80 books
—
7 voters
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
Start by marking “You Were Never Here” as Want to Read:
You Were Never Here
by
Cat hasn’t been to Montgomery Falls, the town her family founded, since she was twelve years old. Since the summer she discovered she could do things that no normal twelve-year-old could do. Since she had her first kiss with Riley Fraser. Since she destroyed their friendship.
Now, five years later, she’s back and Riley has disappeared.
For the last three months no one has he ...more
Now, five years later, she’s back and Riley has disappeared.
For the last three months no one has he ...more
Get A Copy
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
Reader Q&A
To ask other readers questions about
You Were Never Here,
please sign up.
Be the first to ask a question about You Were Never Here
Community Reviews
Showing 1-30
Start your review of You Were Never Here
always trust your inner intuitions and don't fell for beautiful covers!*sigh*
because when you will read the synopsis of this book and will see that beautiful cover and ponder upon that title you will experience three things :-
a) a strong urge to read this
b) again a strong urge to add this to your tbr and read it later on
c) blah wtf is this?
pick your poison!!
if you are (c) congrats you are safe, but if you are intelligent ones like me please continue at your own risk , I have warned you!
Well spe ...more
because when you will read the synopsis of this book and will see that beautiful cover and ponder upon that title you will experience three things :-
a) a strong urge to read this
b) again a strong urge to add this to your tbr and read it later on
c) blah wtf is this?
pick your poison!!
if you are (c) congrats you are safe, but if you are intelligent ones like me please continue at your own risk , I have warned you!
Well spe ...more
Jun 23, 2020
Mlpmom (Book Reviewer)
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
kindle-books,
arc-book-read
I really enjoyed Peacock's Hemlock series years ago so when I saw she had written a new book, a thriller at that, I knew I had to read it.
This was everything I love in a good page turning mystery that keeps me on my toes and in a thriller that really knows how to get the heart pumping.
I could not put this one down. It was everything I was looking for and then some. I loved the setting, the characters, the mystery and of course the touch of paranormal that I always crave in a good read. It kept ...more
This was everything I love in a good page turning mystery that keeps me on my toes and in a thriller that really knows how to get the heart pumping.
I could not put this one down. It was everything I was looking for and then some. I loved the setting, the characters, the mystery and of course the touch of paranormal that I always crave in a good read. It kept ...more
Extending my deepest gratitude to Edelweiss and HarperTeen for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. However, this does not affect any opinions or feedback stated concerning the book whatsoever. Quotation used is subject to change upon publication.
TW: Missing person, physical violence, fatphobic comment, (view spoiler)
"I used to think that once things broke, you couldn’t put them back together, that the cracks would always be present and there was no p ...more
TW: Missing person, physical violence, fatphobic comment, (view spoiler)
"I used to think that once things broke, you couldn’t put them back together, that the cracks would always be present and there was no p ...more
You Were Never Here is a Young Adult suspense/mystery.
It has been years since I've read a book by this author. So when I saw that she had written a new book I was so excited.
The narrator is Mary Catherine/Cat (1st person POV). The story takes place in the fictional Canadian town of Montgomery Falls. The book mentions Montgomery Falls being near Saint John. So I'm just guessing that this town is somewhere near New Brunswick.
When the book begins Cat is on a bus from New York to Canada to see her A ...more
It has been years since I've read a book by this author. So when I saw that she had written a new book I was so excited.
The narrator is Mary Catherine/Cat (1st person POV). The story takes place in the fictional Canadian town of Montgomery Falls. The book mentions Montgomery Falls being near Saint John. So I'm just guessing that this town is somewhere near New Brunswick.
When the book begins Cat is on a bus from New York to Canada to see her A ...more
Jul 04, 2020
Jodi Meadows
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
books-i-blurbed
Suspenseful.
Aug 24, 2020
Nenia ✨️ I yeet my books back and forth ✨️ Campbell
marked it as to-read
Nooo, why would you compare this to Kara Thomas?
MY TBR is long enough
MY TBR is long enough
This book was so much fun! I loved the mystery/thriller elements paired with the just a hint of fantasy aspects. I enjoyed Cat & her awareness of her own vulnerability, and her desire to be brave & fight monsters. I also loved that the story didn’t take the easy way out around the ending & leaned into the tone that had been present consistently. Definitely recommend as a fun thrilling read.
