Missing Molly

Once again, Natalie Barelli has woven a twisting tale that pulls you in and doesn't let go! Characters are so real, flaws and all.

This is a great story. Easy to follow. The characters are easy to relate with. The story was easy to follow. Good weekend read.

This book grabbed my attention from the cover all the way through the sample pages. I wasn't sure if I could really spend even the $.99 the book cost at the time to get it but I kept wondering about it, desiring to read the whole book. I couldn't figure out how a 12-year-old girl survived on her own to adulthood and made a life for herself. I finally had to get it and thankfully it was still $.99!This book was that good. It captures your attention from the beginning. I kept trying to stay awake and read til my eyes wouldn't keep open many nights. I woke up this morning, still not very awake, fed the cat and decided I needed to finish the last 17 pages. I was not disappointed and was very awake as I finished the book. My only disappointment was that it was done.I am going to go check out what else this author has written. I would love to read more about Molly's life that would continue from the end of this book. I hope the author gets wind of that and thinks about a sequel!

It's one of those books that you can't put down. Loved the whole plot. Natalie Barelli owes me a couple hours sleep.

I try to be optimistic in my reviews and give the best review score possible. If I start a book I finish it. I am usually very selective in the books I choose so that I don't waste my time and I have a group of favorite authors that I rely upon for the majority of my library. The exception is the Amazon Prime "first reads" books that are offered to Prime members monthly. I try to pick my "first reads" book carefully as it is a good way to broaden my reading horizons. It has mostly been a success and I have enjoyed many of the books offered. I have passed on the monthly selections a few times as I couldn't find a story that was of interest.Anyway, "Missing Molly" was one of Amazon's first reads books and it had an interesting premise in the monthly synopsis...A family is murdered except for the 12 year old girl (Molly) who is missing and has not been found in the ensuing 10+ years. A small community newspaper decides to boost it's popularity by hosting a "Missing Molly" podcast and a member of the paper's staff is in fact the Molly that has been missing and living under an assumed name for the previous 10 to 12 years. To me that was an interesting set up and I looked forward to reading the story.Once started I found myself totally involved but I had issues with certain aspects of the storyline about midway thru the book. I pushed on and got past my concerns and the story resolved itself satisfactorily. So to clarify my rating the book started out with an interesting plot line that setup for an entertaining read. All was good until I had my problem with a character's behavior and thought processes but I continued reading and the story resolved itself satisfactorily. Bottom line, the book started off very well, sputtered a bit, but then found its footing and finished well hence the waffling between the 3.5 star (good+ rating) and the 4 star (very good) rating...

I almost dnf this one because it felt like the first half of the book was so slow. Finally around the 50% mark is where things actually took off. Thankfully.

I loved every detail about this, but I feel like the way it was written kept you wanting to read more and more. I was disappointed to see that the series ended, but I’m excited to read more books by the author. I would recommend this book.

A page turner...Gripping and addictive....So happy w her writing...

My mother read this book , she is 94 years old , she said it was so good ! Best book she read in a long time ! She gives it. 10 !!!

You just don’t know what to believe - so you just have to keep reading!The characters are often endearing and the plot pulls you along. The writing is clever and I salute Natalie Barelli for creating a fascinating story. It truly is “unputdownable”!

Gripped from chapter 1.... then just had to know the truth!Riveting and beautifully crafted the journey through the book was tense and exciting.... I felt compelled to be there throughout - not to miss anything .... always confident I was on top of everything and that I knew the next turn the journey would take...wrong!! I wasn't thrilled by the idea of this book and didn't really think I'd enjoy it - but I loved it... knowing as I do that in life sometimes even when we tell the truth there are those with the power to make it a lie!!

I loved reading this book all the way as it never became boring or unrealistic. But especially it leaves you wondering until the very end what to believe or not. I highly recommend it.

I loved this book, Missing Molly. Suspenseful till the very end. Natalie Barelli is a great writer.😊Will buy books by this author again.