There were many parts of this book I really enjoyed and some I didn’t so much.

One thing is it felt so very long. It starts off super intriguing and loses steam in the middle. Gets interesting and suspenseful again.. only for the ending to not really pack the punch I was hoping for.

I really love true crime and find it fascinating and I can’t tell if this book is saying it’s good or it’s bad?

I just think there was too much going on and it was too long and drawn out that it took away from what could have been a great story.

It does have the suspense and the tension and leave you wondering enough to want to know the conclusion. But lacks in surprise.

Ashley Winstead NEVER MISSES.
Ashley Winstead's new novel is a gripping and emotionally charged thriller that delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist, Janeway Sharp. After the sudden death of her father, Jane drops out of college and finds solace in online forums dedicated to solving murders. Her involvement with a group of amateur detectives quickly becomes an obsession, especially when a series of murders at a sorority house captures their attention.

Winstead masterfully builds tension, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere as Jane and her friends get closer to uncovering the truth. The novel is not just a thriller but also a poignant exploration of grief and the lengths people go to find meaning in their lives. Jane's journey from a grieving daughter to an amateur sleuth is both heart-wrenching and compelling.

The narrative is rich with detail, capturing the frenzy of online true crime communities and the media circus surrounding high-profile cases. Winstead's prose is haunting and lyrical, making the reader feel every bit of Jane's pain and determination. The book's portrayal of grief is particularly striking, offering a raw and honest look at how loss can drive people to seek control in the most unexpected ways.

Fans of true crime and thrillers will find this novel hard to put down. The twists and turns keep the reader guessing, and the emotional depth adds a layer of complexity that elevates the story beyond a typical thriller. Winstead's ability to cross genres and deliver a powerful narrative is on full display, making this one of her best works yet.

On a personal note, I found myself completely immersed in Jane's world. The way Winstead portrays grief and the search for meaning struck a chord with me. I was moved by Jane's struggle and her determination to find solace in the midst of chaos. The book's exploration of online communities and their impact on real-life events was both fascinating and chilling. I couldn't help but reflect on how we all seek connection and purpose, especially in our darkest moments. This novel isn't just a thrilling read; it's a profound reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

In summary, this novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted thriller with a strong emotional core. It's a testament to Winstead's versatility as an author and her skill in creating stories that resonate on multiple levels.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I read the reviews how the murder in this book is similar to the Moscow Idaho murders. And it is, which seems kind of odd with how similar the case was. And how recent that case is. I will say I did find the actual murderer to catch me by surprise. In the end though this book was just too long and a little too similar to a real recent case.

A fast-paced gripping thriller about a group of online true crime enthusiasts who try and solve grizzly murders. The crimes in the book are clearly based on real events. The author describes her influences for the book in an introduction and references well known victims and events. I guessed the big twist pretty early on, but still found the book hard to put down. Parts were very graphic and may be hard for some readers. The chatter among the online community made me cringe. I’m a true crime podcast listener and the portrayal of the media and the true-crime junkies definitely made me question supporting the industry and its impact such public scrutiny must have on the victims’ families. Overall, I thought the POV was unique and the story was interesting and well developed. 4.25 stars rounded down. Will definitely recommend to friends looking for a good thriller.

Thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark & NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book, it was a little bit hard for me read it but but I still enjoy some of it at the beginning my attention was all over the book, but then, as some part of the books, I was like lost

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting an arc in exchange for my honest review.

If I am being completely honest, I am pretty conflicted on how to rate this book. I started out really liking the story, but I then discovered that this book is "based upon" or "inspired" by what appears to be an ongoing case. This is quite disrepectful and insensitive to do, when the victims of these criimes are still waiting to receive justice. Therefore, I would say I liked about the first 30-40% of the story, and the rest just felt "rocky" to me, I guess. It really is a shame though as this was one of my most anticipated thrillers of 2025. Perhaps I will pick up this book again once the real life case has beem resolved, but even that seems disrespectful to the families of the victims.

Thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for granting access to this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was so good! It had me captivated from the start. It was an intense, slow burn, twisty ride that I enjoyed every part of.

I haved loved Ashley Winstead's previous books. So it hurts me to say I am finding this book way too slow. I am kinda bored. I have made it to about 70% but I am going to put it down for now, I will pick it back up and finish at a later date. I am curious to see how it is going to end.

Ashley Winstead's writing style can be described as unique, disturbing, and engaging. This story revolves around Janeway Sharp, a young woman grieving her father's sudden death, who finds solace in true crime sleuthing. She joins a quirky group of amateur sleuths—diverse in age and background—forming a dysfunctional but compelling "crime family." Their mission to solve a brutal murder escalates with shocking deaths in Idaho and they end up starting a media storm. The slow-burn pacing builds suspense, making the reader anticipate disturbing developments. Winstead's character development is outstanding as we learn about each amateur sleuth's background and there strengths and weaknesses.
While the plot maybe a little predictable it is still very engaging. This book is intense, character driven and totally fun to read. Any true crime reader will love this book.

