kbranfield's review
4.0
The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa is a perplexing mystery that is also quite affecting.
Alex Zarabian and popular romance author Mina Richards married after a whirlwind romance. Mina can be a bit moody so when she leaves for her cottage in Provincetown after a disagreement, Alex tries to give her space. But anxious to work things out between them, he decides to surprise her and heads to her Provincetown. But Mina is nowhere to be found and Alex fears the worst for their marriage when he discovers she left her wedding and engagement rings behind. Desperate to locate his missing wife, Alex is frustrated by the police department's slow reaction so he takes matters into his own hands. While searching for more information about Mina, he soon learns there is a lot he does not know about his wife. Will Alex uncover the truth about what happened to Mina in the past and present?
Alex is juggling searching for his wife with a work issue that has a deadline. He is soon immersed in his search for Mina and he is dismayed that none of Mina's neighbors are certain when they last saw her. Although she does not have much of a relationship with her parents, Alex decides to see if his in-laws know anything about her whereabouts. He is shocked to find out she visited them earlier in the week. By all appearances, this might be the last time she has been seen. Becoming more worried as time passes with no word, Alex hopes the police will locate her. Their response is initially discouraging, so Alex continues his own investigation. He gets a break when he is contacted by someone from her publisher and what he learns turns everything Alex knows about Mina completely upside down.
A secondary story arc involves a young woman named Layla who is a little vague and is hesitant to reveal anything about herself. She is working at a local restaurant where a bartender is helping her out. After an uncomfortable encounter with a customer, Layla's reaction culminates in a shocking discovery.
The Quiet Girl is an intriguing mystery with a unique storyline. Until about the halfway point, the pacing is slow as Alex's search for Mina does not gain much traction. And at first, the story arc with Layla is a bit confusing. With unpredictable twists and stunning turns, S.F. Kosa brings this suspenseful mystery to a chilling and bittersweet conclusion. Fans of the genre will enjoy this clever mystery.
Alex Zarabian and popular romance author Mina Richards married after a whirlwind romance. Mina can be a bit moody so when she leaves for her cottage in Provincetown after a disagreement, Alex tries to give her space. But anxious to work things out between them, he decides to surprise her and heads to her Provincetown. But Mina is nowhere to be found and Alex fears the worst for their marriage when he discovers she left her wedding and engagement rings behind. Desperate to locate his missing wife, Alex is frustrated by the police department's slow reaction so he takes matters into his own hands. While searching for more information about Mina, he soon learns there is a lot he does not know about his wife. Will Alex uncover the truth about what happened to Mina in the past and present?
Alex is juggling searching for his wife with a work issue that has a deadline. He is soon immersed in his search for Mina and he is dismayed that none of Mina's neighbors are certain when they last saw her. Although she does not have much of a relationship with her parents, Alex decides to see if his in-laws know anything about her whereabouts. He is shocked to find out she visited them earlier in the week. By all appearances, this might be the last time she has been seen. Becoming more worried as time passes with no word, Alex hopes the police will locate her. Their response is initially discouraging, so Alex continues his own investigation. He gets a break when he is contacted by someone from her publisher and what he learns turns everything Alex knows about Mina completely upside down.
A secondary story arc involves a young woman named Layla who is a little vague and is hesitant to reveal anything about herself. She is working at a local restaurant where a bartender is helping her out. After an uncomfortable encounter with a customer, Layla's reaction culminates in a shocking discovery.
The Quiet Girl is an intriguing mystery with a unique storyline. Until about the halfway point, the pacing is slow as Alex's search for Mina does not gain much traction. And at first, the story arc with Layla is a bit confusing. With unpredictable twists and stunning turns, S.F. Kosa brings this suspenseful mystery to a chilling and bittersweet conclusion. Fans of the genre will enjoy this clever mystery.
readswithrosie's review
4.0
Mystery and suspense meets Beach Read (this is a loose association but my brain went there) meets Gone Girl meets CSI (quite a random combo but trust me it’s good).
The Quiet Girl follows Alex, husband to Mina, a famous writer. Alex shows up at their second home and finds Mina gone, her wedding rings and an empty wine glass the only indication that she was there. This starts a twisting journey as Alex attempts to find out what happened to his wife. Past family s**t is revealed (y’all know that’s my favorite) that Alex never knew about, and he begins to question how much he really knew his wife.
Ooh the mystery and suspense is REAL in this one!! I can’t say much or else it’ll give the story away, but I can say that Kosa did an incredible job at slowly and methodically revealing various details in the storyline. I was forcing myself to slow down because the anticipation was killing me (pun...maybe intended. Read and find out). Perfect when paired with sour punch straws and a homemade ice cream sandwich after a warm day at the bay. 4.1 ⭐️
The Quiet Girl follows Alex, husband to Mina, a famous writer. Alex shows up at their second home and finds Mina gone, her wedding rings and an empty wine glass the only indication that she was there. This starts a twisting journey as Alex attempts to find out what happened to his wife. Past family s**t is revealed (y’all know that’s my favorite) that Alex never knew about, and he begins to question how much he really knew his wife.
Ooh the mystery and suspense is REAL in this one!! I can’t say much or else it’ll give the story away, but I can say that Kosa did an incredible job at slowly and methodically revealing various details in the storyline. I was forcing myself to slow down because the anticipation was killing me (pun...maybe intended. Read and find out). Perfect when paired with sour punch straws and a homemade ice cream sandwich after a warm day at the bay. 4.1 ⭐️
misskittyxoxo17's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this. Just when I thought I had it figured out, there was a new twist. Even though there were multiple timelines/POVs, I thought the flow made it very easy to keep track of. This might be my fave read so far this year.
agmartin3's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Pedophilia
cararainx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
It's a decent thriller, but I wasn't thrilled with the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Abortion, and Suicide
thebooklooks's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
janeyd123's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25