I devoured this! If I hadn’t of had to stop reading to go to work I would’ve read it in one sitting.

This blew me away. I had such a fun time trying to keep track of everything and figure out what exactly happened. The ghostly elements were a surprise but done well. I felt like I was on the edge of my seat for so much of this book!

I think this was a great YA debut. I can’t wait to read more from Julie! I’m glad this didn’t end on a cliffhanger but I wouldn’t mind seeing a continuation of this story.

One thing about me is I don’t normally read thrillers but this book right here may have converted me. There is something so addictive about how Julie Soto writes that I quite literally couldn’t put it down. I’ve been a fan of her writing for quite some time now and am completely unsurprised that she has written something so well yet again. If you’re looking for thrills, deception, teen angst, and maybe a few visits from spirits this is the book for you!

I am so in love with this book! Soto’s first thriller delivers! The characters are well developed and I loved/hated them all. The twists were amazing and were not seen coming. If you enjoyed Holly Jackson’s How to get away with murder you will love this.
Jodi and her four friends are called the Thrashers. Zach Thrasher is the rich handsome boy who everyone wants leads the group. Jodi feels like the ugly sidekick but just wants to orbit Zach until a friend of the group commits suicide and the group starts being investigated. Strange things start to happen and secrets unfold. This is a 5 star read and I want more!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.

Wow, hello!!! An ARC by Julie Soto??? My jaw-dropped. Thank you SO much St. Martin's Press for giving me the delight to read this early copy and review it. I have been a fan of Julie Soto since her Lovesbitca8 days, so this means so much to me. I absolutely adore her adult romance novels, so I was very excited to see she was branching out into a different genre. This did not disappoint and I will continue to absolutely devour everything and anything she writes.

This book had everything: complex characters, an insane plot, and crazy twists that kept me hooked. I loved unraveling the mystery alongside Jodi, it felt like I was at the edge of my seat the entire time. The fact that I read this in one sitting this morning and could not put it down speaks volumes! AMAZING!

Finished this in one sitting staying up way too late when I have to work early. Julie’s writing always has me hooked from the beginning. I was a little worried because I haven’t read YA in a few years but this really made me feel nostalgic. Felt like I was reading back in high school and I mean that in the best way. The story really gripped me and I was so eager to find out what was happening. Gave me a little bit of Gone Girl vibes and I loved it

Julie Soto is an author whose work I will read no matter what genre it is, because she delivers fresh material you’ll fall in love with every.single.time. When I saw that she wrote a YA thriller reminiscent of Veronica Mars, a cult teen show that defined my entire youth, I knew it was something I needed to read immediately.

Jodi’s a girl who feels like she doesn’t quite fit in, but with a best friend who’s the most popular person in the entire school, that feeling is easy to ignore. Zack Thrasher is a guy everyone wants in their life, whether that be as a boyfriend, a best friend, a lab partner-holding Zack’s attention is a coveted feeling, and Jodi’s lucky enough to be his favorite person. Existing in the orbit of The Thrashers- a moniker outsiders gave Zack, Jodi, and the rest of their friend group- is a magical feeling that most will do anything to have. Until Emily Mills, someone who so desperately wants to be one of them, suddenly dies, leaving behind whispers and accusations that has everyone wondering exactly what the Thrashers will do to those they don’t deem worthy.

I loved the mystery of this book beyond words! Julie created an incredibly unique storyline that managed to have me second guessing what I knew and wondering who I really should be rooting for. The story drew me in so much that I HAD to read it in one sitting! There were elements of the story that I did not see coming, and I really enjoyed being kept on my toes. Getting to know each of the Thrashers, their fears, their hopes, and their secrets really has me hoping we get to return to this world in the future.

firstly, thank you so so much to the publisher for an arc!💗

if you know me, you know that julie soto is an autobuy author because i have absolutely adored her fanfic on ao3 since 2019/2020 — her fanfic helped me get through the dark times that were covid.

while i enjoyed her adult romances, her ya debut has absolutely blown me away in every possible way — the characters, the plot, the writing, and the psychological mind-fuck were all absolutely phenomenal. i had a fantastic time piecing together the timeline alongside our fmc jodi dillion.

the thrashers takes place a few months after emily mills commits suicide, and “the thrashers” — a popular friend group of five — are the key suspects and labelled emily’s former bullies, but as evidence is unravelled and discovered for the court case, jodi learns that both her friends and emily’s journal are not as truthful as she was lead to believe…

i tore through this and stared at my kindle like “where’s the rest?!” i have a feeling we may return with the way the epilogue shared some new information…

Julie Soto is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors and "The Thrashers" is just another wonderful addition to the books I love from her.

