This is definitely a unique premise for a thriller, but it just wasn’t for me. I couldn’t connect with the main characters and it just fell flat. Sorry.

From the description, I thought I knew what I was getting into with this book. As I read it, I realized this wasn't the kind of mystery/love story I expected. That isn't a bad thing because I actually think I enjoyed it more for what it was. Hannah did drive me crazy, but in a good way? She's so unhinged and she would do or say things that made me realize it all over again. I did feel like the minor characters were a bit weak, which kept me guessing sometimes about whether it was intentional or not. This book was very entertaining, though, and such a good option for a quick, fun read.

I just finished Love Letters to a serial killer by Tasha Coryell and here are my thoughts.

What do you do when you are ghosted by all your friends? Obviously you start exchanging letters with a man on trial for being a serial killer.

I loved the vibe of the book. I thought the storyline was really quirky and was a nice fictional setting of how women end up falling for serial killers. It’s a weird phenomenon but it happens and I felt like this kinda low key poked fun at it and I thought it was great!

I loved the underlying thriller and how plot twisty it was. It was clever and really well written. I wasn’t a fan of Hannah. She was really odd but I actually found the letters going back and forth were pretty funny and I can kind of see why she got drawn in.

I also liked that she had this desire to get justice for the women who died even if that meant he really did kill them. It was quite the ride!

I wouldn’t take this as a serious thriller but it had the elements for a really entertaining read.

I have really started to get into books that break the mold and this one was a real winner.

4.5 stars

Thank you @berkleypub and @netgalley for my gifted copy! OUT NOWWWWW

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This book was really a lot of fun! I will definitely keep an eye out for books from Tasha Coryell in the future! Will be recommending this to any thriller fans I know :)

This was a really interesting, unique book, I'm not sure how much I actually enjoyed it because it was so hard to read at times. Our main girl Hannah is lost in life, she hates her job, all her friends are getting married, and after getting ghosted again by a fuck buddy she starts diving into the True Crime forum and becomes obsessed with a case of serial murder in Atlanta. When a man is arrested for the murders, a very handsome man, she starts writing him letters, first of an accusatory nature but then he writes back and they pretty much become boyfriend/girlfriend right away. She is a horrible employee and rightly gets fired then goes to watch his trial, another girl gets murder so he's let go and they basically move in together and get engaged but she still investigates him cause she thinks he's guilty. Hannah's thoughts were hella cringey a lot of the time which made it hard to read but I think that's the point. It's an interesting mystery that I would recommend, you just have to be in the right mood for!

Hannah is lonely and is longing for something to happen in her life. When she hears the news of a recent murder, she scours the internet and comes across a true crime forum where others are discussing the murder. 🔪
It is clear there’s an active serial killer when more women’s bodies are found in the same area as the first. Hannah once again turns to the online community she has become a part of. They’re outraged for the victims and ecstatic when the suspected killer has been arrested.
Hannah decides to write to him to tell him how horrible of a person he is. Oddly enough, he responds and they begin to have a regular correspondence. This begins the love letters to a serial killer. 💌

I don’t think I’ve read anything quite like this before. I can’t say that I loved it- but I HAD to finish it and know the outcome.
Basically, the whole time I was in disbelief at Hannah’s actions. Ultimately, her actions are what had me hooked from the beginning though.

If you’re looking for something ~different~ with a very unhinged main character, give this one a shot!

Thank you to Berkley for the gifted copy! 💗

This book is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark corners of obsession, trust, and the human need for connection. Hannah, the protagonist, is a relatable and complex character whose descent into obsession is both alarming and captivating. Her journey from a curious bystander to an integral part of a murder investigation is masterfully portrayed, making the reader question the thin line between fascination and fixation.

The narrative is well-paced, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. The correspondence between Hannah and William adds a chilling dimension to the story, making you question the nature of their relationship. Is it a genuine connection, or is Hannah being manipulated by a cunning killer?

The true-crime forum and the community it creates serve as a fascinating backdrop, highlighting how shared interests can bring people together—even when those interests revolve around something as macabre as murder. The trial scenes are particularly intense, showcasing the uncertainty and drama of the legal process.

William's character is enigmatic and unsettling, embodying the charm and danger of a suspected serial killer. His interactions with Hannah are fraught with tension, leaving readers to wonder about his true intentions. The dynamic between them is both compelling and disturbing, driving the narrative forward with a sense of impending doom.

