Kennedy and Carter Wynn are twin sisters leading a privileged life. It is the 90's and there are many references to the pop culture of that time, which I loved since I grew up in this era. The fun shifts though when their best friend Haley is brutally murdered. The book actually begins with Kennedy being released from prison for Haley's murder. Because Haley and Kennedy were high on the night of the murder, Kennedy is not sure what really happened. The evidence is questionable, but Kennedy accepts a plea bargain and spends the next 15 years in prison. Switching back and forth between the time of the murder and present-day as well as multiple POVs, I felt very involved in each of the characters and how they were feeling. The book shifts to 2008 where Kennedy must adjust to life as it is now- remember that when she went away there were no smartphones, social media, etc. As the reader, we see relationships that must be mended, alliances form, and break, and we question what we are told because so much was messed up during the actual crime. Honestly, my favorite thing about this book was the realism. It wasn't gimmicky or over-the-top. Sometimes when I read these crime or thriller marketed books it just feels like the author is trying to do way too much when simplicity would have flowed so much better. This book was better than I expected. I also want to mention the beauty of the cover. I also want to thank Net Galley & the publisher for approving my request and letting me experience yet another great author. This was perfect for us "Murderinos" who appreciate facts without all the fluff.

Kennedy is only 16 years old when her best friend is found murdered in the woods by her house. Unable to remember the events of that night clearly, but knowing she was one of the last people to see Haley alive, Kennedy accepts a plea bargain and is sent to jail for the murder. Fifteen years later, she is out on parole in a world she doesn’t really understand. Her twin sister is now in a forbidden relationship and is slowly distancing herself from Kennedy. Most of the world thinks Kennedy is guilty. But then a journalist with a small true crime show who is intrigued by the case, comes into town determined to find the truth. Was Kennedy guilty? And if not, who is?

What I liked: I think the author did a good job of making you wonder whether Kennedy was truly guilty. The flashbacks to the past were well done and weaved throughout the story. The end provided some closure for the main characters.

What I didn’t like: This is hard to say without giving away the twist, but I will say I was disappointed when you learned the truth about what happened to Haley that night. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the language and the behavior of the teenagers in the scenes from the past.

Overall, a good thriller/mystery that was worth the read. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group PUTNAM for an ARC of this book!

Nicely written and paced, but it wasn’t my favorite. I didn’t buy some of the character journeys (and oddly I’m not a fan of 90’s grunge scenes).

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book.

Kennedy has served 15 years in prison for murdering her best friend when they were teens, even though there are those that believe she wasn’t guilty. Now she’s out and has to navigate the complicated relationships between the members of the community, her father, and her twin sister Carter. Things are shaken up and new developments come to light when a popular crime show comes knocking on the door. A very solid mystery with a great, unexpected ending.

I really enjoyed this book. Character development was good. The plot was very interesting. Not a lot of typos.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.

Did I love it? No. Was a good thriller? Yes.
While I possibly didn't love it, it was still a solid book, a good thriller with well a written plot and characters.
Trying to figure out who murdered Hannah, and what was going on wog everyone kept my interest. It had twists and turns and was overall a good read.
3.5 rounded up.

Little Threats had me hooked on its premise, but I wish it had delivered more. I read to the end to see how the.mystery was resolved, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I wish I had. I didn't dislike this book, but I didn't love it either.

"Little Threats" by Emily Schultz checks all the boxes. Complex, nuanced characters - check; engaging plot - check; writing that allows the reader to subsume to subsume themselves in the plot - check.
Kennedy Wynn has just been released from prison after serving 16 years for the murder of her best friend, Haley. Her twin sister, Carter, has serious doubts about Kennedy's protestations of innocence which leads to intense conflict between the two sisters. Switching back and forth between the time of the murder and present day, the reader feels the twisted emotions of all of the characters.

The plot is not only engaging (it drew me in from page one), it explores the mystery of Haley's murder through the lens of someone already convicted of the murder. We don't experience Kennedy's time in prison, but the multitude of issues that face her upon her release, including the mixed emotions of her family. I found myself looking forward to the time I would be able to put myself back in the world of "Little Threats"

Actually, I would have liked to have rated this book 4.5 stars, but that is not a possibility. I highly recommend this book and thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a digital advance copy of this book for review.

Kennedy is just 16 years old when she takes a plea deal for a crime she doesn't remember committing. Her best friend was murdered and Kennedy was so high on acid at the time she can't remember what happened that night. 15 years later she's released from prison. Her mom has died, her twin sister thinks she did it, and she only has her dad. As she begins putting her life back together she slowly begins remembering bits and pieces of that awful night. While Kennedy is working on getting her life together, her sister Carter, reveals that she's been seeing their murdered best friend's brother. He has been approached by a crime show to help them put together piece's of his sister's life and last night.

I loved this book. I could not put it down. It was suspenseful, well written, and had so many twists and turns I didn't see coming. I was sad when it was over because I didn't want to stop reading it!

This book was a little slow to start but boy was it worth the wait! It was a fantastic thriller with many twists and turns.

