Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the arc of Love Letters to a Serial Killer. This review reflects my own opinions.

OMG. WTF to even say about this book.

First of all, I’ve never read anything like this book and I hope to never read anything like it again, but I still haven’t decided if I hate it or love it because damn… this book is VERY controversial. However, I’m only here to tell you how this highly entertaining book might have effed me up for life.

Hannah is a sad and desperate thirty something female who is less than lucky in love and life and quickly becomes obsessed with a series of murders that gives her life a sense of purpose and connection that she didn’t otherwise feel. After the murders stack up, the serial killer is eventually exposed and Hannah, who has become fully obsessed with the potential killer and murders, writes the accused… and lo and behold, he responds. After back and forth letters between Hannah and her new pen pal , the jobless, obsessed and clearly unhinged main character uproots her life to live in a hotel on a credit card and attend the trial as the new girlfriend of the potential serial murderer. And then just utter chaos unfolds…

I want to say first that I have never read a book where I hated the main character as I much as I did this book. Hannah was awful. In the beginning she was such a desperate, pathetic, “pick me” type girl, and after multiple wtf decisions that had me screaming “NOOOOO… HANNAH!!!!!!,” I gave up on her completely and just expected the most idiotic decisions with the most baseless reasoning to validate them.

Despite that, I couldn’t stop reading about her. I NEEDED to know what insane impulse she was going to give into and what chaos was going to ensue. Girl needs to look before leaping and maybe at the very least think before speaking literally anything because anything that came out of her mouth had me rolling my eyes from the cringe. Hannah and impulse control apparently don’t exist in the same universe.

If you ever want to experience the mentality of a modern narcissistic Bundy or Manson girl, read this book. It will throw you into a dark world of effed up obsessive thoughts and impulsive behaviors that will leave you thankful for the plain and mundane life you live where you are hopefully NOT in love with a serial killer.

The reason why I’m rating this book so high is because I cannot get it out of my mind. It is so highly entertaining and engrossing and I couldn’t put it down. I never realized that I could enjoy a book where I didn’t like any of the characters and the plot was the most frustrating train wreck of a situation I’ve ever experienced. I’m only docking a star because there were a few times that it was just too drug out. I felt like a few times had me wanting to fast forward because it felt stalled and repetitive.


Overall, regardless of how uncomfortable this book had me at times, I can’t dispute how much I enjoyed it and I would definitely recommend it

This was a very quick read for me. Drew me in from the very beginning, and I couldn't put it down. With that being said though, it fell flat for me. I guessed the plot twist very early on, which made reading the ending of the book so uneventful.
The plot and characters were toxic and filled with drama, but I think that is why I did enjoy reading the beginning of it. Once it got to about 30% of the book left and I already had guessed what was happening, I didn't really see a point in finishing it.

Well I did enjoy the beginning, I wish the twist could've been a little bigger and more suspensful.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for a copy of an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

💭Review💭
What could’ve been better?
It took a long time to get to the meat of the synopsis, so it felt a little slow to me. It felt like all the parts of the storyline that the author spent the most time on could’ve been a lot shorter to allow for better character development and relationship building between the MC and this serial killer. I also didn’t really see the him investigating her part like the synopsis said.

What I liked?
It was a very cool concept that I haven’t read before.

It was an easy read with a mystery element I enjoyed.

It had true crime vibes.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

"It will be up to the child to tell me who he is when he arrives, and I will know who to blame if the bodies start to pile up once again."


Love Letters to a Serial Killer was very easy to demolish in one sitting and quite entertaining from start to finish. The only thing that would've made it ten times better was if Hannah didn't constantly make my eyes roll. With zero sense of direction in her life, she just seems stuck and unhappy. Well, she was until a complete stranger died, and she found her way into the deep, dark rabbit hole of true crime.

She instantly became obsessed with every missing girl and wanted to see if she could solve the crime of who did it. It's a shame she was so horrible at her nonprofit job, because she found a common person with all the victims somewhat quickly. Maybe too quickly?

From that point on, the suspect felt too obvious, and I wanted to know who it truly was. Of course, it doesn't help that so many people were untrustworthy or just downright suspicious after meeting them. Her trip down to Georgia was interesting enough but I really liked the letters she and William wrote to one another.

Ah, William. Now he was precious. I absolutely adored him throughout the entire book. Heck, I still do. He deserves happiness after everything he has been put through. All the clues, reveals, and twists that came at me kept the pages flying by. If I'm being honest, I had three suspects ever since Hannah went down to Georgia. Three freaking suspects.

