Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
I'm Sorry but I could not get into this book. I tried for several chapters but it held no interest for me.

Hannah is a thirty-something simply going through the motions of life with nothing in particular going for her. Her situation-ship has ghosted her, her best friend has been prioritizing her boyfriend, and she doesn’t feel valued or connected at work. That is until she starts to investigate the death of a woman and finds an online forum devoted to the case and the case of 3 other women that are found dead in the same place. This becomes her main priority in life and when the supposed killer is found, she writes to him as she feels she has lost her sense of community now that the case has been solved. When he writes back, she finds herself drawn to him and connected to him in a way she hasn’t felt before. After losing her job, there’s nothing keeping her from getting into the car and going to the trial of William. When another woman is found during the trial, the jury finds him not guilty and William seeks out Hannah.. who decides to continue her investigation of him in secret…

This book I felt had so much potential and I loved the concept, but I couldn’t get into it because I hated Hannah. She frustrated me so much and I feel like she sabotaged everything positive she had in her life. I would have loved to read this with a main character who wasn’t so completely helpless in their life, but maybe the author was trying to show that it’s these types of people that “fall” for accused serial killers. I saw the twist coming and wasn’t surprised by it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell is an intriguing and unconventional thriller that delves into the story of a woman named Hannah, who finds herself inexplicably drawn to a man accused of being a serial killer. While it took me some time to finish this book, I found the storyline to be captivating and thought-provoking.

One aspect that stood out to me was the character of Hannah. Although she is portrayed as an unlikeable and whiney individual, I believe the author intentionally crafted her this way to accurately depict the abnormal behavior of someone infatuated with a serial killer. Hannah's personality fits the bill for someone who would be attracted to such a dark and twisted individual. While she may not be a character one would want to befriend, her portrayal felt authentic and necessary for the story.

While getting to know Hannah may not have been the most enjoyable aspect of the book, it was crucial in understanding her motivations and the depth of her obsession. . Tasha Coryell's portrayal of Hannah, while unlikeable, is spot-on for someone infatuated with a serial killer. (LOL - I think - I've never known anyone obsessed with an accused serial killer ) The story truly comes alive during the trial, and I became really invested in the story from that point on.

I did kind of predict the outcome of a few things in the story but I still enjoyed reading it nonetheless. The cover is so catchy and I think if I just saw this book at the store - I would pick it up and buy it! This is the first book I've read by this author and I would look forward to reading something else by her!

This book was fascinating. Hannah was a character that I couldn’t look away from; couldn’t stop reading about. The crimes in this story were intriguing and reading so much about those who are so into true crime in the way of forums and inserting themselves into the cases was morbid but I enjoyed it all the same. The plot of this book feels almost impossible, and yet most of it is something that happens with nearly any case like the one on trial in this book. The thriller aspect of guilty v. innocent made it a read that I burned through in less than 24 hours!

Though I originally suspected this book was a tongue-in-cheek takedown of some true crime culture, it became difficult to tell whether we were supposed to take it seriously or sarcastically. I struggled to relate to the main character as the actions became more and more outlandish, flipping from "I can't put this down" to forcing myself to continue reading. That being said, if you're into a darker, more obsessive type of story, this might be just the story for you.

There is so much to say about this book.

It's like a really bad car crash - you want to hate it, but you can't look away. First, we have the most problematic, lost main character; Hannah seems like she is kind of floating through life, until she finally finds something she has a passion for: a trending serial killer case in Georgia. When she starts corresponding with the suspected killer, travels to go to his trial and starts stalking his family, she promises she's not "one of those women" and yet...she entirely is. She is in denial, largely delusional, and literally reaching for anything to give her purpose and importance in her life.

However, even with the most problematic and unlikeable main character...I still enjoyed the story and couldn't put it down. As long as you can roll your eyes and not take Hannah as a main character too seriously, it was a decent thriller about motives, family secrets, and who you can trust.

