Wake Up Missing

I was disappointed to find that that this book targeted a younger audience than I expected. The main character is only 12 and the supporting characters are between 12 and 14 (unless they're an adult).

I'm accustomed to being in the heads of teenagers – high schoolers – not pre-teens.

When you want one thing and get another, it certainly colors your perception.

I never managed to become fully invested in the story or the characters. I believed that the kids were in danger, but I wasn't really sure I cared. When one of the ancillary characters was found murdered (by the kids, even) I had no emotional reaction whatsoever.

Overall, this book was a very solid “meh.”