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Missing Me (Girl, Missing #3)

by Sophie McKenzie (Goodreads Author)

4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 · rating details · 203 ratings · 28 reviews

Six years have passed since the end of Sister, Missing and Madison is now a teenager. During a visit to her older sister Lauren, Madison learns that their biological father was an anonymous sperm donor and sets out to track him down. Her search bears fruit sooner than she expects, but is the father she discovers all he seems? As Madison gets drawn into a mysterious investi...more

Hardcover, 304 pages

Published September 13th 2012 by Simon & Schuster (first published September 1st 2012)

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Sep 02, 2012 SJH (A Dream of Books) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: for-review, young-adult

This is the third book in the series and is set six years after the events of 'Girl Missing' and 'Sister Missing'. As such it was nice to revisit some familiar faces and see what their lives are like now. The story focuses on Madison who is now fourteen and attempting to track down her biological father.

As I've come to expect from a Sophie McKenzie book, the story was hugely appealing and the storytelling was both exciting and addictive. Events take a dramatic turn particularly in the second hal...more

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Feb 27, 2013 The Book Review Library rated it 2 of 5 stars

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I read Girl, Missing some time ago and liked it, but I was surprised when I saw a sequel had come out - I thought it was fine as a stand alone book. I didn't like Sister, Missing as much and I did not have high expectations of Missing Me, but I decided to read it anyway.

I felt that this book didn't have much to do with the plot of the other two - if I remember rightly, a character or two from Girl, Missing was bought back in Sister, Missin...more

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Dec 01, 2012 Sienna Logan (Lost to Books) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Rating 2.5-3
I was excited when I heard Sophie McKenzie was releasing another book in this series as I really enjoyed the Girl Missing and Sister Missing. However when I heard that it was written from Maddison's POV I had slight doubts about the narrative and where she would take the charcters.

I finished this book within a few hours and I really read it just because of my feelings towards the first 2 books. This book sadly disappointed me though and in my opinion failed to meet the standard of...more Rating 2.5-3
I was excited when I heard Sophie McKenzie was releasing another book in this series as I really enjoyed the Girl Missing and Sister Missing. However when I heard that it was written from Maddison's POV I had slight doubts about the narrative and where she would take the charcters.

I finished this book within a few hours and I really read it just because of my feelings towards the first 2 books. This book sadly disappointed me though and in my opinion failed to meet the standard of book 1 and 2. The book seemed to follow a similar story line and structure (Kidnapping, death, doubt about people and resolve). It felt like there was a lack of ideas and the series should have come to an end after Sister Missing. This was also evident from the POV. To me it seemed like there was no more stories left to tell from Lauren's POV so to bring out a new book McKenzie had to change to Maddison. I didn't feel this worked as we had already established a connection with Lauren and even though she is in this I didn't like how she was portrayed.

The book was basically about Maddison finding herslef and becoming more confident but it didn't have much of a connection with the other books in the series as it had moved on like 6yrs. I found myself skipping pages and missing out chunks as I felt distant.

The book did have some positives though. It was full of action and was faced paced. It did keep you hooked but that was more because I was hoping it would get better and live up to the other books rather than the narrative.

Overall this book was a big disappointment for me. It felt like it was more of a money idea than actually needing to carry the series on. Even though it is well written and faced past it does not live up to Girl Missing and Sister Missing and the change in POV annoyed me. I love Sophie McKenzie's work but for me this book didn't do anything other than bring my opinions of the series down. I doubt I will re-read this book again and read another in this series (if there is one I know the description says it's the last) as it is becoming predictable.(less)

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Mar 28, 2013 Gail Jones rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the third part of the 'Missing' trilogy. It differs from the others as it is written from the perspective of Madison the youngest sister instead of Lauren the eldest.

As it is a while since I read the others it took me some time to work out what was 'wrong'. I couldn't figure out why she had an older sister and why this older sister was dating Jam instead of her. Sophie could have explained this from the start and avoided confusion.

That said, once the character issue was resolved I was a...more

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Sep 26, 2012 Sammee (I Want to Read That) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: for-review-read

4.5 Stars

Having really enjoyed both Girl Missing and Sister Missing I couldn't wait to see how Sophie McKenzie would conclude the series. Add to that the fact it's set 6 years later and narrated by Madison - well I was seriously excited to read this one! And I have to say Sophie Mckenzie absolutely blew me away - it was really good!

The decision to make Madison narrate the story is a stroke of genius! Madison has enough similarities in narrative voice to Lauren making the switch in narrative seam...more

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Aug 31, 2012 Kirsty (overflowing library) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: review-books, uk-author

Missing me was exactly what I'd excepted it to me. A fast paced thriller which was a quick page turner and engaging throughout.

The story focuses on Madison, Lauren from Girl missing and Sister Missing younger sister now aged 15 and follows her story once she finds out her father wasn't her father but actually a sperm donor and decides to go about tracking him down.

