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The Other Side of Disappearing
The Other Side of Disappearing | Kate Clayborn
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A novel filled with depth, wit, heart, and a bit of intrigue, from the author who has captivated readers and reviewers alike with her modern yet timeless (Kirkus Reviews) storytelling, complex characters, relatable friendships, and emotionally rich romance. Hairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Teganand keeping a shocking secret. Ever since their reckless mother ran off with a boyfriend shed known only a few months, Jess has been aware that hes the same accomplished con man who was the subject of a wildly popular podcast, The Last Con of Lynton Baltimore. Now thirty-one, Jess didnt bargain on Tegan eventually piecing together the connection for herself. But Tegan plans to do exactly what Jess has always fearedleave their safe, stable home to search for their motherand shell be accompanied by the prying podcast host and her watchful, handsome producer, Adam Hawkins. Unwilling to let the sister shes spent so much of her life protecting go it alone, Jess reluctantly joins them. Together, the four make their way across the country, unraveling the mystery of where the couple disappeared to and why. But soon Jess is discovering other things too. Like a renewed sense of vulnerability and curiosity, and a willingness to expand beyond the walls shes so carefully built. And in Adam, she finds an unexpected connection she didnt even know was missing, if only she can let go and let him in . . . Poignant, observant, tender, and deeply romantic, The Other Side of Disappearing is a genre-bending triumph. Clayborn takes what she does best and goes deeper, deftly braiding mystery and family drama with an absorbing romance in her trademark lyrical voice. This book is everything; Jess and Adam own my whole heart. Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The True Love Experiment Another masterclass in romance. . . . I never disappear into a book the way I do into Clayborns. Alicia Thompson, bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers
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robinb
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I‘m a big Clayborn fan from her beginning. But while I did enjoy this book, it was not a favorite for me. And to be honest I‘m not sure why. This revolves around two sisters who were abandoned by their flighty mom (who took up with a grifter). The older sister Jess raised Tegan, her half sister. Now Tegan wants to find their mother and enlists the aid of a podcaster who interviewed the man 10 years before. Thus begins a cross-country adventure 🔻

robinb with the sisters, Salem (the podcaster) and Adam (her assistant). Adam also has a personal story that he‘d like to produce (with Salem‘s approval) about his best friend‘s mental struggles and subsequent suicide. While this was a good story about what family means, what courage means and what strength means, I just didn‘t connect with these characters as well as I wanted to. But still, a good book. 4/5⭐️ 1mo
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nitalibrarian
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I'm about 1/3 done with this ARC of Kate Clayborn's March release. I'm enjoying very much.

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Kshakal
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty 🧡🤍 3mo
Eggs Great cover! 2mo
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nitalibrarian
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February #BookSpinBingo!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Looks fantastic!! 3mo
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everlocalwest
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2024 is going to be my year of DNFing books that just aren't resonating with me.
I've enjoyed other books by Clayborn but I've had this on my bedside and in my backpack since August and I still haven't finished. Cleary, this one just isn't for me. Maybe I'll try it in audio next year but for now, it's time we part ways.

everlocalwest Note: if anyone would like my ARC, let me know, I'll happily send it your way. 4mo
Pip2 I‘ve been doing the same thing. If a book doesn‘t sell me after 50 pages or 12.5%, whichever is longer. I bail. 4mo
everlocalwest @Pip2 oh, I like this system! I need to find one that works for me. I never bail on books but I'm trying to make it a priority in the new year. 4mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @everlocalwest I would be interested if you still have it 🧡 1mo
everlocalwest @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks sure thing! Email me your addy michelle(at)cavalierhousebooks(dot)com 💙📚 1mo
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What happens when the mystery you‘ve been hiding from all your life shows back up on your doorstep via podcasters bent on finding the truth? A truth you‘d rather not face? Kate Clayborn writes the most authentic characters and imbues them with heart and purpose. She puts them through the wringer, but I enjoyed every minute! Highly recommend, releases March 26.

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