I loved this book from page 1. I loved the amusement park setting, the dark secrets, and of course, I love a good twist. It wasn't the MOST surprising twist (as it's definitely been done before), but it was satisfying.

Can't wait to read more from Amanda Panitch!!

Hooked from page 1. The setting, the writing, the secrets & twists!!! It was everything I wanted and more.

First off, I think I'm in love with amusement park settings for YA books. Lauren Oliver's [b:Vanishing Girls|22465597|Vanishing Girls|Lauren Oliver|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1414618400s/22465597.jpg|41903598] also featured a character that worked at an amusement park, and I loved it there. This book has not only a girl working in the amusement park, but it has the girl working in an amusement park based on a comic book w/ badass female hero/villain stars. Everything about Five Banners made this book better.

Also, there was Connor. He's the guy Scarlett meets on her first day, and he's the type of YA boy I love to see. He's funny and charismatic without trying to be. He wants to do the right thing, but obviously, there are obstacles and forks in the road. Who I didn't like?? Cady. UGH. She's Connors sort-of ex-girlfriend, and I'm pretty sure she was a stock character out of the WORST GIRL EVER handbook. She knew the girl that was missing from the park-- which okay, I feel for you--but she seemed to like the drama and attention of it all. Getting attention because your friend is kidnapped and maybe dead is gross.

The heartbreaking sister relationship in this book made me all kinds of sad/mad. Scarlett was gone for years and years and instead of her sister being protectful of her, or just like thankful to have a sister again, she was SO MEAN to her. It was enraging for me. It was a good part of the book though, and I'm honestly thankful that Ms. Panitch gave me such conflicting feelings. It was entertaining.

Now, the ending. It was twisty as hell, but it didn't really surprise me. I feel like it's been done before (maybe a few too many times), and it's something that you kind of have to suspend disbelief to actually believe.

OVERALL: YES!! After liking [b:Damage Done|19542831|Damage Done|Amanda Panitch|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1414587724s/19542831.jpg|27669899] okay, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. It was so much better than that!! I was hooked on the amusement park setting, the not very nice sister relationship, and the mystery of it all. It was twisty and dark at times, but also sweet and adorable at others. I so recommend!!

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Super fun. I loved the insider's view of Six Flags. ( )

Scarlett escaped from her captor once. Determined to put the past behind her, she is now working at a local amusement park. But when another girl goes missing, Scarlett starts to question the choices she made all those years ago.

I'm going to jump right to the ending-the ending twist is amazing! This is another fantastic twist that made me gasp out loud and flip back pages to see how Panitch pulled off flipping her whole book on its head.

Panitch has a really nice writing style, that flows well and builds suspense for her story. She writes a unique take on a plot (missing girl) that has been written about a lot.

While I loved the ending twist, I did feel the very end came across as a bit melodramatic and didn't necessarily fit with the rest of the book.

I would definitely recommend this book. It's a quick, suspenseful read with a fantastic ending twist. ( )

Book Title: Never Missing, Never Found
Author: Amanda Panitch
Series: Stand Alone
Genre: YA, Thriller, Mystery
Source: Kindle E-Book (Library)

OVERALL RATING: 3.3/5 STARS

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♪♫MY PICK FOR BOOK THEME SONG♫♪

The Game by Disturbed --Wow, this song is so very fitting…
♫Tell me exactly
What am I supposed to do?
Now that I have
Allowed you to beat me
Do you think that we could play another game?
Maybe I can win this time?♫

⇝Ratings Breakdown⇜

Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
The Feels: 3/5
Addictiveness: 4/5
Theme: 3/5
Flow: 3.5/5
Backdrop (World Building): 2.5/5
Originality: 4/5
Book Cover: 5/5
Ending: 4.2/5. Cliffhanger: No

Will I read more from this Author? Probably not.

⇝My Thoughts⇜

I had a {{{smacks forehead}}} moment with this one.

I should have seen it coming, but I didn't. I was too busy being upset about all the odd things that were happening, to realize they were happening for a reason. I was reading away on my last break for the night, (working a 3rd shift) and I almost talked out loud in front of everyone else in the breakroom. It was kind of sad. I just thought WTF just happened…no way…no shit???
Despite having less than likable characters and writing that was confusing at times, plus the sketchy premise; it was, overall, an okay-ish read. It was kind of like watching an episode of Pretty Little Liars…you can't look away even though you want too. The ending sure f#cked my head over and saved this from a lesser rating…so I think I'll give her props for that, at least.
⇝Sex Factor⇜ No, not at all, actually…it's all kept fairly pg-13. ( )