First, let me say that I enjoyed this book and read it quickly. I thought it was clever, and I thought it was an interesting twist on a thriller that I haven’t read before. That being said, I am the type of reader who really likes characters I can root for. I don’t need for the characters to be likable, but I found myself frustrated with the main character the entire novel. Obviously, she has issues—she’s in love with a serial killer. It’s right there in the title! I just felt a bit unsettled and unsatisfied with the ending. I can see a lot of people really loving this book; it just wasn’t my favorite.

This was such a unique premise! I read SO much of the suspense genre but the tone and overall vibe of this was totally different. While I did predict the most significant plot twist, it didn’t change my enjoyment from start to finish, and the last page had a fun little twist too! I liked the narrator’s voice and self deprecation and the letters in the beginning!

I really struggled with this book, it felt like a chore to read it. I pushed myself to read a chapter a day and that was hard. It took me a month to read this book, that doesn't happen. I only got it done as soon as I did because I was stuck on an airplane with nothing else to do. It wasn't bad enough to not finish it. The premise was so promising, but Hannah was such a train wreak that you can't possibly like her or feel sorry for her. She deserved everything that happened to her. The story was just lack luster, there wasn't much mystery to it and really quite unrealistic, it is fiction, but you still want some sort of normalcy. I'm sorry that this didn't play out a little better, because I was excited to get it.
Thanks Net Galley and Berkley Publishing for the opportunity to read this for my honest review.

I really liked this one! I’ve recently gotten into true crime, so the synopsis of this one, captivated my interest right away. I thought it was going to be a romance, but it was a great suspense/thriller/mystery. I also liked how there was humor in the novel, making it a fun and fast read for me. The main character Hannah wasn’t super likable, and her choices, made me shake my head a lot. But I still enjoyed this book, which doesn’t usually happen with me. If I don’t like the main character. It usually takes away from the story for me. However, in this book it worked. The only thing I didn’t really like was the ending. It fell a little flat, for me. But other than that, it was a pretty solid read.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the ARC!

"Love Letters to a Serial Killer" by Tasha Coryell is a captivating and chilling exploration of obsession, empowerment, and the blurred lines between fascination and danger. The premise alone is enough to hook any reader, and Coryell skillfully navigates the psychological complexities of her characters.

Hannah's journey from frustration to empowerment through her correspondence with the charming yet enigmatic William is both compelling and thought-provoking. Coryell delves deep into the psyche of her characters, unraveling their motivations and desires with each page turn.

The tension builds steadily as Hannah's curiosity transforms into an all-consuming obsession, blurring the lines between right and wrong. Coryell masterfully keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning the true nature of love and the lengths one will go to for it.

While the subject matter may be dark, Coryell infuses the narrative with moments of dark humor and unexpected tenderness, creating a nuanced and multi-dimensional story that lingers long after the final page is turned.

When I read the premise of this book I was intrigued. After watching numerous documentaries covering the trials and crimes of notorious serial killers such as Bundy, Ramirez, Dahmer, I’ve always been curious about the women and men who romanticize them. What would cause these people to become so desperate and/or willfully ignorant toward such a dangerous individual? And Tasha Coryell provides a glimpse into the psyche of a woman who does just that. Hannah, the protagonist, wavers on the razor’s edge of obsessive groupie and armchair detective when she becomes infatuated with accused serial killer, William.

The author does an awesome job at creating suspense by jumping back and forth in time occasionally, providing the reader a glimpse of Hannah in imminent danger. I enjoyed the novel’s structure, allowing the twists to flow, however found Hannah difficult to understand given her odd choices. She’s not so much unlikeable as she is (in my mind) insane for traveling across the country to seduce a man who’s been accused of violently killing four women. Her fantasies of being killed by him during intimate moments were difficult to understand, as were the choices she made to befriend his family during the trial.

I found the characters interesting, especially William’s wealthy family and the strained relationship he had with his brother. The twists were believable and I was gripped until the last page. I didn’t resonate with any of the characters in this novel, but that didn’t take any enjoyment away from the overall story. The ending was insane, but not completely out of character for Hannah, clearing up the questions surrounding her mental state. Her odd attraction to violence and quest for meaning in life were answered.

3/5⭐️⭐️⭐️
For readers who enjoy unexpected twists, female protagonists, and complicated relationships.