Sooner rather than later madison finds herself in the middle of an investigation of a local rich business man who appears to be tr...more

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Oct 13, 2012 Dilara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fairly similar idea with the two other books in the series: 'Girl, Missing' and 'Sister, Missing'. Obviously, different story line- from the point of view of Madison. This is interesting as Madison is less confident and shyer than Lauren (as the book states: a shadow of Lauren). The book essentially gives a message about finding yourself, as Madison seemed to be missing and found out who she was at the end of the book.

Some bits were predictable, as always: I guess, this is what they call 'foresh...more

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Apr 01, 2013 Emily Drema (Fluttereal Reads) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Six years after Mo's kidnapping, we return to see her in her teenage years. Mo is shocked at the revelation of her sister, Lauren's, pregnancy, and is rather unhappy at that. Overhearing a conversation between her sister and their mother, she realises that she is actually the child of a sperm donor. Angered that her trusted sister and not-so-trusted Mother kept this a secret from her, she starts to hunt for answers herself. Her search bears fruit, but as she seeks to please her father, she uncov...more Six years after Mo's kidnapping, we return to see her in her teenage years. Mo is shocked at the revelation of her sister, Lauren's, pregnancy, and is rather unhappy at that. Overhearing a conversation between her sister and their mother, she realises that she is actually the child of a sperm donor. Angered that her trusted sister and not-so-trusted Mother kept this a secret from her, she starts to hunt for answers herself. Her search bears fruit, but as she seeks to please her father, she uncovers a conspiracy. While meeting new friends, one who will betray her and the other who will help her, she is thrown headfirst into a dangerous adventure that will not only endanger herself, but the lives of her family and family-to-be as well.

Just a note that Missing, Me is not really a Young Adult Novel for ages 14 and above, but more for the in between of YA and Middle Grade Fiction.

This book was rather enjoyable, though there were some points that I did not really like.

The plot was fast-paced, and I could enjoy the suspense that was present throughout the novel. This was enough to help me to finish the novel in one seating. The plot was clever, if not too convenient, and there were plenty of twists and turns, intimidating enemies, and action.

This novel was mostly fine for me, except there was too much unnecessary teenage angst which was imminent throughout the novel. For example, Mo is constantly angry/irritated/hating her mother. I don't really see for this element to be present, as it does not really aid the progression of the novel, and it was too stereotypical for my liking. I don't see why Mo has to be constantly irritated by Annie's hand gestures or nervous actions. It only goes to show that she is not mature, but rather childish, really. I mean, this is your mother, girl!

At first, Mo seemed to be quite a fun, misunderstood girl. I felt some degree of sympathy for her, but after a while, she came off as whiny and that miffed me. She kept wallowing in self-pity, like how Lauren wouldn't love her and pay as much attention to her when the baby was born, and what mystified me was how she couldn't bring herself to be happy with her sister's new joy. She came off as immature and whiny to me in the end. I still cannot decide if she redeemed herself.

Wolf was quite cute, but I felt rather meh towards him. He seemed awkward, and he did not really appear very interesting or convincing to me. I thought his name was quite cool though.

The romance was quite instalove. It also felt rather artificial and awkward. I thought it could be portrayed more convincingly. It seems as if one moment Mo is crushing on Marcus and then at the next she's completely smitten with Wolf. sigh.

So while this novel had a rather interesting plot, the characters did not appeal to me, nor did the romance. I'm not quite sure if I'll be reading the next installment. If so, I hope it will not be ridden with typical teenage angst.
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Nov 11, 2012 Hester rated it 2 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Teenagers who want something fun but simple to read.

Recommended to Hester by: My little sister

Shelves: young-adult-teen, 2012

I approached this book for some light reading. I'd read the first two, with the same attitude, and I knew that it wouldn't be a masterpiece. However, I was expecting something a little more gripping.

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Oct 27, 2012 Shannan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: hardback, owned, 2012, october, year-eight, favorites

Brilliant! Just brilliant!

Considering I haven't yet read Girl Missing, I understood Madison pretty well.

She obviously liked Wolf, even if she didn't realise it, as she allowed him to call her Mo, a nickname she'd only let Jam and Lauren use before.

Lauren would have been about 20 in Missing Me and the character change was explosive. She used to be brave and chilled back, but now weak and panicky. Just like her birth mother, Annie.

