Before She Was Found
Description
A gripping thriller about three young girlfriends, a dark obsession and a chilling crime that shakes up a quiet Iowa town, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence.
For twelve-year-old Cora Landry and her friends Violet and Jordyn, it was supposed to be an ordinary sleepover—movies and Ouija and talking about boys. But when they decide to sneak out to go to the abandoned rail yard on the outskirts of town, little do they know that their innocent games will have dangerous consequences.
Later that night, Cora Landry is discovered on the tracks, bloody and clinging to life, her friends nowhere to be found. Soon their small rural town is thrust into a maelstrom. Who would want to hurt a young girl like Cora—and why? In an investigation that leaves no stone unturned, everyone is a suspect and no one can be trusted—not even those closest to Cora.
Before She Was Found is a timely and gripping thriller about friendship and betrayal, about the power of social pressure and the price of needing to fit in. It is about the great lengths a parent will go to protect their child and keep them safe—even if that means burying the truth, no matter the cost.
For twelve-year-old Cora Landry and her friends Violet and Jordyn, it was supposed to be an ordinary sleepover—movies and Ouija and talking about boys. But when they decide to sneak out to go to the abandoned rail yard on the outskirts of town, little do they know that their innocent games will have dangerous consequences.
Later that night, Cora Landry is discovered on the tracks, bloody and clinging to life, her friends nowhere to be found. Soon their small rural town is thrust into a maelstrom. Who would want to hurt a young girl like Cora—and why? In an investigation that leaves no stone unturned, everyone is a suspect and no one can be trusted—not even those closest to Cora.
Before She Was Found is a timely and gripping thriller about friendship and betrayal, about the power of social pressure and the price of needing to fit in. It is about the great lengths a parent will go to protect their child and keep them safe—even if that means burying the truth, no matter the cost.
My Review
Warning as you pick up this book to start reading it...you will lose track of time and have a hard time putting it down. I found myself starting this book before bed and telling myself I would quit after one more sentence that than lead to one more page. I finally had to stop myself or wake up a zombie for lack of sleep.
To be honest, of the three girls Cora, Violet, and Jordyn; I was not overly fond of any of them. Although, I probably would say that I felt the most sorry for Violet and Cora. Jordyn was the "mean" girl. She bullied both the other girls.
When I first read started reading this book; I instantly flashed to the urban legend of the Slender Man. Where two girls lured the third girl into the woods and stabbed her to impress the Slender Man. Thus; as I was reading this book, I could not help but make some comparisons to what happened to Cora, Violet and Jordyn with the other event.
The ending was alright. I was not happy but I was not totally mad with it. Overall, though I would suggest this book to fans of thrillers.
You can request a copy of this book on Netgalley until May 15th.
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