As soon as I saw Love Letters to a Serial Killer, I knew I had to read it!

It starts with the familiar pang we all feel when we hear of a missing woman. It ends with the thought you might BECOME the missing woman.

Hannah didn't plan to fall in love with William Thompson. It began innocently enough when she shared the missing woman's picture. It quickly evolved into an obsession, and before she knew what was happening, she was writing love letters to a serial killer.

This was such a fun read, and I want more! Hannah is the kind of person who sees the signs and knows there's a hole ahead, but she drives around the cones and the road blocks and falls in anyway! Hannah's choices are like the train wreck or internet comments section you can't look away from. You know it's not gonna end well, but you wanna know what happens next. Throw a serial killer in the mix, and I can't help myself. I blame Dexter for why I am the way I am!

Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell is the quintessential summer read! Pretty cover, romance, danger, and a page turner! What's not to love?!

Read this if you like:
•  True crime junkies
•  Hot mess MCs
•  She falls for a bad boy
•  She makes questionable choices, and you wanna know what happens

There's being interested in true crime and there's being head over heels, make it your entire personality, love the killer type of being interested in true crime and our main girl Hannah really dives head first into that second category.

While I found it hard to root for Hannah most of the time (girl needs to find a really good therapist), it was interesting to see her story unfold and just how far she was willing to take her obsession when several women start dying and a handsome man is the suspect.

This one was wild, unhinged, and really shows one of the bad aspects that can arise from certain true crime fans.

Hannah’s boyfriend has left her just as her best friend pulls away to spend time with her own boyfriend. When a series of women are found murdered, Hannah finds herself on a true crime forum, where she learns about William, the prime suspect. Hannah starts writing to William, originally from a place of anger, which soon turns into something else entirely when William writes back.

William’s case becomes Hannah’s whole life. Then he is found not guilty and his life becomes Hannah’s life. But that doesn’t mean Hannah doesn’t still have her suspicions.

This was a great book. Hannah is a very complex character, and the other characters all add so much to the story. The author has some very interesting things to say about true crime culture and society’s obsession with true crime. There’s an amazing twist as well. I would recommend this book.

I've seen a lot of reviews using the word "unhinged" to describe this book, and I can't think of a better word. This was weird and fun and thoroughly entertaining.

Hannah is adrift in her 30s, and after a serial killer starts making headlines, she finds a purpose in amateur sleuthing along with other people on a forum.

I enjoyed seeing her self-perception change with her actions, from "this man is so disgusting, how could he?!" and, "I'll never be one of those women in love with a killer," to wanting to be seen as the girlfriend of an accused serial killer at his trial.

Hannah is obsessed with a bunch of murders that have happened nearby. She begins writing letters to the accused killer, William, and when he writes her back, she falls under his spell and for him. With nothing going on in her life, she decides to go to the trial to figure out for herself if this man, that she loves, is actually a serial killer or not.

I was drawn into this story at first because I really loved the premise, but honestly, I’m really struggling with my thoughts on this one. Here’s why:

First, Hannah was such an irritating and unlikeable character that I couldn’t get invested in her story. She made such horrible decisions throughout the book, and she might have been crazier than the actual serial killer. Was it interesting to delve into the mind of a woman who loves a killer? Sure! But was this a realistic depiction of that? I don’t know.

Second, I don’t really know what genre this book was. It says it’s a thriller, but nothing really thrilling or suspenseful happened. I wouldn’t really classify it as a romance either. I guess there’s a “love story” of sorts, but there really wasn’t anything romantic about this relationship.

I didn’t hate this book, but I didn’t love it either. I found the writing witty and humorous at times, but at other times I really wanted it to end. I was hoping there would be a big reveal at the end, but what happened was easy to predict and anticlimactic. I have seen save reviews where people loved this one so don’t let my opinion sway you. If you think the premise sounds entertaining then I think you should check this one out for yourself.

Thank you Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

The premise of this one is quite interesting, and I enjoyed how it all began. I was kept intrigued by the characters and plot until about two-thirds of the way through when the book lagged and became a bit boring and too predictable. I had a guess of where it was going, and then when it went there, it just didn’t quite work. I wasn’t a fan of the ending as a whole and the twist. But part of what made the first portion of the book work so well is Hannah’s character. She certainly isn’t likeable, but she’s understandable, well written, and a sympathetic character (at least in the first half), making it easy to get sucked into her story.

