4.75 out of 5 -- wow, this thriller was insanely addicting! I broke my rule of not reading thriller-esque books before bed because I will stay up way too late to finish them, but it was worth it. I loved the tell-all style of being spoken to directly after the fact, I loved Jane (Searcher!) and her found family, and even though I figured out the mystery very early on, I loved seeing Searcher and her crew solve it in real time." I understand some of the 1-star reviews that are upset about it being too similar to the Idaho murders. As I did not follow that case (or any true crime), I can't comment on the similarities but I can understand why that might make people feel icky about this book. That ignored, the writing is great, the short chapters are addicting, and you just cannot put it down!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

Ashley Winstead is a genius. I have loved every book she has written and this one is no exception. I love the true crime aspect of it. It reads like it is a true story and sucks you in from the beginning.

I love Ashley Winstead and am always excited for her new releases!

This one is about Jane, a woman in her mid-twenties whose father unexpectedly passed away. This surprise sends her spiraling, and the place she finds comfort is on a forum for amateur true crime sleuths. Jane finds herself with a little online family and a new purpose: to help find justice for those in need.

The format of the book is new for Winstead - it’s written like a nonfiction true crime tell all kind of book, with footnotes. I loved this style and the way it allowed Jane to foreshadow events that were coming.

I was surprised by the twist that happens toward the end, but I was also emotionally thrown. This book’s chronicling of Jane’s venture through grief was at times really emotional, and I loved it. I loved that I was invested while still being surprised by the twists in the thriller plot line.

This is up there as one of my favorite Winstead books so far!

I received a gifted copy of THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME by Ashley Winstead from Sourcebooks Landmark.

THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME follows follows Jane, a young woman reeling from the recent loss of her father. As a distraction from her grief, she gets sucked into a true crime message board. She’s invited in by an elite group of amateur detectives and soon she considers them her found family. When three college girls are murdered and the case hits the message boards, Jane and crew are on the case.

I started reading this on vacation last month, but decided that the grief framework was a bit too heavy for me to read poolside. I took some time away from it, but got drawn back into the story once I picked it back up back home. I really enjoyed the setup for this and the discussions that were have about what cases get police and media attention and the way amateurs can help or hinder an investigation.

This took some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and I did think that it wrapped up very well with both the mystery element and Jane’s own grief processing overall.

I love Ashley Winstead so I was very excited for this and it didn't disappoint. It was so gripping and exhilarating all the way through.

I will start by saying that I know this book is heavily influenced by a current crime case but I am not familiar with the details so it did not impact my reading experience. I really enjoyed this book and flew through it to find out the ending. I connected with the main character Jane and although I didn't completely understand the role the loss of her father had on her sudden obsession with crime solving, I did understand her grief. The "sleuths" that come together to solve the crime in the story were interesting and very realistic personalities. I was invested in their teamwork and in the case itself. This story did not have the shock factor of "In My Dreams I Hold a Knife" but it was well-written and held my interest until the very end. I think that true crime fans will really enjoy this book and I can't wait to read Winstead's next work. Thanks to Ashley Winstead, Sourcebooks Landmark, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I find this authors works quirky but they have a hook. The last book I read by her has stuck with me so I was interested in this one before I even knew what it was about. It pays to read the foreword in this one as it explains the true crime cases the author draws inspiration from. I love true crime so it was very clear to me; I was also very drawn to the news around the Idaho murder spree. It’s valuable that the author fully acknowledges that inspiration so the reader doesn’t dismiss the “ripped from the headlines” story as unoriginal but rather a different, fictional angle.

The story has a few layers as it follows Jane, an older college student, who has just lost her father. Through her grief, distracting herself, and attempts to make meaning of his life, she gets wrapped up in an online group of armchair sleuths. It’s good context for how she gets drawn in. The characters she connects with are well described as I could picture each of them. Along the way, she also learns about her father’s Star Trek fan fiction and it fuels her own actions.

It was not the most twisty or unpredictable story but it was interesting. I wanted to follow up on the crews leads as they found them. I would recommend this book particularly to true crime fans.

Queen Ashley does it again! This was so different from her both books but I loved it nonetheless. I love how it looked at true crime vultures, reddit sleuths and the way victims/murderers are portrayed in the media. While not as unpredictable as her other books, the storytelling is what made this a five star read - I really felt like I was in Jane’s head. I know some readers have criticized the real world comparisons but it was veered off from the real events enough for me and there are many other books that have pulled from true crime cases so it’s not something that bothers me. Definitely make sure you read Winstead’s author’s note at the beginning to see where her head was at when writing this one because it will make a lot of sense.

