Name: The Girl from the Sea
ISBN: 9780956998552

Shalini Boland

For fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. A chilling suspense story of wounded hearts and dark secrets. Washed up on the beach, she can't remember who she is. She can't even remember her name. Turns out, she has a perfect life - friends and family eager to fill in the blanks. But why are they lying to her? What don't they want her to remember? When you don't even know who you are, how do you know who to trust?

The Girl from the Sea

Cassandra Jane

Could this book be anymore awesome?! Perfect. Bravo. I can't get over how great it was. Definitely going to check anything else the author has written!!

Katie Holem

3.5 out of 5 stars. It was an okay thriller novel, totally called it who tried to kill Mia but did not expect that ending though.

Sam Kiszonka

Wow!!!


My Thoughts…
The Girl from the Sea is a psychological thriller that grabs your attention from the beginning and keeps you guessing throughout the book.
I really enjoyed this book; it was a sinister story with twists in the right places to ensure you never really knew who to trust.
The characters were likeable enough, but the ending got me! It had a great plot twist that I honestly did not see coming! 
This book is a must read for fans of thrillers!!


What I Liked…
I really enjoyed the storyline, it was dark and sinister and you never really knew who to trust!
Also, that ending!! I honestly didn't see it coming. I thought it was a great plot twist and can see how it can be compared to Gone Girl


What I Disliked…
While the characters were all likeable enough, they all seemed to lack depth. I just couldn't really connect with them. The MC is at best an entitled bitch! I understand that it would be horrible to have a head injury and not remember your life, but suck it up princess!

Overall it was a fun and enjoyable read that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Thank you to Publisher, Adrenalin Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Jolie

Before I start my review, I would like to thank Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and NetGalley for allowing me to review The Girl from the Sea by Shalini Boland.

**All opinions stated in this review are mine and mine alone. I received The Girl from the Sea from Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) through NetGalley for free for my honest review**

Now onto my review:

Mia is found half drowned on the beach by a good Samaritan. When she is at the hospital, it is determined that she has retrograde amnesia. After the police put her face on the news with a “Do you know this woman”, her boyfriend shows up to identify her. She is released into his custody.

This is where the book gets really good. Mia starts remembering bits and pieces of what happened to her. She is also seeing the spectre of an angry, blonde woman and thinks that she is hallucinating. As she slowly regains her memories, she realizes that not everything is what it seems.

I usually don’t like stories about amnesia but this one, well with the way it was written, had me hooked. The mystery behind the accident was so skillfully written that you had no clue what happened until the end.

Mia really didn’t click with me. I don’t know why there was such a disconnect but there was.

Oh, let’s speak about the end, but I won’t be ruining anything for anyone. This had to have been the best ending in a mystery that I have EVER read. There are two twists, both that surprised me because there were no hints given during the main part of the story, were huge. And the final pages of the book, let’s just say….stalker (if you read the book, you will know why I say that).

How many stars will I give The Girl From the Sea? 4

Why? A solid mystery with an ending that will make you go “WTH”.

Will I reread? Yes

Will I recommend to family and friends? Yes

Age range: Adult

Why? Sex (not graphic) and violence

Alfredo santos

‘I can’t remember anything. Not even my own name.’ When Mia James is washed up on a beautiful, sun-drenched beach she has no idea who she is or what happened to her. She doesn’t even recognise her own face – until her boyfriend, Piers, comes forward, providing her with an identity. Piers is handsome and attentive, Mia’s home is huge and stylish, and her friends are eager to help her fill in the blanks. As Mia steps into the perfect life she was living before her accident, she should feel lucky to be alive. But she struggles to adjust, lost for words around people she is meant to know and love, grasping for clues about who she really is. And as her memories slowly return, Mia realises something is very wrong. Her neighbours are avoiding her, her emails have all been wiped, and she is haunted by the face of a woman standing by the water. Too many things just don’t seem to add up and she begins to question those closest to her… What if nearly drowning didn’t happen by accident? How does she know who to trust, when she’s not even sure she can trust herself? From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this completely addictive psychological thriller will have you racing through the pages until the final jaw-dropping twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us this book is for you. Why readers are totally gripped by The Girl From The Sea: ‘Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely hooked from the first page and read in a matter of hours… I really could not put it down last night! Brilliant… Would give more than 5 stars if I could! Amazing read!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘5 huge stars! This book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!… I was shocked by the ending… I didn't see it coming!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book had me ready to dive in head first from page one… I LOVED, LOVED this book. It had twists, turns, crazy and drama all in one. This one will make your head spin… 10 stars!!!!!!’ Goodreads, 5 stars ‘I devoured this book… there was no way I could sleep until I'd finished it! I was hooked from the start and the story has enough twists to keep you guessing. And that twist at the end oh boy I did NOT see that coming! Fantastic!’ ‘What can I say? Just wow. I'm usually never surprised by an ending, but this one blew me away. I am totally in shock and think I'll have a hangover from this book for a while. A great read that keeps you on your toes until the very last word.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘One of the best thrillers I’ve ever read… I love it when a book keeps me guessing… I adored the ending… one almighty kick to the gut which sends you reeling, jaw smashing into the floor. The last chapter is incredible… I cannot wait to read the author’s next book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Omg… Didn't want to put it down… knocked me sideways… Definitely a full 5 star rating from me.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow!!!... grabs your attention from the beginning and keeps you guessing throughout the book… the ending got me! It had a great plot twist that I honestly did not see coming! This book is a must read for fans of thrillers!!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Wow! I don't come across tons of books that I give 5 stars to, but there was no hesitation with this one!... all of a sudden WHAM! Complete shocker ending. I highly recommend this book if you like twists and turns.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars