A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage was a really amusing and exciting read. I got behind the story and the characters right from the start and it was fun following their exploits through the course of the story. Although I guessed some things in advance, there were still a couple of twists I didn't see coming, which added to the fun. There are thriller aspects to their tale, but as the blurb suggests, there is also a heavy dose of dark comedy. I could actually see this working well as a Netflix limited series; it has that kind of vibe. Overall, I enjoyed the book from start to finish. The idea was fun, the characters engaging and the pacing moved along well throughout. It certainly brought a smile to my face and was a breath of fresh air after finishing a couple of reads I had only found so-so. I am giving this one 4.5 stars.

Thank you Hachette Australia & New Zealand for providing this ARC for free via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

When I saw the description for this book on NetGalley, I immediately applied. A book about ex-serial killers, one of whom breaks their pact to stop killing? Count me in 🙂‍↕️

I was instantly hooked by the prologue. I loved the short chapters that kept me reading and reading and reading.

There are twists along the way - one of which literally had my jaw dropping. I also loved how the book started with one of the final scenes and we got to see how they ended up there.

I laughed out loud on more than one occasion. Hazel is brutal and her inner monologue is hilarious. If you like dry humour, you will love her.

First and foremost, this book is a thriller. However, it’s also been advertised as a romance. There isn’t really any romance in this book other than their marriage (which certainly has its challenges). If you’re aware of that going in you won’t feel like anything is missing.

The story wraps up very neatly. I would have enjoyed another little twist at the end, but overall I definitely recommend this book. I can see it becoming a movie someday.

A new take on the feminist serial killer thriller genre. I liked having both sides of the marriage and what they were struggling with.

Hazel and Fox are an ordinary married couple with a baby. Except for one small thing: they're ex-serial killers...

I cannot fault this book, such a great premise and so well executed. It was dark enough to be interesting and light hearted enough to be fun. It was witty, humorous, with a sprinkling of "how the other half live", throw in some marriage woes and it was the perfect mix.

I thought it was very clever, great characters, a fantastic storyline - think Mr and Mrs Smith, meets Why Women Kill meets Dexter. I enjoyed the backstories, the different POV's and the supporting characters - I was a big fan of Jenny. The writing was great, the twist at the end tied everything up nicely, leaving room for a sequel (please).

Can't wait to see more from Asia Mackay and wouldn't be surprised if I see A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage on our TV screens in the future.