Reeling from the unexpected death of her father, college student Jane Sharp, unexpectedly falls in with an underground community of amateur sleuths investigating true crimes. When three college girls are mysteriously murdered in Delphine, Idaho, Jane and her friends dive into the investigation, determined to solve the case before anyone else. As they dig deeper, they uncover strange inconsistencies and begin to suspect the killer is far more dangerous and cunning than anticipated.

I was super intrigued by the premise of this book and I had high hopes until I started reading it and realized it was basically a take off of the Idaho Murders. The killer isn’t even locked away completely yet. It felt kind of wrong.
Also- it was a little slow, especially in the beginning and moving towards the middle.
I normally love Ashely’s books and find her super creative and she always holds my attention but this one was just too much. I’m not a super big true crime fan, so this was a bit outside my preferred genre.

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for the digital ARC of this new read from Ashley Winstead, coming out in March 2025!

This would have been a four star book but I docked a star for using too many components of a real crime case. This book talks a lot about true crime fans and the very thin line that can be crossed to become problematic. But then the author uses very distinct facts from a very recent and very public murder case and that rubbed me the wrong way. I get being inspired by true events and adding them into fictional stories and I think the author could have used less about the real case and still achieved the same story. Other than that I enjoyed this book. I loved the discussion about grief and how it can change a person.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

It’s the most famous crime in modern history. But only she knows the true story.

After the unexpected death of her father, college student Jane Sharp longs for a distraction from her grief. She becomes obsessed with true crime, befriending internet sleuths who teach her how to hunt killers from afar. In this morbid internet underground, Jane finds friendship, purpose, and even glory...

So when news of the shocking deaths of three college girls in Delphine, Idaho takes the world by storm, and sleuths everywhere race to solve the crimes, Jane and her friends are determined to beat them. But the case turns out to be stranger than anyone expected. Details don't add up, the police are cagey, and there seems to be more media hype and internet theorizing than actual evidence. When Jane and her sleuths take a step closer, they find that every answer only begs more questions, and begin to suspect their killer may be smarter and more prolific than any they've faced before. Placing themselves in the center of the story starts to feel more and more like walking into a trap...

This book was definitely based off of the Moscow murders, some details almost to a tee (Queen vs King St, murder details, etc). With that being said, there is still more to this story outside of that murder, it’s just the main one that reels us in.

This book was very quick to read. The chapters were short and you wanted to read just one more. You’re kinda rooting for this group to catch the killer so I was Curious to get to the end

With that being said, I figured out “who dun it” pretty quickly, for one of the murders. It was a little obvious. However, I liked l the “twist” that never really gets 100% wrapped up in the end.

Overall, I would call it a popcorn thriller, where it’s quick, entertaining, but I wouldn’t say it’s a must read or you have to go buy it today. It’s a good rainy day, need a quick read type of book.

I really enjoyed this book. I haven’t ready anything like this before and enjoyed the style. The story was also full of mystery and kept me guessing. I will definitely recommend this book to others. Thank you NetGalley.

Another fabulous book by Ashley Winstead. Was it over the top, unrealistic and far fetched? You betcha! Did I love every single word of it? Also, yes. I loved all the characters that she created and her unique premise. I will say I guessed several plot pints quite early on but it didn’t take away from the enjoyment at all. Winstead’s books are always a fun ride, never boring and I always look forward to see what her brilliant mind comes up with next!

I enjoy this author and will read anything she writes. I loved her first two thrillers but the third one lost me. This book, her fourth thriller, was a return to suspenseful storytelling. I was sucked in immediately and even though I guessed the twist pretty early on, that didn’t bother me. I would prefer some well placed hints along the way to a surprise twist that seems to come out of nowhere. The story borrows heavily from the Idaho college student murder case, so it may not be for everyone. I thought it was an interesting look into the world of true crime/internet sleuths and the circumstances that draw people into that. Definitely suspenseful and entertaining!

This was not only a page-turner but a heart racing need to find out who did it and left at one point with my jaw hanging open. Then there’s the ending! This was incredibly well done. I worried there was too many characters to keep track of but quickly figured them out and enjoyed the background on each. The pace was well done and can’t say enough about the jaw drop towards the end of the book.

Thank you to Sourcebooks for the review copy of this highly anticipated new release from favorite author Ashley Winstead!

TL;DR: My new favorite book from Ashley Winstead! A gripping and thought-provoking suspense novel that kept me up late into the night with its compelling plot and complex themes. I’ll be raving about this one for a long time!

Full Review:
I absolutely loved this book and continue to be impressed by how Ashley Winstead masterfully weaves current events and popular thriller tropes into stories that feel entirely her own. In this novel, she skillfully explores themes of true crime enthusiasts, amateur sleuth networks, ongoing murder cases, grief, loss, and found family.

I couldn’t put this book down—it had me staying up late several nights in a row. I was completely immersed in the plot, Jane’s story, and the twists and turns her journey took. The exploration of amateur sleuthing networks added a fascinating layer to the narrative.

As with any well-executed suspense story, the strengths here lie in how the plot unfolds, the strategic placement of twists and clues, and the steady build to a satisfying conclusion. The ending left me thinking deeply about the themes in the book and reconsidering, in the best way possible, everything I’d just read.

Wow! My first Ashley Winstead did not disappoint! I was immediately hooked and could not put this book down! Definitely a book that you can binge in a day or two!

This Book Will Bury Me is essentially a book within a book. The story is being narrated by our main character, Janeway Sharp, who is writing her tell-all one year after the events of “the crime of the century.” She writes as if the reader already knows the events, but of course we as the readers don’t actually know anything. The quick-paced writing and suspense keeps you turning the page to find out what happened!