A slow burning, emotional mystery. I love a good blend of family drama and murder! It was a very interesting ride in determining guilt vs innocence

Twins Kennedy and Carter Wynn and their best friend Haley are enjoying the summer of 1993. One night, after tripping at a party, Haley and Kennedy are dropped of in the woods by a boy they are both interested in. The girls get separated and Kennedy goes looking for Haley and finds her dead body. Not knowing how to handle it, Kennedy makes several mistakes and doesn't tell anyone until later. Suspicion falls on Kennedy as the murderer and she ends up getting convicted and sentenced to 15 years.

Fast forward to 2008 when Kennedy is released. Her father Gerry picks her up and tries to make things good for her, Her twin Carter has become distant and doesn't believe Kennedy's assertion that she is innocent.

Kennedy's release brings the crime back to the media's attention, and a crime show wants to do a story on the crime and starts interviewing everyone involved.

This is a great story about family, and kept me guessing to the very end about who the killer was. Very well written and an enjoyable read.

I found this book took me a very long time to get through. I’m not sure why, because I did enjoy the plot and the suspense of who murdered Haley.

I loved the first half and getting to know the characters. The 90’s references and pop culture were very familiar and I appreciated it, growing up in the same era. Towards the latter half, I started to lose focus and interest. The back and forth with characters and time became a bit distracting.

I usually can figure out who the killer is, often fairly early on in the story. I am happy to report that I thought someone else was going to be the killer until the end, so that alone makes this one a win in my eyes. The girls' teenage years were described brilliantly - the music, the makeup, the urge to so desperately feel older and cooler.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of LITTLE THREATS by Emily Schultz in exchange for my honest review.***

Upon Kennedy’s release from prison, after serving fourteen years for the killing of her best friend Haley, her identical twin Carter meets Kennedy with skepticism. Kennedy believes she’s innocent, but cannot remember the events of the murder. Carter doesn’t share their father’s confidence in her sister’s honesty about of that drug-filled night so long ago. A podcast Crime After Crime takes a fresh look at the case, which may uncover truths that prove Kennedy’s guilt. Complicating matters are Carter’s relationship with Haley’s younger brother.

I’ve been a fanatic of books with twin protagonists since I was a kid, particular identical sisters so the blurb for LITTLE THREATS immediately grabbed my attention. Psychological thrillers are another favorite of mine, so Emily Schultz’s book was a must read.

Neither Kennedy or Carter, named after the presidents by their liberal, attorney father, lived up to their potential. Each could have gone to an Ivy League university. Kennedy studied in prison, Carter dropped out of college and into rehab. Their mom died of cancer shortly after Kennedy began serving her time, their father never went back to being a high powered attorney. I couldn’t imagine being in either Kennedy’s or Carter’s shoes, unsure whether I killed my best friend or unsure whether my twin, who shared my DNA, was a murderer.

LITTLE THREATS had no shortage of viable suspects from the twenty-one year old boyfriend to either twin to other young men with whom Haley flirted. The culprit surprised me, which doesn’t often happen, yet made sense.

For a psychological thriller, LITTLE THREATS started off slowly and while I was interested, I also wanted to get through the backstory and into the meat of the story. I did enjoy the writing, characters and story.

LITTLE THREATS will keep you engaged and guessing.

Carter and Kennedy are twins. They were given presidential names. They are like all kids their age. They push the limits, at school, at home with friends, dating and drugs.
No matter how far the girls go their friend Haley goes further. She isn't afraid to do or try anything. She seems to have so much confidence. That is one of the things that pulled Cater and Kennedy towards her. All three girls became instant friends.
On the July fourth celebration, Kennedy and Haley were high as kites. They weren't sure what they had been given. Then just knew they had never been this high before. Kennedy's boyfriend was annoyed with them and dropped them off at a station next to some woods. Kennedy calls her dad to go and get them. He's been drinking but goes to the station. The girls aren't there.
Kennedy is stumbling through the woods. As she comes through the trees near a creek she finds her friend. She is too high to understand what she is seeing. She just leaves. That's how she finds herself in prison.
A great story with deep characters and a bombshell ending!

What a thriller this is!! Kennedy in prison for murder of her best friend. Alot of twists and turns! A fast paced thriller you can't put down!

I'll be fair and rate this 3 stars only because I DNF.

I got to 18% and it just didn't hold my attention. Not sure why. I don't want to rate it lower because it could have gotten really good. I just felt so bored reading this one :-/

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of Little Threats by Emily Scultz.

Kennedy and Carter Wynn are twins with a streak of wild in them. After a crazy night filled with an assortment of illegal drugs, one of their best friends, Haley, turns up brutally murdered. Unable to even remember what happened that night, Kennedy is sent to jail for the crime.

Now all these years later she has been released, and Carter is strangely, in a relationship with Haley's brother. Is this her own form of penance. Kennedy is still determined to claim her innocence and get to the bottom of who did kill her friend. Was it her innocent sister, a sketchy love interest, or someone even more surprising?

I liked the unique interwoven drama in this busted family of two twin sisters and their dad who has his own demons. This is pretty dark, but easy to read and full of good character and plot development. The ending felt a little hasty and predictable, but the journey was still fun.