A very satisfying follow-up to Looking for JJ - the tension is palpable and the story utterly gripping. (I actually missed my train because I was so engrossed.) An unflinching but compassionate depiction of coming to terms with the past. The various elements are skilfully woven together and the ending is not quite joyous but certainly full of cautious hope. The revelation about Cottis filled me with a sense that justice had been served, at some level - Cassidy is skilled at allowing a wealth of emotions to surface, particularly ones which butt against each other. Her writing forces the reader to confront their own prejudices and beliefs.My only niggle is that I'd love to know what happened to her mother and grandmother. Maybe a third book? Finding Jennifer Jones is a bittersweet book of pasts and secrets. This book was a surprise second edition to “Looking For JJ”, 10 years after its release. Kate is hiding the secret that as a 10 year old girl, she did a terrible thing, and now she lives with it every day, and the people around her dont know a thing. This book kept my interest and at times it was so suspenseful I couldn’t put it down. A great read overall, and addition to the first book.
What do You think about Finding Jennifer Jones (2014)?
It was quite an interesting read but not quite as intriguing as "Looking For JJ".
—Eunice
Didn't realize it was a sequel, but stood on its own. Good characters and story.
—wgustaf
i liked this one better than the first. i love the characters. xx
—YMC14A