While I did guess part of the “who-dunnit” this did not take away from the ending. I felt like one of the amateur sleuths trying to figure out the who and the why and the satisfaction from the reveal was everything!!!

I loved how modern this thriller felt, incorporating the true crime internet craze. The incorporation of true crime and amateur investigative culture gave such an interesting spin to the story. It was eye-opening to see how much influence (good and bad) the true crime community has or can have on active cases.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark, Ashley Winstead, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this suspenseful crime thriller in exchange for my honest review!

I gave this book 5 stars because I did not want to put it down. It was written in a manner that keep me interested as if reading someone's diary. This author is one to watch in my opinion. You will not regret buying this book!

I am actually super angry about this book and at this author. This book focuses highly on a serial killer who is killing women. However, the story in the book, highly resembles the Idaho College killings that happened in 2022. There are multiple large and minor details the author added to this book, about that case.

This book is set to publish in spring of 2025, and the "alleged" killer of the real life Idaho Murders goes on trial in the summer of 2025. I do not understand why this book needed to resemble a real, ONGOING crime. What is the point? Fiction is enough. And to use these victims (Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin) as a plot in her book is actually really gross.

However, I was given an ARC, so I wanted to finish the story. And I was super disappointed. I figured out the big twist about half way through and the story was rather long. The only thing positive I can say is that Winstead is a great writer. She knows the poetry of words and how to develop an interesting idea.

Wow. Wow. Wow. This book took me on a roller coaster and I loved it!!! I could not put it down! I knew Ashley Winstead would not disappoint with the twists. Despite wondering the twist it still had such a good impact.

Already screaming to all my friends to pick this up when it releases!

Thank you Ashley Winstead and Sourcebooks for the arc!

Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book before it releases. I was so excited to read this book because I’ve loved this author’s other books. Unfortunately, it fell super flat for me. It started off really strong and I enjoyed it a lot however, I didn’t connect with any of the characters and I felt like the story dragged on. I found myself just wanting to be done with this book and skimmed the last half of the book.

Overall…. This book wasn’t for me but, a lot of people seemed to enjoy it. The only reason I finished it was because I just wanted to be done with it.

In the shadows of tragedy, a young woman's obsession is born. Ashley Winstead weaves a dark, gripping tale of Jane's descent into the world of true crime. Jane, a college student reeling from her father's passing, finds solace in solving cold cases. From the anonymity of online forums to the eerie landscapes of Idaho, Jane's pursuit of truth becomes an all-consuming force.

Exceptional writing, meticulous details, and a singular POV make this a standout in the genre. Highly recommended for fans of psychological suspense. 4.5 stars!

I received a complimentary copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

College student Jane Sharp's life takes an interesting turn after her father passes away and Jane moves back in with her mom. In efforts to remember her father, Jane begins to follow a true-crime case and become entangled in the web of arm-chair experts. Jane gets a big break in a case, which catapults her into internet fame. Jane receives an invitation to a more senior level of sleuthing with four individuals who start to become her pseudo family. When a string of murders happens in a college town in Idaho, Jane and team visit to track down yet another killer.

This book did bury me. I loved the fast-paced storytelling, and the switch from narration to chat room dialogue. I read this book in one day, only stopping to have dinner with my family. From the real depth of Jane's grief and the plot twist I didn't see coming, I adored this book. I can't wait for everyone else to read it.

4⭐️
Enjoyed:
- suspenseful, wanted to keep picking up the book
- found family aspect
- text features - the Internet / crime forum
- serial killer mystery
- whodunnit
- portrayal of grief of losing a parent
- criminal minds vibes of looking into the psyche of the killer

Meh:
- was longer than needed, but I didn’t get bored while reading
- lots of clues for big twist, which made it a little too easy to guess in my opinion? Clues could have come a little later and been less obvious
- I didn’t get super into the side plot line about the father, but liked the truth to the grief being portrayed at the beginning and through the story
- some parts seemed too unrealistic
- expected a little more description about the “she who must not be named” parts at the end.

This was a tough read. It was slow at times and a lot of the choices made by the characters didn’t make sense. I like the idea of a web sleuth thriller but wish it wasn’t so close to murders it was based off of. Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC.

Well holy crap! This book had me all over the place and I couldn’t read the ending fast enough!

I love this style of writing - narrator talking to the reader. It is such an entertaining way to read a story. You feel like you are sitting down being told a story directly.

The story follows Jane whose father suddenly passes away. She stumbles upon a group of murder solving sleuths. She becomes full immersed in solving crimes while also trying to navigate her father’s death.

The sleuths gain notoriety after solving a case and then get brought on to solve one of the biggest cases in the country. Things don’t go as planned and you just have to let the narrator take you down the crazy path to the ending.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this psychological thriller.

Wow, Just wow. This Book Will Bury Me is Ashley Winstead at her absolute best. Full of twists, told in a confessional style that draws you in from the first page, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Jane is a relatable protagonist, and her search for belonging after the death of her father really resonates. The book definitely makes you think about the cultural fascination with true crime content and the real people involved.

I have extremely mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, the book had me hooked from the jump. IF the reader is unfamiliar with the true crime genre, this is a very intriguing page turner. I figured out the twist pretty early on, but it didn't negatively impact my enjoyment of the story. HOWEVER, the murders were a carbon copy of the recent Moscow Idaho murders (down to very specific details of the case, victims, crime scene, and killer). This is even more insensitive given that justice is still yet to be served in this case given the recency of it. It feels a bit gross that this is basically fanfiction on an active murder case.
Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS for the eARC.