A review by mandikaye
This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

5.0

 I usually figure out the twists. This time, I didn’t. And that alone is enough to make This Book Will Bury Me a standout read. 

 

As someone who has been obsessed with true crime podcasts in the past, this book was right up my alley. I loved being immersed in the world of web sleuthing—it felt raw, real, and unsettlingly authentic. Jane’s grief for her father bled through the pages, making her obsession with solving these crimes feel not just compelling, but deeply human. Her motivations extended far beyond her internet investigations, and that made her feel like a fully fleshed-out character rather than just a protagonist driving a mystery forward. 

 

One of the moments that stuck with me was Jane’s realization that, despite how much she’d shared and bonded with her online friends, meeting them in person was a stark reminder that they were still just strangers on the internet. That nuance—along with the complex dynamics between the sleuthing group, law enforcement, and the wider online true crime community—was handled so well. 

 

This book was gripping, emotional, and brilliantly plotted. It burrowed into my mind and didn’t let go. If you love true crime, intricate mysteries, and characters that feel real, this one is a must-read. 

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.