When I first started to read this book, I did not think I was going to enjoy it. I kept reading, and was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the book, the ending was definitely intriguing! #KillingMe #NetGalley Thank you for allowing me an ARC of this book!

*Thank You NetGalley for a free ARC of Killing Me in exchange for an honest review"
Killing Me absolutely killed ME! I have never found a thriller as hilarious as I did this one!
I completely loved this book. The character development was superb. I was highly amused by our main characters' cynical inner monologue. The tone and setting were spot on. I was pleasantly surprised at the originality of this story. There were so many twists and turns that kept me guessing and still completely surprised. This book was very well written, it flowed nicely, and it shocked and awed me. Killing Me was ironic (I mean, how many people would escape one serial killer just to end up in the hands of another?), witty, mysterious, thrilling, captivating, and immensely entertaining.

If I had to describe Killing Me, I'd say it's a creepy thriller about serial killers crossed with a "road trip" kind of Vegas buddy story featuring a fun, light-hearted ensemble cast. As strange as that may sound, it somehow works very well. I've never read this author before, but I'm impressed with Michelle Gagnon and she's definitely on my radar now. These were the perfect characters to have been put together, in the perfect situation to make for a compelling story. I feel really strange calling this a fun read, but I enjoyed everything about this book and had a hard time putting it down. Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for review.

3.5 stars.

This one is a wild ride and the pacing was fantastic. I loved the cast of characters and the plot - a gal who is on the run from a serial killer (another one!). I didn’t see that ending coming at all!

Overall, a super quick fun read that def defies some thriller tropes which I totally dug.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy!

KILLING ME by Michelle Gagnon was a fabulously intense read with not one, but a couple of serial killers. You are grabbed in the opening paragraph and the book won’t let go until the final page!

Fast-paced with great writing, it’s easy to get lost in the story and lose track of time. It’s definitely not a traditional serial killer book though. So don’t go in expecting a Silence of the Lambs —you’ll be sorely disappointed!

This story was unique, witty, and laugh out loud funny at moments. Strong characters, including our protagonist, Amber and vigilante, Grace, drive a distinctive and quirky plot. The chemistry slowly builds between these two women, making the book even better. But my favorite character by far was hotel owner, Dot! I just loved her! I want a friend like Dot! And the dialogue between and among characters is fabulous and really propels the story in directions you won’t see coming.

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Michelle Gagnon, and Penguin Group Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons for gifting me the ARC of this book! I appreciate you trusting me with an honest review!! It was a privilege to be able to read KILLING ME before publication!

Publication date is May 16, 2023.

Killing Me by Michelle Gagnon

Loved it! What a great thriller by author Michelle Gagnon. I had never heard of the author, but I sure am glad I was given the privilege of being able to read it.

Great mystery with a bit of humor. I enjoyed the main character and her wit.

Give it a read, you definitely won’t be disappointed!!

Rating: 5 Stars!

Release Date: May 16, 2023

Review in progress and to come.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review

I absolutely loved this book - it is a 4.5 star (rounded to 5) - the writing style is very witty and fun to read. The main character Amber, you just want to root for her. The basic gist is Amber comes from a family of grifters, upon trying to go onto the straight and narrow path she gets abducted by a serial killer, but is then saved by a mysterious woman. She then gets involved in a game of cat and mouse with a serial killer...or are they??? against the backdrop of Las Vegas. The writing style reminds me a lot of Janet Evanovich. I had a blast hanging out with Amber and the cast of characters. I would love to see another book with Amber and see what other messes she can get into and out of.

I read the synopsis as a "funny thriller" and wasn't sure what to expect. However, this may be a new favorite genre of mine! I have never read anything like this and had SO much fun. I was laughing out loud while simultaneously wanting to know what is going to happen. I flew through this book and will forever be searching for something like it!

Interesting story, it drug a little at the end but overall enjoyed! Rounded up from a 3.5

Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review

it feels like its still in the first draft.
I wish I could like it but the writing was horrible, I hated every single character.

Thanks to netgalley and the author for an eARC in exchange of a honest review.