This Book Will Bury Me is a gripping and unsettling dive into the world of true crime obsession, internet sleuthing, and the dangerous line between curiosity and consequence. Ashley Winstead crafts a thriller that is both chilling and thought-provoking, pulling readers into Jane Sharp’s descent from grieving college student to determined investigator. The layered storytelling, told a year after the infamous Delphine Massacres, adds to the intrigue, making the narrative feel even more ominous as Jane slowly unravels the truth. The mystery itself is cleverly plotted, filled with eerie twists, unreliable perspectives, and a creeping sense of dread that builds with each chapter. I really enjoyed this one—the pacing was tight, the suspense was well-executed, and the psychological depth of Jane’s character made the story even more compelling. Winstead delivers a thriller that doesn’t just entertain but keeps you thinking about it after you've finished.

Was not a fan of this one. I think the proximity of this story to an active crime story is very problematic. Would not recommend.

A big thank you to NetGalley, Ashley Winstead, and Sourcebooks Landmarks for the eARC. This was a gripping and fast-paced read—like experiencing a real-time investigation with an unexpected twist and a jaw-dropping conclusion. It brilliantly highlights the impact of social media on modern true crime and the relentless pursuit of answers.

Let's get this over first. I do not know anything about the murders that this book is based on.

A group of amateur sleuths go online to discuss true crimes when 3 sorority girls are violently murdered. Five members of a core group, each with different talents combine their skills and tip officials with evidence they discover hoping they will solve the murders.

This book started out with being "the fly on the wall" type story while Jane, the main character is writing a book recalling the events that occurred. I think the different timeline point of view was just too complicated and could have been a better story if it was simplified.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved the premise behind this book and the way it was laid out! This is unique to all other books I’ve read this far and makes it stand out, even after reading. As a true crime fan myself, I could sympathize with the MC and easily put myself in her shoes. I also did not see that end coming! Giving this one 4 stars because it did seem to lull a bit in the middle comparatively to the beginning/end of the novel. However, overall a great read and one I would recommend.

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy!

While I thought the plot was interesting, the pacing of the book threw me off. I feel like it could’ve been shortened a tiny bit while still maintaining the important points. Overall, I find it entertaining and a good read for those who enjoy true crime.

Thank you to the author, netgalley and publisher for this book!! What a great storyline! Five true crime sleuths trying to solve murders together: there was so many twists and turns and you question everyone that comes up as a suspect. You end up really liking the characters and their fun quirks. I read this in a day I couldn’t put it down and needed to know who done it!

This was such a thrill, I was hooked from the first page. Although it took me longer to get through I had a good time reading

Medium paced
True crime vibes mystery solving
This novel flew by and I definitely enjoyed this one. there wasn't a lot of twists, but the emotions such as grief and the characters were well played out.

I’m kinda on the fence about this one. The mystery itself was good and I didn’t see the last 20% coming, but the first 80% felt a little bit slow and a little bit icky.

The author says that this book was lightly inspired by the Idaho murders, but let me tell you, it’s a lot more than lightly inspired. To me, it felt a little bit off reading basically a retelling of a real life case when that case hasn’t gone to trial yet. I also didn’t appreciate the characterization of the victims or the police department. I get that this book is fiction, but it still felt icky to read considering everything.

The main group of characters were fine, I liked some more than others (Jane got on my nerves so much).

I feel like if you know absolutely nothing about the Idaho murders, you would enjoy this book. If you do, read at your own risk.

Pub date: out now

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review

Thanks to Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for the E-ARC. This book really sucked me in. Janes dad passes and she goes down this rabbit hole of trying to find out a reason for why this happened to her father and also to get to know who he really was. She discovers this whole internet sluths community who solve crime. She meets 4 other people and they end up becoming friends and solving other cases. I figured out the whole crime part but the book was still interesting enough as to figure out the why

Thank you, Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley, for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Ashley Winstead is one of my favorite authors for a good mystery or thriller after loving In My Dreams I Hold a Knife. This book did not disappoint. I jointly read and listened to the audiobook, and both were amazing. While the book is long (over 400 pages), the short chapters and the constant need to know what is coming next capture the reader's attention. She included an interesting premise of using a current case and spinning it. I found myself wanting to constantly read or listen to figure out what comes next. I highly recommend this book to any mystery, true-crime, thriller lover!