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cindysal's review
2.0
Way, way too predictable. I kept listening in hopes that my prediction was wrong, and a good twist would occur. That was not to be.
pavithra_13's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
crashchannel137's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
1.5
jkar7's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not my favorite rendition of this trope but not bad. Ya lost me in the end there though.
bsmith27's review
4.0
Great novel about a missing woman. I guessed the ending and think it would be hard to believe a man could date "2" women and not realize they were the same people. Also it makes light of the fact that people who have mental health disorders are not evil as presumed in this book.
lovelykd's review against another edition
2.0
Thank you NetGalley for this Advanced eGalley of [b:Bring Me Back|36448554|Bring Me Back|B.A. Paris|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1508949859s/36448554.jpg|57371442] by B.A. Paris.
Finn and Layla are on holiday when she suddenly, and inexplicably, goes missing. Finn tries desperately to find her, but isn't sure how, or why, she's managed to disappear. Though he's eventually cleared of any foul play, the pall surrounding her disappearance never truly leaves him.
A dozen years later, Finn has settled into a new life--with Layla's sister, Ellen--and has moved on from the sensationalism that once engulfed him. However, now that he's finally moved on, signs that Layla could be alive begin to appear.
The idea that she may very well be alive and well sets Finn, and Layla's sister Ellen, on a path where both are forced to reckon with demons they'd believed were long since buried.
Unlike many, I didn't care for [b:Behind Closed Doors|29437949|Behind Closed Doors|B.A. Paris|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1458854462s/29437949.jpg|45981530]. I thought it was okay, but it didn't make me want to run out and buy the next book Paris wrote. In fact, I skipped over [b:The Breakdown|31450633|The Breakdown|B.A. Paris|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1492234495s/31450633.jpg|49326982] altogether, so I didn't leap into Bring Me Back with any expectations.
That said, I was disappointed by its conclusion and annoyed by the amount of time it took to get to there. Honestly it wasn't clever enough to have taken so long to develop.
Even so, I read this in one sitting. Why? Because despite the ridiculous (and somewhat predictable) conclusion, it was impossible to deny a compulsive need to get to the end as quickly as possible; if for no other reason than to prove I'd come to the correct conclusion about its boring, one-dimensional, and uninspiring people.
For that reason alone I gave it two stars.
To say more would spoil "the fun" for those who look to read it, so I'll only say, it wasn't for me.
Finn and Layla are on holiday when she suddenly, and inexplicably, goes missing. Finn tries desperately to find her, but isn't sure how, or why, she's managed to disappear. Though he's eventually cleared of any foul play, the pall surrounding her disappearance never truly leaves him.
A dozen years later, Finn has settled into a new life--with Layla's sister, Ellen--and has moved on from the sensationalism that once engulfed him. However, now that he's finally moved on, signs that Layla could be alive begin to appear.
The idea that she may very well be alive and well sets Finn, and Layla's sister Ellen, on a path where both are forced to reckon with demons they'd believed were long since buried.
Unlike many, I didn't care for [b:Behind Closed Doors|29437949|Behind Closed Doors|B.A. Paris|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1458854462s/29437949.jpg|45981530]. I thought it was okay, but it didn't make me want to run out and buy the next book Paris wrote. In fact, I skipped over [b:The Breakdown|31450633|The Breakdown|B.A. Paris|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1492234495s/31450633.jpg|49326982] altogether, so I didn't leap into Bring Me Back with any expectations.
That said, I was disappointed by its conclusion and annoyed by the amount of time it took to get to there. Honestly it wasn't clever enough to have taken so long to develop.
Even so, I read this in one sitting. Why? Because despite the ridiculous (and somewhat predictable) conclusion, it was impossible to deny a compulsive need to get to the end as quickly as possible; if for no other reason than to prove I'd come to the correct conclusion about its boring, one-dimensional, and uninspiring people.
For that reason alone I gave it two stars.
To say more would spoil "the fun" for those who look to read it, so I'll only say, it wasn't for me.
mmsloan's review
2.0
I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo tired of the real villain being mental illness.
yesrachishere's review
5.0
Thank you St. Martin's Press for sending me a finished copy of Bring Me Back.
Finn meets Layla and they fall in love. They go on vacation and on their way back they stop at a rest stop. Finn gets out and tells Layla to lock the doors. But when he comes back out from the restroom, Layla is gone. That's what Finn tells the police anyway. Years later, Finn starts dating Layla's sister, Ellen and they are now engaged. But since the announcement of their wedding, odd things are happening. Someone says they spotted Layla and now long-lost items are showing up at Finn and Ellen's house. Finn is also receiving emails from a stranger who seem to know a lot. Finn and Ellen question whether Layla is still alive and if she is, what does she want.
The ending of this book is just how I love thrillers. Unpredictable. I will say that I thought I knew for sure how the ending was going to play out and I was completely wrong! B.A. Paris has a way with writing that I just love. I love the endings of all of her books and how unpredictable they are. I love the suspicion around the story and her characters and I will always buy and read her books.
I almost instantly loved Layla's character. Though there's really nothing special about her, she's different than the other girls that Finn typically goes for. They are young and in love and everything just goes south. Finn seemed okay, but he keeps too many secrets. He receives a lot of emails and never once tells Ellen. Which is just so aggravating! I also quite enjoyed Ellen's character. She's more quiet and not as outgoing as Layla but she never questions whether Finn loves her more than he loved Layla. She doesn't seem like the jealous type and she really loves Finn. The story is just so good. I question everything multiple times and I was still wrong in the end. I really don't like predictable endings and this one did not disappoint. By the time I closed the book, I was so in shock.
Obviously, this is a mystery thriller so I can't go into too much detail but I loved it! The Breakdown is still my favorite B.A. Paris novel but this is a close second. I highly recommend it if you like thrillers and if you have read her other two books, The Breakdown and Behind Closed Doors, I'm sure you will love this one.
Finn meets Layla and they fall in love. They go on vacation and on their way back they stop at a rest stop. Finn gets out and tells Layla to lock the doors. But when he comes back out from the restroom, Layla is gone. That's what Finn tells the police anyway. Years later, Finn starts dating Layla's sister, Ellen and they are now engaged. But since the announcement of their wedding, odd things are happening. Someone says they spotted Layla and now long-lost items are showing up at Finn and Ellen's house. Finn is also receiving emails from a stranger who seem to know a lot. Finn and Ellen question whether Layla is still alive and if she is, what does she want.
The ending of this book is just how I love thrillers. Unpredictable. I will say that I thought I knew for sure how the ending was going to play out and I was completely wrong! B.A. Paris has a way with writing that I just love. I love the endings of all of her books and how unpredictable they are. I love the suspicion around the story and her characters and I will always buy and read her books.
I almost instantly loved Layla's character. Though there's really nothing special about her, she's different than the other girls that Finn typically goes for. They are young and in love and everything just goes south. Finn seemed okay, but he keeps too many secrets. He receives a lot of emails and never once tells Ellen. Which is just so aggravating! I also quite enjoyed Ellen's character. She's more quiet and not as outgoing as Layla but she never questions whether Finn loves her more than he loved Layla. She doesn't seem like the jealous type and she really loves Finn. The story is just so good. I question everything multiple times and I was still wrong in the end. I really don't like predictable endings and this one did not disappoint. By the time I closed the book, I was so in shock.
Obviously, this is a mystery thriller so I can't go into too much detail but I loved it! The Breakdown is still my favorite B.A. Paris novel but this is a close second. I highly recommend it if you like thrillers and if you have read her other two books, The Breakdown and Behind Closed Doors, I'm sure you will love this one.