Blurb
“For twelve-year-old Cora Landry and her friends Violet and Jordyn, it was supposed to be an ordinary sleepover–movies and Ouija and talking about boys. But when they decide to sneak out to go to the abandoned rail yard on the outskirts of town, little do they know that their innocent games will have dangerous consequences. Later that night, Cora Landry is discovered on the tracks, bloody and clinging to life, her friends nowhere to be found. Soon their small rural town is thrust into a maelstrom. Who would want to hurt a young girl like Cora–and why? In an investigation that leaves no stone unturned, everyone is a suspect and no one can be trusted–not even those closest to Cora. Before She Was Found is a timely and gripping thriller about friendship and betrayal, about the power of social pressure and the price of needing to fit in. It is about the great lengths a parent will go to protect their child and keep them safe–even if that means burying the truth, no matter the cost”–
My Thoughts
Well, I’m a little behind with my reviewing and reading at the moment. This final semester is apparently going to be a monster. However, getting it done. Now I did enjoy this book, although I did think it was a little choppy at times. And by that I mean the head hopping got a little confusing. The pace was great, and enjoyed the characters, even the not-so-nice ones because they were written well. At first I didn’t like Cora’s diary entries, however I soon got into them probably halfway before the middle of the book.
I did think it was clever how we were made to start thinking it was one thing, because I didn’t see the end coming at all. So that was actually a good twist. Although I will admit, I think i actually wanted that urban legend to be true. That was quite tricky. Second book from this author now, and I think I can call myself a fan. Look forward to her next.
I rated Before She Was Found: 5/5 stars
Happy Reading
Nat
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