Talking about Annie, she and Mo didn't really get on very well, tha...more

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Dec 07, 2012 Deborah rated it 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book though not sure i like the fact that it was taken for Madisons point of view though i see why it was done that way also though i would have preferd it to have been done from Lauren's point of view as i had become used to her actions but with madion it was as though she was a diffrent person form the first 2 books as she had grown up. I liked the way we got a final insight into Lauren and Jams life as they are now adults was a great ending to this serise and i can't wait to re...more

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Mar 06, 2013 Holly rated it 3 of 5 stars

I found a signed copy of the book and bought it for my best friends Christmas Present. I was off ill so started to read it. The book is gripping and the character descriptions are detailed so much that you can picture the people in your head clearly. I love how every single chapter ends in a cliffhanger because then you have no idea what is going to happen when you turn the page. It has taken me four days to read the book and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It is also nice to see the story from Madison...more

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Nov 07, 2012 Josie rated it 5 of 5 stars

I wasn't sure about his book at the start. It was from Madison's point of view rather that Lauren's like the first two nor did i like Lauren's complete u turn about knowing the truth, however after a few page was very good. I thought it very clever the way it liked in with the first two books, repeating elements of the plot, yet not giving away too much, keeping the reader guessing.
This book is highly recommendable and a good read.

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Apr 16, 2013 Lucía rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book was basically the first two of this series the same story again with a different main character. It always has to do with someone getting kidnapped or trying to find parents and then happy ending they make it out alive. Very predictable. I would rate this book 5 out of 10 and I think it would be better for a younger person to read it.

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Nov 18, 2012 Sophie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Loved it! Six years after the book "sister, missing" Madison finds out her 'dad' Sam, wasn't her dad and her real dad is a speed donor. She gets mad because no one told her and goes in search of Allan faraday, her REAL dad. But us she tries to help him solve a crime, she gets into more and more trouble and her sister, Lauren is 36 weeks pregnant and kidnapped.

Such a great book!! To anyone wondering whether or not to buy it= go ahead!!! But it!! Money well spent! Xxx

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Jan 21, 2013 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars

After reading the first two books a looooong while back, I had a couple of blank moments during the book, thinking "Who are you again?". Also, I had to get over the fact that Madison was not 6 years old (or however old she was in 'Sister Missing') anymore. :'(

However, after I got over the fact that Mo was no longer an adorable, sweet, cute little girl I really enjoyed the book. I thought it was fast paced and action-filled.

One of my criticisms though, is that the book is maybe too fast paced. I...more

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Nov 19, 2012 Molly Felton rated it 5 of 5 stars

I read girl missing and sister missing and I loved them so when I heard missing me came out I had to read it
It was amazing you can't put it down
Hope Sophie Mckenzie brings out a 4th

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Dec 22, 2012 Tasha rated it 5 of 5 stars

It was interesting to hear Madison's side of events.

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Apr 02, 2013 Aya Kh rated it 5 of 5 stars

wow.. so intense!!! shocking from the beginning!!! love it!

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Apr 23, 2013 Jodie rated it 5 of 5 stars

loved it xxxxx

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Jan 14, 2013 Georgia from Books and Writers JNR rated it 4 of 5 stars

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Having the perspective from madison made a really good change: I think if it had all been about lauren again it would have gotten too repetitive of the last books. It maintains constant suspense throughout which I really liked: there were no points where the excitement and suspense dropped! Madison made a really great protagonist and I love how the book is still about missing people but isn't the same as the last two in this trilogy.

Highly recommend it: I loved it!!

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May 13, 2013 Merin Xx rated it 5 of 5 stars

Amazing book, full of action, romance & friendship. Loved how Lauren left those clues in the bath (the apple & the cross) to where she'd been kidnapped & taken to!

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Nov 24, 2012 Chloe Shayler rated it 5 of 5 stars

Missing Me is the third story in the 'Missing...' series by Sophie McKenzie.
Filled with action, suspense, romance and a lot of drama, this fascinating novel will have you on the edge of your seat long after you've turned the last page.

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Nov 02, 2012 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: uk-books

very gripping

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Dec 27, 2012 Lilys Templeman rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favourites-amazing, series

I have finally got round to reading this book which has been lying by my bed for the past two months. I was curious to read the book from Maddison's perspective instead of Lauren's and to my surprise I loved it jus as much! It had a really gripping story line and I devoured it very quickly. Fab....U.....lous as craig revel horwood would say!!

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Jun 09, 2013 EJ Raymond rated it 5 of 5 stars

Other book that I can't put down! Love it, still same characters in the book except 2 characters weren't in it but main character still there... Except that not about her... It's about her youngest sister, Mo. Amazing book!

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Jan 06, 2013 Alsjem rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-faves

Glad I read this to complete the series although I didn't think it was as exciting as the previous too.

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Apr 09, 2013 Amy rated it 1 of 5 stars

I found this was poorly written and characterised badly. Madison seemed whiny and irritating, and the whole story unbelievable. A disappointment after Girl, Missing.

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Jan 27, 2013 Jodie rated it 2 of 5 stars

Loved the others in the series but this just was not as good

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Feb 09, 2013 Harriet Xx rated it 5 of 5 stars

not the best one in the series but still amazing

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