"The Thrashers" follows a group of popular high school students as they become a target in an investigation after a girl tragically dies. The investigation causes a shake up in the group, causing each member to reveal secrets and understand that not everything may be as it seems. When stranger things start happening they have to ask - is it the ghost of Emily or is someone targeting them?

I read this in just a few days and frankly could not put it down, the characters are fleshed out and interesting, as the reader your opinion is always changing and Soto has us questioning things until the very last page. I wanted so much more yet in a way that felt satisfying. This story is the perfect blend of "One of Us is Lying", "Black Water" by Joyce Carol Oates with a splash of "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson.

All in all, a great read and I wouldn't be mad if this story had a sequel :)

Pub Date May 06 2025 | thank you to St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for the gifted copy.

Don't panic but this might be my new favorite book.

When Emily Mills dies she leaves behind a diary incriminating the most popular kids at school. Except Jodi, who's best friends with the most popular kids. Jodi has known her friends for most of her life. She knows they wouldn't do anything wrong like Emily suggests, but as more "evidence" surfaces she's compelled to investigate.

This book is UNPUTDOWNABLE. I stayed up way too late into the night reading because I just could not stop. It was the PERFECT COMBO of so many things. Thriller, mystery, found family, SECRETS, plus a romance that made me swoon.

Each other the characters felt unique and I'd love to learn more about them. I felt like I was a part of the Thrashers and 100% understood Jodi's conflicted loyalty to her friends. My jaw DROPPED multiple times. The twists were so good. I was properly freaked out. I loved the little hints of supernatural (or were they!?). I had NO IDEA what was going to happen in the end. (Did I trust Emily?! Is Zack a good guy?!)

AND THE END!?!?! I'm still processing it.

The only thing I didn't love about this book was that I read it as an ARC so I couldn't buy it and force all my friends and family to read immediately. (But don't worry, I've pre-ordered many copies.)

This is a story about guilt by association.

Things I liked about this book: the ghost story vibes, the enemies to maybe something vibes, the dual timeline that fed you small pieces of context along the ride. Plus, it was set in Sacramento! Nothing is ever set here so that was v fun.

Things I didn’t love *as much-*: the group nickname felt very heavy handed, they weren’t a band or any kind of group that would’ve required a title and it was thrown in consistently… also the bullying and lack of insight into how bad they should have felt about their behavior didn’t leave me feeling like there was a ton of growth.

3.5 rounded to 4

Thank you so much @netgalley & @wednesdaybooks for the eArc!

I love Julie Soto and her YA thriller The Thrashers was just so addicting! The Thrashers are an elite group of friends at New Helvetia High, but when Emily Mills dies on prom night, suspicion on what pushed her gets zeroed in on the group—that is everyone in the group but Jodi. And as strange occurrences keep happening, Jodi is determined to save her friends. It’s a paranormal YA thriller that kept me up til 2 AM to see what happened. There were so many “okay, one more chapter” moments til I knew I wasn’t going to sleep til I had the answers. While in the third person, Jodi is the center of this book, and she just deserves all the hugs. She constantly feels on the fringe of her friend group and the secrets just keep coming that shake her beliefs. The paranormal elements were eerie and not too heavy handed. The emotional aspect and the teenage angst was so well conveyed. It’s fast paced and addicting and just psychologically so interesting with so many twists. And omg that epilogue! It is haunting. I was hooked the whole way and if you’re looking for a YA thriller, pick this one up now!

Thank you @netgalley & @wednesdaybooks for this ARC. The Thrashers comes out 5/6!

