catreader18's review
3.0
Emmy is kidnapped from her crib when she is a few months old by a woman desperate for a baby. The book follows Emmy’s parents as they fight for their baby and deal with life AFTER. It also tells the story of Emmy and her life. It is a heartbreaking story. I gave the book 3 stars because while the book drew you in, there were parts of the story that were not believable. Overall it is a good read if you ignore these areas.
illidia316's review
5.0
I love Bette Lee Crosby’s books, and Emily, Gone is just as fantastic as the others I have read. The characters are so real that while I was reading, the story played out in my mind. I watched and grieved with one set of main characters while celebrating with the other. Bette Lee Crosby’s writing flows so well and is so believable that it always feels like she has experienced everything that occurs in her books personally. If you are a fan of Southern Fiction, give this a read!
I received an advanced readers copy of this book.
I received an advanced readers copy of this book.
reneek84's review against another edition
5.0
The story grabs you right away. A very compelling read from start to finish. I've read a number of books by Betty Lee Crosby and I've loved every one of them.
brittany_'s review against another edition
5.0
So many emotions from this book. My heart raced, I cried, I was happy as well as sad. This book has been one of my favorites. It may be a little slow but it kept me hooked the whole time and never skipped a beat. The love between a family can be so powerful within. No wonder every reviewer of this book was crazy about this book! Once you start reading this book, please know you may not be able to stop. This book had me reading off my phone, ipad, anywhere and everywhere, I simply could not put it down. I fell in love with the characters and this story.
kristine4768's review against another edition
5.0
Great
Listened on audiobook and really enjoyed it. The ending was just perfect ❤️ .. .. .. .. .. . .
Listened on audiobook and really enjoyed it. The ending was just perfect ❤️ .. .. .. .. .. . .
mrs_george's review
3.0
Emily, Gone was a solid novel. While the subject matter is a bit heavy, I'd still consider this an easy read. It didn't take a lot to engage in the story, was easy to put down and pick back up and had characters you wanted to root for, even ones that would typically be seen as a "villain". Was it such a great story that when I finished, I said "wow"? No, but sometimes you just need an easygoing, decent book to pass the time. I'd pick up another book by Bette Lee Crosby but I also won't be clamoring for new reads.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy.
mizz_shelley's review
5.0
Excellent.
Only thing I would change would be a little more detail in the ending. Great read otherwise. I shed a few tears!
Only thing I would change would be a little more detail in the ending. Great read otherwise. I shed a few tears!
coolgalreading's review
5.0
It took me a little bit to get into this book, but when I did there was no turning back. Some of the plot seemed a little far-fetched but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book and the feeling I felt at the end.
booknallnight's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Emily, Gone is my last book of 2022 and another top favorite. Oh man, what a journey this was. I am a momma and a Nana. This had my feels all OVER the place.
Bette Lee Crosby is a newer author for me and I have absolutely loved every book I've read by her so far. I am working my way thru her backlist and couldn't be more excited.
Her stories are so full of heart, and just so packed full of emotions that I get wrapped up and lost while I'm reading. I had to stop a few times while reading this as I was tearing up so much I couldn't see. Couldn't be more of a perfect way to end the year...with love, hope and family.
I sincerely appreciate the author for providing a review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Bette Lee Crosby is a newer author for me and I have absolutely loved every book I've read by her so far. I am working my way thru her backlist and couldn't be more excited.
Her stories are so full of heart, and just so packed full of emotions that I get wrapped up and lost while I'm reading. I had to stop a few times while reading this as I was tearing up so much I couldn't see. Couldn't be more of a perfect way to end the year...with love, hope and family.
I sincerely appreciate the author for providing a review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
jillhannaha's review
5.0
This book had come so highly recommended that I moved it up on my TBR pile. It didn't disappoint, and I can see why many feel this book should be made into a movie.
Any parent would relate to the horror of waking up to find your infant gone from their crib!
That, in itself, cemented my intense interest in what happened, how the family will ever be able to move forward, and how the story will end.
The author doesn't tie up the story in a short time, the story covers several years and weaves in backstory as to why people act the way they do. And, she doesn't take the easy way out in "solving" the mystery. It's a wonderful, heartfelt, heartbreaking, and heartwarming story!
Any parent would relate to the horror of waking up to find your infant gone from their crib!
That, in itself, cemented my intense interest in what happened, how the family will ever be able to move forward, and how the story will end.
The author doesn't tie up the story in a short time, the story covers several years and weaves in backstory as to why people act the way they do. And, she doesn't take the easy way out in "solving" the mystery. It's a wonderful, heartfelt, heartbreaking, and heartwarming story!