Winsteaded (verb) - 1. To be magically transported to a place where time stands still and the only way to return to reality is to finish the book. During this time, one wants to neither return to reality nor finish the book but becomes physically unable to stop reading.
2. See also 'Five Star Chills'.
3. See also 'Book Hangover'.
Ex: Ashley Winstead winsteaded us again with This Book Will Bury Me.

Mm-hmm. Yep. Go ahead and prepare yourselves to be thoroughly winsteaded in March when this one releases. I’ve been trying to figure out what to say about this book for a week and still don’t have the correct words to express my feelings. Y’all know how much I already love Ashley and her books so what I’m about to say is serious! This book is my favorite of hers. Hands down. I seriously don’t know how she does it but I’m glad she does! If you’re going to preorder one book this year, make it this one!

I had the best time reading this one with friends and we all had the hardest time sticking to our planned reading schedule. I cannot wait to read this one again after pub day!

A strong 4 stars for this.

After the sudden death of her father Floridian Jane Sharp is looking for a place to belong. It’s not back at University of Central Florida for her senior year, but she doesn’t know where it is. Then she finds it among true crime sleuths online, particularly a small group of them who band together and have some success.

The comes the murder of college students in Idaho and the group becomes deeply involved. Can they actually assist in solving this crime?

Obviously the book is based, in part, on the murders of the college students in Idaho (but with significant differences) and is Jane’s story after the events have concluded. I knew there were true crime buffs out there who had websites and such, but I guess, in my mind, they mostly focused on cold cases, but of course that makes no sense, and they certainly follow crimes as they happen as well. One has to be willing to accept a bit of disbelief as to how much inside information the group would be able to get (I assume, but what do I know?). Anyway, I really enjoyed this and I’m willing to bet that if you like thrillers you’ll find something to like here (again, with the disbelief thing.)

This book had a very different tone than the last few works I’ve read by Winstead. It took me awhile to become invested in the story and characters. Once I was, I enjoyed the premise and how it played out. There were some very strange plot elements for me, specifically the one related to the main character’s father. I enjoyed reading this one, but did not find it as engrossing as some of Winstead’s other works.

Ashley Winstead’s newest release focuses on a group of internet sleuths who work together in online true-crime forums to solve murders. Told through the perspective of Jane, a grieving 24-year-old who finds herself drawn to the crime forums after her father suddenly passes away, this novel gives a behind-the-scenes look into how online true-crime forums and everyday people can uncover clues, brainstorm theories, and ultimately influence criminal cases.

In this novel, Jane finds herself drawn to a particular forum after her dad’s untimely death as a means of grappling with her grief and inability to save him. As she interacts with those on the forum, she shows promise in her questioning and tactics, catching the attention of a small group of highly talented internet sleuths. They invite her into their group and work together to solve a murder, becoming famous in the public eye. When a grisly set of murders occurs in a small town in Idaho shortly after their newfound fame, they have no choice but to take on the case. And in doing so, they find themselves in a position where their lives may also be in danger.

This was a fast-paced novel. I enjoyed learning more about online true-crime forums and how they have the ability to spark interest and assist law enforcement in some cases. I did suspect one of the twists in the plot, but I did enjoy how the entire book developed. There’s a human aspect to the novel as well, as Jane is grieving and seeks to find answers about her father’s death, while building relationships online with the members of the crime forum.

The only reason I can’t give this 4 stars is because the murders that serve as the main focal point of the book too closely resemble those of the University of Idaho murders in 2022. I found myself stopping throughout the book to check on the similarities, and there are many. With the delay in the trial and no verdict given yet, that element just doesn’t feel right.

My rating: 3.5/5

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this eARC, in exchange for my honest review.

First I would like to thank Netgalley and Sourcebook Landmarks for the ARC of this novel. Initially I was slightly put off by the similarities between the fictional murders in this book and the true life Idaho killings it mirrors. However, in the end I think it was pulled off really well. It says a lot about online sleuthing and arm chair detectives - and really true crime as a genre. It also deals a lot with grief - and it was moving to know the author was processing the loss of her own dad while writing it. I finished this in just a handful of days and I was hooked from beginning to end .

be thinking about This Book Will Bury Me for a long time. Ashley Winstead has crafted a story that is both captivating and deeply unsettling. Inspired by the University of Idaho murders, the novel blurs the line between art and real-life tragedy, sometimes uncomfortably so. While real events often inspire fiction, this story’s close mirroring of those murders left me grappling with a sense of intrusion. Yet, that very discomfort is part of what makes Winstead’s work so compelling—it forces readers to confront boundaries and question their own curiosities.