The climax of the novel is both satisfying and thought-provoking, leaving readers to ponder the nature of justice and the lengths to which people will go for the truth. "Love Letters to a Serial Killer" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and true-crime stories, offering a unique blend of suspense, emotion, and intrigue.


This book is perfect for those who enjoy delving into the psychological aspects of crime and relationships. It’s a chilling reminder of how easily one can be drawn into the dark side of human nature.

Not happy where she’s at currently in life, thirty-something-year-old Hannah finds community in a true-crime forum that’s on a mission to solve the murders of four women in Atlanta. After a handsome lawyer, William, is arrested for the killings, Hannah begins writing to him - a perfect outlet for her pent-up rage and frustration. But then William writes back.

Hannah’s interest in the case turns to obsession and she ends up losing her job. With nothing keeping her where she’s at, Hannah drives down to Atlanta to attend the trail. There, she meets other true-crime junkies like herself. When a fifth woman is found murdered, the jury has no choice but to find William not guilty. As soon as he’s released, William calls upon Hannah and the two of them quickly fall into a normal, domestic routine. Well, as normal as one can be while still secretly investigating their partner for serial murder…

The entire time reading this, I kept thinking of the fact that Hannah was mentally unwell and she needed loads of therapy. I honestly kept reading to just see what she got herself into and how she would “justify” it. I also had pinpointed it to two characters pretty early on, and then narrowed it down to one shortly after.

I don’t know if I could tell you exactly why I kept reading this book, especially since I figured it out pretty early on. But in all honesty, I think it was the trainwreck that was Hannah. As much as she annoyed the crap out of me with her decisions (seriously, she gets fired from her job and then goes to the trail of the reason she got fired), I couldn’t help but to keep turning the pages.

I feel like there may be quite a few people that are turned off by Hannah, so this won’t be for everybody. But I enjoyed it and will be keeping the ARC of it on my shelf.

*Thank you Berkley and NewGalley for an advance digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

This book was such a fun, wild ride. The main character is a train wreck barreling toward her own destruction in the most entertaining way possible. I couldn’t stop reading. Five stars!

This book was a lot of fun. I would definitely give this author another chance. I had a good time reading the story.

This book was a blast. Hannah, the main character who is true crime obsessed, starts writing to a serial killer and falls in ~love~ with him. Hannah makes some VERY questionable decisions but I felt like I could relate to some of it. Everyone has that one relationship that makes them just a little bit unhinged and Hannah took that to the max. While I think this was marketed as a thriller, it's definitely more of a slow burn and I really enjoyed it! It was an impressive debut from Coryell and I look forward to more books from her in the future!

I’m a big fan of true crime documentaries and I never understood how someone could fall in love with a convicted serial killer. I remember Richard Ramirez aka the Night Stalker having loads of women coming to the trial and acting like he was a celebrity of some sort when I watched his true crime show. Reading this book kinda gave me
some insight as to why that happens. Hannah was a mess, out of touch, lonely and needed some therapy asap. This book as cringe as it was kept me captivated as I read. I definitely found myself laughing and shaking my head at Hannah and her way of thinking. If you’re a fan of trainwreck Lifetime Movies check this book out!

Love Letters to a Serial Killer is a very gen z romance thriller coated in humor with a perfect matter-of-fact delivery. Despite all her flaws, I am obsessed with our FMC and found myself laughing out loud at her commentary on more than one occasion.
William and Bentley are mysterious and enticing while our narrator isn’t particularly likable; she is sometimes relatable and often brutal in her honesty and perspective of a situation. I appreciate this in a FMC and always want to see more “bad” women. She talked about the shame she feels just for not living up to what she thinks are her parents’ expectations. She feels wholly inadequate in everyday life and this seeps into every aspect of her life deeply affecting her friendships and romantic relationships. William and their relationship takes on a life of its own as she relies on him so heavily for her self worth. She says at one point that “I knew I liked a man when I started to feel like I might die if he didn’t contact me” Relatable Toxic Queen. She often speaks of others as being privileged with no awareness of her own. She judges people for making snap judgements of her while she often does the same.
She takes this cavalier almost derogatory tone when it comes to speaking of other men that are not what she is looking for. Calling one “Dog Boy” which I found hilarious and very in line with how my college group chat talked about the boys we were seeing and dating at the time.
As a true crime girlie the commentary on the internet/ “the forum” I found hilarious. Her attitude is very meta and almost 4th wall, especially as she talks about writing a memoir and her only inspiration being serial killers.
This is just one more example of the narrative voice drawing everything back around to her intense skewed perception and manipulation. It’s quite masterful in my opinion. It reminds me of a season of “You” on Netflix with Quinn. Like when perfect horrible people are made so perfectly horrible for each other. The story captures the dynamic of loving someone society tells you that you shouldn’t, or that you know you shouldn’t. This was a fun and quick read that I highly recommend. It was funny, emotional, revealing and compelling.

