical YA - girl goes missing, main character is suspected, main character figures out who did it and uncovers secrets. I'm not saying I don't like this trope - I picked it up after all. It just didn't have me on the edge of my seat and I think it's forgettable.

If you're like me and enjoy this YA trope, go for it. It's fine for a one time read.

What happens when the cousin you love like a sister, whose family you have moved in after your own parents died, betrays you in the worst way?

That's what this story explores, after Tanvi's cousin Mimi becomes friends with one of the meanest girls in their school and does something incredibly cruel that leads Tanvi - already a trauma survivor - to spiral. And then Mimi disappears, leaving Tanvi desperate to find her and to mend fences...

The two cousins in this story are Indian American, but the narrator felt like she was trying too hard with some words, including the pronunciation of Tanvi's name! The storytelling had some interesting aspects but it felt a little all over the place, and the story was not particularly memorable for me. Nevertheless, I am sure there are readers who will enjoy it more than I did, so do check it out for yourself.

This book was awesome! It was a mystery, drama, it ripped my heart out and made me angry too. This book is why I hated girls in high school, this was Mean Girls taken to a whole new level.

The writing was awesome and the narrator was really really good. The book kept me so engaged I finished it in just over one day. The story was really believable and makes me glad I am not a teenage girl anymore!

Tanvi was such an intriguing FMC. The mystery surrounding Mimi going missing really had me on the edge of my seat. I kept trying to guess who did it and what happened, but I was wrong in the end. I loved the twists. I loved Tanvi's determination to figure out what happened to Mimi. It truly showed they had such a good cousin bond. The ending truly shocked me, like what??! That's wild.

I received this Audiobook ARC from RBMedia/Recorded Books and NetGalley to listen/review. All of the statements above are after I fully listened to the audiobook.

I got this as an audio arc on Netgalley and it has since come out. Very solid psychological thriller! The end was both surprising and not since you see so many possible options about what is happening, you are kept on your toes. The narrator was really pleasant.

I enjoyed this YA thriller debut that has Tanvi, trying to piece together what happened to Mimi, her cousin and the girl she thought of as a sister when she wakes up not remembering what happened at a party the night before. This was a twisty psychological thriller featuring a South Asian lead who has anxiety and panic attacks that was good on audio. Definitely recommended for those looking for a fresh take on the genre and fans of A good girl's guide to murder. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

I am a huge fan of YA thrillers so I was excited to receive this audiobook arc from NetGalley and RBmedia. I thought the beginning of the book was well done and it did draw me in. Around halfway I started to get frustrated. The main character just kept repeating "the facts" and her thoughts over and over. I also had issues with her being an unreliable narrator because it felt convenient for her to just drop new facts throughout the story. The narration was done pretty well. There were many female characters and it was hard to tell them apart listening to the audiobook at times. Overall, I enjoyed the fact that it was a thriller and it was different. The main character is Indian and she suffered a horrible tragedy and struggles from anxiety and PTSD. I felt like that was unique and different, but overall it was slow and very predictable.

This is about as suspenseful as a YA book can get. The twists and turns of the story made this a nail-biter. I appreciate the diversity in the characters of this book because there really isn’t any mystery books with South Asian characters at all.

It gives off a “Pretty Little Liars” and “13 Reasons Why” vibe.

This was an #audiobook #ARC sent by #NetGalley and #RBMedia. The opinions expressed are my own.
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This was a great book to listen to. The narrator did very well! I found it hard to stop listening and actually listen to it all-in-one day. Excellent book that I will definitely be purchasing for my classroom.

The deal is to search for mimi but the real deal is suja sukumar will take in a journey of a teen girl looking for herself, her love and self peace ,will show you how the depression is a dark hole no one can feel without being in it .
It will talk about teens suffer from their parents decessions , bullies and bad
friends.
I listened to the audiobook it's great
The narrator : Rita Amparita
You are great and you make me feel
with each charater.
Suja dear I can't wait for your next story.

This book was everything I wanted! This felt very Good Girl’s Guide to Murder but with a better written (deeper) story! I love the representation here too (and not in a demonizing the brown people are always the bad guys way)

Maybe I’m fortunate enough to not remember how truly evil high school girls can be - but man, I really didn’t know where this was going half the time. I was totally kept on my toes!

Very niecly done! I felt sad, I felt guilty, I felt confused, I felt horrified. Wonderful.

The words seemed juvenile at times (the internal monologue) but that helped cement the good guy parts so I’ll take it.

When Mimi Went Missing, a debut novel by Suja Sukumar, was very promising to me. I thought the premise of the story was very interesting.

