I really enjoyed this book! There were so many plot twists that kept me on my toes. Just when you think everything has been revealed, another twist occurs!

I wanted something a bit more suspenseful, and this was not it. I just couldn't connect with the characters and was disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the opportunity to review Serial Killer Support Group by Saratoga Schaefer.

Be careful who you spend time with...

Cyra is searching for her sister’s killer and she ends up in a serial killer support group after learning her sister may have been killed by one. She learns a little about the serial killers and a LOT about herself.

Fascinating concept, fast-paced read. I enjoyed seeing the brief glimpses into each serial killer’s background without having to get into heavy details. Left me guessing to the very end!

3.5/5

After her sister Mira is murdered, Cyra receives information that it might be a serial killer's work. She then infiltrates a serial killer support group to find out her sister's killer.

So, first things first, I did not like Mira at all and could not care less as to why she was murdered or who murdered her. But I really enjoyed following Cyra's journey.

There were some twists I expected and some that threw me off - but I can't say more without spoiling the whole book.

If you are looking for a thriller that is easy to read and can be consumed in a day, definitely give this one a go!

Thank you very much to Crooked Lane Books and Net Galley for the ARC.

I don’t know how one writes about serial killers but they are not particularly interesting characters. We get minimal deep dives into them, but get too much focus on the h and her trauma. Great great start that wrapped up to something messy. For me an unbalanced story overall.

Thank you S. Schaefer and Crooked Lane Books for the, Serial Killer Support Group ARC. My opinions are my own.

| Thank you @crookedlanebooks @saratogaishere for the free early review copy! |

📕(𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥):
𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 • 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 • 𝙪𝙣𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 • 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 • 𝙇𝙂𝘽𝙏𝙌𝙄𝘼 𝙧𝙚𝙥 • 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙩 • 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 • 𝙛𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 • 𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 • 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙤𝙧 • 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 • 𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 •

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𝘚𝘸𝘪𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐’𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱. —>

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This book ya’ll..! I never say “ya’ll” but this book has me feeling some kind of way, so it just felt right. 🧐

A support group for serial killers? Sign me up! From the title alone I just knew I had to read it!

When I say this book was bingeable, it truly was! I had to know what the FMC Cyra ends up discovering through her intrepid actions.

I found the pacing to be on point, the premise and plot unique and interesting.

We get a lot of story with some character background that made this book that much more enjoyable!

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𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘝𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱.
𝘐𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 (𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺) 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴.

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Nothing I disliked! It was a fun and engaging read!

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𝘾𝙮𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠. 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚? 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩!

Thank you Netgalley and crooked lane books for the wonderful ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Serial killer support group was really a fun read. I enjoyed it. There are still parts of the book that are far fetched and somehow I was able to figure out who killed Myra and yet I was intrigued in what's happening next throughout the book.
Like Cyra being able to infiltrate the group which even FBI has not managed to and then all these killers did not feel sharp given how things escalated out of control so fast but still it was fun to read about what was going on with Cyra and other killers.

I think one thing is they all were given a humane side which I feel made them not so scary but I personally feel that to make them seem humane is not a good angle.

Anyways I will definitely recommend to people who enjoy some fast pace mystery.

Star rating : 3.5 stars

Serial killer Support Group is a book that follows Cyra the main character after finding out that her sister was murdered she gets upset that the cops aren’t being faster or more helpful so she decides to try and find her sisters killer on her own ending up at a support group for serial killers where she is convinced she will find her sisters murderer.

This book is probably one of the best Murder Mystery/ Thriller books I’ve ever read, I was on the edge of my seat the entire book. Normally I am very quick at figuring out who the killer is in these kind of books so I was caught by complete surprise by the ending.

Saratoga Schaefer , although this is the first book I’ve read of hers has quickly flown to the top of my favorite authors list .

If you like mysteries and thrillers you have got to read this book I promise you won’t regret it.

Thank you Netgalley, Saratoga Schaefer, and crooked lane books for the arc

This book is a wild ride. Going deep underground into a serial killers support group (NOT a group for victims, but one for the killers themselves). This book is as dark and twisted as you could imagine!

