When Mimi Went Missing

When Mimi Went Missing by Suja Sukumar 📚

Rating: 3 Stars

When I picked up When Mimi Went Missing by Suja Sukumar, I was drawn in by the promise of a dark, twisty YA mystery centered around the splintered relationship between two Indian American cousins, Tanvi and Mimi. The story kicks off with shy, nerdy Tanvi, who has always looked up to her cousin Mimi as more of a sister figure, especially after Mimi's family took her in following her parents' tragic passing. However, their bond is tested when Mimi starts hanging out with Beth, the rich classmate who also happens to be Tanvi's biggest bully. 🤔📖

In a moment of desperation to prevent another torment-filled school year, Tanvi takes an incriminating photo of Mimi and Beth at a party. But when Tanvi wakes up with mysterious injuries and no memory of the night's events, Mimi has vanished. As Tanvi embarks on a quest to piece together her fragmented memories and question everyone connected to Mimi, the narrative twists and turns into a gripping search that soon escalates into a murder investigation. The tension ramps up when the police announce they suspect foul play, leaving Tanvi to confront the terrifying possibility that she might be involved in her cousin's disappearance. 😮🔍

The mystery had me guessing at every turn, and I found myself eagerly trying to piece together the clues. The twists were genuinely surprising, and the ending left me reeling—definitely not what I expected! That said, despite the thrilling plot, there were aspects of the book that didn't quite hit the mark for me. The frequent rehashing of events felt redundant at times, slowing down the momentum just when it should have been quickening. Some of the dialogue came across as stiff, and the plot relied on a few too many predictable plot devices that detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, I felt the characters could have been more fleshed out; they occasionally fell flat, which made it harder to fully connect with their journeys. 😕📚

Overall, while When Mimi Went Missing kept me engaged with its unpredictable storyline and shocking conclusion, it could have benefited from tighter editing to smooth out its rougher edges. It's a solid three-star read that will appeal to those who enjoy a good mystery but might leave some readers wishing for a more polished execution. 🤷‍♂️📖

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️