Whoa I am not ok after this one. I went in blind as I knew if Julie Soto writes it, I’m going to read it and this was so unexpected. From the very beginning I was drawn into the world of The Thrashers and their elite friend group and the mystery surrounding Emily’s death. Throw in some supernatural elements and there was no turning back. I devoured this and wanted to keep reading every chance I had. This friend group and its secrets had me not knowing who to trust or what to believe. Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy to read and review. This releases in May and I cannot wait until more people are talking about this. This was a heavy topic laden book so it was very intense and so extremely well done. 5⭐️

This book is so good, I’m not even sure I have the words to describe it. Like, it was giving me an ulcer AND I never wanted it to end. There’s a feeling of I Know What You Did Last Summer but for the digital age - but also not at all because there’s a supernatural flair. Or is there? Do yourself a favor and read this book completely spoiler-free. It’ll blow your mind. (And may I have a sequel, please?). Thanks to Wednesday Books for the ARC.

i finished this in basically one sitting & i cannot stop thinking about it!!!

addicting, intriguing, jaw-dropping, incredible!

it's been almost two weeks & i'm still struggling to find the words to describe how absolutely INCREDIBLE this book is !! i was on the edge of my seat the entire time. i could NOT stop reading. i was hooked. the thrashers had me in a chokehold!!!!

this one calls for bullet points! here's why i loved:
-extremely unique
-the mystery is genuinely so shocking and strings you along perfectly
-bingeable to the point that you won't do anything else but read this book
-the tension between jodi & a certain someone had me biting at the bars of my enclosure 🔥🔥🔥
-so many moments that had me stressedddd because i did not know what would happen next
-the ending!!! (i will riot if we don't get a sequel 😭)

conclusion: julie soto can do no wrong & puts crack in her books (i love her! i love her books!)

thank you Wednesday Books & Netgalley for the eARC! this is my honest review.

Put this on your TBR if you love:
- YA thrillers
- twists
- high school friendships
- supernatural elements

I thought this one started out kind of slow, but finished strong. I wasn't expecting the supernatural stuff, so that threw me off a bit. I loved the main character, Jodi. She was so relatable.

I definitely need some time to process because this book was INSANE (in the best way possible). Huge props to Julie for an amazing YA debut. This YA mystery/thriller is sure to keep you at the edge of your seat and the CHILLS I got at some scenes oh my goodness. It felt like I was in a movie as I was reading this. The dynamics, friendships and stakes of the book are so well crafted. And that EPILOGUE?? I really hope she decides to explore more of this world and universe in the future. Anyways, I will be thinking about this book for a very LONG time and I can’t wait for its official release and getting my final copy!!

Thank you for Wednesday Books for providing an ARC for me to read! 🖤

Excuse me, but is there any genre that Julie Soto can’t write because OH MY GOSH! This was the perfect example of this genre. I WAS HOOKED! Totally and completely from the very beginning. I will read anything she writes, no matter the subject or genre.

Get ready for a wild ride. In these pages there is mystery, social intrigue, an investigation, a total mind blowing twist, and SO much more. I LOVED how we piece together the timeline and details right alongside our main character. It was fantastically done. Honestly, I really haven't stopped thinking about this one since I finished it.

If you enjoyed Pretty Little Liars, then I think you would enjoy this because I totally got those vibes. A popular friend group. The mysterious suicide of an outsider, wanting to be included. Police investigation. The complex feelings of being a teenager. Julie Soto nailed it.

This is the first Julie Soto book I’ve read but I need more!! I absolutely loved the character development in this book and Soto’s writing style. I fell in love with this book and it gave me mean girl vibes in the best way possible!

Thank you Julie and St. Martins press...

This book was a wild ride. I could not put it down. Julie never disappoints. A group of young people must learn life lessons the hard way when playing adult games.

A thrill ride of plot twists

This was phenomenal. I was immediately intrigued, could not stop reading, and have thought about this book every day since I've finished. The dynamics created between each person in the book was so well done, the layered and toxic friendships were fascinating, and the desperation to figure out what was going on was palpable. There was never a dull moment in the book, I was always surprised as to what was going to happen next and I am haunted by that ending. I need every single person to read this so we can talk about it.

Thank you to the publisher and for the eARC - all opinions are my own!