Forget You Saw Her A Standalone Prequel to Ask for Andrea

Phenomenal Prequel to 'Ask For Andrea'! 🤩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I knew I was going to read 'Forget You Saw Her' by Noelle W. Ihli after reading 'Ask For Andrea'! I just had to have the backstory to the real-life campaign as a safety tool used globally to escape dangerous situations. Although this is a fictional story, it brings the heart-wrenching reality to life from behind the scenes.

I'm usually not a huge fan of ghost stories, but the way Noelle writes such descriptive first-person perspective of each relatable character is a must! The point of view from them puts you right there with them, in the cars, the room, the underpass, feeling the struggles and frustrations. It makes you want to scream with them, fight with them, and just pound your fist on the counter. When I say I was holding my breath, gasping out loud, and on the edge of my seat, it's not a joke.

The realism she brings out in each page makes you see it all playing out in your mind-living it, smelling the stale cigarettes, feeling the humidity in the room, seeing the blood, getting goosebumps and hearing the screams.

Pacing was perfection as each page kept my attention, flying through the pages wanting to know what happens next. Every twist and turn turning my knuckles white griping the Kindle.

Forget You Saw Her was the book I didn't know I needed. Seriously, I can't stress that enough. If you've read Ask For Andrea (and honestly, if you haven't, what are you even doing?), you've probably wondered the same thing I did: was Andrea real? Like, was she an actual person? And what's her backstory?

Ihli answers all of that in this prequel, and wow. Just... wow.

The premise alone gets you hooked. Sabina gave her daughter up for adoption seventeen years ago, and then she gets a letter from the police saying Andrea is missing. What follows is this intense, emotional journey that had me turning pages way past my bedtime.

The way Ihli weaves this story together is brilliant. It's got that same haunting atmosphere as Ask For Andrea, and if you loved that book, this prequel adds so much depth to Andrea's story. I found myself completely absorbed in Sabina's search, feeling every bit of her desperation and hope.

The emotional punch this book delivers is no joke. It's suspenseful and heart-wrenching in a way that snuck up on me. Ihli has this gift for making you care deeply about her characters, and Sabina's journey absolutely gutted me in the best way possible.

Five stars. Easy. Ihli's done something special here, and if you loved Andrea's story the first time around, this prequel is absolutely essential reading. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Dynamite Books, but this is 100% my honest review.

I’m a huge fan of Noelle W. Ihli, and Forget You Saw Her reminded me why. I love that her books are inspired by true crimes. It’s like reading a thriller and a real-life mystery at the same time. This one, loosely based on Aundria Bowman (Into the Fire), really pulled me in.

Sabina gave her daughter up for adoption seventeen years ago, and now a police letter tells her Andrea is missing. What follows is a gripping, emotional journey as Sabina searches for answers, uncovering secrets she never expected. Ihli does a great job of keeping the tension just right, you feel Sabina’s fear and hope. And those eerie whispers in her dreams keep you wondering what’s coming next.

I finished this book wanting to learn more about the real cases behind the story, which is something I always love about Ihli’s work. Forget You Saw Her is suspenseful, haunting, and a deeply moving must-read for anyone who loves thrillers with heart.