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The Girl from the Sea
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The Girl from the Sea
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The Girl from the Sea

Written by Shalini Boland

Narrated by Gemma Dawson

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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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?
LanguageEnglish
PublisherTantor Audio
Release dateSep 27, 2016
ISBN9781515982067
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The Girl from the Sea

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I enjoyed this story very much. I listened to it on audio and at seven hours, I listened to it off and on over a day and a bit. The story seemed a bit familiar, woman washes up on a beach and has amnesia. Her boyfriend shows up at the hospital and claims her. She heads home trying to piece her life back together but this "new woman" doesn't feel comfortable in this life. Does she dump her boyfriend? Does she go after Jack from the rowing club? How did she end up in the sea?

    The story may have familiar themes, but the actual storyline had some very different twists and turns to it. As the story unwinds you think you know what happened, then boom, another clue is revealed to take you in a different direction. The story is tied up nicely even though not what I expected, and I was happy with the ending. My opinions of the characters in this story was constantly changing from pity, hatred, understanding, hatred and so on. I will be reading more by this author.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    The Girl from the Sea by Shalini Boland is a so-so novel of suspense.A young woman wakes up on a beach, apparently having been washed ashore after almost drowning. At the hospital it becomes clear that she has she has retrograde amnesia. She can't even remember her name or even recognize herself in the mirror. The overwhelming questions are: Who is she? and Why was she in the ocean? Then a young man comes forward with evidence that he is her boyfriend. Apparently her name is Mia James, although she doesn't recognize the name. She chooses to believe him and he takes her to her home, where she recognizes nothing. Now she is still trying to fill in the empty blanks and discover who she is.Mia must learn who she is from what other people tell her. Since she has no memory, she doesn't know who she can really trust and must rely on her instincts to figure out who is being truthful and who is lying. She does know that her supposed boyfriend annoys her. And then there are the dream-like flashbacks she is having.I did have to suspend my disbelief that Mia would be allowed to have this boyfriend take her home, even though she has no memory of him or their relationship. Hello? Could he have been the one who tried to kill her? Or, even if it was an accident, was he with her? You're really all taking him at his word over what happened the night she disappeared? Shouldn't someone have advised a healthy dose of caution in all things rather than running around believing that everyone she talks to will have her best interests at heart. Uh - no. People rarely are that altruistic. Certainly the police or her doctor could have found some neutral party to simply look out for her. In the real world this would have happened considering who Mia James is. The media would have likely been all over it too.Basically all of the characters are simplistic caricatures with little development or depth. This simplicity is reflected in the narrative too, which is very predictable and includes some extraordinarily convenient and even unbelievable plot points. You will likely be intrigued enough to keep reading in order to find out what happens next, even if only to see if your predictions are correct. (And for seasoned readers of suspense: you will be correct.) This is "suspense-lite" so don't expect any nail-biting anxiety over what is going to happen next. The plot is simple enough to easily follow even with distractions. Actually it reads like an easy YA book and I was surprised that it isn't considered YA.This is an easy, fast read which might make it a perfect airplane book.Disclosure: My advanced reading copy was courtesy of the publisher for review purposes.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    A young woman is found on the beach with no memory of who she is or how she got there. Fortunately, her boyfriend reported her missing and she learns that she is in fact Mia James, the very rich Mia James. Mia relies on her others to fill in the missing information, but is everyone telling the truth? The Mia James without a memory is a very like able character, unlike her mother, sister and boyfriend Piers. I hated every time Piers called Mia babe, which was constantly. Naturally throughout the book you want to know why Mia lost her memory and if she will ever get it back. I really enjoyed the book. I never would have guessed the ending. The plot was very interesting and I didn't want to put it down because I wanted to find out what happened, although I sort of wish I didn't because it completely changed my thoughts on Mia.Thanks to NetGalley, Adrenalin Books and the author for a free electronic ARC of this novel.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Excellent book from beginning to end with fantastic narration! Very pleased!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    What can i say i guessed what happened after 20 chapters. So yes i am disappointed. The character wasn't so well created, she was really but really alone. How is it possible that a 25 years girl to not have at least 1 friend? And the author developed 2 more characters: her boyfriend and the "killer".
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

    As usual, this book was advertised as being along the same vein as Gone Girl and Girl on the Train; the former I loved and the latter I thought was just meh. Whenever I get these kinds of comparisons, I like to read the book and make my own judgement. So thank you to the publisher, author, and to NetGalley... and here is my review:

    She finds herself on the beach, completely soaked and unaware of the circumstances that brought her here. She can't remember her name, or who she is. A stranger rescues her and gets her to the hospital. Upon waking up, she is told that she has retrograde amnesia and that her memories will come back with time. Fortunately, her boyfriend has identified her and will be coming to get her soon. It turns out that she has a perfect life - she is rich, and has a wonderful boyfriend and family that are eager to help refresh her memory. But soon, she begins to see through them and discover the lies. What is it that they don't want her to remember? Who can she really trust?

