Fast paced, great plot and overall just a great book. It was easy to read without getting confused by too much information.

This may be the most hilarious serial killer book ever!

Lol, that was even funny to write. This book starts with Amber, a 20something who is running from her past. "eye's not rolling" We don't really know why but don't have time to guess anyway because by page ten she is abducted by a crazy serial killer. Of course she is! She's pretty much dead to rights before she is saved by a mysterious person who she just calls, "Ski Mask" Then she is just suddenly free. So she does what comes natural and goes on the run again to Vegas. Where, of course, she gets in the crosshairs of another serial killer. Then one is much worse and has killed hundreds of people.

So why so funny? It's because this book has sass and does it right. Amber is snarky and flat out hilarious. How many times have you read a book where the author tries to write a snarky character and it comes out just annoying? (I'm looking RIGHT at you almost every single Mr./Mrs/Ms/ Urban Fantasy author) The author of this one: Michelle Gagnon just nails it.

This book is just fun to read and Amber soon falls into a small group of great characters. The chemistry and prose between them is outstanding and unforgettable. Just "Fun" And this one has all my pluses: Short chapters that fly by and it's kept to close to 300 pages.

The only negative is that it is so snarky that you can't take it too seriously. And I wish there was more interaction with the serial killer throughout. But that may be by design and you may or may not get a chilling showdown. No spoilers, of course.

So very highly recommended and it looks like were getting a sequel so can't wait!

A very hearty thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons for giving me the opportunity to read this book and it has a publication date of May 16, 2023.

Advance Reader Copy given for free for honest review.

When Amber narrowly misses getting killed by a serial killer, she ends up tracking him down with the help of his (crazy?) twin sister. With a long list of quirky characters, Amber travels all over Las Vegas trying to set a trap. This one was twisty, funny, and had a great, damaged main character who you root for until the end. I haven't read anything by Michelle Gagnon, but I will be looking forward to a sequel. Recommended.

Killing Me is such a fun read! Amber comes from a family of grifters and has somehow managed to find herself abducted by a serial killer. She is rescued by a woman in a ski mask and then things start to get super weird. Who is this woman and how did she know to save Amber?

Killing Me went for laughs and thrills and the plot was executed very well. The author's writing style was complex, dark, thrilling, and funny. If you love the Finlay Donovan series as much as I do, you will love this!

This book was a refreshing read and very fast paced. I connected with the characters and the humor was the cherry on top. Gagnon did a great job with this one! Also, the twist had me for a second….

Overall, I am a huge fan of this one and per the acknowledgements, we are getting a sequel!!! I cannot wait!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a wild ride!

After Amber is inexplicably rescued from a serial killer her life is changed. This is a fascinating book full of intrigue and drama. Amber's story is well paced and intriguing as she gets wrapped up in the life of her rescuer, leading them both into more danger tracking down a deadly killer. There's a great twist and an interesting variety of characters. We get to know Amber and her past as well as the past of those around her that have come back to haunt them.

This book is a page turner!

It took me a week to read this book. I wasn’t fully bought in to the story until about 30% of the way through, and some of what happened was definitely extra.

Initially I was intrigued by the serial killer story and how Amber was saved, but the story lost me right after until I got further into the book.

I liked the style of storytelling and the ending was satisfying enough, but I probably wouldn’t pick this one up to read again.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was somehow a hilarious read despite the subject matter. I can relate to kicking myself in the midst of a situation I shouldve known better than to fall into. Great read.

This was SUCH a pick me up from the "standard" thriller formula you see so often. I love this genre but it can get so monotonous and Killing Me could NOT be farther from that. It's funny and action packed and queer and full of twists and turns I cannot recommend it enough.

Thank you NetGalley and Putman books for giving me this book to read. Amber is the newest victim of the "Pikachu Killer" serial killer. She couldn't believe that this is happening to her, she is always aware of her surroundings. She gets rescued and flees to Las Vegas where it's about to happen all over again. This book will make you laugh and keep you guessing.

Amber just escaped a serial killer, or did she?
LGBTQ+ humorous thriller? YES, PLEASE.
Witty, fast paced, original and truly entertaining.
A total fresh air when it comes to thrillers.
You can really connect with the main character.
I absolutely loved this book and it has easily become one of my favorites.
Cannot recommend enough.

Whip smart, super funny story!
When we meet Amber she has been kidnapped (fairly easily) by a serial killer. She partially so terrified she can't think and partially embarrassed upon belief that she let this happen to herself. Desperate to escape, she doesn't think twice when a masked woman saves her and she goes underground immediately.

When she turns up in Las Vegas, she quickly finds that she has not outrun her problems. A serial killer (maybe the same? Maybe a new killer?) is clearly nearby and praying on women. Amber relies on her old grifter tricks and ends up befriending a few unlikely allies. When the masked woman appears again, Amber needs to make a choice on whether to trust her or to keep running. If you love unlikely heroines, sharp and funny dialogue and unusual and creative plot lines, Killing Me is for you! #penguin

What a refreshing take on the genre! Serial killer meets comedy in Michelle Gagnon's KILLING ME.

Amber Jamison is a tough woman who cannot believe she's the latest victim of a serial killer--pushed into a white van no less. But a mysterious woman saves her, beginning a series of problems Amber must contend with. I recommend this book--you will laugh and be caught up by this twisty story.

Killing Me is Super fun, super original, with kick ass female characters….you can’t go wrong.a rollicking ride from start to finish.

** Thank you Netgalley for this ARC **

Okay, I've got to admit that this was a great thriller and it was kinda funny as well, some of the parts did made me chuckled while reading this book. I have heard of this author but haven't read any books from her, so I wanted to read one of her books. I was really glad that I finally did and really enjoyed the plot, characters, all of it. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy reading thrillers with humor in it. Again, thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

Horrifyingly hilarious. Two words to sum up a great original read. The characters were easy to relate to in a weird way, lol.

From the first chapter of this book I knew it was going to be a ride and I loved every single second of it! It’s funny, fast paced and makes you think what did I just read — and can I start it over again?

I really enjoyed this book. How many of us think it will be me ? Well for her it was. And so surprising this is fabulous and I dont want to say too much because I might say something to give it away. Thanks net galley!!!

This book is a pretty fun read. You can tell Gagnon had fun writing it. It's one of those fluffy, kooky-character cozy-ish mysteries, with the kooky characters having edge. The plot isn't tricky, but it is fairly believable for a book featuring a con woman, sex worker, serial killer hunter, etc. My only pet peeve was that the protagonist has some of that cool-girl, I can eat everything because I have, like, the best metabolism ever, until shit started getting cray, and then she kept eating like that but also puking every other paragraph (slight hyperbolization). Overall, though, if you're into cozy aesthetic while simultaneously not being easily offended, I recommend.

I throughly enjoyed this novel. In fact, it’s one of the few lately that has held my attention throughout the entire story. While I could see a few things coming, I never felt like rushing though it. I would definitely recommend it to friends.

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.