In the end, I feel like I should get partial credit. I'm also shocked at how it all ended because, hot damn. [I need to know who the father is right now.

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Love Letters to a Serial Killer is a thriller about a woman named Hannah who is living a very lonely life when she starts obsessing over an accused serial killer. While he is awaiting his trial she decides to start writing him letters. These letters lead to a romantic relationship and it just gets crazier from there. I do not want to give too much away I do believe this book would be better to go in blind.

This book is unhinged. It’s quick and easy read with a unique plot and kept me entertained the whole book. The MC Hannah was a bit confusing. She comes off as desperate, obsessive and a bit psycho but also easy to sympathize with. The only reason this book was not 5 stars for me was because the ending left me with some disappointment and a question I will never know the answer to.

Poor misguided Hannah! She’s so bored and dissatisfied with her life that she immersed herself in a serial killer. She starts like so many - an online forum. But quickly becomes obsessed with William, who has been arrested for murdering four women. As they write letters, they begin to create a relationship. And once William is acquitted, they move in together. You can imagine the craziness that ensues! Definitely a unique story that was entertaining from start to finish.

Hannah is a young woman working for a nonprofit organization and having zero luck in the dating department. She becomes obsessed with the murders of several girls and tries to help find the killer along with the help of her true crime internet sleuths on her message board. William is a lawyer and is accused of the murders. While he sits in prison, Hannah starts writing him letters. They develop a relationship which leads Hannah to traveling to Atlanta where the trial will take place to see William and do some investigating of her own.

I found this book really enjoyable. I’m big into true crime and this was a fun book to read and try to figure out along with Hannah.

"Love Letters to a Serial Killer" by Tasha Coryell is a gripping debut that delves into dark romantic obsession. It follows Hannah, whose life spirals into chaos when she begins corresponding with William, an accused serial killer. As their relationship deepens, the narrative transforms from a romance into a chilling psychological thriller, revealing the unsettling depths of Hannah's delusion.

Coryell’s writing is compelling, seamlessly blending suspense with character exploration, even as the plot twists are somewhat predictable. The novel captivates with its intense portrayal of human relationships and the darker aspects of the human psyche, making it a standout read for thriller enthusiasts.

Thank you to Berkeley Publishing and NetGalley for my advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Welp. This book was a ride. The first half very much read like a romance, which was incredibly cringy. Once it became more clear that Hannah is deranged, it was a little easier to accept but this story still gave me all the ick. And yet, I couldn’t stop reading. It really was like watching a train wreck. Even though I wasn’t enjoying the story, I couldn’t stop reading. Ultimately this was too dark for me, but I have to appreciate the writing style that kept me hanging on.

Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell

Thank you so much Berkley and NetGalley for the free eARC.

Blurb:
An aimless young woman starts writing to an accused serial killer while he awaits trial and then, once he’s acquitted, decides to move in with him and take the investigation into her own hands in this dark and irresistibly compelling debut thriller.

✨My thoughts:
I loved this book so much!! It was absolutely killer! Hannah Hannah Hannah, you delusional woman, you. I loved the crazy in toy and the way you fall in love. This story is ridiculously fun and fresh as hell. I’ve never read anything like this before but I need more! It’s books like this that have me begging to be part of Berkley’s influencer program or at least auto approved on NetGalley… I fly through their books like nobody’s business. The way I inhaled this story…there was no time to slow down. The who is easily figured out but it will not make you live this book any less. And with an ending like that?! Love Letters to a Serial Killer is a straight up banger and I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy when it hits the shelves 6/25/24!!

Happy reading 📖

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of the book drew me in but once I started reading it, I just couldn’t get into it at all.
I wish the author, publisher and all those promoting the book much success and connections with the right readers.

The main character in this story was unlikable and impossible to root for. The writing made me cringe. The character seemed far to desperate & definitely gave off the vibes of someone who would date someone in jail & tell everyone the justice system had gotten it wrong.

4.5 stars.

Wowee. What a wild ride!! From page one until the very end, this book had me in a chokehold. I couldn’t put it down. I was insanely fascinated and invested in the thought process Hannah went through. I kept thinking “I wonder if this is how Caroline Boone felt” throughout the entire story.

I felt so many things, anger, sorrow, frustration, empathy, and surprisingly related to her in a few ways. The way she talked about herself felt relatable and too real at times. That being said, the way she developed her relationship with William made me view the dating world and the desperation some people feel in today’s society.

I didn’t know whether I wanted to be friends with, or respectfully *slap* Hannah into reality. My only reason for not giving it a 5 star review is solely because of how predictable it was. At least, to me it was. I’m 100% recommending this to any thriller, true crime, unconventional romance book lovers!!

