i think this book had a very unique premise and i was really excited to dive in. the reviews for the book were very polarizing so i wasn’t sure if i was going to like it. however, i think it was just enough of my brand of unhinged so i had fun with it. this book is NOT going to be for everyone - the characters are unlikable and the book overall is very outlandish so you have to suspend reality. but if you like unique books and aren’t afraid of books that are a little weird; definitely check this out!

Well, that was wild.

It was ridiculous and over the top, but also fun and I could not put it down.

I saw the twist, but that didn’t bother me! I still thought it was crazy when it happened.

I still have a lot of questions, but I think that’s part of it!

Throughout this entire book, the female main character (Hannah) is hella unhinged. I almost DNF’d it because it wasn’t a character I could relate to, at all. She continues to self sabotage her entire life, she’s super narcissistic. I only continued on in hopes that she had some kind of redemption arc (spoiler: she doesn’t).

After a murder happens down in Georgia, she becomes obsessed and joins an online forum with other true crime junkies. She ends up so wrapped in it, and falls in love with the man who’s arrested for the now 4 murders. She begins writing him while he’s jail, and she’s just SO wrapped up in this life, she loses her job finally.

She decides to go down to Georgia for the trial after agreeing to be this man’s girlfriend via a letter. After getting acquitted due to a fifth body happening while he’s in jail - he moves Hannah in with him and she just continues to spiral. She still thinks he’s the murderer, so she’s investigating him on the side.

I thought the writing style was mirroring Shatter Me, where the writing was meant to show how unhinged she was and that it’d get better. It didn’t. She was just so… I can’t. She was jealous of her best friend for having a boyfriend and literally wanting them to breakup so that she could be re-established as her best friend. Nope. That’s a different kind of control and I can’t.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. I thought I would love it. But I was NOT the targeted audience.

If the author’s intent was to create a story that made me roll my eyes and find every character pathetic, she did an excellent job. There wasn’t anything wrong with her writing. I just rolled my eyes so much I strained them.

A woman who seems to hate herself starts writing to someone accused of killing multiple women. And falls in love, allegedly.

I know there are people dumb enough to do this in real life but do better, ladies. Being single is the better option.

This book had a really fun concept. Definitely cringe and chaotic at times, but a book that was really hard to put down. A fun and unique read overall.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book. As soon as Hannah started writing to William, an accused Serial Killer, I was hooked. Twisty, turny, and compulsively readable, I enjoyed this thriller.

The premise to this book sounded intriguing. I went in really wanting to enjoy the book. It did grab me at first and hold my attention, but then I felt that it lost some of the pacing and character development. By the end, I was becoming annoyed with the female main character and I think that this caused me to not enjoy the ending as much as the beginning.

At first, you are really feeling for the FMC. Life feels stagnant for her, she needs something to be excited about. She joins a true-crime forum about a possible serial killer, then a handsome lawyer is arrested for the murders a she starts writing him letters, letting out all of her frustration. When he responds, and of course claims his innocence, she begins to investigate and her pick-me vibes kick in HARD. When he is found not guilty they move in together (insane, I know), but she continues to investigate him! It was a quick read, but I will say the FMC gets extremely irritating as the story goes on. Her level of delusion should be studied. If you would like to read something that gives a look at the unhealthy side of true crime obsession, this would do it.

Hannah, a thirty-something woman who, after being ghosted and frustrated with her life, becomes obsessed with a true-crime case involving four murdered women in Atlanta. When the accused killer, William, writes back to her letters, Hannah's curiosity turns into a dangerous obsession. As her life unravels, she attends his trial and forms a relationship with him, only to discover more unsettling truths.

This gripping psychological thriller explores obsession, trust, and the fine line between love and suspicion. As Hannah becomes entangled with William, readers are left questioning everything. With sharp pacing and intense psychological tension, this dark and twisty story is perfect for fans of true-crime mysteries.

**Verdict:** A chilling, page-turning thriller that keeps you on edge until the very end. Highly recommended for suspense lovers!

If you are obsessed with true crime, then I think you would really enjoy this book. After not having the greatest dating luck and getting ghosted yet again, our MC Hannah starts writing letters to a serial killer. William, our accused serial killer, is awaiting trial when a fifth woman is killed effectively getting him off the hook. As soon as he gets out, he and Hannah move in together. This book was one of those that I thought would either be great or really cringey. And it turned out to be great! It definitely had some twists and turns that I didn't see coming. Overall, I really enjoyed this!

