I really enjoyed Katy Brent’s debut novel so I was really excited to get stuck into this new book and it did not disappoint.
This is a really fun and entertaining read whilst also raising some particularly heavy themes and conversations. It’s very cleverly written and has a gripping story line which keeps the reader engaged and reading quickly on.
If you’re a fan of dark humour and a satirical feel to book then this is one for you!

Brent’s debut, How To Kill Men and Get Away With It, was one of my favourite reads last year with its dark humour and witty writing style so I was excited to see what her second book was like.

With The Murder after the Night Before, Brent has done it again, producing another gripping, dark and engaging story. Brent set the standard high with her debut and she hit the ground running with her second novel.

I love Brent’s sense of humour and there are so many laugh out loud moments delivered with a punch throughout this dark and at times, disturbing read. The main character, Molly, is put in a very compromising position (no spoilers!) but her sarcasm and sense of humour really helps to lighten what is a dark topic.

Fast-paced with the story unfolding at lightning speed, Molly’s world is completely thrown upside down after she discovers her friend’s body. This book is a story about manipulation, the influence of the wealthy, the power of social media and how in the case of Molly, a ten second video going viral has devastating consequences for those involved.

Brent masterfully balances humour with the emotional aspects of the story leaving the reader gripped to the story and desperate to find out what happens. Her writing is so relatable and the discussion of the power of social media in today’s world to determine a person’s character will hit home for a lot of readers.

That twist at the end- talk about throwing in a grenade!! Brent knows how to leave her readers reeling in style!

Thanks to NetGalley and HQ for the arc. The Murder After The Night Before is out in February 2024 so go preorder it today! 4⭐️

I LOVED Katy Brent's debut 'How to Kill Men and Get Away With It' and was thrilled to see that she had another book out! My first thoughts were that it couldn’t possibly be as good as her first… I have to say that I think it’s perhaps even better.
Molly has woken up in bed with a stranger with no memory of the events surrounding the staff Christmas the night before. Her best friend is found dead and although Molly is mortified and humiliated she knows Posey was murdered and she needs to pull up her big girl knickers and figure out who the killer is.
A great second novel and an easy 5⭐️ recommendation.

Imagine the worst hangover you've ever had. Now multiply it by ten.
That's the situation that confronts Molly at the start of Katy Brent's winning new comedy thriller. Not only is Molly suffering from the usual consequences which typically follow a night of alcoholic excess, but she soon discovers her apparent involvement in a very public sex act has left her plastered all over the harsh and unforgiving world of social media. Bad as this is, worse is to come: Mily's flatmate is dead. What happened to her? Why aren't the.police more interested in uncovering.the truth? Who is ultimately responsible for her death?
Katy Brent's new novel is every bit as funny, clever and spellbinding as her first book, the brilliant How To Kill Men and Get Away With It.

When Molly wakes up after another 'work do' to find herself in bed with strange man her whole world is turned upside down. To her horror she later finds a very compromising video leaked on social media that is trending......
This is a fabulously addictive read about murder, loss, deceit and the still misogynistic treatment of women. But along with the serious content is humour and a few very interesting twists. I would highly recommend this book.

After reading how to kill men and get away with it I was thrilled to get the chance to read this and it did not disappoint! What a little gem of a book. I absolutely loved it! Another smash hit

This book was so good! I thought it was a comedy at first but soon discovered a very dark side to the story. I loved all of the characters and as far fetched as the tale may have been, it's certainly very entertaining.

Molly has woken with the mother of all hangovers, a dead best friend and no memory to rely on to solve the murder… I’m already a Katy Brent fan as I loved How to Kill Men and Get Away with it, so I went into this thriller with really high expectations. What I enjoyed most about The Murder After the Night Before was Molly’s predicament. From the online situation (I won’t say more on this to avoid spoiling it) to becoming a reluctant PI solving her best friend’s murder (and unearthing even more scandal in the process) it’s a read that keeps you intrigued and I do really enjoy Katy’s writing style. What was missing for me was a bit more pace at times and I did see quite a few of the plot twists coming. Molly’s character was interesting to follow and I did root for her through much of the story, though she could sometimes be a bit frustrating, perhaps a bit naive, and slow to move the case along, which possibly contributed to the read feeling less pacy than I’d hoped. I wasn’t wholly convinced by the Jack character in the story either, but the premise and final reveal of the murderer felt satisfying enough and I’d happily read another Katy Brent book. She’s fast becoming a staple author for me! It’s easy to recommend her books to lovers of dark, comedic crime fiction and anyone heading to the beach who wants a fun thriller to read. Huge thanks to the author, Katy Brent, and publisher, HarperCollins, for this advance review copy. Views my own. 4*

After how much I loved How to Kill Men and Get Away With It, I was super excited to see how a second book from Katy Brent fared in comparison. Whilst I do prefer the former, this is so much fun. Despite being a murder mystery-esque book, fun is definitely the word I'd use for it. Katy's writing is so easy to get into and I definitely found myself saying "one more chapter!". Great pacing, laugh out loud moments, Molly is amazing, and I didn't see the ending coming at all. Loved it

Another gripping novel from a very talented author. No spoilers here but absolutely gripped from page 1. Very well written & true to life. Characters are so well drawn with quirks and flaws which makes this so true to life and engaging. A cracking good read.

