I went into this book knowing absolutely nothing, and it was a wild ride. I’ve read a lot of serial killer thrillers, but very few follow women killers - much less triplets - which was a fascinating route to take the story. I was engaged from the start and binged half the book in one sitting. I couldn’t figure out how the book would end, but I thought everything wrapped up super nicely. I would have liked to see the other sisters’ perspectives as well personally just because I was so curious about them, but I thought the plot was super fascinating and exciting overall with them!

Thanks so much to Berkley and NetGalley for the ARC of How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano!

How I'll Kill You by Ren DeStefano is a dark, psychological thriller centered on Sissy, one of three serial killer sisters, who is tasked with committing her first murder. The novel delves into her inner turmoil as she falls in love with her intended victim, a widower named Edison, complicating her deadly mission. As the tension builds, Sissy must decide whether to follow her sisters' path or defy them to protect the man she's grown to care for. This debut novel skillfully balances suspense with emotional depth, offering readers a chilling yet captivating exploration of familial bonds and moral ambiguity.

Murderous Triplets and Their Boyfriends

How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano is a gripping thriller that follows the lives of identical triplets—Sissy, Iris, and Moody—who share an unsettling hobby: they murder their boyfriends. The story unfolds as the trio arrives in Arizona, where Sissy is tasked with finding a new victim and making him fall in love with her before killing him. However, complications arise when Sissy starts developing genuine feelings for her target, Edison, which pits her against her sisters and forces her to confront difficult choices.

How I’ll Kill You stands out for its dark and unique storyline, well-developed main characters, and the moral quandaries it presents. The tension between the sisters and Sissy's internal conflict provides a captivating narrative that will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers. However, the book's weaknesses lie in its somewhat underdeveloped secondary characters and occasional plot conveniences. Overall, it is a thrilling read that will keep you hooked until the last page.

It felt a little bizarre to be advertised as a serial killer thriller, but really was more of a romance and family drama. The backstory was weak, and I couldn't really follow why the book went down the route it did.

The summary of this book sounded so good and promising. I was really excited to read this but I just could not get into it.

This is an intriguing debut, fairly fast-paced, but despite its outlandish premise, I'm not sure I'll remember much of it for long.

I struggled to get into this book at first, but then I was hooked! The plot & flow was so engaging & the character development was great and well thought out. The girls were similar, but also so entirely unique to each other. The bond their shared, both by blood and trauma was the strongest thing I've read about in while. I had to see how it ended and I was blown away.

How I'll Kill You includes:
- Sisters
- Serial Killers
- Mentions of Foster Care
- Family Drama

How I'll Kill You is a book that I was excited about because of the premise of it. However, it ended up falling a bit flat for me it ended up being more of a romance story, than a thriller in the end.

Lisa is the oldest sister and very much in charge of everything, Moody is the middle sister, and Sissy the one we get to see everything from is the youngest. This group of triplets has killed at least 6 men with the older two having done most of it, and Sissy cleaning up the mess and helping hide the bodies. With the sisters now saying that it is Sissy's turn to pick a mark and do the killing the pressure is on. When Sissy chooses Edison who she meets at church she very quickly ends up falling for him and getting involved in his life. She is also making friends with the neighbors and starts to question why they are doing all of this.
It became clear to me as the book went on that Sissy didn't want to be doing any of this, and instead started to see the chance to have a normal life with Edison. However, the sisters have other plans, and make it Sissy has to make a hard choice, one that will change all of their lives forever.

Overall I think this book was okay. It has a lot of thriller-ish moments, but it is not scary, nor do we really see any of the serial killings that are mentioned. In my opinion, like I mentioned previously it is more of a romance with a side of the serial killing and thriller parts added in here and there to break up the romance.

If you want romance with a side of thriller than this book will be great for you.

I was excited to read this one - the premise of the triplets taking turn killing people immediately sucked me in. It ended up being really boring and lacked any sort of tension or suspense. It took sooo long for anything at all to happen!

The romance part of the book was SOOO incredibly cheesy. I was constantly rolling my eyes. Also, given the premise, I thought there would be a lot more murder in this book. This felt like a young adult romance book, not sure why it was classified otherwise. It did not feel like a thriller or suspense novel to me. it was just plain silly and the writing style was very juvenile.

This was not the book I signed up for - I would not recommend it at all.

How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano is one of those books that’s tougher to label, we have a serial killer thriller mixed with some family drama and then a contemporary romance to set up the next kill. Just my cup of tea really! The story is told from the main character’s prospective in the present timeline with a bit of flashes back to their past.

Sissy is the youngest of triplet girls with her sisters, Iris and Moody, beating her out by minutes at birth. The three sister have only had each other their entire lives with not the greatest upbringings being abandones early on in life. This has brought the girls extremely close together, close enough to kill for one another.

Iris and Moody have already had their turns taking someone’s life and now they expect it’s Sissy’s turn. Sissy has always been the more level headed and the clean up member of their crew and isn’t totally sure she’s ready to kill but Iris and Moody are pushing her hard after arriving in Arizona. Sissy does meet a young man named Edison who would be her perfect victim if only she weren’t falling in love with him.

