Everyone in July’s small town has suddenly disappeared. The message “GET TH3M BACK” keeps appearing around town. July finds some objects that remind her of her loved ones while trying to piece together their mysterious disappearances.
THE ONLY GIRL IN TOWN was a gripping YA mystery/thriller. I flew through reading this book as I didn’t want to put it down. The short chapters and writing style created a sense of urgency and agitation that characterized some of July’s feelings and really pulled me into her world. I liked the back and forth between timelines, learning things about July’s past and how they connected to the present as the story unfolded. I was satisfied with the ending; however, I can see why some readers may not be. Overall, this would be an excellent book for group discussion. I particularly liked the author’s exploration of mental health themes throughout the book.
I really enjoyed THE ONLY GIRL IN TOWN and would highly recommend it to fans of YA mystery/thrillers. This is the first book I’ve read by Ally Condie. I’m interested in checking out her other books.
Thank you to Dutton for the gifted ARC.
THE ONLY GIRL IN TOWN was a gripping YA mystery/thriller. I flew through reading this book as I didn’t want to put it down. The short chapters and writing style created a sense of urgency and agitation that characterized some of July’s feelings and really pulled me into her world. I liked the back and forth between timelines, learning things about July’s past and how they connected to the present as the story unfolded. I was satisfied with the ending; however, I can see why some readers may not be. Overall, this would be an excellent book for group discussion. I particularly liked the author’s exploration of mental health themes throughout the book.
I really enjoyed THE ONLY GIRL IN TOWN and would highly recommend it to fans of YA mystery/thrillers. This is the first book I’ve read by Ally Condie. I’m interested in checking out her other books.
Thank you to Dutton for the gifted ARC.