I feel like I’ve been thrashed 😵‍💫 I had a really good time with this one. I was hooked pretty quick and kept getting pulled in all different directions trying to figure out what actually happened to Emily. The audiobook was super well done too! 🎧📖

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This book was a time.

I mean this in the best way. It kept you on the edge of your seat the entire time. From the texts to the hauntings and the near deaths. OMG. Who is it?? What is it?? What is happening??

This group of friends went through it and hopefully learned some lessons. Like seriously Zack, looking at you.

I have the biggest love/hate for Julian because yes everything he did was awful BUT I feel like of everyone he grew the most from it. His future has the most potential to have change and make better for himself.

BUT THE ENDING! WHAT?! I need follow up 😭😭😭

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

I don’t know what came over me when I accepted this arc. I did not care for her other two books, they weren’t bad by any means but they just weren’t for me. But something told me to give this a chance. And I am so glad I did.

The mystery kept me on the edge of my seat but the supernatural elements are really what pulled me in. It reminded me of the Christopher Pike & Fear Street books I grew up reading.

This book disappointed me so much, especially at the end! I was entertained for the most part but towards the end it started to loose me. I know this isn’t a romance but I was eating up all of Julian and Jodi’s interactions. I wish there was a bit more. I understand Jodi’s infatuation with Zack and pleasing the Thrashers but I felt like she needed more of a backbone, or at least her starting to get one. The one time she blew up to her friends felt like she needed more because she immediately turned back into her submissive self. The ENDING!!!! Like come one everyone got off free except Julian ?!!?!? It would have been a bit better if at least both Zack and Julian but Zack got free. Jodi pissed me off with her “I won’t lie under oath” but was tight lipped to find out everything that Hannah and Emily did! -_- I was completely shocked at the epilogue. I really hope that a sequel gets made out of this because I NEED MORE.

Thank you to Julie Soto, St. Martins Press, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for this e-ARC and audiobook

Julie Soto can’t write a bad story. ’m 100% convinced. It’s been a week since I finished this book and I am STILL thinking about that final chapter. Normally, I’m pretty good at guessing what’s going to happen or how a book will wrap up, but this one kept me on my toes. I was second-guessing myself the entire time.

This book really dives into that fine line between bullying and not even realizing you're being mean. It reminded me a lot of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson: the tone and emotional weight feel very similar. I’d definitely recommend checking the trigger warnings, though, since the subject matter can get pretty dark.

The main character, Jody, has so much to navigate—trying to figure out if her friends are who she thought they were, dealing with her home life, and figuring out where she stands in the aftermath of Emily’s suicide. I loved how she basically becomes a detective, digging for information to try and exonerate the Thrashers. It was also great to see her bias shift as she starts to see her friends in a new light and gains more perspective.

There’s also this really fun thread running through the story: is it a supernatural haunting, or just the psychological fallout from everything that’s happened? It’s grounded enough in reality to make you doubt the paranormal element, but there are just enough eerie moments to make you question it. That blend of supernatural or madness was so well done and, honestly, it’s something I want to seek out in future reads.

The audio book version was super well paced. The voiced the narrator used were easy to follow as she changed characters. I listen around 1.5-2x speed and had no problems with weird skipping or they voice being too fast and getting distorted.

I have loved Julie Soto's romances but I think this might just top them. This YA suspenseful thriller/mystery is one that I'll be thinking about for a while. It's definitely reminiscent of 13 Reasons Why & Pretty Little Liars but with a supernatural twist. The story hooks you in from the jump & the unraveling of each character from Jodi's, our FMC, POV had me holding my breath until the end.

This story revolves around a high school clique called The Thrashers and the case being made against them in the suspicious death of a girl, Emily, who was desperate to join their friend group. As Jodi & her friends start to be confronted by elements of the case, Jodi must face the fact that her best friends might not be telling the whole truth about what really happened between them & Emily.

This story is gripping & will keep you guessing. I love the morally grey elements to each character, including Jodi at times. It really is a story about manipulation, insecurity & complicated relationships especially when you're a teenager. Personally, I don't usually like supernatural elements but it works so well (just wait until that epilogue!).

The topics & issues explored here captivated me & I really appreciated the way that both friendships & family dynamics are portrayed. There is also an element of division of wealth that I think added another layer to Jodi's character (she is the girl who, unlike her Thrasher friends, doesn't have a financial cushion).

Listening to this audiobook narrated by Eva Kaminsky & Jesse Villinsky brought this story to life & really captured the emotions & angst of this story.

Julie Soto just stepped into a whole new era & I am absolutely here for it!

🖤 Dark YA Thriller
🕵️ Mystery & Secrets
💖 High School Popular Clique
❣️ Truths & Lies
💋 Unrequited Love
👻 Paranormal Activities
☝🏻 Single FMC POV

The Thrasers by Julie Soto was a fun roller coaster ride. It follows Jodi Dillion who is apart of the infamous Thrashers inner circle. The problem is, she knows she doesn't belong. She is an outcast compared to the richer, skinner, and more popular members of the group. Then, they find themselves in trouble when a girl, Emily Mills, commits suicide and says the Thrashers are to blame. Not only are they facing real legal charges, but weird things keep happening when all five of them are together. Is it just a coincidence or is Emily Mills haunting them from beyond the grave?


