This was one of the most fun thrillers I’ve read in a while! If you like true crime, find the court of public opinion appropriately horrifying, and can appreciate dark humor, definitely add this to your TBR.

A lot of the time when I read this genre I end up irritated with the characters acting unrealistic or dumb, but I really enjoyed Lucy as an FMC and a narrator. She’s canny, snarky, and knows who she is, but isn’t a cardboard cutout “strong woman who’s not like other girls”. She has a whole host of flaws that make her a relatable and compelling character, who you’re never quite sure you can trust. But that’s ok, because she’d advise you of the same thing.

Five years ago in their small Texas town, Lucy’s best friend Savvy was brutally murdered. Lucy was found in a daze, with no memories of what happened, and covered in Savvy’s blood. There was never enough evidence for their podunk police force to make an arrest, but everyone was so convinced of Lucy’s guilt that she fled to LA to start a new life. But now a popular true crime podcast has chosen Savvy’s case for their next season, and it’s not just the people she grew up with whispering behind their hands about Lucy. Fed up with not knowing, and finding herself back in her hometown at the same time as the podcast host, Lucy becomes determined to find out what happened to Savvy once and for all. Even if it means she’s guilty.

I loved the mix of dark humor and twists and turns in this, Lucy was hilarious, and so were Beverly (her grandma) and Ben (the podcaster). There were a lot of interesting dynamics between the characters and a good dose of small-town drama to keep you guessing. Plus, as everyone knows, I love a good podcast transcript inclusion in a book, and this had a bunch. I did guess a couple of things, but the layered and interesting characters really made this story, so I wasn’t even mad. Definitely pick this up if you like thrillers but are tired of the same old and want something a little more *fun*. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Celadon Books for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review!