emsonthebooks_again's profile picture

emsonthebooks_again 's review for:

You Killed Me First by John Marrs
5.0
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

📚 Book Review 📚

I am so disappointed… that I’ve waited this long to read a John Marrs book!!  What on earth have I been doing with my life? 🤣

From the prologue when a disconnected voice growls to the person bound and gagged inside the bonfire, “you killed me first”, I was hooked. 

The story centres around three women; Liv, Anna and Margot and each narrate the unfolding events. 

Liv is the newest resident to the cul-de-sac. She is blonde, beautiful and has designs on opening a new yoga studio in a change from a career in banking. 

Anna is quiet, mousy and a talented jewellery designer who doubts her abilities and who is overshadowed by her neighbour, Margot. 

Margot is an ex girl band member, a home wrecker and never has a chipped nail or a hair out of place. 

Each one has their own secrets. 
Each one has lied. 
But who will be killed first? 

An absolute diamond of a psychological thriller, littered with clues, red herrings, reveals and twisty turns.  I LOVED it!  Make sure that this is on your list, you won’t regret it. 

And a word of advice, check out the neighbours if you are moving to a quiet cul-de-sac ..

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💫 

Expand filter menu Content Warnings