Welcome to Litsy!

I had no expectations going in so it was a pleasant surprise! Great character development, good pacing, and twists. Elizabeth Black disappeared 2 years ago, but suddenly returned and she is not forthcoming with info or her whereabouts…

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One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time! Definitely signing up for Emiko Jean's fan club right now! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/05/10/the-return-of-ellie-black-book-review/

Happy Friday, littens! 🥰 Rumpel and I decided to start the weekend off right by jumping into a new thriller! 💕📚 I have heard lots of good things about this one, so I'm super excited! I've read her two previous works which are YA, so I'm interested to see how her adult novel reads! #catsoflitsy #rumpel

A captivating story of survival, sacrifices, and healing. I couldn‘t stop listening! A true mystery of what is Ellie Black hiding.

Tore through this new thriller. Suspenseful and compelling. #BOTM

When Ellie black came back after being missing for two years she shocked everyone and wouldn‘t tell anyone where she was.

Intense, has disturbing scenes, and some jaw-dropping surprises.

It is a thriller that will keep you reading and one you won‘t want to put down.

First time reading this excellent author.

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Wowza!! I absolutely couldn‘t put this genuinely jaw-dropping, gasp-out-loud-inducing thriller down! I can see why this was an option for #BookOfTheMonth for this month! The book opens with the titular return of Elizabeth “Ellie” Black who has been missing for two years. The lead detective, Chelsey Calhoun, following in her adopted father‘s steps, focuses on finding the perpetrator, risking her own personal life. Twisting plot & great characters!

It‘s almost here!

As usual I went with the mystery/crime fiction. Both set in the Pacific Northwest. They sound fabulous. #BOTM

Two more for the endless TBR.

I think I will need to adjust my June #bookspin to include a #BOTM backlog. 🙄

Anytime a mystery keeps me guessing &invested in finding the truth, I‘m hooked. Jean wrote a story filled w/suspense whose storytelling leaves you wanting more @ the end of each chapter.
Ellie‘s been missing for yrs when she suddenly reappears. Chelsey, the original detective, takes the reins in hopes of finding who took Ellie. But the more Chelsey presses Ellie, the more Ellie disengages, &Chelsey can‘t help but wonder what Ellie is hiding.

5/7

When Ellie black came back after being missing for two years she shocked everyone and wouldn‘t tell anyone where she was.

In alternating chapters we follow Ellie as she relives her capture and Chelsea as she reopens the case.

Intense, has disturbing scenes, and some jaw-dropping surprises.

It is a thriller that will keep you reading and one you won‘t want to put down.

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What I liked? Femme-centered! But also a bit-rape centered but given the subject matter thats the territory.

What didn‘t work me—main character Chelsey outclassed as a detective—younger than she should. Ellie—more mature than likely to be at 19.

I personally saw it coming but then again I‘m a power-reader—I can tell given what‘s be said & what‘s not where your “twist” is.

Frankly I‘m over the “big twist” ubiquitous trope in thrillers.

Clear your schedule for this one, you will not want to put it down! Twists on twists. Loved how the MC never gave up on forgotten & discarded women & girls. Out 5/7/24. #thriller #mystery #feminist