4.5 stars!
The only thing I disliked about this novel was the handling of the romantic stuff. Otherwise, it was a spooky, emotional, mysterious masterpiece and I can’t understand why more people aren’t talking about it!
The only thing I disliked about this novel was the handling of the romantic stuff. Otherwise, it was a spooky, emotional, mysterious masterpiece and I can’t understand why more people aren’t talking about it!
Full review: https://angsbookreviews.wixsite.com/m...
Overall: 1/5
Plot: 1/5
Characters: 2/5
Setting & World-building: 0/5
Emotional Investment: 0.5/5
"All things are haunted--at least to somebody"
I had so many hopes and dreams for this book. Every single one of them was crushed because this book was definitely not for me. When I tell you I am depressed because of the time I wasted on this book in the few hours of free time I had from school, you must believe me.
First things, this book is adverti ...more
Overall: 1/5
Plot: 1/5
Characters: 2/5
Setting & World-building: 0/5
Emotional Investment: 0.5/5
"All things are haunted--at least to somebody"
I had so many hopes and dreams for this book. Every single one of them was crushed because this book was definitely not for me. When I tell you I am depressed because of the time I wasted on this book in the few hours of free time I had from school, you must believe me.
First things, this book is adverti ...more
Kat is being sent to her aunt in Canada to get her away for the summer from the disaster that is her life currently. While waiting at the bus station for her aunt to arrive, Kat finds herself looking at a missing person's poster for someone she knows- Riley, her best friend from childhood and the only person who really knew Kat. Shocked and mad nobody told her he was missing for the last six months, Kat wants answers she is not certain she should have. Against her will, she is drawn in by Riley'
...more
Let’s hear it for books about murder and mystery and teenage investigators and slightly paranormal skills. You Were Never Here is an atmospheric mystery that hooked me right from the start. Fans of The Body Finder (and wow, do I have a lot of those fans in my library) are just going to adore You Were Never Here.
Cat hasn’t been to Montgomery Falls since she was twelve. Now her father is sending her there to stay with her aunt. Cat is dreading the summer, but it becomes a lot worse when she learns ...more
Cat hasn’t been to Montgomery Falls since she was twelve. Now her father is sending her there to stay with her aunt. Cat is dreading the summer, but it becomes a lot worse when she learns ...more
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy for review!
There are so many thoughts going through my head right now, I stayed up way too late to finish this one. The last 150 or so pages really suck you in, and you have to know who did it.
The whole setup is so good, there were so many possibilities and even easter eggs right under her nose that add up and come together at the end. I really like Cat, and her being described as a self-conscience 'chubby red head' made her so unique as a prota ...more
There are so many thoughts going through my head right now, I stayed up way too late to finish this one. The last 150 or so pages really suck you in, and you have to know who did it.
The whole setup is so good, there were so many possibilities and even easter eggs right under her nose that add up and come together at the end. I really like Cat, and her being described as a self-conscience 'chubby red head' made her so unique as a prota ...more
The title is not relevant to the story in any way, and is vague besides, given the genre of YA mystery. It is much better fitting of a romantic drama. Sigh. This book was boring after the halfway mark. It was weird to have the protagonist, Cat, be a Nancy Drew type, but pushy and unlikeable, when the book established they had an active police department from the beginning. Annoying YA cliches include but are not limited to "crooked smile," "of course he doesn't like me." You were confident until
...more
There aren't many mystery books that can stump me on who the bad guy is but this story was one of those rare occasions. This story mixes mystery with a bit of supernatural, first love/crush and a chubby protagonist that appears shy but is really determined and amazing.
Getting sent to live with your aunt over the summer with no phone or laptop sounds pretty bad but so does arriving at said aunts place only to find out your childhood friend is missing and quite possibly dead.
I found myself really ...more
Getting sent to live with your aunt over the summer with no phone or laptop sounds pretty bad but so does arriving at said aunts place only to find out your childhood friend is missing and quite possibly dead.
I found myself really ...more
Here there be monsters.
We are the monsters.
Interesting little story with a little paranormal/sci-fi edge. I liked the group of friends and the horror movies they loved. I found the small town interesting. But the story did get bogged down in the details and I didn't love the triangle. But I was surprised by the end. ...more
We are the monsters.
