I was gifted an ARC of this book by Grand Central Publishing to read in exchange for a review. I also thought this didn't release until April and that I had time to read it, but I was mistaken and of course read it AFTER the publication date! But, here is my review anyways!

Years ago, Ruthy Ramirez disappeared after school and was never found. No one knows what happens and it seems that the family is just going to have to accept that and learn to live with their grief. But then, her sister Jessica finds someone on a tacky reality TV show called Catfight who could be Ruthy's twin. Along with her sister, they work towards trying to find out just what happened to Ruthy and get her back.

I went back and forth about where to rate this. I'm not truthfully confident that this is my final rating of it, however; I am confident and honest in my review of the book. 

I did not hate this book. It was more of a general dislike. I also found it dreadfully boring and frustrating at times. I understand that it was an ARC and that some things likely changed/were edited for publication but one thing that REALLY bothered me was the multiple mixed references to the alleged Ruthy in the book. When they spoke of her sometimes she was referred to Ruthy, sometimes she was referred to as Ruby, and sometimes it was Ruthy/Ruby. Like..why? Pick one and keep it consistent. 

Despite a lot of other reviewers negative opinions regarding the language and use of the word "fuck" it didn't bother me at all. I felt that it added to story and lifestyle that was being portrayed. I also have the mouth of a sailor so.. 

My overall issue was that there was so much time spent on just unnecessary crap. Chapters of a play-by-play of the TV show that was just meaningless. I didn't need this info nor did I care about it. Add to that the never-ending details about mundane life and work and side characters that were completely irrelevant and served no purpose other than to add length to the book. All this time building up to some major event and then when we get to said event it's over in two chapters and the only ending/wrap up we get is 1 final chapter that is three pages long. There were just so many unanswered questions for me.. 

A few positives on the book: I loved that the chapters were told from the perspective of each of the characters. While the details that were presented were..useless..I appreciated getting a sense of each character and their personality..and maybe that was the reason for the details, I don't know. 
There was also some one-liners that were humorous and I found myself chuckling out loud. So, some comedic relief in some heavy details is good. 

Finally, I do like that the author brought attention to the many black and brown girls that go missing every year that we don't hear/know about because the world has an obsession with missing/dead white girls only.

All of this to say, I don't necessary recommend this book but I am grateful and appreciative that I had to opportunity to read and review it. Maybe if you're looking for a mostly slice of life book with a little something happening on the side but no real plot - this is the book for you.