One thing that greatly detracted from my enjoyment of this one was how many heavy-handed foreshadowing phrases were used throughout the book. Phrases like “if only I’d known then that this wouldn’t be the last time” were overused, and it seemed like most chapters ended with them. This is a pet peeve, but I really dislike it when this technique is relied on so heavily.

I can certainly understand why some folks adore this one and why some folks hate it. I enjoyed the beginning and disliked the ending, leaving me somewhere in the middle. If you enjoy unlikeable characters who bring a world of trouble on themselves, you may like this one. My thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me to read this work, which was published today. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Love Letters to a Serial Killer wasn't like any other book I've ever read (and I've read a few books lol). I can't really say that I liked any of the characters, including Hannah, the main character who is jilted and making so many wrong choices. But, that didn't stop me from turning the pages to see what could go wrong (and keep going wrong 😂). I wouldn't say I was particularly shocked by any of the twists, but I thought this was a fun read and I wanted to know if William was really the serial killer he was accused of being.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the e-ARC to review.

I’m really not sure what I read! Started off slow to the point I almost DNF, but I stuck with it and it picked up. Still, it was a crazy read.

Hannah is a protagonist that I didn’t care for, but did feel sorry for. She has so much going on…looking for a relationship in all the wrong places, no real friends, dead end job, lacking self esteem. She starts writing letters to a man on trial for serial killing, which leads to much more. As someone who enjoys true crime documentaries, Hannah takes this to an unhealthy fascination. All the characters and their backstories are just over the top.

I had expected much more suspense and twists but found things to be pretty obvious with no big twist, except maybe a small one. The writing was good, bringing out strong feelings about all the characters. I would give this author another try.

Thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest opinion.

OMG, I absolutely loved this book. I was not sure if it was going to be a romance or thriller and it ended up being a little of both! Hannah is deeply unhinged, and a fascinating main character. She is so much of a mess it is relatable.. also for a true crime enthusiast like me, her obsession and fascination into the serial killer and crimes of William is so much like how so many people get with these types of cases... completely obsessed. This book was so good. Her relationship with William was so cringe, and his brother Bentley. I ate up every page of this book. I thought it was kind of funny how sick her obsession to William is... that she has this deep rooted infatuation with the fact he may or may not be a serial killer, and wanting to be with someone like that. Its funny how she is secretly trying to determine if he actually killed the women or not.. while starting a relationship with him. I loved being inside of her messed up mind. The end of the book was also pretty messed up... perfect chefs kiss ending for a great read. I loved this messed up book.

Thank you, Netgalley and Berkley Publishing, for allowing me the opportunity to read this eARC. This was the first book I’ve read by Tasha Coryell. I like her writing style and how she captivates her audience through her characters. Although I enjoyed reading this book, I did think some dialogue moments were quite cringeworthy, and some of the characters definitely upset me. This book really is a thrilling read. I was not expecting it to be that crazy. The pretty pink cover is the complete opposite of what the book entails! The twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. It truly is a messy and creepy read. I would recommend it to readers looking for a thrilling mystery book. 4/5 stars.

2.5 stars- Not for me.

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Narrator: Andi Arndt
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William Thompson is arrested and accused of killing four women and dumping their bodies. Hannah and William begin exchanging letters. Hannah is bored with her life and doesn't have many friends. She's a hopeless romantic wanting to find and do more. So what better way than to help solve and bring awareness to the brutally murdered women? She finds herself captivated with the murders and decides to "investigate".

You know, there isn't much I really liked about this book. The title is what hooked me into reading this but don't think this will be cute and ditsy. This was some wild sh*t. The main character was absolutely insufferable. I get it, she was supposed to be- to an extent. But there were quite a few times I wanted to DNF this because I truly could not salvage the main character, Hannah. #privallege Honey, get some braincells and self respect. We have all wondered how people end up falling in love with terrible beings and this explores the thought and idea. Straight into the mind of Hannah. I, myself like true crime and indulge just as much as everyone else. I also work in the criminal justice system and lots of parts of this just seemed out of reality and dramatized, which I can understand since that was the point (or at least I think so). I do think the author did a good job of exploring the mind of someone who has fallen in love with a terrible being.

