I was intrigued by this book as soon as I read the synopsis. I was immediately drawn into Melanie's story, I read this book over a couple of nights as I couldn't put it down. The plot line builds gradually and I loved the twist near the end.
A well written clever and addictive read which keeps you turning the pages, I would definitely recommend Where She Went and will be reading more by B.E. Jones in the future.

Thank you!

I found the premise really interesting and had high hopes for this novel, but sadly it couldn’t live up to my expectations. And I’m sure that this is me and the book not “clicking”, due to my difficulties with the narration style of the story. I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK!

40% in and I decided that unfortunately this semi-autobiographical novel simply wasn't for me and I gave up reading it. I'm sure others would enjoy this, but I simply found the monotonous dialogue of the deceased (Melanie Black) a chore, with no real storyline.

Many thanks to Netgalley who provided me with this ARC. I chose to read it and give a voluntary and unbiased review.

This was one of the most original books I have ever read, it starts with the realization of the main character that she is dead, doesn't get more different than that I think.Based in my part of the world always good fun to place spot as you are reading .I can't say I loved the main character Melanie but I didn't want her to be dead, and I certainly didn't like Peter who she suspects killed her.Nasty misogynist bully springs to mind...so I was on Melanie's side in spite of her character flaws.Yet another writer who makes his characters not very likable at all, interesting concept to do this, and as I read more books with weird and wonderful and really not very nice people in them I am becoming more used to this idea.This was as mind boggling as it gets and I don't want to give the plot away so am not going to say much apart from if you want a book that will test you and make you think and a good read as well this could be the one for you.

excellent read,got me from the start,would recommend this book and author

Ive never read any of this authors other books but really enjoyed this one. It was unique in the telling of the story, not read any in this style before. Anyone wanting to read a well written thriller this is a must ****

Where she went by B.E. Jones.
TV journalist Melanie Black wakes up one morning next to a man she doesn't recognise. It's not the first time - but he ignores her even though she's in his bed. Yet when his wife walks in with a cup of tea he greets her with a smile and to her horror, Melanie comes to realise that no one can see or her hear her - because she is dead.

But has she woken up next to her murderer? And where is her body? Why is she an invisible and uninvited guest in a house she can't leave; is she tied to this man forever? Is Melanie being punished in some way, or being given a chance to make amends?

As she begins to piece together the last days of her life and circumstances leading up to her own death it becomes clear she has to make a choice: bring her killer to justice, or wreak her own punishment out to the man who murdered her.
This was a fantastic read with brilliant characters. I loved how we saw Melanie side. And how she felt. I had a inkling who it was But wasn't sure. 4*. Netgalley and little brown book group UK.

Interesting premise but just didn't excite me at all. I almost gave up but didn't and whilst it wasn't terrible it just didn't float my boat. None of the lead characters are particularly attractive and the why behind the disappearance of Melanie is not fully delivered until the end by which point it seemed irrelevant. Think this could have been a lot darker and more challenging which would have made it a more exciting and psychological book.

Sadly didn't work for me. A very generous 3* due to some interesting red herrings that are revealed at the very end.

TV journalist Melanie Black wakes up to a man she does not recognise. It's not the first time, but he ignores her even though she's in his bed. Then his wife walks in with a cup of tea and he greets her with a smile. To her horror, Melanie realises that no one can see her because she is dead. Has she just woken up next to a murderer?

This book is entirely voiced by Melanie. It's not often we get a ghost as a main character. We share her journey as she adapts to her new abilities. The characters in this book are not likeable but I don't think it would work any other way. There is a few twist and turns as we get to know the truth behind Melanie's death. The ending is quite chilling.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Little Brown Book Group UK and the author BE Jones for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Here's a really fresh take on a 'whodunit' with the protagonist recounting events that led to her death. TV journalist Melanie Black was brutally murdered, and instead of the 'bright light at the end of the tunnel' she finds herself living in the home of her murderer and his wife and son, although of course, they can't see or hear her.

