Girl Forgotten

In this young adult mystery, transfer student Piper Gray starts a true-crime podcast about the unsolved murder of Layla Trello, a girl killed seventeen years earlier. As Piper and her collaborator Jonas uncover new leads, the old case begins to threaten them in the present.

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Work Information

A podcast investigating an unsolved murder brings a forgotten case into the present.

Many years after Layla Trello's death, her killer has never been found. Drawn to true crime, high school student Piper starts a podcast about the case and, with her classmate Jonas, speaks to people connected to it. The closer they come to the truth, the more the silent past puts them in danger.

Review Summaries

The use of podcast records and newspaper clippings, together with a steady stream of new clues, has been praised for sustaining the suspense. The novel also treats the ethics of turning true crime into entertainment as part of its tension.

Book Information

Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books
Published: 2023-03-28
Pages: 272 pages
Language: 英語
Size: 14.86 x 2.79 x 22.1 cm
ISBN-13: 9780316322591
ISBN-10: 0316322598
Price: 3319 JPY
Category: 洋書/Children's Books

★ An Edgar Award Winner ★ Piper Gray starts a true-crime podcast investigating a seventeen-year-old cold case in this thrilling YA murder mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry. Seventeen years ago, Layla Trello was murdered, and her killer was never found. Enter true-crime fan Piper Gray who is determined to reopen Layla’s case and get some answers. With the help of Jonas—who has a secret of his own—Piper starts a podcast investigating Layla’s murder. But as she digs deeper into the mysteries of the past, Piper begins receiving anonymous threats telling her to back off the investigation, or else. The killer is still out there, and Piper must uncover their identity before they silence her forever. And don’t miss these other chilling thrillers from April Henry: In the Blood When We Go Missing Stay Dead Two Truths and a Lie.

April Henry is the New York Times bestselling author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and over fifteen novels for teens, including the bestselling Girl, Stolen ; Girl Forgotten , which was an Edgar Award winner, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, and a Tome Student Literacy Society It List Selection; Two Truths and a Lie , which was a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers; and The Girl I Used to Be , which was nominated for an Edgar Award and won the Anthony Award for Best YA Mystery. She lives in Oregon and invites you to visit her at aprilhenry.com.

Reviews

A very well written book

My daughter saw this book at her school book fair. And this is the first book she has actually read from cover to cover. It was so good that I even downloaded the audiobook and listened to it at work, and loved it myself. It is well written, engaging, and keeps you guessing until the end of the book on who did the crime.
Fantastic read!

Girl Forgotten by, April Henry This fast-paced YA thriller pulled me in from page one and didn’t let go. Girl Forgotten dives into a haunting cold case, blending true crime vibes with emotional depth. April Henry knows how to keep the tension high—secrets unravel slowly, suspects shift, and every chapter ends with just enough suspense to make you say, “One more chapter...” The protagonist’s voice is authentic and relatable, and the mystery is layered in a way that keeps you guessing without getting lost in the details. I appreciated the focus on justice, identity, and how the past echoes into the present. If you love twisty, emotionally grounded thrillers with strong female leads, Girl Forgotten is a must-read. 📚
Good read

Twists & surprises. Clues. Red herrings. Interesting mystery. Enjoyed reading this mystery. My first April Henry book, won’t be my last.
So great and time consuming

I loved reading this and it took up so much of my time but it was worth it especially since the ending made me smile from ear to ear.
Great read

I especially liked when it was revealed Piper's mom wasn't really dead and the emotional strain it puts on a young girl whose mom is actually in prison. Was a great book