3.75 stars

Readers who can suspend disbelief will have a lot of fun with Cyra and the, uh, evolution she experiences throughout this intriguing novel.

When Cyra's sister is murdered by a serial killer, her life - for obvious reasons - can never be the same. It's especially frustrating for Cyra that so little progress is being made in solving this case. What's a woman to do but find a serial killer support group, pose as one of them, and let all chaos break lose immediately?

The fact that there is an online space for this kind of thing, let alone one a novice can easily crack, and then that there are in-person meetups is about as believeable as the rest of this plot, but none of this detracts from how interesting Cyra's character is. I also really enjoyed the final outcomes.

Even for its genre, there's some pretty hard to believe content, but again, it's still a fun read. I recommend the audio version when and where accessible for some added enjoyment with solid narration.

Overall the idea of the book is something that really intrigued me I thought it was an interesting idea. And while it did have a good storyline it just fell flat for me. I felt the characters were a little dry and nothing there to really root for and not a big payoff for the ending of the book. It wasn't a bad breed but it's not necessarily something I would ever recommend.

This was a fun, quick read/listen. Definitely a different take on the serial killer genre. Like so many nowadays, we do have some minor discussions about the fact that society focuses more on the serial killers and not their victims (although that is exactly what this story does - we really only hear about 2 victims and have entire chapters about the serial killers and their backstories). I didn't feel like it was heavy-handed though - more of an acknowledgment.

The main character is a bit unlikable in the sense that she, too, is a bit off-kilter, like the men in the support group. But I didn't mind. I would expect someone joining a serial killer support group to avenge her sister's murder to be a bit unlikable or at least morally gray. I almost wish she would have been even more so. She does have a lot of moments of seeming regret and abhorrence for what these men do, but it wasn't overly consistent.
I was able to guess the "twist" at the end fairly early on, but based on other reviews, I think I'm in the minority there, so don't let that dissuade you. The plot felt a little redundant/repetitive at times (we get it - you miss your sister and want to avenge her), but it was already a fairly short book, so it didn't bother me too much.

I thought the extra reveal at the end was a bit unnecessary. Maybe making it a bit vague would have been better instead of spelling it out for the reader.

The narrators were good. I didn't love the voice the author chose for Izzy. There were some minor sound level issues with the male narrator that hopefully they can work out before release (or it could have been my device). I was able to listen to this in one long ride (I listen at 1.5 speed), which was also nice.

I enjoyed the audio of this book. The narration and narrators were great. I liked how there were short clips of the male serial killers interspersed throughout the book and some info and back story on them. While none of this story would happen in real life this is why we read books to escape into a fantasy world. I liked the twists in this book and that I went on the ride with Cyra to find her sister's killer and it was a quite a ride.

I actually loved this book. Is it super deep? No. Which I assume is why there are so many low reviews? To each their own.

I received an audio copy of this book to review. I loved the female narrator. Her voice sounds very mature and she played the part of a gal that's dead inside very well.

I liked the little cut scenes to the back stories of the guys in the support group. I did find a couple of elements to be predictable, but I've also read like 200 thrillers in the past year.

I'd categorize this as a quick 'potato chip' thriller. Like a Frieda McFadden or Riley Sager style book.

When Cyra Griffin’s sister is murdered, she knows the police won’t deliver justice—so she takes matters into her own hands. Using insider information, she infiltrates a support group for serial killers, pretending to be one of them in hopes of finding her sister’s murderer. But proving herself to these dangerous individuals isn’t easy, and the deeper she gets, the harder it becomes to hold on to her own humanity. As she edges closer to the truth, she risks becoming the very thing she set out to destroy.

A sister willing to do anything for revenge—even joining a serial killer support group—makes for such a fun and different thriller! I really enjoyed this debut novel, especially the unique perspective that includes both Cyra and the killers themselves. The dual narrators in the audiobook added to the experience, and I loved the representation of different characters. There are plenty of twists, turns, and deception along the way, keeping me hooked until the very end. It’s dark, intense, and so well done, making for a gripping read that stands out in the genre.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Crooked Lane books for a copy of this!

This didn't work for me. While I really enjoyed the narrations because the narrators did a good job distinguishing their voices between the characters it was a little easier to remember who was who. Some of this just felt a little silly which I think a book about a serial killer support group would be a little silly. The reader really has to suspend their disbelief for this one. I was also a little annoyed with the main character in this book. Something about her annoyed me. I think if this would have been a little differently, I would have enjoyed this a little more. This is a debut, so I would still give this author another shot and try one of their other books!