I really enjoyed the look into the high school friend dynamics that this book shows us. There is nothing like being a teenage girl and not feeling hot enough, rich enough or popular enough. The character development that Jodi goes through is such an accurate description and is captured so well. I wouldn't really say this book was much of a thriller, as we kind of had an idea the whole time at what was going on. The underlying themes were the main takeaway from the book.

Normally I really enjoy YA thrillers, but this one was not so heavy on the thriller-esque part that I typically enjoy. Overall, it was an okay book for me, but I would give more Julie Soto books a chance.

The Thrashers by Julie Soto is a gripping and atmospheric YA debut that masterfully blends mystery, teen drama, and psychological tension. Set in the cutthroat social hierarchy of New Helvetia High, the story follows Jodi Dillon as she navigates the glittering but toxic world of the elite friend group known as the Thrashers. With sharp prose and a slow-burning suspense that keeps readers hooked, Soto explores themes of loyalty, privilege, and the dark consequences of fitting in. The unraveling mystery surrounding Emily Mills' death adds a chilling layer, and Soto’s knack for capturing teenage complexity shines throughout. A great YA novel from the author—moody, addictive, and impossible to put down.

Julie Soto is an auto buy author in my book.
This book kinda reminded me of “13 reasons why” bc a girl that has committed suicide starts off the story. And the reading of her journals BUT it has a thriller/ghost element that completely sets it apart.
The Thrashers are a group of friends in HS. They seem to be the cool kids, the rich and pretty kids. Other kids want to be apart of their group but they all end up getting “Thrashed”. But maybe things aren’t quite what they seem, maybe some of them are worse than others and maybe someone just needs to speak up and set the record straight.
This story gave me goosebumps at the very end and at one point it made me a little teary eyed. Overall it was great.

I really enjoyed this audiobook, when I realized this was Soto's first YA thriller I was even more impressed with the execution of it, she absolutely nailed it with this one

I found a lot of this book painfully relatable, as someone who has experienced being on the outside looking in. When you finally make your way to the cool kids table and you'd do anything to stay in the good graces of the ring leader.

I absolutely loved this, and am dying for more of Julians story. The most loyal friend who was ultimately held responsible for his actions meanwhile fucking Zach gets off Scott free (aghhhhhh)

loved it, would definitely recommend

This book was creepier than I expected. It was very Thirteen Reasons Why mixed with a hefty dose of chills.

When an author makes you feel something you have to give them credit. Julie Soto made me feel mad. The injustice in this book is realistic, the bad guy doesn't always get their due. And sometimes, it's hard to see who the real bad guy is, especially in a high school clique setting.

This is a book I will be thinking about for awhile, I don't know how I feel overall, only that that epilogue hurt.

I'm happy I got to listen to this ALC from NetGalley, the audio had me looking over my shoulder and will stay with me.

4.5 ( would have been a 5 but I have so many questions left.. I def won’t stop thinking about this one )
Wow. I really didn’t expect to like this one as much as I did. I am so glad I chose audio for this ARC because it was perfectly paced to keep me hooked. The narrator was perfectly chosen to tell the story.

I normally prefer dual POV in a story but with the addition of diary exerts placed perfectly throughout this one was perfectly crafted to tell the addictively thrilling story.
The characters were perfectly crafted to be a little unlikeable but complex and flawed. I know the girls in the book loved Zach but I truly think Julian should have gotten more attention. He wins would be my choice for #mcm… His relationship with Jody grew on me as the story developed even with the way it ended.

This one starts off as a thriller but totally turns into more of a supernatural horror which I normally am not a fan of but it totally worked in this book.
It was the perfect mix of ‘13 Reasons Why’, ‘Pretty Little Liars’ with some ‘Riverdale’ vibes.

AND OH MY GOD THE EPILOGUE?!?!?. I cant believe the story is over- I need to know more.

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for this advance reader copy!

Julie Soto’s The Thrashers was great. The pacing was spot-on, and I might buy her books autopilot. I listened to the whole thing in one sitting! Eva Kaminsky and Jesse Vilinsky bring the story to life, making you feel like you’re in the action. It’s giving Pretty Little Liars the best paranormal twist.

It’s been a few days since I have finished this book and I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it. A teen thriller that is familiar enough to pull you in yet unique enough to keep you guessing and fully invested page after page.

The Thrashers are a friend group of their school’s most popular students who have earned a reputation of ghosting and destroying many individuals who dare to try and be their friends. Dubbed “Thrashing” this public and brutal ritual might not be intentional, but when a recently classmate has been found dead (by suicide) after being Thrashed, the school and community turn on these promising students.

Told through journal flashbacks and through an unreliable narrator, The Thrashers is teen drama with a new twist and a pretty satisfying conclusion. Also, I will go down for the ship of Jodi and *ahem* well….read it and find out.