This was a DNF for me. I needed this to hit the ground running a little harder. The FMC was a little "woe is me" and I found that I didn't care about her which made it hard to keep reading.

I was really excited about the premise -- a young woman starts writing letters to a serial killer and falls in love in with him. I ended up liking the FMC a lot and enjoyed the first half of the book. The second half fell flat a bit, which is why my rating is 3 stars. I would still recommend this book to friends if they are looking for romance/mystery/thriller combo.

Thank you Berkley Pub and Netgalley for this book!

The title of this book is what original caught my eye. Because who writes love letters to a serial killer, right? The main character Hannah may be hard for some people to swallow but I loved her. Hannah loves true crime and to get her frustration out (because her own life is a mess) she decides to write mean letters to the killer... and he replies! They continue to talk and of course one thing leads to another but I dont want to give out spoilers. I thought this book was a nice easy read and I found it amusing. I would definitely reccomend!

Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing Group for an advanced copy of this book for a fair and honest review!

Love Letters to a Serial Killer threw me for a loop– like, ten loops until I was dizzy and too baffled to do anything but just read on. I want to start off by saying the format of this novel was done perfectly. Each letter from Hannah and William revealed so much about themselves and the plot, and felt selfish yet seductive at the same time.

The part where Hannah was writing her letter to William like normal with striked out bits of truly sociopathic text was so cool. I’ve read a lot of reviews saying the novel was ruined by how nonsensical and cruel Hannah seemed, but honestly? She made it for me.

Hannah is a sociopath. She relies heavily on male validation, is envious of every woman, sees sex as a leverage and yet also a way to show love, she isn’t passionate about anything except that which lets her dangle over a dangerous edge. Obviously I don’t relate to or excuse her actions, but that’s what makes thrillers thrilling! To be given a narrator who’s just as if not more unhinged than the serial killer was so fun to read.

Speaking of thrillers, this book was a touch predictable, but honestly Hannah was just doing the most (pardon my french) batshit things at every turn– I wouldn't have cared if we knew who the killer was on page one. She was what made this book so enjoyable for me.

If anything, one can argue this book is a parody or mockery of true crime diehards, like with Lauren and Dotty. Again, I’m in no way supporting Hannah or the events of this book– just saying I think it’s good novel writing. An immoral, unreliable narrator is always an interesting read, especially with that sucker punch of a last paragraph.

I loved this book. The main character was interesting from the beginning. She got more complex and interesting as the book went on and I loved that. Great character development. It was not a typical thriller, but still had twists and turns and kept you guessing. The ending was a little rushed for me, but I did love the final twist.

This was nothing like anything I’ve read before and I enjoyed it for the most part. Very suspenseful and a few times I said “WHAT???” out loud. However, it did drag every now and then so it wasn’t a consistent pace for me. I am interested in reading more from this author!

Thank you so much @BerkleyPub for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 25 June 2024)

SYNOPSIS | Hannah becomes obsessed with an active true crime case, joining online forums and even writing letters to the accused murderer (William). She is surprised when he writes her back and even more surprised when he seems perfectly normal.

WHAT I LIKED:
- the fact that Hannah made copious truly terrible decisions (it made for very bingeable reading)
- the vibes were very much like a wreck that you can't help yourself from gawking at
- the subject matter itself is fascinating and yet unsettling

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- it started off really strong but then the tension was all over the place
- at times the dialogue comes across super cringey
- the ending was strange and unsatisfying yet oddly fitting
- the synopsis gives away far too much of the plot
- was it a page turner? absolutely. did I enjoy myself? I can't say that I did.

A woman writes letters to an accused serial killer. After he is acquitted, she moves in with him and starts investigating the murders.

An intriguing mystery about a woman obsessed with true crime and a serial killer. She is consumed with the mystery, and driven to solve it.

Love Letters to a Serial Killer is a slow burning mystery. A compelling debut novel.

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

The writing was honestly not the greatest here but the plot was this wonderful clusterfuck of a train crash you can’t look away from. The twists were occasionally predictable but this dark and twisty thriller had a pretty good ending.

The main character is a little bonkers for my liking. Hannah is writing letters to some man in prison and even had the audacity of moving in after his acquittal. This story is chaotic and maybe a touch unbelievable but overall, kept my attention.

I really loved the plotline this book followed, but the writing quality wasn’t quite there and so this book truly suffered as a result.

With insipid characters, the writing is pedestrian and predictable.
I disliked the female main character, her thoughts, and her actions are just unconscionable.
There is no reason to care about the FMC, which makes this book unenjoyable.