Now the plot? I figured it all out pretty quickly. This has true crime, romance, and mystery elements. Unreliable and unlikeable narrators. What is entertaining at times? Yes. What is it odd and made me go "wtf?" also yes. Very unhinged. But did I like it? No, not really. I think this could have hit a few more marks but left me more annoyed. And that ending??? The only thing i liked what that it ended.

Overall: Not for me.

Read if you like:
- true crime elements
- romantic suspense
- unreliable/unlikable narrators
- odd and crazy plotlines

Love Letters to a Serial Killer
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Hannah has just been ghosted by the guy she was seeing and she winds up joining a true crime forum. This leads to her obsession with an accused serial killer, William. Writing letters to him is just an outlet at first, but when he writes back it turns into something more.
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What I liked:
-This was a bit unhinged, in a seriously addicting way. Hannah just kept making these choices that were bad ideas, and even embraced them.
-There was this subtle thread of suspense throughout the book. Writing to an accused serial killer, what could go wrong? 😳😅
-The last 20% of the book was really wild.
-The end actually made me want more. 🙈
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4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I don’t want to say more because *spoilers*, but I was impressed with Love Letters. If you lean more thrillers or true crime but are intrigued by romance, then this will be a fun book for you!

If you are looking for a thriller that is different from any thriller you’ve read, that’s quirky, and told by someone who loves a serial killer, this is the book for you! I was invested in this book and was very curious to how it would end. This book takes you on a ride through Hannah’s desire to help with murder cases, to falling in love with the one accused of murdering. This book was more about Hannah’s mindset, and her emotions towards herself than the actual crimes committed. I personally wouldn’t really classify it as a true thriller, more mysterious literary fiction. There is a small amount of spice involved, as there are romance elements to this book.

I think this book would be a good pick for someone who wants to dip their toe into mystery/thriller but likes the deeper themes of life, maturing and discovering yourself throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for allowing me to get my hands on this early!

This was such an odd and twisted story, but in a fun way. Hannah was one of the most infuriating MCs I’ve ever read but I couldn’t help but be intrigued by her actions. She was truly delulu and had me cringing throughout my read. Coryell has some nuanced references to the true crime obsession that many have. I would definitely check this one out if you’re looking for a unique read!

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Summary- Recently ghosted and sick of watching her friends fade into the suburbs, thirty-something Hannah finds community in a true-crime forum that’s on a mission to solve the murders of four women in Atlanta. After William, a handsome lawyer, is arrested for the killings, Hannah begins writing him letters. It’s the perfect outlet for her pent-up frustration and rage. The exercise empowers her, and even feels healthy at first.

Until William writes back.

Hannah’s interest in the case goes from curiosity to obsession, leaving space for nothing else as her life implodes around her. After she loses her job, she heads to Georgia to attend the trial and befriends other true-crime junkies like herself. When a fifth woman is discovered murdered, the jury has no choice but to find William not guilty, and Hannah is the first person he calls upon his release. The two of them quickly fall into a routine of domestic bliss.

Well, as blissful as one can feel while secretly investigating their partner for serial murder…
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Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
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My thoughts- happy pub day to this beauty! This is one of the weirdest books I’ve read this year but I loved every minute of it. Hannah was such a strange FMC and so quirky. This is a perfect read for true crime fans and will definitely leave you guessing what will happen next. It’s also a fun reminder how Brutal the dating world is out there, so why not write to a serial killer 😂. Totally quirky and unique I loved this by one and will think about it for a while!
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QOTD- have you ever written a letter before or had a pen pal?!

An aimless thirty-something woman named Hannah begins writing to an accused serial killer while he awaits trial.

Can something feel dark yet light-hearted at the same time? That’s kinda what living in Hannah’s mind feels like. She knows her situations are dire (and I’m not just talking about falling for a serial killer) yet she has a strange easiness about everything that is going on. She suppresses her true life challenges with even darker thoughts. I guessed the ending about mid-way through, but that’s not what kept me reading. Hannah is a representation of so many thoughts women circulate in their mind that it almost doesn’t seem crazy to see how she chased this disturbing thrill. This is a satirical social commentary on dating and relationships with a delusional, unhinged female main character.