Melanie Black wasn't a particularly nice person, she enjoyed putting people down, and had no qualms about 'sticking the knife in' if she saw someone as a threat, either in her personal, or her working relationships. As she slowly revealed the events leading up to her death, I found myself with conflicting feelings for her, from sympathy, regarding the nature of her death, to distaste for the contempt she had for others.

Now Melanie being Melanie, it's not difficult to see that she's going to get revenge for her murder and this is where it gets interesting. We really get inside the minds of everyone who was involved with her ( it's like being a fly on the wall ) and be honest, we'd all like to do that sometimes!

I found the first few chapters a little slow, but I soon became involved and really enjoyed seeing where it led. I didn't like Melanie Black, but it's not always necessary to like a protagonist to appreciate the storyline. Oh, and there was a great twist near the end - and I do enjoy a twist. All in all I enjoyed it.

*Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Company/ Constable for my ARC in exchange for an honest review*

An excellent idea, brilliantly executed.

Not only do you have to suspend disbelief to read a novel written by someone who's been murdered, most of the characters, including the dead narrator, are unlikeable/downright evil and yet it works on so many levels and had me up really late to at night to finish.

A cracking good read and I'm already looking forward to B.E. Jones' next novel.

p.s. Bonus points for being set in South Wales by someone who really knows the area.

[Review copy received from the publishers via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.]

I really did struggle to get into this at first but plodded on and wow it was worth it! I really really enjoyed this book. Fantastic storyline, writing and good characters. A little follow up is always possible but it ended perfectly

Yet another psychological thriller. There's definitely a theme in my life; degree in criminology with psychology, studying for a masters in criminology with forensic psychology, favourite genre in TV/film and books is psychology/crime.

Let's return to this review, shall we? I love my psychological thrillers. There are probably only one or two books which I didn't love and unfortunately, I'm going to have to add Where She Went to that section. I really try not to read the reviews until after I've finished reading and noting my own review, but it got to a point where I felt the story dragging and nothing of interest was happening.

I'm unsure if I have psychological issues because I love to hate characters, particularly the main because they are usually written to be loved and admired. I hated Melanie. Her disregard for the women around her and her personality is very snobby. Where She Went brings attention to key issues in society: domestic violence, adultery and child abuse. There may be other areas that it touches on which I apologise for not bringing to the forefront.

I think Where She Went had more potential and the concept of a murder victim returning to haunt the two people responsible for her death is very interesting. Unfortunately, it wasn't made justice by B. E. Jones though her writing is very good and I look forward to reading her other books.

Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher. From very early on I knew I was going to like it and picked it up at every spare moment I got. You know those books that are just great to read? The ones that you can read in one sitting and get absorbed in? For me, this is one of those great books

Generally a good idea but it became too verbose for me and I ended up skim reading some pages. However it was a good concept and I finished it so it can't have been too bad.

Melanie Black has woken up in a strange man’s bed. It’s not necessarily an unusual occurrence, but when he completely ignores her she starts to get worried. Her concern is made even worse when the man’s wife comes into the room, and also completely ignores her. She soon comes to realise what’s going on. She’s dead. And she has woken up in the house of her murderer.

Melanie has to figure out what happened to her before she woke up in Peter Albright’s bed. And once she does she must figure out what to do next. Help the police catch Peter and bring their own justice, or take matters into her own hands and exact her own revenge?

Where She Went isn’t your typical psychological thriller. There isn’t really a whodunnit aspect, you know basically straight away that Peter is the murderer. It’s a bit more about the ‘how’ than the ‘who’. As Mel gets used to her situation she reveals more about what she remembers from the night she was murdered. There is a slight twist in the end. It’s not something that particularly shocked me, but I have heard others saying they were amazed and loved it so maybe it just wasn’t for me.

Seeing the investigation unfold through the eyes of the media was an interesting change from the normal police procedural as well. It’s different to see how the news deals with a murder, and the connections they have with the police and the information the police wants to give out. It definitely keeps you reading.