Wow. I could not, would not put this book down … There are so many twists and turns to this story… A must-read for those who love thrillers with so many turns, you have no idea where you are.

Loved how to kill men and get away with it but this one I didn't gel with quite as much.
Thank you for reaching out and sending me a free copy!

This book is an excellent step up from Katy Brent’s first novel, and I loved it! This is a twisty, suspenseful book, with an excellent ending and a really satisfying (and unpredictable!) twist. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and if suspense novels are your thing, I think you’ll like it too.

Gloriously Compelling..
Hot on the heels of ‘How to Kill Men and Get Away With It’ comes ‘The Murder After the Night Before’ because, well, of course it does and it does so in a true flurry of edgy, dark humour and deadly doings. Molly has has a good night, or perhaps a bad one as it turns out, and she cannot remember a thing. What she does know is that she’s nursing the worlds biggest hangover, that there’s a stranger in her bed, that she’s gone internet viral and…..that her flatmate appears to be dead. Packed with twists and turns, bubbling with humour and populated with a deftly drawn and appealing cast this is another gloriously compelling read.

This is the second book I've read of Katy Brents (I recommend checking out "How to Kill Men and Get Away With It). Not as darkly comic as her debut novel, but still had some funny moments and a tale fitting of our age. Overall, it was very well written and the story tied up neatly in the end, which was no mean feat. I really liked the characters, especially Molly and the story touches on assault, suicide, murder and the overwhelming power of social media trolls. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I was instantly drawn to this book as I loved the authors first book and this is yet another amazing book from Katy Brent. I flew through this book in just over a day and like the first book I love her blend of thriller and comedy and the book is very relatable. I do think I preferred the first book but looking forward to see what this author writes next. I would recommend this book to anyone as it will appeal to many. Thanks to netgalley for sending me a copy of this arc in exchange for my honest review. I want to give this 4.5 stars but don't have the option on the rating system below.

ARC Review - The Murder After The Night Before ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75

Molly wakes up with the hangover from hell after a messy work Christmas do to find a man in her bed she doesn’t recognise, no battery on her phone and no recollection of her night out.

Things aren’t great when Molly arrives at work to find out she’s the new viral sensation for the worst reasons, but they only get worse once she returns home..

What started as a fun night out quickly turns into a murder enquiry that only Molly seems to be investigating. If she’s got any chance of finding the truth, she’ll have to piece together the night before, and perhaps a few other things too.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, HQ and Katy Brent for giving me the opportunity to read The Murder After The Night Before ahead of its release in February 2024. I’ve never downloaded and started reading an ARC so fast in my life 🤩

Last year I was lucky enough to also read an ARC of Katy’s debut hit novel How To Kill Men And Get Away With It and to say I was OBSESSED would be an understatement! I couldn’t put that book down and the same goes for this one. Katy’s writing is witty, addictive, and constantly keeps you guessing. The perfect blend of humour and mystery.

You’ll love this book if you like:
🩸an unreliable narrator
🩸secrets
🩸flashbacks
🩸books with social commentary
🩸scavenger hunt for clues

Katy Brent has absolutely solidified herself as one of my auto-buy authors! I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next 🤭

What Katy Did...she only went and did it again! After a super debut novel "How To Kill Men and Get Away With It", she followed it up with another sparkling read.

I love how in both books Brent gets straight into the heart of the story, gripping the reader immediately. Her central characters are lively, modern women with hopes, fears and faults like the rest of us and while her stories can be parked under the rather dull heading of "crime-thrillers', they have an original slant that makes them stand out from the crowd.

This latest offering is smart, sassy, sometimes sad and frequently funny, plus a great "whodunnit", but it is so much more. The novel is threaded with a sharp exploration of grief and loss - not only as a result of death, but also lost dreams, relationships and planned futures. The immediate and long-term effects of loss underpin the narrative and provide the book with a thoughtful side that one might not expect from a glance at the cover and the blurb.

Bravo Katy Brent!

Katy Brent is fast becoming one of my "go to" authors.

This book really hits the ground running with some great characters that just jump off the page.

Molly was on a work night out last night. She's woken up with a handsome stranger in her bed (fully clothed, obvs) and her phone is dead and she has big black gaps where her memories ought to be.
Although she does have a vague idea of arguing with someone last night. But who?
As she drags herself to work, she's sure that she's being given "looks" from others on the commute. Her phone still isn't turning on and she tells herself she's being paranoid.

But she's not.

When she gets to work, before her BFF at work can say anything, Molly is summoned into see the Boss. This is where Molly discovers that she's gone viral - and not in a good way.

I loved this book. The characters were realistic and became people that you believed in, that you were rooting for.
Molly is an absolute mess and it's easy to see why and to sympathise with her ... to a point.

I can't wait for more people to read this.

Amazing ! Absolutely loved it !!! I was a massive massive fan of how to kill men then Molly came along !!! And omg I think I enjoyed this one even more ! Such an addictive read that keeps you guessing right till the very very final line !!!!! Likeable and unlikeable characters proper belly laughs and also such sad moments ! Loved every second !!! Easiest 5 star read this year ! Thank you for the chance to read this !!!!!!