Perfect for you if you like:
Characters who desperately need therapy
Amateurs diving into detective work
The haunting effects of loneliness
A wild, thought-provoking ride

Similar to:
You by Caroline Kepnes
The Perfect Girlfriend by Karen Hamilton (I have not read)
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

⛔️chapters 35 & 44 contain explicit romance scenes
⚠️explicit language, sexual content, disturbing decisions and thoughts of death

Thank you, netgalley and Berkley publishing group for the advanced readers copy. In exchange, I am providing a honest review.

First things first I requested this book because of the title and also the cover. I am a true crime girlie!! I listen to all the cool, true crime, podcast and watch all the TV shows. Although this book was predictable, it was a book that I could not put down. This is the author’s first book, so I was not sure what to expect as far as the writing, however It was a slow burn, but a fast read at the same time. Hannah was sort of a nutcase. She’s definitely not a character that is likeable. But anyone who writes to serial kiiller wouldn’t be considered normal and likeable right? I did enjoy the premise of this book. I will give it a 3.5 out of five stars.

Thank you Berkley Pub for the free book! #BerkleyBookstagram #berkleypub #BerkleyIG #berkley

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This book had me hooked from the start! The premise felt like an episode of Dateline and I could not get over how strange but also how often this probably happens in real life. This book was so addicting and while I found the main character to be unlikable, I could not put this one down once I started.

Hannah starts to find a community in a true-crime forum. After a handsome lawyer named William is arrested and charged with murdering four women, she starts writing in letters, never expecting him to write her back. Until one day he does. She becomes obsessed with writing him letters and starts to focus on nothing else around her, eventually losing her job. With nothing else to do, she heads to Georgia to attend his trial. While on trial, a fifth woman is found murdered and the jury has no choice but to let William go. Now, the two are free to live their life together, but will Hannah ever feel fully comfortable living with a possible serial murderer?

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<i>Love Letters to a Serial Killer</i> is a dark, funny, and compelling debut thriller by Tasha Coryell that is simply unputdownable. This was truly a wild ride from start to finish.

Our protagonist is Hannah, a late-twenties woman who finds community in an online true-crime forum after being ghosted by her not-boyfriend and feeling left behind by her friends. She begins writing letters to William, an accused serial killer awaiting trial, and as he responds and their correspondence gains steam, becomes obsessed with his case. Hannah's life spirals as she wonders - is her new boyfriend a murderer? Is that even a dealbreaker for her?

This book is laugh out loud funny and not quite as straightforward as it might seem upon first glance. Hannah is a very frustrating character, but while I found myself cringing at her sardonic inner dialogue, it was partially because some of her most self-deprecating thoughts hit a little too close to home. Is there any woman in her twenties who hasn't wondered why she hasn't gotten her happily ever after? Just because our coping mechanisms aren't quite as bad as Hannah's doesn't mean we don't understand how she got there. Coryell's writing is sharp and hilarious, and kept me turning the pages. Obsession is one of my favorite themes in literature and this story handles it so well.

This story is unique, engrossing, and wholly original. The thriller market has honestly become so oversaturated, and I love having a fresh voice take on a totally fresh take. I'm not claiming that this is a perfect book, but it's a very, very fun one. A perfect pool read for those of us who prefer slightly darker books. This is totally bonkers - but in the most fun way imaginable.

Thanks for the advance review copy, Berkley! This book is out 6/25.

Hannah and this book are one hot mess! 

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, but I discovered a character who becomes obsessed with some murders and then the man who was arrested as the serial killer. Now, she doesn't live anywhere close to where all of the murders took place, but she dives in to try and help solve the murders remotely. Once the killer is caught, she starts writing letters to him. They start out innocuous enough, but at some point, they become love letters. 

There are three sections, and at the beginning of each section, there is a chapter that has Hannah in a precarious situation. How did she get there? Who is holding her hostage? You'll have to read the book to find out.

There is a lot to love and hate about the characters in this book, but you will have to form your own opinions about them. And the whole premise of the book? It is like a train wreck you can't stop looking at. It boggles the mind!

This book was a surprisingly good read, and we give it 4 paws up.