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misslisag's review against another edition
5.0
I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
The Stolen Girls is my favorite book from February. A wonderfully written thriller that makes you feel all the emotions. I haven't felt so much anger for a fictional character in a long time.
The Stolen Girls is my favorite book from February. A wonderfully written thriller that makes you feel all the emotions. I haven't felt so much anger for a fictional character in a long time.
niatate's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookish_martina's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lagadema's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.75
I liked the plot and how the story was developing. It kept me turning pages to see how the fathers would help each other in finding their missing daughters.
As a trigger warning, I should say that there are topics such as Pedophilia, Racial Issues, Sexual Assault mentioned in the book.
As a trigger warning, I should say that there are topics such as Pedophilia, Racial Issues, Sexual Assault mentioned in the book.
_no__shelf__control_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
❤️ BOOK REVIEW ❤️
Rated 4 ⭐️
📖 Release Date February 9th, 2024
A black, hardworking, single Dad goes to pick up his daughter after school to discover her not there. The police don't take him seriously and send him home to wait for her pre-teen attitude to set her straight and send her home. A few days later, Jenny still has not returned home, Ron is watching the news, and sees a white, rich couple beg the public to search for their kidnapped daughter. Ron crashes the public plea, asking for help to also find his daughter. This begins the unlikely duo of fathers who band together to search for their daughters.
I actually really enjoyed this book. I liked that it showed how today's society looks at wealth and skin color as priority and importance. The main storyline of kidnapping is every parents worst nightmare, and I appreciated how the author showed the parents pain and reaction to situations. I also loved that it showed a father's love for his daughter and how that love can be shown in different ways.
There are definitely some trigger warnings ⚠️ throughout this book... kidnapping, child sexual abuse, death, murder, and captivity. I found that this book didn't go into gory or too much detail.
Thank you to Netgalley, Jeff Stetson, and the publishers for this free ebook. This review is 100% my own and honest opinion.
Rated 4 ⭐️
📖 Release Date February 9th, 2024
A black, hardworking, single Dad goes to pick up his daughter after school to discover her not there. The police don't take him seriously and send him home to wait for her pre-teen attitude to set her straight and send her home. A few days later, Jenny still has not returned home, Ron is watching the news, and sees a white, rich couple beg the public to search for their kidnapped daughter. Ron crashes the public plea, asking for help to also find his daughter. This begins the unlikely duo of fathers who band together to search for their daughters.
I actually really enjoyed this book. I liked that it showed how today's society looks at wealth and skin color as priority and importance. The main storyline of kidnapping is every parents worst nightmare, and I appreciated how the author showed the parents pain and reaction to situations. I also loved that it showed a father's love for his daughter and how that love can be shown in different ways.
There are definitely some trigger warnings ⚠️ throughout this book... kidnapping, child sexual abuse, death, murder, and captivity. I found that this book didn't go into gory or too much detail.
Thank you to Netgalley, Jeff Stetson, and the publishers for this free ebook. This review is 100% my own and honest opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Suicide
izzyfleckner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
A very big thanks to Storm publishing for giving me access to an eARC.
This was a fantastic thriller! I'm really picky when it comes to thrillers. I tend to feel like the execution can be better or that it drops the ball in some part of the storytelling. I don't have any major complaints about this book, I never found myself dreading picking it up and it was so easy to get into.
Jeff Stetson does a great job of helping you as a reader keep track of the passing of time which I found really helpful. The commentary on how race impacts resources was nice to have acknowledged.
Honestly I hope that many people give this book a chance.
This was a fantastic thriller! I'm really picky when it comes to thrillers. I tend to feel like the execution can be better or that it drops the ball in some part of the storytelling. I don't have any major complaints about this book, I never found myself dreading picking it up and it was so easy to get into.
Jeff Stetson does a great job of helping you as a reader keep track of the passing of time which I found really helpful. The commentary on how race impacts resources was nice to have acknowledged.
Honestly I hope that many people give this book a chance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism
aishareadsnrambles's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.5
BOOK: THE STOLEN GIRLS
AUTHOR: JEFF STETSON
PUB DATE: FEBRUARY 2023
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REVIEW- 3.5 stars
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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This book was good, but there were some things I'd have changed. I liked that we saw the raw feelings of the fathers. That was something you don't see often in books like this, and I appreciated that. The fathers were so wholesome and wonderful. Although the fathers were going through difficult times, they were still able to rediscover things about themselves, especially Todd, and what he went through in his own childhood. I loved, loved Ron's selfless love for his daughter, it was beautiful. I liked the team Ron and Todd made and the friendship they found.
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I liked the kidnapping of girls of different races, but the plot was just undeveloped. The case felt like it was slapdash and rushed. For tbe better part of the case, nothing was gained. I just kept going round and round and I was annoyed because there was no lead, absolutely none in the book. It wasn't until 90% of the book that a substantial lead was found. Moreover, this is a serial kidnapping case, they should have found a link sooner. When they finally apprehended the perp, there was nothing about why he did what he did and his history. I waited that long for the revelation of the perp and I didn't really get anything. So, I was disappointed in the solving of the crime. I'd have also loved more of the police officers' POVs
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I also liked the duo of Jennifer and Rebecca, they were becoming friends just as their fathers were too. Both of them and the other girls too were really brave to have experienced what they did and they were able to come through. I was glad for them.
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This book was okay for me, but I just wanted more
AUTHOR: JEFF STETSON
PUB DATE: FEBRUARY 2023
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REVIEW- 3.5 stars
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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This book was good, but there were some things I'd have changed. I liked that we saw the raw feelings of the fathers. That was something you don't see often in books like this, and I appreciated that. The fathers were so wholesome and wonderful. Although the fathers were going through difficult times, they were still able to rediscover things about themselves, especially Todd, and what he went through in his own childhood. I loved, loved Ron's selfless love for his daughter, it was beautiful. I liked the team Ron and Todd made and the friendship they found.
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I liked the kidnapping of girls of different races, but the plot was just undeveloped. The case felt like it was slapdash and rushed. For tbe better part of the case, nothing was gained. I just kept going round and round and I was annoyed because there was no lead, absolutely none in the book. It wasn't until 90% of the book that a substantial lead was found. Moreover, this is a serial kidnapping case, they should have found a link sooner. When they finally apprehended the perp, there was nothing about why he did what he did and his history. I waited that long for the revelation of the perp and I didn't really get anything. So, I was disappointed in the solving of the crime. I'd have also loved more of the police officers' POVs
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I also liked the duo of Jennifer and Rebecca, they were becoming friends just as their fathers were too. Both of them and the other girls too were really brave to have experienced what they did and they were able to come through. I was glad for them.
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This book was okay for me, but I just wanted more
barbtrek's review against another edition
4.0
I typically avoid books where children are endangered or abused, but the description of this book, with the two dads banding together to find their missing daughters, sounded worth reading. Still, I was very ready to pitch this one if it got too disturbing. There were definitely some disturbing themes, but thankfully, the author avoided being overly descriptive, and I was able to read the entire book without pitching it. In fact, I read the entire book in one night!
There were some parts of the plot that were a little too convenient. Also, I hate that child abuse is so prevalent in books and movies. However, this was a good story, and, thanks to the author's skillful writing, I couldn't put it down, didn't pitch it, and finished it in one night without feeling emotionally scarred.
There were some parts of the plot that were a little too convenient. Also, I hate that child abuse is so prevalent in books and movies. However, this was a good story, and, thanks to the author's skillful writing, I couldn't put it down, didn't pitch it, and finished it in one night without feeling emotionally scarred.