Interesting little story with a little paranormal/sci-fi edge. I liked the group of friends and the horror movies they loved. I found the small town interesting. But the story did get bogged down in the details and I didn't love the triangle. But I was surprised by the end. ...more
I read this in one sitting. Fantastic mystery/thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
Things that don't make sense? Lack of twists? Boring main characters? Looking for all these 3? Pls read this.
...more
I received this ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest and voluntary review. I was in no way compensated for this review.
Kathleen Peacock returns to the world of YA writing wither her debut thriller, You Were Never Here! I was most excited when I saw Kathleen was writing again, and though it’s not a book about werewolves, a thriller is the next best thing! This was an exciting and eerie mystery that was near bone-chilling in its darkness. The mystery really grabbed hold of me and did ...more
Kathleen Peacock returns to the world of YA writing wither her debut thriller, You Were Never Here! I was most excited when I saw Kathleen was writing again, and though it’s not a book about werewolves, a thriller is the next best thing! This was an exciting and eerie mystery that was near bone-chilling in its darkness. The mystery really grabbed hold of me and did ...more
What a fabulous book! Devoured it in one sitting. This suspenseful YA mystery is so deftly woven that the reader is guessing about the outcome until the very end. Even better, the characters are fully drawn, memorable, and real. Peacock’s heroine, Kat, is a likeable, flawed, individual who feels like someone you know. Her insecurity and intelligence infuse the book with its heart. This book is wonderful!
Cat's on her way to Montgomery Falls from her home in New York to spend the summer with her aunt. She's escaping a bit of mysterious trouble with her best friend. She hasn't been back since she was 12 and is surprised to see that her friend, Riley, went missing a few months ago, and no one bothered to tell her.
This was...okay. I didn't love it. Cat's power was too vague to be interesting. It might be because I read most of this on my phone during slow times at work, so I couldn't really build u ...more
This was...okay. I didn't love it. Cat's power was too vague to be interesting. It might be because I read most of this on my phone during slow times at work, so I couldn't really build u ...more
This book was all kinds of thrilling and I am so glad that I read it. I mean, I knew that I would, as I have been a fan of Kathleen for years now. And this new book by her sounded amazing. Happy to say that it very much was so. Giving this four stars, as I loved pretty much all of it. A few small issues, nothing big. I adored it.
Will begin by saying that the writing was perfection. No trouble at all connecting to the characters and story. Which was the best. I adored reading about all of the cha ...more
Will begin by saying that the writing was perfection. No trouble at all connecting to the characters and story. Which was the best. I adored reading about all of the cha ...more
Ah, such a great book. More thoughts on it in a few days once I’ve processed it.
There are so many things to admire about Kathleen Peacock’s YA novel You Were Never Here, but let’s just start with the fact that it’s set in New Brunswick. I can’t tell you how much fun it was to read a book that takes place in my home province. Okay – now that that minor squee is out of the way, let’s talk about Mary Catherine Montgomery aka Cat.
Cat has been exiled from New York City, where she lives with her screenplay-writing father, to her Aunt Jet’s in small-town New Brunswick. (The town i ...more
Cat has been exiled from New York City, where she lives with her screenplay-writing father, to her Aunt Jet’s in small-town New Brunswick. (The town i ...more
// Writing - 4/5 // Characters - 3.5/5 // Plot - 4.5/5 // Engagement - 5/5 // Overall - 4/5 //
Intensity Scale - 7 (scale of 1-10) //
You Were Never Here by Kathleen Peacock, is an electrifying novel that will leave you hungry for more. I LOVED this book. I have been extremely busy lately so I have been in a huge reading slump. This book definitely got me out! I was amazed by how suspenseful this book was. It had many jaw-dropping twists and turns that I would've never expected. This book is perf ...more
Intensity Scale - 7 (scale of 1-10) //
You Were Never Here by Kathleen Peacock, is an electrifying novel that will leave you hungry for more. I LOVED this book. I have been extremely busy lately so I have been in a huge reading slump. This book definitely got me out! I was amazed by how suspenseful this book was. It had many jaw-dropping twists and turns that I would've never expected. This book is perf ...more
Find this review and more on my blog at
Worlds Unlike Our Own
.
