Review: The Girl from the Sea

The Girl from the Sea by Shalini Boland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first thing Mia remembers is waking up on a beach one morning. She doesn't know her name or how she ended up there. Luckily, her boyfriend, Piers, claims her at the hospital and brings her home. As the days go by with only a few memories coming back, Mia is forced to start new relationships with those who know her already. This new cast of characters, from her mother and sister to her rowing friend, Jack, all seem to be keeping pieces of information from Mia.

The Girl from the Sea flowed so naturally from scene to scene that there was never really a dull moment. Mia is a strong character, very capable of making good decisions for herself, which is why I found some of her actions a little silly. I know she was trying to rediscover her past but she seemed a little impulsive, especially when it came to relationships. Seeing as how this book happened mostly over a few week period, Mia jumped into relationships and trusted people way too quickly, especially since the warning signs were there. For example, just based on her conversation with her sister, it was clear they weren't on speaking terms but Mia seemed not to pick up on it. It did help the plot move, though, so I can't complain too much.

Although I did predict who the culprit was the motivations came as a surprise, which I always appreciate in a thriller like The Girl from the Sea. Great end of summer read.

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