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A review by mstall_
The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this book!
When I saw The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard I was instantly drawn in. The cover art alone is enough to peak my interest, but when I read what the story was about I KNEW I had to request an advanced readers copy!
Capri Sanzio is your average San Franciscan -- she loves the fog, the golden gate bridge, and the rich history of her city. She has always been a fan of history, especially since learning as a child that she is the granddaughter of one of San Fransisco's more notorious serial killers. However, as an adult Capri isn't so sure her grandfather committed those crimes. When a copy cat killer comes shakes the upper echelons of San Fransisco, Capri can't help but find herself thrown back into her families dark history.
This book was such a fun read and got me out of a huge reading slump. I was so pleasantly surprised that there were huge plot twists early on in the book that changed not only my perception of the story but the trajectory of the book itself. I was also pleasantly surprised that I wasn't able to guess one of the twists correctly, I love when a book outsmarts me! Michelle's writing is funny, personal and exciting -- there was never a moment in the story where I felt bored. The pacing of the story felt perfect! I was also happy to find out that this is going to be a series, and I can't wait for book 2!
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.
When I saw The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard I was instantly drawn in. The cover art alone is enough to peak my interest, but when I read what the story was about I KNEW I had to request an advanced readers copy!
Capri Sanzio is your average San Franciscan -- she loves the fog, the golden gate bridge, and the rich history of her city. She has always been a fan of history, especially since learning as a child that she is the granddaughter of one of San Fransisco's more notorious serial killers. However, as an adult Capri isn't so sure her grandfather committed those crimes. When a copy cat killer comes shakes the upper echelons of San Fransisco, Capri can't help but find herself thrown back into her families dark history.
This book was such a fun read and got me out of a huge reading slump. I was so pleasantly surprised that there were huge plot twists early on in the book that changed not only my perception of the story but the trajectory of the book itself. I was also pleasantly surprised that I wasn't able to guess one of the twists correctly, I love when a book outsmarts me! Michelle's writing is funny, personal and exciting -- there was never a moment in the story where I felt bored. The pacing of the story felt perfect! I was also happy to find out that this is going to be a series, and I can't wait for book 2!
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.