8stitches 9lives's Reviews > All the Missing Girls

All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda is a thrilling, gripping read from the very start. The story is told in a unique way - working backwards in time, starting with the present day, which serves to keep the reader off balance for the entirety of the book. Initially, I was concerned at how well this would work but this was unnecessary as it worked absolutely perfectly. It's a story that really can only be told in reverse.

The story begins with Nicolette (Nic) reluctantly returning to her hometown of Cooley Ridge to help her brother fix up her father's home in order to sell it, they need the money to pay for their father's care since he was placed in an assisted living facility due to dementia. Nicolette has not been home since she was eighteen and her friend, Corinne Prescott disappeared. Corinne was never found and no one knows what happened to her. Nicolette is not home long when another girl, Annaleise Carter, disappears. Are the two cases connected in some way? Join Nicolette, Daniel, and Tyler (Nicolette’s boyfriend) as they set out to get answers.

This seems to be a novel you either love or hate and the main sticking point for many is the way is is told in reverse. If you are not great at a book keeping your attention then this might not be for you as you really need to be geared in to get the benefit from this book otherwise you'll just end up confused! If you put the time and effort in though, this is a very satisfying read.

Megan Miranda is a powerhouse of a writer who managed to keep the plot twists coming thick and fast right until the end. There are certainly many surprises! One thing I would say is that this is an adult book and not Miranda's normal genre of YA, so it may appeal to a different audience as well as those who already love Megan Miranda's writing.
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