The description of this book made it an automatic must read for me: “Amber Jamison can’t believe she’s about to become the latest victim of a serial killer. She’s savvy and street smart, so when she gets pushed into, of all things, a white windowless van, she is more angry than afraid. Things get even weirder when she’s miraculously saved by a mysterious woman . . . who promptly disappears. Who was she? And why is she hunting serial killers? “

The mysterious woman makes Amber promise not to tell law enforcement about their encounter, and Amber has no problem making that promise due to a past she is trying to outrun. When Amber sees law enforcement coming out of her apartment building a few days later she goes on the run and ends up in a seedy Las Vegas motel, where she us befriended by a noir-obsessed motel manager and a sex worker. Her luck gets even worse when she is hunted by yet another serial killer. This is a quirky, laugh out loud dark comedy reminiscent of Dexter with a flawed heroine and amusing supporting cast of characters.

Thank you to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam's Sons, and author Michelle Gagnon for the ARC of this book.

4.5 stars, rounded up! I'm not a huge thriller reader, but after reading the blurb I had high hopes. I love rooting for a morally ambiguous protagonist, and the main character, Amber, definitely delivers on that front. The nitty gritty Las Vegas setting was perfect for the story and it makes me want to visit and just people watch. The twists kept me on the edge of my seat and weren't too predictable. I definitely recommend this to any thriller lovers or anyone looking for a quick, fun story!

This was my first book by Michelle Gagnon but it definitely won’t be my last! It started off a little slow for me but it eventually picked up.

When Amber finds herself tied up in the back of a serial killer’s van, she’s real pissed. Then, when a mysterious woman in a ski mask shows up to save her, she’s confused.

Then, things get weird.

Amber is forced to go on the run and ends up in Las Vegas, where she befriends a motley crew that help her unravel the mystery she’s found herself in the middle of … oh, and also, she’s being hunted by ANOTHER serial killer.

This story hooked me from sentence one. It’s funny, witty, and INCREDIBLY readable. I enjoyed every page. If you like fast-paced mysteries with a touch of dark humor, you’ll definitely like this one.

I am a self-admitted book worm, and I have been the majority of my life. Here lately, I gravitate towards suspenseful books. One genre that I have also been gravitating towards is books that make me laugh. Because of this, I was very excited to hear about this book.

Pros: I tend to be hesitant to read books from a new author, because it tends to take me a while to get used to the writing style. This was not the case with this book. I was hooked right from the beginning. You can’t help but love the main character.

Cons: I won’t go into detail, but a twist that I thought was going to happen, ended up “not” happening. I was actually a bit disappointed in that.

I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although this is my first “comedic suspense” book, I still enjoyed it. I definitely recommend this book.

**A received an advanced reader copy for my honest review**

This was a wild ride from the very beginning! This tale goes beyond a traditional cat and mouse game with an array of twists!

Amber finds herself in quite the predicament as she has been abducted by a serial killer and as she awaits her inevitable and unfortunate fate, a stranger wearing a ski mask enters the dwelling she is being held captive and "saves" her (or so she thinks!). This stranger ends up taking down the serial killer (not intentionally) and Amber is forever grateful for this stranger's kindness. This stranger wants to be on her way but Amber wants to know more about this stranger, but this stranger aka Ski Mask, wants nothing more to do with this girl she accidentally rescued as this wasn't her original intent. From this point, the story really begins as Amber does not want to alert the police of her abduction, due to her sketchy past, and realizes it is time to move! She journeys to Las Vegas and receives various post cards left on her car along her road trip. When she arrives in Vegas she meets an array of characters that make this such a dynamic take. Ski Mask aka Grace makes her appearance in Vegas and it is unveiled that the serial killer she is hunting is her brother. A series of twists, turns, scavenger hunts and unexpected friendships made this such a savoring read!

I really enjoyed this author and her writing style, while this is my first book from this author, it will certainly not be my last! Thank you to Net Galley for letting me read this sensational book!!

This book starts out with Amber being abducted by a serial killer. She is rescued by a woman who hunts serial killers. When the woman tries to tell her to call the cops in 5 minutes Amber doesn’t listen and pesters the woman into giving her a ride. Before Amber knows it she has become the target of another serial killer and her rescuer is reluctantly helping her, but can Amber trust her. Amber is savvy, street smart and doesn’t like taking orders. This book will require you to suspend belief, but it will definitely keep you turning the pages. A good book with a great cast of characters by a new author for me. I will definitely read her again. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Being kidnapped by a serial killer and saved by a mysterious person in all black was just the beginning of Ambers problems.

A laugh out loud thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat and rooting for Amber and her new friends.

Killing Me was a great crime/thriller/mystery. The main character Amber was part Stephanie Plum with a dash of Dexter mixed in. I found myself laughing out loud at times. Loved all the gritty Las Vegas characters as well.

I t kept me guessing until the very end. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the satirical side of serial killers.