A review by booklovinmamas
Serial Killer Games by Kate Posey

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.0

Serial Killer Games is the debut novel by Katie Posey, and after reading the synopsis, I couldn’t wait to dive into this book. I actually borrowed the audiobook from my local library so that I could enjoy it on the go. The first half of the book had my attention, getting to know both characters, Jake Ripper and Delores dela Cruz, and I loved that the book was told in Dual POV. I definitely enjoy reading a book that is Dual POV. That way, I can get both sides and get to know both characters that way. 

I loved the premise of this book and how it first starts off. It comes off as a mystery/thriller and how the FMC, Delores (aka Dodi), is hooked on true crime podcasts and thinks she can spot serial killers in the real world. Her fascination with serial killers has her thinking that the new temp, Jake Ripper, is one, and she’s determined to find out if it’s true or not. I mean, he comes off as possibly being one when I was reading his POV and how he acted around Delores. His name also may give it away since Kate Posey named him almost after an actual real Serial Killer. 

The banter between both characters was comical in the beginning, and I loved how Dodi reacted when she came across something that would lead the reader to believe Jake was a serial killer, but here’s the thing about halfway through the book, the book did a 360 on me, and I was left confused. It went from being a mystery/thriller where I was fully invested in the true crime/serial killer vibes, but it left that behind to focus on the characters’ romantic storyline, which I didn’t mind; I just didn’t feel that both characters had that connection, yet. Some secrets were revealed that left me even more confused while listening to this book. Maybe I should have read this book instead of listening to it because then I would have probably followed the storyline a little better. 

Unfortunately, this book ultimately didn’t work with me, so I’m giving it two stars. I had hoped to enjoy it more, especially considering its promising start with dark humor and quirky characters, not just the main characters. Even though it wasn’t my cup of tea, I’ll still recommend it to others. If you’re looking for something a little different in the realm of romantic comedies, you might want to check out Serial Killer Games. 

What to Expect:
✔️Workplace Romance
✔️Single Mother FMC
✔️Found Family