Unlike most reviewers of this book - I had not read All the Missing Girls first. This was my first MM book, so I had no basis for comparison - which is likely a good thing. I liked this book. I didn't particularly like any of the characters, but for this story likeability wasn't necessary. The characters were developed enough for me to get vested in their actions, and that's what mattered here. I liked the story enough that I stayed up way past my bedtime reading. The fact that it hooked me that way almost got me to 3.5 stars, but not quite. And why, you ask, did a book that kept me up at night not rate higher? Well for one thing, there's nothing wrong with a 3-star rating. According to GR, that means "I liked it", and I did. I just didn't REALLY like it - which brings us back to why... I think it's b/c I wanted more. While the dribbles of backstory that MM provided along the way kept the story moving, they were always vague and unsatisfying. Because of this I think the story kept me awake more out of frustration than enjoyment. I feel like MM touched on many things without delving into them. Because of this, the story overall felt ....smudgy?... fuzzy?... I wanted more clarity/precision.

So overall, and entertaining, quick, suspenseful read that left me wanting more. As I said, my first book by MM. I'm not sold on her just yet, but will definitely give her another try.