Nearly "Leigh" Broswell checks the newspaper personal ads every week searching for some sign of her runaway father. Eventually, she starts noticing mysterious messages that seem aimed right at her. When she tries to figure out the clues, they follow her through a string of deaths of people who have one thing in common...her. Suddenly, she is being framed for murder, and she has no clue who's behind it. The only clear thing is that whoever it is wants her gone and punished.

While I usually enjoy a good thriller here and there, I'm sometimes disappointed with how heavy the suspense is and how light the depth of the characters are. Lucky for me, NEARLY GONE by Elle Cosimano is the perfect combination of suspense, romance, and excellent characters. Right away, Nearly is a relatable character, bright, lonely, and full of dreams. I love the complexity of her character from dealing with mom she both loves and can't stand, wrestling with memories of a father who might not be the most moral person, and trying to figure out who in the world would want to frame her for such horrific murders. The addition of her ability to tell people's feelings with a touch adds a nice supernatural element to the story as well.

The romance between Nearly and Reece is super intense and swoony. They have adorable banter, and they easily make you want to root for them the entire book.

Overall, NEARLY GONE is the perfect pick for suspense fans. Elle Cosimano has created an exciting novel of murder, love, and the desperation to make your dreams come true when everything that could possibly stand in your way is going on around you. This is definitely an addition to my favorites shelf, and I can't wait to read more from this author.