Oh my God this was soooooooo good! And quirky and fun and crazy and I loved it! It gives vibes from both movies Mr. And Mrs. Smith and Mr. Right and it was just perfect! It honestly reads like a stand alone, and it's perfect as that, but I wouldn't hate another book in the same world!! This is expected to come out on January 14 and I can't wait to pick up a physical copy! Make sure you do too, it's so worth it!! Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!

This was unexpectedly witty and fun, and such an adventure to go on. When two serial killers are married and end up having a child, they they realize that their lifestyle isn't as easy to give up as they thought.

The couple that slays together, stays together. But what happens when the murders stop?
Hazel and Fox share an unconditional vocation. They kill bad men. They traipse across Europe partying, living the high life, and taking out the worst of the worst. But when Haze and Fox start a family, Fox decrees that they need to retire from their serial killing ways and start acting like a "normal", upper class London family.
Haze like many women really starts to grapple with losing herself in motherhood and questioning her identity and her marriage. She goes to Mommy and Me classes and dotes on her toddler but something is missing.
She and Fox are both keeping secrets and don't know who to trust.
This was an excellent read, much of it felt very timely and was delightfully snarky, feminist, and intriguing.
Highly recommend! Thank you to the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this before publication.

The Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay is a wickedly sharp, darkly funny ride that had me equal parts amused and unnerved. Hazel and Fox are not your average married couple—beneath their suburban façade, they share a blood-soaked past, and Mackay brings their struggle to "go straight" to life with such wit and tension that I couldn’t look away. Hazel’s voice, in particular, is both relatable and chilling; her tug-of-war between being a parent and suppressing her lethal instincts made me laugh and gasp in equal measure.

This book felt like the perfect mix of domestic drama and pitch-black humor, with a splash of thriller that kept me turning pages late into the night. If you’re into unconventional protagonists and stories that blend suspense with a twisted sense of humor, this one is for you. Hazel is unforgettable, and trust me—you’ll never look at your neighbors the same way again. ★★★★☆

I have to say this was a fun read! The dual POV worked well. Though don’t trust everything they tell you, a lot is left out but it makes the twist in the ending worth it!

This book was FUN! Two serial killers get married and settle into domestic bliss until their past finds them and hiking ensue. Four stars. Very entertaining.

I expected a darkly entertaining read from A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage, and it absolutely delivered. This book is a wild, unpredictable ride from start to finish, and I genuinely had a hard time putting it down.

The author has done something remarkable with Hazel and Fox: they are ex-serial killers living in suburban domesticity, yet they remain oddly relatable. Despite their atrocious (and often downright insane) actions, I found myself rooting for them. Their relationship struggles while raising their first child felt completely authentic, even when Hazel’s itch to return to her old ways arose. The fallout that follows makes for a compulsive and darkly funny exploration of what it means to settle down when your past is anything but normal.

What really set this book apart for me was its sheer unpredictability. Just when I thought I knew where the story was going, it veered into completely unexpected territory. This continued from start to finish of this book! I will definitely recommend A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage to fellow thriller readers.

Boy and girl meet. Boy and girl fall in love. Boy and girl get married. A classic timeline with a killer twist.

Hazel and Fox live a quiet suburban life with their baby. It is safe and predictable albeit boring, especially after leaving the exciting world of being serial killers.

Hazel longs for the excitement her life used to have, while Fox seems content with his new, boring "dad" life. One day, Hazel takes it too far and accidentally kills someone unleashing excitement once again. Turns out, Fox has secrets of his own and suddenly their "perfect" suburbia life starts to unravel. Hazel brings so much humor and sass to the story as well.

Thank you NetGalley and Bantam for gifting me this ARC. It was a fun read and I can't wait to see everyone get excited about it when it releases.

Who knew you could enjoy a book about two serial killers so much?

I greatly enjoyed the book. Wasn't quite sure what to expect, but immediately got immersed in their world. Had a few suspicions of where things would end up, but am happy to say I didn't see all the twists and turns coming.

Loved how it showed how good marriages need good communication - and having internal conversations with yourself about your relationship don't count, and are sometimes completely off base!

I'm already suggesting this book to other friends!

This was a fun, quick read that I literally could not put down. Great characters, well paced plot and a huge sense of humor made this one of my favorite books this year. Told from two perspectives over a couple of timelines, there was enough ongoing suspense to keep me turning the pages late into the night. Highly recommended

Thanks to NetGalley and for an advanced reader copy.

