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Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter

19 reviews

lpdx's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Blood, Antisemitism, and Dementia

Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Confinement, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Vomit, Abortion, and Alcohol

nkg202's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

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

starsnstitchin's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

0.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

brandilovesbooks's review against another edition

challenging mysterious 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? No

4.0

Expertly goes between two time lines each with different narrators.  What could a 40 year old unsolved murder, a federal judges death threats, and a cult have in common?  I didn't realize this was the second in a series and never felt lost or confused. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail

empaige's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault

Minor: Dementia

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

becksreadsbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicide, Terminal illness, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship

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

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