The premise of this book is so, so good, but the writing just didn't land for me. I was hoping for more of a suspenseful mystery, whereas this is more of a satire. (And, admittedly more graphic than I expected.) I definitely think some people will LOVE it, it just wasn't for me.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Matt Plass's "The Ten Worst People in New York" is a satirical masterpiece, a darkly comedic exploration of the human condition in the heart of the concrete jungle. This novel is a biting social commentary that skewers the city's elite with a razor-sharp wit.

Plass introduces us to a diverse cast of characters, each more flawed and self-absorbed than the last. From the narcissistic social media influencer to the cynical art critic, the author paints a portrait of a city obsessed with appearances and devoid of genuine connection.

But beneath the cynicism lies a surprising tenderness. Plass, with a deft touch, reveals the vulnerabilities beneath the armor of these "worst people." He explores themes of loneliness, regret, and the yearning for human connection with a surprising depth and empathy.

"The Ten Worst People in New York" is a darkly funny and surprisingly poignant novel that will leave you laughing and pondering. It's a satirical gem that offers a unique and insightful perspective on the human condition in the age of social media and urban alienation.

Overall I enjoyed this book. The story was interesting and poignant in todays society. It was a little easy to figure out the plot but I found the characters compelling and generally interesting.

Just finished this arc…

The Ten Worst People in New York by Matt Plass.

Honestly, I couldn’t get into it which bummed me out cause it sounded like such a fun thriller.
The plot is great, the writing was just tough for me. I had a hard time with the different POVs and it just seemed super choppy.

1.5 out of 5 ⭐️.

Started out great but got very confusing and ending was pretty predictable. The characters were pretty stock and I just wanted to finish it

The book has a great idea - a late-night TV chat show featuring a list of The Ten Worst People in New York. The problem starts when people from that list begin to die. Investigation starts, and the first to suspect a foul play was special FBI agent Alex Bedford...
For some reason, I couldn't connect well with that book. Something was missing for me. There were so many names and characters, and somewhere, I got lost.
I am grateful to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the opportunity to be among the book's first readers.

I was so intrigued by the premise of this story. However, it focuses on only a few people, not ten. Transitions between characters weren't smooth or well organized. The story lost its way and fell flat by the end.

I read the entire novel of The Ten Worst People in New York and it seemed that if focused on only three. And then you wonder ...the ten worst...according to whom. The answer isn't very satisfying. So I went from someone intrigued by the book to someone feeling deceived. I do want to concede that much of it is well-written and somewhat interesting, but why not be straight with your readers off the bat?
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

The premise of this book hooked me, it's very Dexter-esque. I usually love multiple POVs but this book did seem to be a little cumbersome when keeping up with all the characters. The twists were great and definitely appreciated not knowing what was coming, and being totally blindsided by them. This book did fall a little flat throughout the bulk of the story. I found my mind wandering from time to time. Overall a decent book.

short for me.
I kept putting it down for other books and returning to it and it finally became like a homework assigned that I had to finish. It was very slow and there are many characters and plot points to keep track of where it lost its allure.
So in all it was just too much book for me to enjoy

I am thankful to have gotten an eARC for free from Crooked Lane Books through NetGalley to enjoy which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

This story, as the title suggests, is about 10 people who are the worst in New York for various reasons, the list was created by a night talk show (something like Jimmy Fallon I would guess) and not long after, one of the ten is killed. The FBI is tasked with investigating and soon another one on the list is killed and the pressure increases Special Agent Alex, she's leading the investigation, she comes up with some information that appears to be related to the crimes, but can't connect it. Jacob has traveled from Europe to visit his sister Elizabeth, who he is estranged from and has not spoken to for four years. Jacob tries to track her down and each time he does, she slips away, Jacob soon finds himself a suspect in the investigation of the 10 worst people and desperately trying to stay one step ahead of the police. The concept for this book was good, though the execution lacked a bit, there were so many people to keep track of and the middle portion really dragged, I finished it and I did enjoy it. Thanks to #Netgalley and #Crooked Lane Books for the ARC.

