The Lake of Lost Girls

Book Review: The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene 📚

Rating: 4 Stars

When I picked up The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene, I was expecting a typical thriller. What I got, however, was a gripping story that pulled me into its depths with its haunting narrative and unexpected twists. This book is a must-read for fans of suspenseful tales like All Good People Here and We Are All the Same in the Dark. 📚🔍

The novel is set in dual timelines, which adds a layer of complexity that I found both intriguing and immersive. In 1998, we meet Jessica Fadley, a freshman at Southern State University in North Carolina, who suddenly vanishes amidst a wave of disappearances among female students. Flash forward twenty-four years, and we follow Jessica's sister, Lindsey, who is determined to uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance. Lindsey's investigation is fueled by a popular true crime podcast that brings renewed attention to the cold case, driving her into a labyrinth of shocking revelations. 🎧🕵️‍♀️

Greene cleverly uses podcast clips to keep the suspense taut and the reader on edge. Just when you think you have a handle on where the story is heading, she throws in a twist that completely caught me off guard. That twist alone was enough to elevate my rating from a solid three stars to an enthusiastic four. 😲📈

What really stood out for me was how the author explores the bond of sisterhood against the dark backdrop of mystery and true crime culture. Her portrayal of Lindsey’s relentless search for answers is both poignant and compelling. As the bodies of the long-missing women begin to surface in a nearby lake, Lindsey’s journey becomes all the more chilling and intense. 🌊💔

The Lake of Lost Girls is more than just a mystery; it's an exploration of human emotions and relationships under extreme circumstances. Katherine Greene knows how to weave a tale that holds your attention from beginning to end. It was a fun read that kept me entertained throughout, and I have to give kudos to Greene for crafting such a memorable twist that pushed this book from good to great. 👏🎉

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

Thank you Edelweiss and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC. 

Wow this book definitely defined dysfunctional family and toxic males. 😲 

First off this was based on NC and I always love that. Though I don't think on any real place that I could think of - it reminded me of a mix of Boone with App State and Lake Lure with the lake. 

I also loved the college setting of the book a lot. The podcast format is always a favorite and I loved the social media add-ins throughout. Plus the dual timelines was great and the sisters were different enough to tell them apart. 

This book reminded me if you took Middle of the Night, Listen for the Lie, Daughter of Mine, and The Sundown Motel and combined them. Which was great because those were all favorites of mine this year. 

None of the twists took me by full surprise thus the 4.5 rating, but I was still not 100% which theory would pan out until the end. Regardless I loved the journey! Definitely recommend!

Whoever edited this should be fired, honestly, because the amount of punctuation errors was more distracting than the fact that - if you've read your share of crime novels - you could guess the twist from like, the second chapter.