When Mimi Went Missing
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| Author | Suja Sukumar |
|---|---|
| Genre | Psychological thriller |
| Publication date | November 19, 2024 |
| ISBN | 978-1-641-29536-9 |
When Mimi Went Missing is a young adult novel by Suja Sukumar, originally published on November 19, 2024, by Soho Press. It is her debut novel.[1]
Reception
Kayla Chamberlain of School Library Journal said that the novel is "a quick and riveting mystery with fantastic representation", especially praising its psychological thriller elements.[2] Kirkus Reviews called the novel "a quick read that fails to coalesce into a coherent whole", citing the "shallow" character development and a "muddy" timescale. The review particularly criticized the character of Beth, who they called a "mean girl stereotype".[3] Wesley Jacques, reviewing for The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, concluded, "Agatha Christie this is not; but a Pretty Little Liars-sized itch can be scratched for readers that can stomach some clumsy execution of an otherwise heartbreaking missing-person mystery."[4]
References
- ↑ Dumpleton, Elise (November 19, 2024). "Q&A: Suja Sukumar, Author of 'When Mimi Went Missing'". The Nerd Daily. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ↑ Chamberlain, Kayla (November 1, 2024). "When Mimi Went Missing". School Library Journal. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ↑ "When Mimi Went Missing". Kirkus Reviews. August 30, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ↑ Jacques, Wesley (2024). "When Mimi Went Missing by Suja Sukumar (review)". The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 78 (3). Johns Hopkins University Press: 119. doi:10.1353/bcc.2024.a939723.