“There’s no rewind, or erasing, or unmaking. The things that happened, they are you, you are them. You can escape, but you can’t get away. Just the way it is.”
I don't think I can explain how excited I am about this book. I don't usually read Crime-Thrillers as they aren't my thing, but when I was given the opportunity to read and review Find Her*, I couldn't say yes fast enough.
I was at work when it arrived. My mother rang me to tell me that I had a package, so I bribed her to bring it down to me so I could open it. I pretty much tore it open and (much to by bosses dismay) started to read it immediately. I was hooked by the first page.
If you're looking for a new crime-thriller novel to sink your teeth into? Then you should definitely check out Find Her!
What is it about?
Flora is not a tough cookie to crack. She is strong, in mind, body and spirit; she is intelligent, and she has been kidnapped, again.
Flora Dane was kidnapped and locked in a box for 472 days. After returning home she became preoccupied with other kidnapping victims, including the case of Stacey Summers, which has led her to a far greater danger than she was ever in before. The police are now looking for both missing women, but Flora is a fighter, and all she wants to do is find Stacey.
Review
I was unaware that this book was part of a series. Is this a good thing? I would say yes as whilst reading it I did not feel that I was missing any context or underlying motifs/plot arcs. I'm glad that I didn't know it was part of a series because if I did, I probably would have put off reading through fear of missing out on what I mentioned above.
I found the construction of the novel to be somewhat distracting, however, once I got past the first few chapters I really enjoyed how it flicked back and forth between present Flora, past Flora, and present detectives. The characters that Gardener has created are believable to a certain point, and her style of writing really fits
What I really love about this book is the unreliability of Flora. She is strong and independent, but she also has a habit of putting herself in unsafe situations in order to exact justice on men who would ordinarily cause her harm. Has her experience of being a victim possibly forced her into becoming a vigilante?
Should you read it?
This is a great book for people that are finding their feet within the crime genre. It's not too heavy on the 'cop-talk' nor is it all action and needless drama; it's a perfect balance.
For fans of:
After She's Gone - Lisa Jackson & Fool me Once - Harlen Coben
I'd love to know what you think!
Kirstie xoxo
*Advanced copy was supplied by Headline for a non-bias review.
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