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Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter

8 reviews

microbemom's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Death, Drug use, Vomit, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Child death, Misogyny, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Cancer, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Slavery, Suicide, Body shaming, Drug use, and Pedophilia

blueyogi's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad tense medium-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual violence, Homophobia, Suicide, Slavery, Sexism, Eating disorder, Rape, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Terminal illness, Sexual content, and Outing

Minor: Abortion, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Cancer, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Pedophilia

starklinqs's review against another edition

3.5

3.5-3.75

So if I were basing this off just Emily’s parts of the book this would be so much higher. I was so engaged with those chapters and I loved Emily so dearly - it almost sucks how we see what happens in the beginning of this book, because I was heartbroken wanting the absolute best for her and knowing that just wasn’t going to happen was rough. I thought the views around her pregnancy and the stigma she faced felt a little 50s than 80s to me? But this is also a small town in the 80s and it’s not like I have experience in either decade to really discern that - but things like the doctor scene, or how they kept talking about her, felt very dated to me while I read. 

For me where this book lagged was with Andrea. This is a sequel - something I wish was mentioned in the book description because as I read this I kept thinking I had to have been missing information about Andrea. Where other times I have picked up a later book in the series and become interested, however, I just didn’t really care about Andrea or the current cast of characters all that much. I was incredibly impatient because every time I wanted to get back to the Emily scenes. I did appreciate them trying to stress proper police procedures though - it’s like a bare minimum but unfortunately a pleasant surprise with main characters in law enforcement, so I really appreciate that in this book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Rape, Drug use, Eating disorder, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content

shesheshelby's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Not a fan. Too many unimportant details. The story was confusing to follow - maybe it would have helped to read the first book? Also, most of the characters are unlikable.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Cursing, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Abortion, Eating disorder, Child abuse, Bullying, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Alcohol, Outing, Homophobia, Gun violence, Vomit, Violence, Toxic friendship, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Death, Chronic illness, Drug use, Child death, Rape, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Cancer

cannesi's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

It felt like pulling teeth to get through this book. Emily's character felt as though her whole story was being a woman in a mans world. Andrea seemed like a whiny girl who had no idea which way was up. I think Bible was okay even thought he pretended to know everything. Lastly, fuck that doctor scene! I had to fast forward because FUCK THAT.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Rape, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Trafficking, Violence, Vomit, Dementia, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Chronic illness, Grief, Gun violence, Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Addiction, Abortion, Child death, Homophobia, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, and Pedophilia

bandysbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Please, read the trigger warnings before reading this book.

In typical Slaughter fashion, this is a brutal high-octane murder thriller with strong female characters and a wild plot. It is at times incredibly difficult to read, but hard to put down. You’ll find yourself shouting at and cheering on different characters.

Slaughter is known for dark details and unflinching portrayals of the worst of humanity. This book has a lot of that. In my opinion, this story flirts with having a bit too much. I recommend extreme caution to anyone sensitive to rape and sexual assault. (There are further trigger warnings 

That said, I really enjoyed the direction she took Andy’s character in. You can tell there’s a lot of growth from the previous book and she is really starting to settle into herself. I also adored her partner on the Marshall’s force. He brought some much needed humor to the story. The villains in this story are also very evil. There is no doubt about who you’re supposed to root for in this one. 

All in all, if you like dark reads and are not easily triggered, you may enjoy this one. It is well written and engaging, but not for the faint of heart. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Self harm, Vomit, Blood, Child death, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Addiction, Bullying, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Torture

In particular, there is a scene where a rape victim is re-victimized by a horrific doctor. I wanted to provide extra warning for it.

soobooksalot's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Slaughter clearly stands for "S-tier".
 I'm most thankful to have taken part in the Tandem Collective readalong of Karin Slaughter's newest thriller, Girl, Forgotten!
 (Thank you to HarperCollins Canada for my AD-PR Product for review!)
 Girl, Forgotten is the second book to feature the character of Andrea Oliver from Pieces Of Her, though each can absolutely be read as standalones. 
 Andrea is a recent graduate of the U.S. Marshals training academy and assigned with new partner Bible to provide security for a judge receiving death threats. 
 She becomes interested in a murder case from 40 years earlier, that of 17-year-old Emily Vaughn. Who was pregnant by unknown means while drugged at a party, and daughter to the aforementioned judge, Esther Vaughn.
 In true Slaughter fashion, this is a complex and dark story, with cliffhangers at every chapter. Timelines alternate from Emily's story in the early 80s, to Andrea's in present day.
 As a longtime fan of Slaughter's books (I've read every single one except False Witness - must get on that!!), Girl, Forgotten is a definite favourite. While not as dark as some of her work, the story is absolutely enthralling from the first chapter. 
 For fans of superbly-crafted police procedurals with layers of reveals and twists awaiting, this one is definitely recommended!
 Released on Aug. 23.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, Death, Alcohol, Cancer, Dementia, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Pregnancy, and Torture

sjena's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Wow!!

I love Karin Slaughter's books.  This one really kept me on my toes. 

I really liked the way she did the POV's. 



I REALLY REALLY hope there are more with these characters 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Death, Dementia, and Drug use

Moderate: Cancer, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Gaslighting, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship