Holly Jackson

Lights.
Camera. Lies. 18-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom's mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on. But the case is dragged up from the past when the Price family agree to a true crime documentary. Bel can't wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal.
And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again. Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her.
Unbelievable, because Bel isn't sure it's real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And - could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . .. From world-renowned author Holly Jackson comes a mind-blowing masterpiece about one girl's search for the truth, and the terror in finding out who your family really is.

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Aimee :)

His eyes were wide and swimming, teeth glowing in the dark.

"I would have deleted it all, if you'd asked me." His voice shook.

“…Don't let him get away with it this time, don't let him get away with killing me twice."

"Mom" Bel cried, throat seizing around the word. Not a hard word anymore, the easiest one in the world. "Mom."

A blink, a hidden message inside it. Yes, they could leave him in here. A new family secret, dark only because of the ones that came before, one that bound the two of them together. Mother and daughter. Mom and Bel. A team.

"What's it called?" Rachel cut in, hovering in the doorway, eyes screwed against the sun. "The documentary?"

Ramsey swallowed, staring up at her. "The Disappearance of Rachel Price. Except, I guess we'll have to change the name now."

Linta

4.75⭐️


Oh this book was good, I literally read in one seating. The plot twists had me shook. 

Holly really does write the best young adult murder mystery books

anya

I loved the writting of this book, i loved the plot, i loved the idea, and I liked some of the characters. But what really just diminished this rating was the length of the book. 500 pages is far too long for a thriller; most thrillers are in the range of 300-400 and I think once a reader hits a certain number pages, they don't even care anymore, and just want to skip to the end and see what happens. This book is fast paced in terms of reading ability, as all Holly Jackson books are But the plot is so so so slow, there's a rare bits of development over a span of 150 pages, and it took to get to chapter 37 to finally see some actual action. Furthermore, I just found bell infsufferable because of how horrible she was to her mother. And I don't find her sarcasm rudness as funny or witty, she just seems like a rude person. Finally, as we neared the end, it just became more and more absurd. I like to have thriller books that have some kind of realistic touch to them, but it just became increasingly ridiculous. 

surtified™

i don’t know if it’s a common occurrence but i didn’t like bel at all until the very end which kinda changed my mind about her, what made me realize that she’s a teenager and of course she’s going to think as a teenager and i at 27 years old need to be more empathetic towards that teenager feeling to rebel against everything that we all had at some point. 

plot wise i really enjoyed it, i don’t read mysteries that often but when i do i always pick my unsub on the very first chapter and this time i didn’t miss, although i did doubt it at some point but it all came back to that person so it was just perfect. 

don’t get me wrong, knowing who was it doesn’t get the excitement out of the book for me, i enjoy it more, because i finally had the whole story and boy it was a good one, realistic and probably, if you think about it, more common than what we want to believe.

auri 🪐

i don’t know if it’s a common occurrence but i didn’t like bel at all until the very end which kinda changed my mind about her, what made me realize that she’s a teenager and of course she’s going to think as a teenager and i at 27 years old need to be more empathetic towards that teenager feeling to rebel against everything that we all had at some point. 

plot wise i really enjoyed it, i don’t read mysteries that often but when i do i always pick my unsub on the very first chapter and this time i didn’t miss, although i did doubt it at some point but it all came back to that person so it was just perfect. 

don’t get me wrong, knowing who was it doesn’t get the excitement out of the book for me, i enjoy it more, because i finally had the whole story and boy it was a good one, realistic and probably, if you think about it, more common than what we want to believe.

cerise

I was so excited when I first saw on Holly’s Instagram account that she would be having her next book soon entitled The Reappearance of Rachel Price. AND I DIDN’T THINK I WOULD FEEL MORE HAPPY THAN HER ANNOUNCEMENT when I’ve learned that April 2 was its’ pub day—my birthday as well! It’s crazy sharing birthdays with Rachel Price.

I rate this book a 4.5 because although I enjoyed every bit of it—especially the parts where I felt thrilled and tensed and was at the edge of my seat—I really didn’t like Bel at the start and at some parts. Like, she was getting on my nerves, but I like to think that she, her character, was very well-written because I wouldn’t have felt that way if Holly didn’t. 

This book will have the most special place in my heart because of a few reasons:
1. It’s written by MOTHER Holly Jackson! Anything she writes, I will read and devour every letter. She just delivers all the time!
2. I share birthdays with this one—Rachel Price. It’s the best birthday gift the universe gave me (yes, I am assuming).
3. Lastly, because when I said I will read whatever Holly writes, I meant ALL. I read it all, up to her acknowledgments. And her two greatest thank you’s had me tearing up.

I think that’s all that I can compose right now. It has been an adventure and the greatest pleasure to be living at the same time Holly Jackson is out there writing masterpieces like this one. I CAN’T WAIT FOR HER NEXT BOOK!

