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Missing Page
Laguna Beach is a paradise, as long as you don't look too close.Lennon Mayfield's returning home after a particularly cold winter, hoping for a new start with her family. But that return is quickly overshadowed by the disappearance of her little sister Page.
Once they find out her fate, Lennon is determined to bring justice no matter the cost. Now forced to dive into the underbelly of her dysfunctional family and her past, Lennon soon realizes just how much past and present are intertwined.
Once they find out her fate, Lennon is determined to bring justice no matter the cost. Now forced to dive into the underbelly of her dysfunctional family and her past, Lennon soon realizes just how much past and present are intertwined.
394 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2024
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February 22, 2024
This was a great book. I am a Colleen Hoover fan and bought it on her recommendation. I gave the book only 3 stars not because of the story, which I loved, but because of the multiple spelling, grammar and pronoun changes in mid paragraph issues. I caught at least 10-15 errors which made it hard to read at time. Overall, the content is amazing and the authors writing style is great. I will definitely read more from her. A trigger warning would have been nice. Some scenes were definitely very hard to get through and I greatly appreciated the author note at the end. I agree that this book may give power and voice to those who have had trauma like the ones written in these pages, but I would have appreciated a warning. I loved Lennon and the entire story so much. Such a powerful human being.
January 17, 2024
Eden McGuire writes a captivating and thought provoking book. Following Lennon fighting her demons and making her way out of the darkness. The plot was really great. There were ahh ha and wtf moments. Finding Page was a page turner. I’m excited to see where Eden grows in her storytelling, because it can only be up.
September 5, 2024
This read was a roller coaster of emotions and really really pulls on the heart strings. It was a lot more graphic then I had anticipated if that makes sense? Idk at one point the authors writing style had my imagination running absolutely wild on some of the more triggering scenes but that’s what a well written book does to you at times, right?
January 20, 2024
I read this book because Colleen Hoover suggested it. I’m glad I listened because this was a really good yet very sad story. To anyone with SA triggers please be mindful reading this. This story broke my heart. But in the end, I’m glad that things came to light the way that they did.
January 11, 2024
Hard to put down. Loved it
I read this book in one day. It was hard to put down. Great story and great writer. Thank you
I read this book in one day. It was hard to put down. Great story and great writer. Thank you
January 20, 2024
So much heartbreak in this book.
February 2, 2024
I am not sure what I was expecting but this wasn't it. I did think I had it figured out in the beginning changed my theories a few times. But it was something I assumed.
January 16, 2024
THIS BOOK! Okay, I happened to see it on someone's stories on Instagram and figured I'd look into it. Boy, am I glad I did! If you like thrillers that keep you guessing and a chill down your spine, you will love this book!
First off, I want to mention there are trigger warnings for both alcohol and drug abuse and sexual abuse. The scenes were written so well that I could see it triggering someone with a history of these, so be careful!
This book draws you in from the very beginning! I will try very hard not to spill any beans because going into blind gives you the best experience.
I found the whole Mayfield family dynamic intriguing and mysterious and enjoyed trying to work the puzzle out as I read. Lennon has such a strong aversion to her mother, and on the surface, you see it's the alcohol abuse, but the emotion you get from her tells you there is something deeper. So, unlocking the mystery to the downfall of their relationship was eye-opening.
When tragedy hits the family, the real mystery begins! And let me tell you, Author McGuire had me guessing and second guessing all the way through the book! I would have an inkling that someone was involved, and as soon as I got that thought, she led me away with breadcrumbs in a different direction. McGuire is a MASTER at the sleight of hand, a true magician, because she fooled me with all the shifting.
I found the way I felt about Hart interesting because for the majority of the book, we only know him through text and phone calls, yet his character is so well developed you can't help but fall in love with him even though he isn't "physically" on the page with Lennon. To create a character that grips you without the physical presence is some awesome character building.
Conrad makes a pretty swoony character and so methodically placed in this story that I started wondering if he weren't better suited for Lennon with all the loss and history they had in common. When he said, "I've been through a lot. I want to make sure that whoever I love, whoever's my partner, is strong enough for everything that comes with that. I need someone who can handle my shit because it's not easy—probably isn't fun either. And it definitely isn't fair... So what kind of love would that be?" I knew that maybe that's what Lennon needed. Hart was a strong, supporting, and loving presence, but he didn't fully understand what Lennon's life was (her fault). As the book continues, this quote starts to have more meaning.
Lennon, my goodness! This character was so well written so well. I literally felt her emotions, and though I've never experienced what she was facing, I understood the spiraling, the excuses to continue abuse... I just "got it" even though she and I both knew it wasn't good for her. About midway through the book, Lennon says, "Surviving was ugly." And this book shows that! No truer words could have been uttered.
Look, being someone who has never tried drugs, hasn't even smoked a cigarette, I get that those things are still addictive and hard to stop. I do get it! I have addictions to food that is bad for me, and I somehow can't ever just stay away(not that I'm comparing drugs to food, but it's unhealthy as well).
Addiction in any form is hard. And this book lets you live through it, feel it, and understand the mind of an addict a little bit more.
I am truly so impressed with the writing in this book. Hard topics? Absolutely! Topics that need to be talked about! You bet your ass! These are topics that can not be swept under the rug. They're real, and they happen to people we love.
There is SO much to say about this book, but I really don't want to accidentally spoil anything. So, in closing, I will say that I can normally figure things out before the end. Maguire, as I said before, is a master at slight of hand and FOOLED me! Anytime I got an inkling for "who dunnit," she masterfully led me away! I applaud her and can't wait to read more of her books!