This definitely fits in the “feminine rage” category if you’re currently on that kick. Along those lines, if you liked “They’ll Never Learn” or “Final Girl Support Group,” I think you would like this!

Cyra is a main character that you love to hate to love but still do a little 😂 I found her transformation from a grief and anxiety-riddled character to Mistletoe, the tough and unfeeling serial killer persona she puts on to be fascinating and really well written.

There’s some great twists and turns, especially as Cyra investigates her sister’s killer..

In all, this was a good, fast, action packed book and a great debut novel!

Searching for the serial killer that killed her sister, Cyra might find out more than she thought.
Especially about herself.
It’s thrilling, being a part of the investigation, uncovering clues, putting the pieces together before the MC does.
The plot was well-paced, kept its claws in me. Between the hunt for the right serial killer, the uncovering of Cyra’s past, the meetings, there really wasn’t a dull moment throughout.
The ending was perfect. Nail-biting tension, plot twists on plot twists, and a quite kismet resolution.
I really enjoyed Serial Killer Support Group, it’s take on a common trope, it’s fully fleshed-out characters, the engaging writing style. I will most certainly be on the lookout for more by this author.

thank you netgalley for the e-arc. my god, how boring. the story is literally the title the entire time.

Multiple POV for everyone in the group offers a new take on the serial killer's inner emotions. This unique premise is both terrifying and intriguing. Brilliant read which makes you pause as you gain access to the past tragedies and current angst of serial killers. Would a horrible upbringing explain away the crimes? Dive into this book to become part of a world you never knew you needed to visit.

I was really invested in this story,, I wanted to know who killed her sister. I expected her to change when she joinwd the support group and she did. Good book!

Unfortunately, I was not a huge fan of this book. It started off decent, but as it went on I just kept waiting for the ending. None of the characters were particularly likable to me (although, to be fair, half of them were serial killers) or even very interesting. I found the trucker serial killer to be most interesting, but he had the least amount of information about him. I think the best chapters were the ones at the serial killer support group meetings, but those were few and far between. All in all, not the book for me.

Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you Crooked Lane Books for the arc!
Cyra will do anything to find out who killed her sister. Even go on the dark web to go undercover and join a support group. A serial killer support group…
She’s tired of waiting on the cops to find the killer and they’re getting nowhere. When she finds out they suspect it was by a serial killer she takes matters into her own hands.
Fast paced and full of characters that are unreliable. Loved the twists and did not see it coming!

This was an interesting read that had me hooked from the beginning. Would definitely recommend to all my book friends. Just an all around good read

Saratoga Schaefer’s Serial Killer Support Group is a darkly comedic, sharply written novel that blends humor with a surprisingly heartfelt exploration of trauma, redemption, and the human need for connection. The story follows a support group made up of survivors of serial killer victims who meet regularly to share their struggles and find solace in each other’s experiences. When one of their own is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the group is thrust into an unexpected investigation that reveals the complex relationships they’ve built, both with each other and with the killers who shaped their lives. Schaefer’s sharp wit, complex characters, and biting social commentary make this book a standout—equal parts thrilling and thought-provoking, with a twist of irreverence that makes it impossible to put down. Serial Killer Support Group is a unique, unforgettable read that will keep you laughing, questioning, and reflecting long after the final page.

Sadly this wasnt for me! the plot was a bit all over the place and the characters were SO unlikable, I was so excited as the plot sounded so interesting but it really just fell flat

After her sister is brutally murdered, a young woman becomes obsessed with finding out the truth behind her death and identifying her killer.

In this truly original story, she infiltrates - I kid you not - an underground support group for serial killers in New York (only in America...!)

To give the writer due credit, this unlikely scenario is delivered with chilling reality, and some very graphic scenes not for the faint hearted. But this is a clever and powerful story, and the personalities of the killers are conveyed with disturbing credibility.

If your stomach is up for it, I highly recommend this book!

A gripping book, this story pulls you till the very end, I enjoyed reading it. I definitely will love to see more from the author