Frankly I read most of this book - it frightened me some but there are readers who might enjoy the humor within. I won´t give my usual discussion of the A Serial Killer´s Guide to Marriage plot line. Itś an English novel that delves with family, friends and marriage. It was not what I expected from reading the descriptions. Read them, If it sounds good to you - read it. A Serial Killerś Guide to Marriage will be published on January 14, 2025 by Bantam of Random House. I was able to read the Arc via NetGalley. Should you select to read this one - enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for sending me this e-arc!

The premise of two serial killers finding each other, becoming partners in crime and then having a baby is an intriguing premise, but I could just not get invested into this story. I found that the main characters were a bit dry. I really wanted to love this story but unfortunately I did not.

I would like to start off by thanking netgalley for the advanced readers copy of this book!

Once I saw the title I knew I had to have this book. It is a romance, with mystery and the best kind of cops and robbers. What happens when you kill someone and someone saw you? Well you marry them and have their baby of course. Haze and Fox couldn't have grown up more differently but they shared one thing that outweighed everything else. They both believed that bad men should be rid of this world. Who better to do it then them?
Once they have their daughter all of that changes, they believe that they should stop their killing ways and instead be the best mother and father they could be. Sometimes not all best laid plans work out, just as when the police show up at their door will they be able to keep their family together?
I demolished this book and I wish I could have a sequel to discover more about this crazy but lovable family.

Wow Wow Wow. This book was amazing! I loved the dark dynamics of the serial killers couple turned suburban next door couple. I couldn't get enough of all the internal loathing of the subdued housewife feels that was released from Hazel, I mean I felt seen. And I loved the cunning prospectiveness from Fox, all his brainiac problem solving voodoo schemes were spectacular,
Well, And it was very morbidly-hilariously entertaining too. I really loved this book, and I will recommend it to everyone!

LOVED it! Loved the characters, easy to follow...multiple layers. Not what I expected at all. Would highly recommend!

I loved this book! The characters were genuine and I think anyone who has been in a long-term relationship can relate to the character’s questioning their relationships resiliency as life keeps moving forward. Haze’s words of wisdom at the beginning of each part of the book had me cracking up. Would definitely recommend this book.

Wasn’t really sure what to expect from this book. But it was pretty okay. It wasn’t my favorite but it was at least interesting!

I was able to get through the story. I get a little annoyed when politics are injected in books somehow and I feel like this had moments of that which threw me from the story. It always feels misplaced no matter what

What a fun read! Hazel and Fox "met cute" when Fox helped Hazel cover up a murder she had just committed. It turns out, they both have an affinity for killing "bad" men. It turns out, they make a great team--leading a jet set lifestyle with a few murders thrown in. That all changes when Hazel gets pregnant, and Fox decides parenthood and murder aren't compatible. Hazel has a hard time adjusting, and when she's attacked while out for a jog, she does what comes naturally. She has to not only hide what she's done from the cops (one of whom has become her new best friend) but from her husband.

The story is mostly told from Hazel's point of view, but we hear from Fox as well. Both are struggling, but aren't sharing these struggles with the other. That makes for some amusing situations, but also pulls them further apart.

The book is both funny and heartwarming, and the twist that the two main characters are serial killers is a clever twist on the issues facing a lot of new parents. I would love to see a sequel!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Are Hazel and Fox ready for suburbia? Better question…is suburbia ready for them?‍

Let me introduce you to a couple that were literally made for each-other. True soul mates. They share a passion that nearly no one else could imagine (at least I hope not!) It’s called murder! Yup, you heard right! 🔪

This seemingly typical, average couple enjoy a most unusual hobby. Killing “bad men.” But they do have standards. Innocents are always spared.

But when baby BIbi comes along it’s time to hang up the knives and settle down into a normal life. Not as easy as it sounds.

This serial-killer read is definitely on the lighter side with the focus primarily on the topic of the art of killing than on the kills themselves.

I do prefer my thrillers on the darker side but every once in a while I need something mild as a palate cleanser. This fit the bill.

Will this book be the beginning of a series? Or is it a one and done? Stay tuned…

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine via NetGalley

A wry look at marriage & its hardships through the lens of a serial killer couple. I thought this was an excellent book and can't wait to read more by the author. An inside look into the mind of serial killers 'on a break' because of parenthood but it's really a deep dive into marriages as a whole. The same issues regular couples have that can derail a marriage but seen through serial killers' eyes. No gore but murders are discussed.