This book was everything YA thrillers are trying to grasp right now. A perfect combination of suspense, a tiny dash of possible paranormal, and a great cast of characters that leave you guessing.

I really felt invested in what happened with these characters. I felt like it captured teenage feelings really well. Nothing was overly sensationalized which meant I found it more believable, and the drama was gritty.

I recommend this book! And I will be for a long time. I will be looking out for this author in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am so grateful for the chance to read this ARC. This is not something I would normally pick out for myself.

I couldn't put this book down! It had me sitting at the edge of my seat the whole time.

This is about a tragedy that happened in a highschool and the chance the popular crowd was all to blame. The FMC helped discover the truth no matter what the consequences and discovered secrets that were made to stay buried.

High school is tough. Everyone just wants to be accepted, to fit in and at New Helvetia High that means getting in with and being chosen by infamous Zack Thrasher. Welcome to The Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High. Zack, Jodi, Julian, Lucy, Paige are The Trashers. The cool kids. Not just anyone can play with them. They're an elite clique that everyone wants to be apart of. But are they as perfect as they seem? Is it even possible to make the cut and not end up thrashed and ousted embarrassingly? Is that what happened to Emily Mills who desperately wanted in? The author did a great job of creating a suspenseful, tense, mysterious atmosphere surrounding the death of Emily Mills and The Thrashers. It was interesting to see the dynamics of The Thrashers friend group play out. An important message in the lengths these high schoolers would go to in order to fit in. How far did they go to protect their personas. For such a cast of unlikeable characters I was into it. We get just enough information to keep you flipping through the pages to find out what happens next. Things are definitely not as they seem. If you love a good YA thriller, mystery with so many twists and turns plus paranormal elements that will have you on the edge of your seat then read this book. Omg, the ending definitely did it for me. It left me shook because everything still wasn't what I thought it'd be. There has to be more....?!
The kids are dealing with a lot definitely check trigger warnings. There are some important but heavy topics covered in this book such as bullying, suicide, child abuse, death of a parent, alcohol and drug abuse, etc.
Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books, MacMillan Audio, NetGalley for the ARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. I just finished listening to The Thrashers audiobook and I am not okay. Release day cannot come soon enough! I need my friends to read this book so I can talk to someone about it!

Trigger warnings: teen suicide, bullying, teen drug and alcohol use, child abuse, alcoholic parent, death of sibling, references to loss of a parent

The Thrashers is a YA mystery/thriller about a group of high school friends. What does it feel like to want to belong, but never quite feel like you fit? Teen friendship dynamics can be so messy. They are a tangled web of anxiety, vulnerability, distrust, hope, and questions of loyalty. And, of course, there’s always that one group that everyone wants to be a part of. They are the epitome of perfection. They are all unfairly beautiful, obviously. They have the money and the cars. They have everything. Everything! What if? What if you could be friends with them too? If you could just get them to notice you? To see you? Could you have it all too? Are you dying to be included? Would you die to be included?

Julie Soto masterfully weaves this haunting tale of teenage angst and drama. The book begins with a voice from the grave. Emily Mills is dead. She overdosed on prom night, in her bathtub, still wearing her puffy, pink ball gown. Was it suicide? Was she bullied to the point of no return? She just wanted to be a Thrasher. A member of the most elite friend group at New Helvitia High. Everyone wants to be friends with Zach Thrasher. But, will you be accepted into the group? Or will you get “Thrashed”?

This was a fun read. A spellbinding rollercoaster of suspense and angst. Great performances from narrators Eva Kaminsky and Jesse Vilinsky. A solid 4.5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for a free audiobook ARC in exchange for this honest review.

4.5 ⭐

This is one of the best written YA thriller of this nature I think I have read in a while! The characters were sooo well done, the plot was so good, you were constantly questioning things. There's a mild paranormal aspect to it that leaves you second guessing what you're reading and I loved it. It's a pretty fast paced book! Once I started it I wasn't able to put it down till the end. It has drama, so much tension and a mystery that will leave you wanting to know more!

Time to go read her Adult books now cause I just love the way she writes!

This book was received as an Advanced Readers Copy Audiobook.

This was an amazing read. Felt a like a new telling of "I know what you did last summer" with a twist.

You follow Jodi and her friend group that is called by their school as "The Thrashers". She's the odd duck. why are Julian, Lucy, Paige and Zack Thrasher (who the group is named after since he is the most popular of all) even friends with her. She doesn't have money or looks perse. She's just been friends with Zack since they were little.
Eveything is about to change thanks to Emily. Emily wanted to join their group, but she dies. Whispers are she was "Thrashed". Then an investigation began. Supernatural happenings or is that just them worried with the investigation of bullying to death and more. Everyone of the Thrashers group is being charged... but one. Is everyone being "haunted" by Emily in some way.

This was thrilling and exciting. I loved the way I grew to love Julian character after just hating him. but I don't know if he will stay good. Is it a ploy? I wanted Zack to be good and all the characters to be not be at fault of bullying Emily. The why this has hints of supernatural feel was surprising and unexpected.

Definite a must read. Will definitely recommend.
Thank you netgalley for the chance to listen to this book. Love the narrators as well!