ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a little backlogged with some of my ARC’s but working diligently to get caught up. I really liked the concept of this book! It reminded me of every time I watch something about true crime and it talks about how they fell in love with a penpal and got married, and I’m always like, who would ever do that?!? This book definitely gave me some insight into what may be going on in their heads when making these choices, not that I in any way agree with them. The characters and story were both really interesting and kept me entertained throughout. If you’re a true crime junkie, you’ll most likely get a kick out of this book!

Have you ever wondered what would prompt someone, particularly a woman to fall madly in love with a person who has murdered multiple people, especially multiple women? Well, let me tell you, in this psychological murder thriller, although fictional, tries to explain/answer just that question.

Love Letters To A Serial Killer is a fascinating demonstration of a woman, Hannah, who is in her 30's who was dumped by her boyfriend, which she naively saw no signs of happening, who lives a very lonely life, working a job she is good at but dislikes, whose friends all seem to be marrying or in relationships who decides to begin writing letters to a man named William, a lawyer who is incarcerated for allegedly murdering women. A serial killer.

At first the letters from Hannah to William are about how disgusted she is at what he did. But, to her shock and excitement, when he answers her letter, she sends another and another until they become "friends"? Hannah knows deep down he will never get out of jail for the horrendous acts he committed, but that doesn't stop her from communicating with him. Even begin to have feelings for him.

She soon becomes obsessed with everything William, so much so that her work is affected and she gets fired. It is then that she decides to travel to Georgia, even though she can't really afford it and sit in the courtroom of the trial and "support"? this murderer. Thus begins the portion of the story of one woman's obsession and just how far someone is willing to go to get what they crave.

As Hannah watches from the courtroom, along with two other "fans of William", she becomes fascinated with his wealthy family who go to court every day. She begins to follow them. And that is when her life goes from bizarre to dangerous.

Love Letters To A Serial Killer is an engrossing story in which we watch Hannah grow in so many ways, one being she will never truly get what she thinks she wants which is for William to make her one of his victims. But why does she want this? Is she just as broken as he? This is a can't look away, can't put it down book with so many levels to it...desperation, sadness, killing, but in the end, a woman changed.

Thank you #NetGalley #Berkley #TashaCoryell #LoveLettersToASerialKiller for the advanced copy.

A Gripping Exploration of Obsession and the Blurred Lines of Justice

"Love Letters to a Serial Killer" isn't just a thriller; it's a captivating deep-dive into the allure of darkness and the complexities of human connection. Hannah, a woman adrift in her own life, finds an unlikely solace and purpose in her correspondence with an accused killer. What starts as a morbid fascination spirals into a dangerous obsession that blurs the lines between victim, investigator, and accomplice.

The novel expertly navigates the murky waters of true crime fandom, exploring the intoxicating pull of solving a mystery and the fine line between justice and vigilantism. Hannah's descent into this world is both terrifying and thrilling, making it impossible to look away.

The author skillfully crafts a narrative that is both suspenseful and thought-provoking, leaving the reader questioning their own moral compass. "Love Letters to a Serial Killer" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and anyone intrigued by the darker corners of the human psyche. Just be prepared to stay up all night turning the pages.

Read if you:
•listen to true crime podcasts
•like investigating murders
•have attention seeking behaviors.
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This book is good but it’s also so, wow. Our FMC is legitimately a hot mess and has so many psychological and self-esteem issues that it’s not even funny. I mean, who thinks it’s a good idea to pen pal a man in prison for murder and then start dating him? Red flag central, sista!
The ending. That was a twist I didn’t see coming. Great job with that.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

As a true crime girly, the title for this one is what DEFINITELY attracted me. I loved everything about this story. There were definitely some twist and turns i truly did not expect. I love how it incorporates everything during the trial and after. A must read!

An interesting twist on the psychological thriller that will leave you guessing who the real psychopath is right up to the end. Great character development and an interesting plot.

Thank you to Berkley and PRH Audio for the copies to review.

I super enjoyed this one, and it was nothing at all what I expected. I thought the audio was a fantastic way to read this one, and gosh I loved how much Hannah was committed to William and his case. I thought this was brilliantly done, both from a did he or didn’t he do it perspective but also from how Hannah integrated herself into the overall story. At times it was funny and then it got serious in the best way, and overall I really loved this one way more than I thought I would. It is a quick read that I got through in one setting, and I was captivated the entire time.