"Sometimes, they even came back from the dead."

feeling like i stumbled on a family's dark secret but hope my mom knows this is also what I'd do

Was still addicted to this during my exam week, so that says something.

Alesha Clifford

the twist and turns in this book! so goooood! had me guessing up until the end!

star girl✨

Nanthanat Chompradist

Rating: 4.25/5 ⭐️

The plot is intriguing. I have some plot twists that surprised me.

What I didn't enjoy:
- Bel is just too unlikable for my taste.
- The detective part felt slow, falling short of my expectations.
- The romantic interest between Bel and Ash lacked chemistry.
- The ending felt too simple.

Melanie Trujillo

omg so good, holly jackson knows how to create suspense and make the readers feel

amelia <3

Cortni Bell

The Reappearance of Rachel Price is a mesmerizing tale that captivated me from the very first page just like A good girls guide to murder did. With its gripping opening scene and masterful storytelling, the novel immediately draws you into its world of mystery and intrigue. As the plot unfolds, each chapter reveals new layers of complexity, leaving you eager to uncover the secrets hidden within its pages. The characters are compelling and well-developed, making it impossible to put the book down as you become deeply invested in their fates. With its seamless blend of suspense, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a book that keeps them on the edge of their seat until the very end. thank you to NetGalley and Holly Jackson for allowing me to read this advanced copy.

second half of the book was insane… i love IT IM SPEECHLESS 

tris

This book was such a good mystery, i’d have a theory but no i was very much far off. I loved every moment and i never got bored. The whole story was very heartwarming and i just can’t get enough. Holly Jackson’s writing just keeps getting better and better and i can’t wait for her next book. I loved how real the main character was, she wasn’t perfect at all she had her flaws that i very much can relate to. The only thing that i didn’t like was how little i felt we got of the main character and the love interest, as well as her cousin.

Holly Jackson has been come an Auto Buy author for me at this point, honestly her writing is just addictive and gripping in a way that I have never experienced with other authors & The Reappearance of Rachel Price is no different. It took me a couple of chapters to get settle but once I had the plot that was it I was gripped to this and found it difficult to put the book down and when I did I instantly wanted to pick it back up again!

The Story follows our main Character Annabel “Bel” Price. 16 years after her mother Rachel disappeared a a director starts to film a documentary based on her disappearance. All they know is Bel and her mom entered the mall and were never seen leaving. Bel is the only one found after appearing on the side of the rode inside Rachel’s empty car. As the family starts to be interviewed and information is being told the last thing anyone expects to happen does Rachel is alive and back. Determined to find out the truth Bel investigates only to find a web of lies and deceit. With the help of the director’s nephew, they start to untangle the mystery but not everything is as it seems…

That is everything I can say without fear of spoiling anything in this one and trust me you need to get the clues as you get them in the book, Bell is a strong independent resilient main character and I loved seeing the story and world through her eyes, she really came across as a real person she had her flaws but that only made her more like able.

I’m going to be honest; I didn’t guess a single plot twist. You better sit back and enjoy this one because you’re not going to know what’s happening until the very end and then it makes so much sense; although I will say the ending is a little far-fetched.

Ian Brakspear

Holly Jackson has been come an Auto Buy author for me at this point, honestly her writing is just addictive and gripping in a way that I have never experienced with other authors & The Reappearance of Rachel Price is no different. It took me a couple of chapters to get settle but once I had the plot that was it I was gripped to this and found it difficult to put the book down and when I did I instantly wanted to pick it back up again!

 

The Story follows our main Character Annabel “Bel” Price. 16 years after her mother Rachel disappeared a a director starts to film a documentary based on her disappearance. All they know is Bel and her mom entered the mall and were never seen leaving. Bel is the only one found after appearing on the side of the rode inside Rachel’s empty car. As the family starts to be interviewed and information is being told the last thing anyone expects to happen does Rachel is alive and back. Determined to find out the truth Bel investigates only to find a web of lies and deceit. With the help of the director’s nephew, they start to untangle the mystery but not everything is as it seems…

 

That is everything I can say without fear of spoiling anything in this one and trust me you need to get the clues as you get them in the book, Bell is a strong independent resilient main character and I loved seeing the story and world through her eyes, she really came across as a real person she had her flaws but that only made her more like able.

 

I’m going to be honest; I didn’t guess a single plot twist. You better sit back and enjoy this one because you’re not going to know what’s happening until the very end and then it makes so much sense; although I will say the ending is a little far-fetched.

holly jackson cannot keep getting away with this

emily

There are elements to this book that might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I loved it. I loved the plot, I loved the characters and their relationships and I love Bel’s character development. I literally flew through the book.

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

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