When I read the description of All The Missing Girls by Megan Miranda, I jumped at the chance to review a mystery novel that’s told backwards. This writing approach is really unique and although I was a bit skeptical about how it could be executed, Miranda has done something really special here!
When Nicolette’s best friend Corinne disappeared one night, Nic fled from her hometown. 10 years later, Nic has moved on and is living in Philadelphia with a job, fiancé, and 4-year degree. As soon as Nic returns home to help her father, another girl named Annaleise disappears under similarly mysterious circumstances as Corinne. Nic is quickly pulled into a whirlwind chase to find the girl and comes face to face with the ghosts of her past. As the story winds backwards from Day 15 to Day 1, the night that Annaleise disappeared, we learn more about Nic’s history and the events that led to both Corinne and Annaleise’s disappearances.
I really like this writing approach and was completely gripped by the story even though it was revealed in a different sequence than usual.
I’ve realized that I definitely have different reviewing criteria for each genre. I really value character development and relationships in the books that I read, but I also look for shocking plot twists and complicated motives in mystery novels. All The Missing Girls is a cleverly constructed mystery novel that is easy to fall into!
Dream by Day 
Great review! I’ve seen this book around a bit but have heard mixed things. You’ve got me curious to read this though!
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Thank you! I’ve heard mixed reviews too, but I enjoyed this one, especially for the unique sequence of events!
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I really like the backwards thing too, must look this up!
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I hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think 🙂
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I loved it! T.V. shows dibit all the time and I wasn’t sure how going backwards in a book would be but it works!
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Yea exactly!! I was expecting to feel confused, but the story flowed well! I’m glad you liked the book too 🙂
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I can’t wait to read this book! 🙂
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I really enjoyed it!
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I quite enjoyed this one too. I was a bit sceptical about how the structure would work, but thought Miranda handled it really well. It’s certainly different!
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I was totally on the same page, I wasn’t sure how this structure could work, but I’m happy with what she did! It was a nice change. 🙂
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I saw this at the library and because I had read your review, picked it up. It’s next on my list.
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Ahh I’m so glad to hear that!! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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