I really enjoyed how this book started, but as it went along, the main character became increasingly more annoying. After a while, I started rooting for the serial killer. I'm giving this 2.5 stars rounded up to 3, and most of that is for the first half of the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Have you ever wondered what motivates women who fall in love with serial killers?
Is it potential fame? Boredom? Curiosity? A need to be seen?
Thirty-something Hannah checks all the boxes. She's been ghosted by her latest boyfriend. Her friends are getting married. She's in a dead-end job that she should be thriving at but isn't. Underpaid, unloved and needy, Hannah finds a community in an online true crime forum bent on solving the murders of four women in Atlanta. When a handsome lawyer named William is arrested for the killings, Hannah begins writing him letters. She doesn't expect him to write back.

Hannah's obsession soon costs her her job and the last of her friends. So, she packs up her belongings and heads to Atlanta for a ringside seat in the courtroom where she can be near her now "boyfriend." She meets his parents and brother. And then, another murder happens. The jury has no choice but to find William not guilty, Hannah is the first person he calls upon his release. She's soon living with him and engaged. But, suddenly small clues seem to point to William being the killer after all. She starts investigating and soon finds herself the next victim on the real killer's list.

This book is a hoot. It's narrated by the self-deprecating Hannah — her first-person point of view is a brilliant choice, making it all the more enjoyable to read.

This book was an addictive and crazy read, like watching a train wreck—I couldn’t look away.

The main character was incredibly needy. She seriously needed some self-respect. She fell for a man who supposedly killed three women and attended his court proceedings like a serial killer groupie. She made so many stupid decisions that drove me insane.

The writing is great—very readable and binge-worthy.
Unfortunately, the ending was a letdown. I saw the real killer coming from a mile away. It felt like the main character was practically asking to be killed; her actions were just plain stupid. The story kept me hooked until the disappointing conclusion.

Brilliant and kept me up all night - i finished it in a single reading. The letters were exceptionally funny.

This book was wholly unexpected. I went into it thinking it would be a cute, maybe thriller type rom com and emerged feeling sad and deep, like in a very poignant way.

This book was certainly an unconventional love story that chronicles Hannah who has very little self esteem and no self worth. While I giggled at parts of it, it just felt wrong to laugh.

With that said though, the premise was really interesting. As someone who really likes the study of psychology, it felt like a deep dive into a seriously disturbed person's inner workings.

I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars as I thought it would be a light read, yet it turned out to be much heavier than expected. Overall though, it was good.

Thank you ro NetGalley, the publisher, Berkley Publishing Group and the author Tasha Coryell for this ARC.

The book was released on June 25, 2024 and you can pick it up at your local bookstore.

I am not sure how to review this book. The main characters are really strange and honestly hard to connect with. The story is very predictable and even with the writer's ability to tell an interesting story the predictable is just too much for this reviewer.
I love nutty characters, but Hannah is truly too crazy even for me.
This story might appeal to others, but this review found it difficult to read being unable to connect with the characters. Honestly the only sane character(s) is the Serial killer they made sense.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of Tasha Coryell

Hannah's unfulfilled life causes her to begin a pen pal relationship with a serial killer. She becomes obsessed with William Thompson who is accused of killing four women. That pretty much sums up the craziness that is Hannah in this debut novel from Tasha Coryell.

This story was what I expected -- part thriller, part wtf, with a dash of romance that shouldn't be, so if you like that sort of wayout there story, this one might just be what you are looking for. It does pull you in, and makes you watch the train wreck, so readers should be prepared for the ride.

I can't say the characters are likeable -- it's more like they are complex and in need of therapy. They are all part of the above-mentioned train wreck.

There are a few twists that I mostly saw coming which is just how I like it with this sort of story. I've often wondered why women are attracted to criminals. This didn't answer those questions completely, but it did make for good discussion with friends.

Overall, an intriguing debut.

WTH did I just read! I think there will be mix reactions to this story, but I loved it and thought it was genius. It was different, engaging and so entertaining. Hell, yes it was crazy, but I have never read anything like it before, it was creative, and the character development was perfect. I kind of guessed where it was going but it didn't matter there was so many twists. All thumbs up to Coryell for this thrilling ride, that I almost feel there could be a sequel. I can't wait to see what she writes next.

Hannah becomes almost obsessed with man (William) on trial as an accused seral killer, she starts to write him letters. but then he is acquitted and decides to move in with him and investigate what really happen to these women. She has lost all friends and finds a community in a true-crime forum that mean mission is to solve the murders of the four women. Her and William start living in relationship bliss, and she starts investigating him herself or waiting for to die herself. Things start to get really crazy at this point so without giving to much away, you will have to read this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for a copy of this book for my honest review.