First of all thank you Netgalley and Berkeley for the opportunity to read this ARC. Ok so the idea of this book was a great idea. I was actually really excited for it. However, The main character was so delusional and just plain dumb that I rolled my eyes at her a lot. I felt like the ending and what happened was very predictable and the book was snail pace for me. I really struggled. I also want to add that there are court scenes in this book and I feel like that’s not my thing. I just get bored. I’m sure this book will find its audience but it wasn’t me.

This was so incredibly different than anything I'd ever read before and I loved it. I'm a true crime fan and it was so interesting to hear about the type of women who fall in love with accused Killer's. I thought it was great

Wow, I really enjoyed this fresh take on a murder mystery/thriller. A true-crime lover myself, I found it to be an eye-opening look into how people can romanticize serial killers and really made me reflect on my own thoughts about true crime. Surprisingly, I didn't clock the twist until pretty late in the game, but thinking back on it, it is a pretty predictable twist. Overall, I really enjoyed this, even though the main character was hard to like and relate to at points.

If you think society’s obsession with true crime and serial killers is grotesque, boy oh boy is this the book for you!

The pink cover tricked me into thinking it was a romance but I was honestly really happy to realize it was a thriller instead. Hannah has probably been one of the most unlikable characters I’ve come across in my reading journey and I LOVED it. She is the true definition of vapid, only getting self worth from what other people think of her and after a lifetime of meaningless friendships and unfulfilling sexual relationships she got nothing from besides the momentary high that someone thought she was interesting enough to have sex with, she starts seeking out bigger and worse ways to have other people care about what she does.

If I had to pick one thing to dislike, I thought the story was a tad predictable. I clocked the plot twist about halfway through but it was still a good ending!

Hannah, an aimless young woman stuck in a job she hates, becomes obsessed with a serial killer, William. As William awaits trial, Hannah spends her days (both at work and outside of work) in a forum dedicated to the mystery surrounding the murders. When she decides to start writing him letters, hoping for a confession, she never expects to fall in love with the man who writes back. After Hannah is fired from her job, she decides to leave everything behind and head to Georgia for William's trial.

'Love Letters to a Serial Killer' reads almost like a TV show. One of those TV shows you watch on a Friday night, snuggled on the couch, after microwaving your -tastes better the next day- leftover takeout and changing into your favorite hoodie and sweatpants. I really, really, enjoyed it! Hannah is awkward in the best way possible -in some ways, she reminds me of Sadness in the Pixar movie 'Inside Out'- and William really is a lovable serial killer. As the story progresses, you find even yourself falling for the undeniable charm that comes through in his letters to Hannah.

I'll admit, the pacing is a bit slower towards the start (before Hannah arrives in Georgia), but it picks up in Part 2 and gets even better in Part 3. When I started to sense a twist coming I was convinced I knew what it would be and boy was I wrong, lol. Quite a few things happened in this book that I didn't predict, including the ending. I wouldn't be shocked to find out the author, Tasha Coryell, is working on book #2! I think there's more left to the story, or at least I hope there is.

Thank you to the author and Net Galley for providing me with an e-ARC of 'Love Letters to a Serial Killer'.

Oh gosh. This book was so fun. The emotions and thought processes! I was laying in bed one night and all of a sudden, I knew what happened. I still need to talk to someone else who has read the book so I can talk about everything.

this was a very fast read for me, but it left me wanting more in so many ways. the way hannah walked the line between full obsession and morality fell flat for me, and she was ultimately an extremely difficult character to root for. i feel like this was meant to provide commentary on the obsession with morbidity in our culture, especially among privileged white women, but the critique could’ve been massively turned up to really drive the point home.

i also don’t know if it’s the years of spencer reid obsession, but the twist seemed very obvious to me. especially because the copy spoiled such a major plot point! i wish it was left more to mystery since the fourth kill happens pretty deep into the book.

ultimately a speedy read for a reading slump, but fell short overall for me!

This book was humorful and I liked the mystery surrounding the main character, but the ending killed it for me. Good up till then, but then it just fell apart. And I’m pretty disappointed with the ending in general.

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for this ARC. This book will be out in June!