Thanks so much NetGalley and Berkley for the eARC! I was so excited for this one!

Side note. The Goodreads Blurb refers to William as Wesley. Clearly, that is incorrect.

I LOVED IT I LOVED IT I LOVED IT I LOVED IT!

I read this book in one sitting because I absolutely could not put it down! Hannah was cray cray and I was here for it! She was unapologetically herself even when herself was in love with a serial killer. I kind of figured everything out early on, but that didn’t stop me from completely devouring this book and that ending was EVERYTHING. All my true crime obsessed ladies/gents out there, this ones for you!

Title: Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell
Publication Date- 06/25/24
Publisher- Berkley
Overall Rating- 6 out of 5 stars

Review: Review copy given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG. I loved this book. I’m not sure how to write a review for this. I loved it so much, not everyone will. Especially that ending, there are a lot of pieces of this story that people are not going to like and may even be upset with. I think if you take your time and you really listen to what the author is trying to say and represent then you will enjoy it. It’s an “if you know, you know” kind of situation. At least I took away some satire and humor and commentary on the romance industry and true crime culture.

The main character may end up being my favorite main character of the year. I found her humorous, relatable and just really fun. At the same time our main character is suffering from isolation and is pretty misunderstood by her family. Underneath all the humor in this novel is witty commentary like I said above. If you take it at face value, you may not like it.

The main genre for this is listed as “thriller,” I would add that it feels equally a mystery (not a thriller you’re not really on the edge of your seat, well maybe some, okay let’s divide this into threes). In thirds the genre’s represented here are thriller, mystery and romance. The author did a good job of balancing genres, and keeping you interested throughout the whole story.

I will be purchasing a copy for myself because I loved it so much and will reread it again in the future. I hope this author publishes more books in the future!

This book was a quick read and interesting in its premise, but it fell a bit flat for me. First, I'm not the biggest fan of the writing style, but it's just a personal preference. Also, the pacing was a bit off for me, it feels like the beginning and middle were okay, but the last few chapters occur quickly and almost out of left field. The twists also felt a bit juvenile and I was able to piece them together early on, so it ruined a bit of the read for me. Overall, it's a book with a great premise, but the execution is just off for me.

If you like your reads a little dark and twisty, you will absolutely devour Love Letters to a Serial Killer!

Hannah is living a boring life with a boring job when she becomes obsessed with a murder spree happening in Georgia, joining message boards, making social media graphics, and feeling like she is part of the investigation. She goes so far as to write a letter to the man who is eventually arrested for the killings, and the correspondence between she and William leads to a relationship with her very own (maybe) serial killer.

The premise of this one grabbed me and had me in a chokehold, and the flippant attitude of the main character had me captivated. It was like watching a wreck happen right in front of you and being unable to look away. Hannah has some issues and a very twisted little mind, and I was stunned by how oblivious she seemed to the danger she kept putting herself in.

William, our potential serial killer, is charming and well-spoken in his letters, and it made me think about the fact that this actually happens in real life, that women go courting dangerous men in jail for the thrill it brings them. What an intriguing story, with plenty of dark and twisted moments on the path to finding out the truth. I couldn't put this one down!

Thank you to Berkley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

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BOOK REVIEW: 🖤🖤🖤🖤/5

Hannah is over her job, over her friends and over men (for now). She finds herself a part of an online forum community who is banding together to help solve the recent murders of 4 young women in Atlanta.

When a handsome lawyer named William is arrested for the killings, Hannah feels compelled to write this man a letter in prison. Hannah becomes obsessed with the case and the curiosity behind whether William could possibly be a serial killer begins to take over her life. The brutally honest conversations within these letters leads to Hannah falling in love with William and accepting his offer of becoming his girlfriend.

When a fifth woman is killed while William is on trial, he gets released and the first person he visits is Hannah. The two quickly begin to play house as Hannah continues to follow the investigation. But at the back of the mind she will always wonder if William will ever try to kill her?

This book is certainly twisted and spirals as Hannah’s obsession grows. If you are a fan of “Notes on an Execution”, this one has similar vibes!

Thank you kindly to @tashacoryell @berkleypub @netgalley loop for my advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review! This debut book releases on June 25, 2024!!

There were parts of this book that were great. I loved the premise and how creepy William was and not knowing if he was guilty or not. However, Hannah drove me absolutely crazy and after a while, I couldn’t justify her actions anymore. I began to dislike her and couldn’t come back from that.

I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It kept me entertained the entire time. But the main character was so obnoxiously stupid.