How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano is a debut novel so I had no idea what to expect from this author but what I found was a creative and intriguing read. This one may not be for everyone with the romance side to a thriller story but I love crossing genres so it didn’t bother me as the relationship build between Sissy and her target. I also enjoyed getting to know all the triplets back stories and then the twisty thrill ride of an ending. Would definitely return to this author again if they continue writing.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

Maybe I'm too cynical with this one. or perhaps I read one too many like this one. It was entirely too predictable for me to say I enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me have the early copy.

In How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano 3 triplet sisters, abandoned at birth and raised in a series of foster and group homes, become serial killers after Lisa, the oldest, has her heart broken by her college counselor and kills him. Their strategy is to enjoy the men they meet, have short relationships with them, and then kill them before they can hurt the sisters.

Lisa is the oldest and the most practical and analytical; Moody is the middle sister and the most cunning in her methods of murder; and Sissy is the youngest and has not killed anyone yet, but she is the expert in disposing of the body and cleansing the crime scene of the presence of the sisters.

Also, there is no way to verify which sister is actually the oldest.

It is now Sissy’s turn to seduce and kill a mark.

Sissy chooses a mark, Edison, meets him in church, and begins to develop a short, but intense, relationship with him, while contemplating how she will kill him.

As the relationship between Sissy and Edison develops Sissy starts developing deeper feelings for Edison. Soon her sisters start losing patience with her and want her to get the job done.

The story eventually leads to Lisa and Moody kidnapping Edison’s stepdaughter as a test for Sissy to kill.

The story ends with Lisa killed by the police, Moody under arrest, but Sissy cleared of all charges and free to live her life as she chooses.

This story is as much a romance story as a crime story. All 3 sisters have conspired to kill and dispose of at least 6 men. Most of the story is about Sissy and her developing relationship with Edison; the actual crime scenes are few and far between. It also is a story of how identical triplets each choose their own destinies.

This book sounds perfect for all of us thriller lovers looking for something captivating and unique!

Wow oh Wow...this book is astounding...out of this world...extraordinary....marvelous....and any other adjective you can think of to convey remarkable! It is the best kind of WTF...one that will leave you scratching your head long after reading, but with a mischievous smile because it all fit together so cunningly beautiful!

So...imagine all of that, and then put together that this was Ren DeStefano's debut novel and you've got yourself a masterpiece and an author's name you definitely don't want to forget! DeStefano seems to have the perfect mix and just what it takes for literary greatness! It won't be long before she will be compared to the likes of Lisa Gardner, Chelsea Cain and all of the other mystery greats! I cannot wait to see what else this girl comes out with, because if her debut novel was that good...WHOA! This girl is going places...mark my words!

The premise of this book is something like I've never read before and I ate that crap up! I think that's part of what I loved the most about it! It was unique and intriguing and just the very best of psychological thriller!

How I'll Kill You is narrated by the uber talented Karissa Vacker! Pair an excellent book with an even better narrator, and what you've got my friends, is literally genius!

If you haven't read this book yet...do your self a favor, stop what you're doing right now, and get you a copy, and just soak up all the goodness of How I'll Kill You. I promise you, you won't regret it a bit and it just might knock your socks off [probably will ;-)]!

I would like to thank Ren DeStefano, Berkley Publishing Group, and Netgalley for providing me a copy of How I'll Kill You, which allowed me to contribute this honest and unbiased review!!

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

"How I'll Kill You" by Ren DeStefano is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. DeStefano masterfully weaves a web of suspense and intrigue, drawing readers into the mind of a complex and chilling protagonist. With twists and turns at every corner, this novel keeps you guessing until the very end. A must-read for fans of dark and suspenseful storytelling.

This book had me hook, line, and sinker and I'm not mad about it! I was hooked just reading the Synopsis.

How I’ll Kill You was a very interesting premise, but I wish there was more. More being in the head of these killers. Most past and present pov to get into their heads. It felt pretty surface level trying to do too many things but not doing one thing that was mind blowing.

Overall, it wasn’t a bad book, it was enjoyable and had interesting characters. I would say this book falls into the palette cleaner, easy read category.

Talk about the strong woman empowerment-this book is just that. It centers around three identical sisters who are serial killers feasting on the men who did them wrong. This book was fun to read, but overall I was hoping for more than what I got. I also struggled to pinpoint which genre this book really is, as it bounced back and fourth from romance to thriller. I feel like it fits more into the romance genre for me, and I am not a big fan of romance in my thriller books. Overall, this was fun and if you are looking for a good popcorn thriller then pick this one up!

Sissy, Moody, and Iris are identical triplets, and serial killers. Moody and Iris have each killed a few men, and now it’s Sissy’s turn.

How I’ll Kill You is told from Sissy’s point of view. Sissy hasn’t killed anyone before, but she does the clean up for the murders her sisters commit. Her sisters say it is now her turn to kill, but she ends up falling in love with her target. This is obviously unacceptable to the sisters.

A wickedly fun thriller. Dark, clever, and intense.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.