Sukumar does an amazing job with representation throughout her novel. Her novel showcases South Asian characters who consistently defy stereotypes, highlighting the depth and complexity of marginalized groups. I thought this representation was so wonderful and important, so young kids can see themselves in stories and relate to Mimi’s athleticism or Tanvi’s determination.

However, I think I let my expectations climb too high, and a few things fell short for me. It was frustrating that memory loss was the main issue within the mystery, and I found that it got quite repetitive. Tanvi essentially ran around for majority of the story asking the same three characters the same questions. And for some reason, these characters refused to give her any information despite the fact that her cousin was genuinely murdered.

I also didn’t like how all of the characters in this town randomly decided that murder was genetic. No one besides Krista ever stood up for Tanvi, which makes no sense knowing these are high schoolers with full access to the internet.

I found that I couldn’t relate to the characters very much either, besides sympathizing with what they had been through. Tanvi and Mimi both make a lot of decisions that simply don’t make sense. I found myself wondering why Mimi, if she is so protective, would willingly befriend Tanvi's bully? Why does Tanvi go back to the same place she was almost murdered, and why would she go alone? Why would she do any of her investigations into a murder alone? Especially if Krista is right there to help her. A lot of it just didn’t make sense to me.

There was also quite a bit of repetitiveness within the book itself. In one of the first chapters, Tanvi lost her phone twice, so the same conflict occurred multiple times. Again, Tanvi visited the waterfall where she was almost killed multiple times, giving the reader some deja vu. I don’t even know how many times Tanvi pressed her nails so hard into her hands and then studied the crescents.

I wanted to love this book and was super disappointed that I didn’t. I think for a debut novel, the author did some amazing things, like with the representation. However, many things confused me this entire book. I would give it 2 stars.

Thank you to Net Galley for an early copy in exchange for a honest review!

When her cousin, Mimi, goes missing Tanvi is desperate for answers about what happened. She wakes up the next morning dirty and with a big bump on her head, She also can not remember what happened the night before. As the book goes on her memories start to slowly come back but she still does not have any answers. What happened to Mimi and could Tanvi been responsible?

Very good book! The audiobook was read very well and I enjoyed that it was told from Tanvi's POV so we also did not know what happened until the end.

The deal is to search for mimi but the real deal is suja sukumar will take in a journey of a teen girl looking for herself, her love and self peace ,will show you how the depression is a dark hole no one can feel without being in it .
It will talk about teens suffer from their parents decessions , bullies and bad
friends.
I listened to the audiobook it's great
The narrator : Rita Amparita
You are great and you make me feel
with each charater.
Suja dear I can't wait for your next story.

Really enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator was great. The story was very intriguing and even though I kinda had it figured out it did keep my guessing.

Overall a good story with interesting characters

Thank you NetGalley for the copy.

This book was a fast-paced, gripping read that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The twists and turns in the plot were thrilling, and the stakes felt high throughout. That said, I did find the villain a bit too obvious early on, which took away a bit of the suspense for me. Despite that, the mystery itself was still engaging, and I appreciated how the author built tension with clever red herrings and well-timed reveals. The characters were relatable and well-developed, adding an emotional depth to the story that kept me invested. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this book if you're in the mood for a young adult mystery with plenty of action, drama, and a dash of intrigue. It’s the perfect pick for a quick, entertaining read that will leave you hooked until the last page.

Y’all know I have never met a YA thriller that I won’t try. And of course, when I saw this one, I knew I needed it immediately. And the way its filled with all the things I love about thrillers, I knew this was going to be a winner for me.

Ok so the mystery in this one was unfortunately predictable. I knew where it was going as soon as the person showed up. And they don’t actually do anything to make it seem like they didn’t do it? Idk. it was weird. It was like they had a siren light on top of them the whole time and they weren’t doing anything to guide people away from that thought. Even the clues and the red herrings didn’t sway me.

But that’s why the mystery got me. I was still so into it. I really was enthralled in it. Even knowing from the beginning who did it, I was still really into it. I had to know what was going on with her mom? And it didn’t come to light until the very end, so I’m glad I waited it out. The writing style just got to me and I got sucked into the story.

I also really liked the way the flashbacks were too. It was never info-dumpy and I loved that. And they actually gave some new info with every one. That’s one thing that always annoys me about flashbacks. They repeat the same scenes with only a few things turned different. The flashbacks gave a really good background to the whole story and it really worked well.

The ending was good af tho. I had to listen twice because girl, how did you catch the rope? That’s all I’m going to say lol But even I didn’t believe that one. I didn’t care for it at all. It just wasn’t believe able. I know this is fiction, but still. It IS set in the real world, so I was hoping for a little more I think.

This was a really good story, but I do wish there was some more mystery in this mystery. But it was really fun. It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but I did still really enjoy it. I will definitely still be giving it to those that ask for recommendations.