I love the concept of the book, with Mel waking up in her murderer’s house. She discovers that, even though Peter and his family can’t hear her, she can influence their thoughts and hear what they’re thinking. It does take a bit of a stretch of the imagination, but it’s an interesting way to have her communicate with the other characters.

Mel isn’t a particularly likeable character, however. As her memories unfold and we find out more about her, it becomes apparent that she was a bit of a bitch. She’s what I imagine Regina George would grow up to be. As horrible as this probably sounds, it’s difficult to have any sympathy for the fact that she’s dead. In fact, there aren't any likeable characters in the book. Peter is obviously an insecure, misogynistic murderer, not much to like there. Peter’s wife Eve is the only one who isn’t a terrible person, but even still she’s not especially engaging. I think the reader is supposed to feel for her as the abused wife, but she does nothing to help herself and just comes across as a little bit whiny and pathetic. But unlikeable characters don't necessarily mean an unlikeable book.

Where She Went is an unusual take on a typical story, and is worth a read. The ending is satisfying without being too shocking or uncomfortable. If you’re a fan of something a bit psychological then you’ll more than likely enjoy this.

A very cleverly written book, an addictive story which I devoured in one sitting.

I loved the description for Where She Went - there are plenty of books where a victim's last days need to be pieced together before justice can be realised but it's rare to have the victim doing the work. They are dead after all... When Melanie wakes up in a strange bed, next to a strange man she doesn't understand the awful truth at first. It's only when she realises that nobody can see her that she begins to recall the events that would eventually lead to her death.
Where She Went is written in the first person. In some books this doesn't always quite work, you could swap the pronouns to make it a third person without drastically altering the feel of the book. Not so with this one, B.E. Johnson lets Melanie tell her story. It's colloquial, jumbled, personal and, considering it's a story about a ghost, completely believable.
Melanie is an odd character. Truth be told, I didn't actually like her very much. In life and in death she's manipulative, judgemental and selfish. Throughout the book I had conflicting emotions towards her, from the initial empathy towards a character suddenly discovering she has woken up a murder victim, through to distaste, downright anger, pity, sympathy and fear - she is actually quite sinister at times. However, despite being a character I don't think I'd want as a friend, I was still rooting for her, partly because it was so refreshing having a fully three dimensional victim - flaws and all - but also because Peter, the man she woke up next to, is a truly vile character. For all Melanie's faults I really wanted her to ensure Peter got his comeuppance. He is a narcissistic misogynist and control freak but as we learn about his past I did feel a little sympathy towards him. His wife, Eve is the most likeable adult in the book (they have a little boy, Adam who is adorable although the influence of his father is already disturbing at times). Melanie despises what she sees as weakness but as the book progresses we learn Eve has dark secrets of her own.
As we finally learn the full truth about Melanie's death I was gripped by the twists and turns. Obviously I'm not going to give anything away suffice to say I was genuinely surprised to discover what actually happened. The book cleverly finishes with an ending that is really quite chilling. If you're looking for a thriller that's a bit different Where She Went could be just what you're looking for.
Many thanks to the publishers for my copy, received through Netgalley in return for my unbiased review.

Excellent book. Great main characters and plot. I would recommend this book.

TV journalist Melanie Black wakes up one morning next to a man she doesn't recognise. It's not the first time - but he ignores her even though she's in his bed. Yet when his wife walks in with a cup of tea he greets her with a smile and to her horror, Melanie comes to realise that no one can see or her hear her - because she is dead.

I really enjoyed this book and read it very quickly as I found it an easy and compelling read. At first, it reminded me a bit of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold in that the main character has been murdered and is the narrator of the story, watching over friends and family left behind.

I was quickly drawn into the story and found myself eagerly wanting to find out who Melanie's murderer was and hoping she would get justice. All of the characters were cleverly crafted though not particularly likeable, even Melanie. I enjoy crime thrillers and this fitted the bill, albeit with the unusual ghostly element.

I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. These are my own opinions. Thank you to Net Galley, the publisher and the author.