A review by booksthrilljessica
I Need You to Read This by Jessa Maxwell

3.0

When Francis Keen, a well known advice colonist is brutally murdered Alex Marks is devastated. Alex has always aspired to be like Francis for as long as she can remember. So when the opportunity arises to apply for the now vacant position as advice columnist Alex finds inspiration to apply. 

Now in her dream job, Alex starts to receive mysterious letters that she believes can only be from Francis’ murderer. However, as Alex receives more letters she can’t help but wonder if her own sorted past has come back to haunt her. Could the murder be someone from Francis’ past or her own? Can she find out who is responsible before someone else is murdered?

Overall rating 3/5

I liked the concept of an advice columnist solving a crime plot line however wished that the twist at the end was a bit original. I loved the letters to Francis/Constance within the book alluring and would have liked more unhinged letters sent for advice to confuse the reader and Alex as to who the murderer was. If you like the tropes- unassuming suspect, killer plays with MC, history returns, big reveal or twist endings then this book is for you. 

*Thank you to Jessa Maxwell, PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.