You would think that this would be one that I flew through, but I honestly thought about DNFing several times. It drug on, mainly because the main character is unrelatable, unlikeable, and honestly unbearable. She clearly didn’t see things that were right in front of her face, and the big twist at the end was not a surprise at all. I dunno. It just missed the mark for me.

TL;DR: If you enjoyed Amy Tintera’s LISTEN FOR THE LIE or Eliza Jane Brazier’s GIRLS AND THEIR HORSES or Emma Rosenblum’s BAD SUMMER PEOPLE, you’re really going to like Tasha Coryell’s LOVE LETTERS TO A SERIAL KILLER. A darkly comedic thriller and satire that takes on our cultural obsession with true crime and serial killers, the book is centered around a young woman who finds a community within an unsolved murder message board, only to find herself actually falling for one of the men implicated in a string of killings. It’s a lot of fun, not to mention twisty and twisted. Readers seem to agree, with early reviews calling it “[a] delightfully dark and deranged romp” and “[d]eeply disturbing pals up with darkly comic to create one heck of a morbid ride.”

I recently mentioned that I haven’t really been reading thrillers lately. I notice that I tend to read a lot of ‘em in late July/August as the dog days of summer creep in and I’m in the mood for a dose of fall.

The first thriller of this summer came a bit earlier for me, perhaps because it’s been so hot out that I would actually maybe be in the mood for a snow storm (?). That being said, LOVE LETTERS TO A SERIAL KILLER isn’t your average thriller.

Hannah is essentially the definition of aimless: she’s trapped in a boring job, her friends are all settling down and just got ghosted. In order to combat her loneliness, she begins participating in true crime forums on a mission to solve a slew of murders in Atlanta. When William, a well-to-do lawyer is shockingly arrested for the crimes, Hannah begins writing letters to him. What she doesn’t expect is that William would write back. As her curiosity grows into an obsession, Hannah’s life begins imploding around her, leaving her no choice but to head to Atlanta to dive even deeper into the case. When another woman is killed while William is on trial, he’s found not guilty and strikes up a relationship with Hannah, who is secretly still investigating him for murder.

YEAH—this is not your run of the mill thriller. It’s voice-y and fun and borders on the line of a satirical character study, while also making some fascinating points about true crime obsession. Don’t let the pink cover fool you: there are parts of this book that are rather messed up (kind of reminded me of BUTCHER AND BLACKBIRD in that aspect in that it’s not afraid to get a little deranged all in the name of PLOT, baby).

Both Hannah and William are fascinating characters, with Hannah’s characterization being especially compelling. You don’t know whether to root for her or wring her neck for her horrific decision-making, which lends to the madcap feel of the novel.

While this wasn’t a perfect book (parts are rather predictable), I found it to be a breath of fresh air compared to so many of today’s thrillers that feel rote and same-same.

This book is a wild ride. It's such an interesting commentary on how obsessed our culture is with serial killers. Hannah is lost in her life. She's single, not really happy in her job, with dating, or with her home. She writes a biting letter to a lawyer turned suspected killer. She keeps writing to him and it helps to ease some of her anxiety, but he writes back. His case consumes her entire being. She loses her job. She leaves her home. She goes to Georgia to attend his trial. This story is deeply disturbing and darkly comedic. I recommend it, but be prepared to feel uncomfortable!

Many thanks to Berkley Publishing Group for the advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Alright so I really wanted to like this book, but it was just too much. I figured out who the murderer was immediately so the plot twist wasn't extremely shocking. There weren't enough characters for you not to deduce. It's like in Scooby Doo and you only get shown 3-4 possible suspects so you kind of know that's the limited number of people that could be your bad guy.

I also really disliked the main character. She needed real psychological help and probably needed to be on medication. Her obsession with wanting to be with a serial killer was just so weird. They even referenced Ted Bundy's wife he married and had a child with in the book so the character knew what she was doing and kept saying she wasn't "one of those women", while totally being one of those women. So she had the opportunity to stop, but lacked the self-respect to do so. It was gross.

It was interesting to see her just absolutely spiral and felt like a train wreck that you just had to finish watching out of your own gross morbid curiosity, which makes the reader almost no better than the main character. And maybe that's the entire point, but I finished the book feeling icky and I didn't like it.

I could see people really liking how unique this book is and I'd definitely recommend if this is something you're interested in. If you don't like feeling icky though, don't read it.