I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The book is full of unexpected twists and filled with suspence as it blurs the line between justice and revenge. It sets in legendary. The backdrop was amazing, compelling flawed characters against rich atomospheric NYC. However the pacing was slow, and the book loses some of the intial compelling hook, and diminished the foundation of intrigue and suspense.

This is a story about ten people who have committed horrendous acts in one way or another and people are out to make them pay, but who are they? As the first few deaths come to the attention of FBI Special Agent Alex Bedford, he knows there is something terrible occurring and his department needs to act before more deaths happen.

Jacob Felle is a film director who has been estranged from his sister Elizabeth for the last four years and he is unsure why. Elizabeth had many anger issues from childhood but Jacob cares about her very much and tries to reconnect with her. Once he begins to try to track her down, he is faced with a situation much more complex than he previously thought. Soon Jacob finds himself embroiled as a suspect in these deaths and now he is out too clear not only his name, but Elizabeths.

I found this book to be very slow, there are numerous characters to keep track of which was mentally exhausting, and my original thought of such an interesting premise began to wane and I struggled to get through it. When I first saw the title, I thought this was going to be a very exciting read, but unfortunately, I found this was not to be.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions expressed are my own.

I received a free copy on my ereader but was unable to fully dive in due to formatting and potential GSP issues.

The concept is super cool, cover is neat. I'll keep an eye out for this one once it is finalized and check it out.

Thank you for allowing me to sample this book early!

A late night TV show called The Ten Worst People in New York has made a splash, but when those ten people start to be systematically targeted and killed, the FBI must step in and solve these murders.

There are a lot of characters to keep track of and a lot going on, but this book is written in a way to keep you interested. Agent Alex Bedford is a very likable guy who must work quickly in order to stop this killing spree.

This is a great thriller with enough twists to keep you turning the pages. Thank you, NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the eARC.

The Ten Worst People in New York has an intrguing plot that kept me turning the pages.

These ten people from the list are being systematically killed off one by one.

FBI Agent Alex Bedford is brought in to investigate these deaths and I quite liked him and hope to see him return at some point.

The author did a good job with twists and turns but I found my atteniont wandering in the middle but I did want to finish the book and I am certainly glad I did.

I found there were alot of characters to follow but that could have just been me on the day I was reading it.

I will certainly pick up the next book that Matt Plass writes and I look forward to seeing what he has in store for the reader next.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the opportunity to read and review The Ten Worst People in New York.

This fast-paced novel hooks you from the start with its unique premise: the ten worst people in New York are being killed off one by one. The blend of a gripping murder mystery and deeply personal stories makes this book hard to put down.

FBI Agent Alex Bedford’s investigation into the suspicious deaths is as compelling as British filmmaker Jacob Felle’s journey to reconcile with his estranged sister. Their paths intertwine in surprising ways, creating a tense and unpredictable narrative. The author keeps you guessing about the motives behind the killings while delivering plenty of twists along the way.

With well-drawn characters and a plot that builds to an explosive climax, this book is perfect for fans of smart, character-driven thrillers.

This book is quite interesting. It took me awhile to figure out the connection between the list, the ex-cult, and the FBI agent, but in the end it all flowed together nicely. I really enjoyed the climbing aspect and learning something new.

This was my first book by this author. I enjoyed this. Didn’t see the twist coming but I enjoyed the characters and the plot.

I was really intrigued by the premise of this book—the concept was fresh, and the idea of a dark mystery centered around a 'worst people' list sounded like a thrilling ride. Unfortunately, the execution didn’t live up to the promise.

The plot twists were wild, and I appreciated the effort to keep the reader guessing. However, between those twists, the pacing dragged, and I often found myself losing interest. The main character, FBI Agent Alex Bedford, was likable and one of the better aspects of the story, but the sheer number of other characters—especially those from the List—became overwhelming and hard to keep track of.

Many of these characters seemed like they had potential but were left underdeveloped, making it difficult to connect with them or care about their fates. Add to this a dry writing style that lacked the emotional depth or tension to truly grip me, and the book became more of a chore than an enjoyable read.

While the premise and twists kept me from giving up entirely, I can't say really enjoyed it. It just didn’t click for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.