I loved Serial Killer Support Group, but I'm not sure how to review it without spoiling it as it's so different to what's out there.

Cyra joins a serial killer suppoer group (yes, really) after her sister Mira is murdered. She believes by joining the group, she'll get closure and possibly solve her sister's murder.

The twist at the end was shocking!! I had to read it twice, and then, of course, the penny dropped! How could I not see it?

I'd recommend this book to anyone who's after a different type of whodunit...!! 10/10

When Cyra's sister is murdered by a serial killer, she decides to undertake her own investigation. She joins a support group for serial killers by pretending to be one herself in the hopes of finding the person who ended her sister’s life.

I found the idea of a serial killer support group intriguing, however the story felt flat and lacked suspense. The characters were one dimensional and I felt as detached from Cyra as she was from everyone else.

more of a 3.5 star overall, but i really enjoyed this one!

we follow Cyra who’s sister is murdered and Cyra is told by investigators that they think her sister was murdered by a serial killer that they have yet to catch so Cyra goes under cover in a serial killer support group to try and catch her sisters killer.

while this is dark and intense at times it was a pretty fun book. very different to anything i’ve read in awhile and i appreciated that. i enjoyed the little snippets we get of some of the serial killers backstory’s - i found that super intriguing!

there were a few things i wish were more fleshed out, like Mira (cyras sister) and Cyra’s relationship. i wish we got more of their relationship/bond because i didn’t really buy it or Cyra wanting to go to such great lengths for her. i also wasn’t a huge fan of one of the “twist” reveals and what follows (have to be vague because spoilers).

overall, a super solid debut and ill be looking forward to more by this author.

Cyra's sister, Mira (no, their names don't rhyme and yes, this was VERY hard for my brain to grasp) is killed and Cyra gets a tip that it was at the hands of a serial killer. Naturally, she has to get revenge and does this by infiltrating a support group for serial killers. As one does.

The whole 'getting revenge for a murder by also trying to murder' thing has gotten pretty popular lately; an idea that I love, but the execution is rarely there for me. Saratoga Schaefer, where you been all my life, BECAUSE YOU DID IT.

Cyra is a badass. I think a lot of people are going to have a hard time liking her, but I absolutely loved her. She lacks some emotion, which is something she even gets mad at herself for. This may seem unrealistic to some, but I found it super real and relatable. I liked reading about her throughout, but those last few chapters? I really hope this is being setup for a series because I would read about her forever.

The mystery was a little bit predictable, but that's all I'm going to say on that so I don't spoil anything. I don't care that I figured it out, I still loved every moment of it.

Honestly, the only part of this book I didn't like was Mira. She seemed like an absolutely dreadful person and I don't think her death was worth surrounding yourself with serial killers. Maybe that makes me the dreadful person.

Hmm. I don’t know where to start. Did I like it? A bit, perhaps.

The premise was unique in some ways. I’ve read books about survivors and final girls—you know, those types of books.

But I’ve never heard of a serial killer support group. The idea was kind of wild, and a huge part of me really wanted to like it. That might have been possible if the characters weren’t so one-dimensional. Even the serial killers weren’t that interesting or scary; I just felt disconnected from them. And Cyra? I hated her from the first few pages. Nope, I didn’t feel anything for her.

One thing I did like, though, was the revelation of who really killed Cyra’s sister. I knew I shouldn’t focus on one culprit, and I was right—the twist was surprising enough.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC!

I can imagine people enjoying this book. If you liked the TV-series Dexter, you might be into this book.

It is just that I am not convinced by Cyra as a character. Her detachment, how she is off when it comes to emotions or being around friends... it is hard to get a grip on her relationship with her sister Mira who was a bit obnoxious, mostly thinking about herself, at least that is the way it looked to me. Cyra's story was perhaps meant to be dark, but it wasn't that outspoken. She left me confused.
And then all those dysfunctional families, as if there was never a proper parent around in all the different points of view.

Overview: After her sister is murdered by a serial killer, Cyra takes it upon herself to solve her sister's murder by joining an in-person serial killer support group to find her sister's killer.

I really enjoyed reading this book - the plot was very unique and had some twists and turns. I definitely could not guess the ending. Cyra is strong, unwavering, determined, easy to root for, but also had her complexities as well. She was kind of like an onion - layers of her personality kept being revealed and we don't really get to see her full character until the very end. Her protectiveness over her sibling was relatable - she was motivated by the death of her sister and the love she had for her.
I also really liked reading about each serial killer and their unique profiles. Some moments between them during the sessions were humorous and almost normal, as if it was a regular AA meeting instead of a meeting of psychopaths and creeps. It was cool to see how Cyra handled herself in front of that group and the dynamics between each killer. I also liked the parasitic nicknames - very fitting.

I would recommend this book if you like true crime and you're looking for something a little different than other mystery/thrillers. This one will keep you guessing to the very end.

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

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

This was a miss for me! Tonally it felt off, and it needed more buildup to the actual club. The tension wasn't built enough to justify the payoff.

This was definitely unique I really enjoyed it I actually thought I knew the killer but I was a tad wrong!
It was interesting and different I couldn’t put it down!
Fast paced thriller with interesting characters and a plot I really enjoyed
I really liked the idea of a serial killer support groups
It’s so bizarre
I actually hated Mira though
I loved how cold mistletoe was she was by far by favourite

In order to track down her sisters killer, Cyra pretends to be a serial killer, so she can join a serial killer support group. A group consists largely of men, very dangerous men, and Cyra ends up, putting her own life on the line. A dark and disturbing look at the dangers and horrors awaiting women in the 21st century.

Wow. I thought I could predict what happened but I am very, pleasantly, surprised. This was a book I couldn't put down. The idea felt new and fresh to me and it was a fun read.

Dark, clever, intense, and totally entertaining! Time to get in touch with your inner evil side and dance with the devil, or in this case devils. Is it wrong to root for the bad guys, nah ...