readwith_adele's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
pnkern's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kellyhook_readsbooks's review
4.0
Ripped straight from the headlines, HAVE YOU SEEN HER? is the story of three women whose paths cross one summer in Yosemite National Park but the secrets they carry refuse to be outrun.
The rugged Yosemite setting made for perfect armchair travel and I enjoyed getting a behind the scenes glimpse of the training of the Yosemite Search and Rescue crew. With multiple slow burn mysteries, the story was layered and compelling and it came together in a clever and thoughtful way.
While there were thrills and chills abound, I also appreciated the commentary on what type of missing girls/women are deemed “worthy” of media coverage and search efforts and which ones fade out as if they never existed at all.
RATING: 4/5
PUB DATE: June 27, 2023
READ THIS IF:
The mountains are calling and you must go
Stories of missing women capture your attention
You love a slow burn story with multiple mysteries
The rugged Yosemite setting made for perfect armchair travel and I enjoyed getting a behind the scenes glimpse of the training of the Yosemite Search and Rescue crew. With multiple slow burn mysteries, the story was layered and compelling and it came together in a clever and thoughtful way.
While there were thrills and chills abound, I also appreciated the commentary on what type of missing girls/women are deemed “worthy” of media coverage and search efforts and which ones fade out as if they never existed at all.
RATING: 4/5
PUB DATE: June 27, 2023
READ THIS IF:
The mountains are calling and you must go
Stories of missing women capture your attention
You love a slow burn story with multiple mysteries
abookwormwithwine's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I would say it took me about halfway through Have You Seen Her to be completely invested in what was going on, but I'm really glad I stuck it out until the end because boy was that a doozy! I have not read a Catherine McKenzie novel that I have not liked, and I loved the way she weaved Yosemite National Park and Cassie's work as a SAR there into the mystery of her past. The format was also done in a clever way with not only past and present Cassie, but news articles, journal entries, and YouTube transcripts as well. I was also a big fan of the chapter titles and how they would tie into what was going on in the corresponding chapter. McKenzie did a great job fully developing each character and making them diverse as well. I could easily picture each person, and by the time I got to the end, I was fully absorbed in the story and them.
I decided to listen to the audiobook, and I loved that it had a full cast! There was a narrator for each of the viewpoints plus the mixed media, and that made it really fun to listen to. I really enjoyed each of them and thought they did a wonderful job on their parts. The only thing I will say is that the speaking cadence was pretty different for each person, and I did think there were some issues with sound. Some parts would be a lot quieter than others and I ended up having to adjust my volume and speed in each viewpoint. Other than that, it was executed perfectly, and I would recommend listening. The climax was not something I saw coming, and the wait was worth the way everything ended up tying together. This could totally have a sequel if McKenzie wanted to write one, and I feel that way about so many of her books. Have You Seen Her would be great if you are in the mood for a slow-burn mystery with a unique setting and MC occupation!
Thank you to the publishers for my complimentary listening and reader copies of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
I decided to listen to the audiobook, and I loved that it had a full cast! There was a narrator for each of the viewpoints plus the mixed media, and that made it really fun to listen to. I really enjoyed each of them and thought they did a wonderful job on their parts. The only thing I will say is that the speaking cadence was pretty different for each person, and I did think there were some issues with sound. Some parts would be a lot quieter than others and I ended up having to adjust my volume and speed in each viewpoint. Other than that, it was executed perfectly, and I would recommend listening. The climax was not something I saw coming, and the wait was worth the way everything ended up tying together. This could totally have a sequel if McKenzie wanted to write one, and I feel that way about so many of her books. Have You Seen Her would be great if you are in the mood for a slow-burn mystery with a unique setting and MC occupation!
Thank you to the publishers for my complimentary listening and reader copies of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
kuhlreads's review
4.0
This book starts with Cassie Peters being rescued and a body being found with her.
Told from the timeline of NOW and THEN leading up to the events of the rescue.
Cassie goes back home to Mammoth Lakes, California with a burner phone and not much else. She gets a job with a Yosemite Search and Resue where she worked years ago before she left. There she meets Petal with her older wife and Jada with her boyfriend Jim. Cassie suspects Petal is abused, and Petal suspects Jada is being abused. Then one day, Jada and Jim go missing and the SARS search for them.
Finding out why Cassie came back to Yosemite after all these years, and why she had to be rescued by the helicopter with a body being found with her, was very suspenseful and kept me wanting to read.
This is the first book I have read by this author, and I really enjoyed it. Look forward to reading more of her books.
This is the first book I have read by this author, and I really enjoyed it. Look forward to reading more of her books.
morg91's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
txbooklover's review
4.0
This thriller definitely had some twists and surprises. Three women who all have some secrets in both their past and present unite to seek revenge and justice but things don't go quite as planned. The characters were diverse and interesting, and the seemingly confusing parts of the plot all came together in the end. 4/5 stars.
kateland85's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reading_under_covers's review
3.5
Looooved that this book was based in Yosemite and just loved all of the hiking/camping references overall.
This was an enjoyable read, but the story did get a bit messy/convoluted and the pieces seemed to fit together too well.
This was an enjoyable read, but the story did get a bit messy/convoluted and the pieces seemed to fit together too well.
mtstjk's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Infidelity
Minor: Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Abandonment