    I was quite surprised by this novel. At first, I enjoyed reading it and moving along the predictable path that had been set out. I was perfectly ready to give this novel a solid 3/5 for being well-written but not exceptional. AND THEN THE ENDING HAPPENED. It took a completely different turn than what I was expecting. In a way, it was a tad bit too abrupt. But as I continued, I was just so shocked and so intrigued that I started to enjoy it. When I read the last sentence, I put the book down and was just in awe. I usually am not easy to surprise, especially when it comes to the thriller genre; after reading so many books in this genre, I am pretty familiar with the various plot twists that are used. But this one took me by surprise. That automatically raises it up for me and makes it a worthwhile thriller to endorse. It was a quick, well-written, intriguing read with a crazy ending that I never expected. I definitely liked it better than Girl on the Train and I would recommend this novel to anyone looking for a good thriller fix!

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Mia has washed ashore and she has absolutely no memories. She doesn’t know who she is or how she ended up on the beach. But, as her flashbacks start to fill in the gaps, she realizes there is no one she can trust. Not even herself.This was almost a 5 star read for me. But, the main character, Mia, is just a bit too naive, especially at the beginning. Yes, I understand she lost her memories and that is one of the most appealing parts of the book. But, she is so trusting…not sure a true person in this situation would be so unquestioning about certain situations.I flew through this book. I even listened at work (a rare occurrence!). But I truly had to find out where this story was going. Plus, the ending did surprise me…that’s rare too! This story is fast paced and definitely intriguing!The narrator, Katie Villa, is fabulous! Great job on the pacing and all the different voices!Need a unique thriller with a surprise ending…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!I received this audiobook from the publisher for a honest review.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I received a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. It took a while for me to get into this book. I didn’t feel an immediate connection with Mia but the mystery surrounding her accident kept me reading. The perpetrator was predictable but there was a surprising twist at the end. Overall, I enjoyed the book but I wouldn’t buy a copy for my personal library.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    In her amnesiac thriller, Shalini Bolland introduces us to the confusion of a solitary woman washed up the shore. Percussive short sentences indicate the woman’s state of mind. The author segues into the sights, sounds, and smells of the hospital as our heroine is brought into the Emergency Department.Reassured by Dr. Lazowski that her amnesia is temporary, our victim obsesses because she can't even remember her name, much less how she came to be lying on the beach, water washing over her. Well-intentioned doctors, nurses and detectives press her for any memory that might surface. "Retrograde amnesia". The use of the term strikes her panic button.•Where are you from?•Were you out running?•Do you have any identifying marks on your body?•Can you remember names of people you may know?•“I don’t know” is her resounding response. A look in the mirror confirms her fears. She has no idea who she is.Someone has reported that "Mia James" is missing. Could that be her name? We immediately mistrust Mia's boyfriend and family. Upon meeting her mother, she discovers that old photos of her are "in storage." Piers, her boyfriend, whom she does not remember, fills her in on a huge inheritance she received from her father, and a real estate business that she and Piers own together. Mia meets all new information with mixed emotions. Who can she trust?This contemporary mystery proceeds at a fast clip, fueling my inability to put the book down. The first person narrative is peppered with short paragraphs we assume to be memories, but even these are hazy. The emotional acceleration is propulsive until the middle of the book. Lies, blackmail, secrets, accusations, mistrust weave through The Girl from the Sea, but the book’s momentum slows to the point where the thrill of the thriller is stalled. A good read for those not needing consistently compelling reading.I thank NetGalley and Adrenalin Books for supplying an ARC for my unbiased review.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I picked out this book on a whim and I was not disappointed.A woman wakes up on the beach, washed in with the tide and half drowned, and she has no idea who she is or what happened to her.Reunited with her boyfriend as the police search for clues, she is reintroduced to her former life. And at first it seems pretty idyllic. She lives in a beautiful town, in a great apartment, and seems to have it all. But as she starts trying to reclaim a life she cannot remember, it seems that underneath the surface shine dwells so etning rotten. With no memories to rely on, she must question everything about herself and her family and friends. After all, she didn’t end up nearly drowned by accident, did she?This was a fun, quick read (I finished the book in an afternoon). The whole novel is told from the first person perspective, which can be a risky move for an author. However, in Girl from the Sea, the narration is well done, and our perspective from the woman’s point of view is nothing short of paranoia inducing. As a reader, you begin to question the motives of every character you meet, parsing dialogue for inconsistencies and clues. You, much like the protagonist, have no idea who you can trust, or whose version of events is true. It is very, very hard to put this book down once you start.I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of psychological thrillers. If The Girl on the Train or Gone Girl are in your TBR, I would advise adding this book to your list.A free copy of this book was provided by the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The Girl from the Sea is currently available for purchase.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Shalini Boland does it again - enough twist and turns to keep me second guessing. Mia survives a drowning but has total amnesia - she doesn't even remember what she looks like. She has to work out who is telling the truth and the kind of person she was, and who she is now. Her search to recover who she is, is gripping reading. Great descriptions of places, you can see and feel the atmosphere. Good holiday reading!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I couldn't stop reading this one! Lots of twists and turns and thrills.I read it in less than one day! Loved it.