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I wish the mystery had a little bit more meat to it, though I imagine it might make this story more approachable and digestible for someone less familiar with crime or mystery.
The Bentley reveal feels like it comes out of nowhere? I was looking for breadcrumbs for a twist ending and I’m hoping I missed them but this particular plot twist did not feel like it was supposed to happen all along. Maybe this is a product of our unreliable narrator though.


Some banger lines I loved:

“No matter how many layers I put on, I could never achieve warmth in the workplace”

“I was a widow, mourning the loss of a husband who never existed and who didn’t have a grave”

“If anyone was going to threaten my life I wanted it to be William”

“Listening to Taylor [swift] isn’t enough to erase all your sins, though it does give you a leg up over the last guy I dated who called her a “talentless hack””

“Sometime I feel like we’ve split between people who are promised a life that they’ll never be able to achieve and people who are living the promised life and don’t want it”

“The thing that everyone forgot when they talked about killing two bird with one stone is that the birds had to die”

Thank you to NetGalley, Tasha Coryell, and Berkley Books for this advanced reader copy.

I really enjoyed this book! I literally read it in one day. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen. I wish there was a little bit more from when she was actually with the killer and the ambiguous ending wasn’t really my taste. But overall would highly recommend if you want a relatable FMC who’s obsessed with a serial killer!

Let me start off by saying if you enjoyed the Finlay Donovan books by Elle Cosimano, I think you'll also really enjoy this debut as well! Hannah's terrible ability to find a stable relationship leads her into the middle of an ongoing murder case, and literally throws her into the arms of a possible killer in this outlandish mystery.

While some might find Hannah a bit insufferable, I personally enjoyed her point of view and the ways in which she found herself in the situations she did. I think her unlikability was just a refreshing change of pace from the usual heroine, even though she was very frustrating at tines.

While I enjoyed this book enough to give it 5 stars, I do want to mention the ending, and how it just kind of fell flat. As enjoyable as the rest of the book was, yhe ending just didn't match up for me.

I definitely think anyone who enjoys a goofy, wild mystery will really enjoy this book! I'm really excited to see what Tasha Coryell comes out with next!

This was such a gripping thriller! Are you kidding me with the title? Loved the mystery, it kept me guessing the entire time. The ending, what an ending!

I had lot of high hopes for this book. But I think it fell prey to a few cliche tropes and underdeveloped plot twists.

I did enjoy getting into the headspace of a woman who willingly befriends a serial killer. But a lot of my empathy was diminished by the final parts of this book. That might be the intention though!

Thank you to Berkley for this digital arc!

I am not sure how I really felt about this read. The character of Hannah was a little hard to engage with. I believe that she had some sort of psychological disorder and while I know that there are people out there that are like that, it is hard to read a whole book about it. There were no real surprises with this one but I did find that it kept me turning the pages. I have thought many times about people who write to prisoners, are obsessed with serial killers (in a romantic way) or just seem to turn the other cheek. I see Gypsy Rose currently and how many people watch what she does and know that it is more of a fascination.

I didn't feel that any of the other characters were any more likeable, but that was just me.

Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell is a book like no other I've read. Hannah, the main character, lives a bizarre life and I found her to be quite unlikable. She has an obsession with serial killers and starts writing to an accused one named William. William writes her back and later on ends up being acquitted. Once he's released, Hannah moves in with him and decides she is going to solve the mystery of the killings herself. The story is dark, slow at times, but does have some twists and turns that held my interest.

Hannah is hilariously self deprecating and continually self sabotages so I don’t know why I continued to be surprised by things she did and thought throughout the book. She is all of us true crime junkies, but she crosses that line that most of us wouldn’t- falling in love with an accused serial killer. I loved reading this story and trying to solve the mystery along with Hannah! Highly recommend for anyone who’s a true crime fan and otherwise!

Thank you to net galley and Berkeley for a free eARC in exchange for my honest review.