Thank you to the publisher, Harper Collins Canada, and HCC Frenzy for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cat Montgomery arrives in Montgomery Falls to visit her Aunt for the summer after some terrible events back home in New York, only to find out that her childhood friend, Riley Fraser, is missing. Even after three months, no one is any closer to finding him and he seems to have simply disappea ...more
Thank you to the publisher, Harper Collins Canada, and HCC Frenzy for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cat Montgomery arrives in Montgomery Falls to visit her Aunt for the summer after some terrible events back home in New York, only to find out that her childhood friend, Riley Fraser, is missing. Even after three months, no one is any closer to finding him and he seems to have simply disappea ...more
Cat Montgomery has been banished from New York by her often preoccupied father. He took her phone, her laptop and sent her to Canada to stay with her Aunt Jet. Cat hasn't been to the ancestral home in Montgomery Falls since she was twelve years old. The irony isn't lost on Cat that what drove her away from Montgomery Falls then is what has sent her back there now. Cat has messed up yet another friendship and is reeling from the wreckage of her life.
When last she was in Montgomery Falls, Cat's b ...more
When last she was in Montgomery Falls, Cat's b ...more
Wow! I could not put this book down. This is one of the books you finish and begin immediately craving another just like it. Due to a terrible incident, which is not revealed to the reader until long into the read-though it is alluded to, Cat is forced to move to Montgomery Falls to live with her Aunt. Long ago, Cat's family founded the town, that has slowly deteriorated and become dependent on the local University to survive. Now, Cat's Aunt lives in their huge old family home, where she rents
...more
Happy Belated Book Birthday to You Were Never Here. Thank you HCC Frenzy for sending me this ARC.
I'm not the biggest fan of spooky season as I tend to scare very easily but I do love reading thrillers around this time of year. I was really happy to receive this ARC as it was described as an engrossing young adult mystery with a hint of magical realism.
Cat Montgomery has a secret. She's not like everyone else and things did not end well the last time someone close to her discovered her secret. Fi ...more
I'm not the biggest fan of spooky season as I tend to scare very easily but I do love reading thrillers around this time of year. I was really happy to receive this ARC as it was described as an engrossing young adult mystery with a hint of magical realism.
Cat Montgomery has a secret. She's not like everyone else and things did not end well the last time someone close to her discovered her secret. Fi ...more
The story: Cat Montgomery has a secret: if she touches someone, she'll see a vision of either their worst fear or greatest desire. After a traumatic meltdown with her only friend, Cat's dad sends her to spend the summer with her aunt in his Canadian hometown--the exact place where Cat's childhood friend, Riley, went missing three months ago. Now Riley's brother Noah (who learned about Cat's ability from his younger brother long ago) wants her help finding the missing teen. Noah wants to help his
...more
The most difficult aspect of being an avid reader is that when you read mysteries it's often easy to guess the killer halfway through. This book, however, kept me guessing till the end.
Mary Catherine, Kat, has been sent to live with her Aunt Jet in tiny Montgomery Falls, Canada, after an unfortunate incident. (It's alluded to throughout the book and finally revealed about 2/3 of the way through.) Kat hasn't been to Montgomery Falls since she was twelve and there was an "incident" with her best f ...more
Mary Catherine, Kat, has been sent to live with her Aunt Jet in tiny Montgomery Falls, Canada, after an unfortunate incident. (It's alluded to throughout the book and finally revealed about 2/3 of the way through.) Kat hasn't been to Montgomery Falls since she was twelve and there was an "incident" with her best f ...more
| topics | posts | views | last activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge Corner: You Were Never Here by Kathleen Peacock -> Starting February 8th, 2021 | 4 | 6 | Feb 11, 2021 06:00AM |
Readers also enjoyed
I spent my teen years crushing on authors and writing short stories about vampires. This is also how I have spent a good slice of my adult years—although the vampires have been replaced by werewolves, angry girls, and ghosts.
Five things you might want to know:
-- I am Canadian
-- I am unlikely to survive the first few hours of the zombie apocalypse
-- I grew up on a steady diet of Stephen King, Doct ...more
Five things you might want to know:
-- I am Canadian
-- I am unlikely to survive the first few hours of the zombie apocalypse
-- I grew up on a steady diet of Stephen King, Doct ...more
Related Articles
If you ask us, it's always the perfect time to lose yourself in a page-turning mystery. To help you sleuth out a new read, we asked the...
70 likes · 66 comments
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