Winstead’s hallmark grit and boundary-pushing storytelling are on full display here, along with a fascinating cast of characters. However, I found myself longing for more depth in Janeway, the protagonist. The story delves deeply into her relationships—her father, her online sleuthing friends—but skims the surface of who Janeway really is beyond her grief and obsession. Her 24 years before her father’s death are only hinted at, and I couldn’t help but wish for a fuller picture of her character.

At its core, this slow-burn thriller is less about solving crimes and more about the consuming nature of grief. Through short, snappy chapters and darkly humorous footnotes, Winstead immerses readers in Janeway’s spiral as she becomes entrenched in an online sleuthing community investigating a string of brutal murders. It’s both fascinating and frustrating to watch Janeway’s grief dictate her choices, and Winstead portrays that raw, messy process with authenticity. While this book left me unsettled, it’s undeniably a testament to Winstead’s ability to provoke, disturb, and linger in the mind long after the final page.

Thank you in advance to NetGalley and SourceBooks Landmark for this advanced readers copy.

After Janeway Sharps father passes, she deals with grief by throwing herself fully into true crime forums as a way of distracting herself. She becomes involved in this Network (sorta like Reddit) and finds fellow true crime junkies. She quickly makes friends with a few of them and together they help the police solve murders. (Sometimes the police work with them sometimes they don’t)

I loved this book! If you know me you know I just LOVE amateur detective trope and this is literally that. I loved the found family aspect and I loved the way Jane dealt with her grief, because in reality it was totally accurate for how a 24 Yo would.

I loved the writing, the story and the deepness. I also was SHOCKED by the ending and the killer.

This was pure FUN! And this time Ashley replaced the twilight references with Star Trek but it wasn’t totally in your face.

Rating: 4.5 ⭐️
Release Date : March 25, 2025

Special thanks to Source books and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

I was really excited to get this book and was not let down. The characters were fantastic and each one had a purpose. Story fantastic and I learned something, "sleuthing" and well I love to learn and had no idea, had never heard of this. The story was fantastic, well researched and well thought out, in other words, really enjoyable.

I wish I could give it all 5 stars but took 1 star away from the ending, though not altogether a bad ending, just wanted a bit more from it. Highly recommended.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Told from a first person POV, main character Jane (otherwise known as Searcher on Reddit), takes us through her messy journey as an amateur sleuth. When three girls are brutally murdered in Idaho, inspired by the Idaho murders in 2024, a band of misfits team together to find the murder before he or she murders someone else. Will the internet sleuths, Jane included, be able to solve the case before someone else gets hurt?

This is the second book that I have read by Ashley Winstead. After having devoured In My Dreams I Hold a Knife, I had high expectations for this novel. One thing I liked about this book was that Winstead does acknowledge that her research and personal fascination with Idaho murders and other serial killers inspired the book. I think without this note, the book could easily be viewed as classless. Another thing I enjoyed about the book was the setting, being in the present time, and how much technology played a role in the plot. The whole plot in general is very unique and will intrigue most thriller readers.

On the other hand, there were many things about this book that annoyed me as a reader. The main character was not the most likeable. I think this is because Winstead wrote too many details about how Jane dealt with the grief of her father and had the main character continually hint that "if only she had known, soon you will see why I did what I did." In some ways this book was too long and teased the reader to the point of frustration. The killer in the book became very obvious to me about 60% in. I will say, I like how Winstead wrapped up the ending of the book.

Overall, if you are a true crime or thriller readers who is fascinated with how serial killers think, then this is the book for you (just also be prepared for it not to pick up until the 200th page).

This book was fantastic! I really enjoyed the style of writing and the podcast like atmosphere. It felt very present day but had a spin on events. The twist was great and loved to see the character development. 4 out of 5 stars for me!

I was so excited to have received the ebook ARC of this book. I loved so many of her other books that I just had a feeling this one would be amazing. I wasn’t let down in the slightest.

Each character that was written had a purpose. Their story was important for the plot to hit the way it did. I was so captivated by the diversity of the characters. The more you got to know them the easier it was to just root for them.

I’ll be honest, I had no idea what “sleuthing” was prior to reading this book, but now I’m fascinated. The author had definitely done her research when writing this story. It was so well done.

If you’re a true crime lover, this book will be perfect for you. I felt the pacing was perfect, the character development was perfect and the plot twist literally blew my mind. I had no clue how that would end and my jaw was on the ground. This is definitely one you don’t want to sleep on!

My only complaint was that the ending was a bit flat for me, I wish it would have been more developed, but I get why she did it the way she did! Besides that, it was the perfect book for me. I highly recommend!