Now excuse me while I figure out how to get a signed copy!
First off, I want to mention there are trigger warnings for both alcohol and drug abuse and sexual abuse. The scenes were written so well that I could see it triggering someone with a history of these, so be careful!
This book draws you in from the very beginning! I will try very hard not to spill any beans because going into blind gives you the best experience.
I found the whole Mayfield family dynamic intriguing and mysterious and enjoyed trying to work the puzzle out as I read. Lennon has such a strong aversion to her mother, and on the surface, you see it's the alcohol abuse, but the emotion you get from her tells you there is something deeper. So, unlocking the mystery to the downfall of their relationship was eye-opening.
When tragedy hits the family, the real mystery begins! And let me tell you, Author McGuire had me guessing and second guessing all the way through the book! I would have an inkling that someone was involved, and as soon as I got that thought, she led me away with breadcrumbs in a different direction. McGuire is a MASTER at the sleight of hand, a true magician, because she fooled me with all the shifting.
I found the way I felt about Hart interesting because for the majority of the book, we only know him through text and phone calls, yet his character is so well developed you can't help but fall in love with him even though he isn't "physically" on the page with Lennon. To create a character that grips you without the physical presence is some awesome character building.
Conrad makes a pretty swoony character and so methodically placed in this story that I started wondering if he weren't better suited for Lennon with all the loss and history they had in common. When he said, "I've been through a lot. I want to make sure that whoever I love, whoever's my partner, is strong enough for everything that comes with that. I need someone who can handle my shit because it's not easy—probably isn't fun either. And it definitely isn't fair... So what kind of love would that be?" I knew that maybe that's what Lennon needed. Hart was a strong, supporting, and loving presence, but he didn't fully understand what Lennon's life was (her fault). As the book continues, this quote starts to have more meaning.
Lennon, my goodness! This character was so well written so well. I literally felt her emotions, and though I've never experienced what she was facing, I understood the spiraling, the excuses to continue abuse... I just "got it" even though she and I both knew it wasn't good for her. About midway through the book, Lennon says, "Surviving was ugly." And this book shows that! No truer words could have been uttered.
Look, being someone who has never tried drugs, hasn't even smoked a cigarette, I get that those things are still addictive and hard to stop. I do get it! I have addictions to food that is bad for me, and I somehow can't ever just stay away(not that I'm comparing drugs to food, but it's unhealthy as well).
Addiction in any form is hard. And this book lets you live through it, feel it, and understand the mind of an addict a little bit more.
I am truly so impressed with the writing in this book. Hard topics? Absolutely! Topics that need to be talked about! You bet your ass! These are topics that can not be swept under the rug. They're real, and they happen to people we love.
There is SO much to say about this book, but I really don't want to accidentally spoil anything. So, in closing, I will say that I can normally figure things out before the end. Maguire, as I said before, is a master at slight of hand and FOOLED me! Anytime I got an inkling for "who dunnit," she masterfully led me away! I applaud her and can't wait to read more of her books!
Now excuse me while I figure out how to get a signed copy!
April 7, 2024
For the past month, I've gone through book after book trying to find something to keep my interest. Idk how many books I closed out because they just weren't good. I came across this on my Kindle recommendations and my interest was piqued enough to keep me reading. I say that because this was a bit of a slow start.
There was quite a lot going on to keep a reader interested; Cashmere's drinking, Lennon's nightmares and drug abuse, the Bates, Page. I'm really impressed with how well the author pulled off all the thrill and mystery. I find when there's a lot going on author's tend to fail to execute.
This story was very heavy. It was clear someone did something to Lennon. It wasn't until you read the words that it really hits. It was very difficult to read. And the way Lennon kept it to herself. It was baffling how her parents knew something was going on but didn't really investigate. They were concerned enough to ask questions but it stopped there and it broke my heart for that little girl. And then for it to come out that Mr. Bates was doing the same to his own son. There's just no chance Mrs. Bates was clueless.
Page's disappearance was a shock and her death was even more devastating. Lennon's will to find the truth was heroic and it was truly amazing she didn't completely break.
There was quite a lot going on to keep a reader interested; Cashmere's drinking, Lennon's nightmares and drug abuse, the Bates, Page. I'm really impressed with how well the author pulled off all the thrill and mystery. I find when there's a lot going on author's tend to fail to execute.
This story was very heavy. It was clear someone did something to Lennon. It wasn't until you read the words that it really hits. It was very difficult to read. And the way Lennon kept it to herself. It was baffling how her parents knew something was going on but didn't really investigate. They were concerned enough to ask questions but it stopped there and it broke my heart for that little girl. And then for it to come out that Mr. Bates was doing the same to his own son. There's just no chance Mrs. Bates was clueless.
Page's disappearance was a shock and her death was even more devastating. Lennon's will to find the truth was heroic and it was truly amazing she didn't completely break.
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March 8, 2024
I discovered this book through Colleen Hoover posting it and I’m glad I decided to give it a chance this book really pulls at your heart strings.
January 15, 2024
Book probably would have been better if it wasn’t in 3rd person.
March 14, 2024
I gave this book 10 chapters and could not get into it. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was in first person.
August 8, 2024
great storyline
It was a very good but tragic, heartbreaking storyline but the constant changing from characters was a little distracting as we’re all the spelling mistakes.
It was a very good but tragic, heartbreaking storyline but the constant changing from characters was a little distracting as we’re all the spelling mistakes.
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