Find Her

I’ll admit: I rolled my eyes at first. *Another* kidnapped-woman thriller? But *Find Her* gutted me in the best way. Gardner’s Flora Dane is a protagonist who feels dangerously real—someone who’d probably annoy you in person but whose ruthless intelligence you can’t look away from. The story’s structure is clever, weaving Flora’s past captivity with a present-day manhunt, and Potter’s narration sells every jagged transition. Her voice work is *exceptional*—especially when Flora’s trauma bleeds into her dialogue, turning even mundane lines like *“I know how to disappear”* into something chilling. That said, this isn’t a flawless listen. The middle act sags slightly under the weight of its own twists, and one subplot involving a secondary character feels undercooked. But the finale? Worth the slog. Gardner’s ability to make violence feel *earned* (rather than exploitative) is rare in this genre, and Potter’s delivery in the climax—when Flora’s voice drops to a whisper—gave me actual chills. The production quality is crisp, though a few abrupt chapter cuts might jolt you out of the moment. If you’re tired of thrillers that treat women as either victims or avenging angels, Flora Dane’s messy, contradictory rage might be the antidote. Just don’t expect to sleep easy after.