Steven Cavanagh's "Kill for Me, Kill for You" is a gripping thriller that blends gritty realism with Hitchcockian suspense. The plot follows two women, traumatized by a shared desire for justice, who "swap" murders to avoid suspicion. The story is a labyrinth of betrayal, deception, and moral reckoning, with twists that keep readers questioning motives. Cavanagh masterfully layers twists, making it a must-read for thriller fans, exploring revenge, guilt, and the consequences of crossing the line.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was a fun time. Not the best book ever by a long shot but entertaining and easy to breeze through.

This was the first book I have ever read by Steve Cavanagh and it definitely won’t be the last. In fact, the pacing, plot line l, characters and twists in this book were gripping and pulse pounding from the very beginning. I’m going be go seek out his entire back list now. Love it.

This one started out a bit slow but it was character development. After that, this thing took off with twists and turns galore! Amanda and Wendy meet at a grief support group and make a pact to kill the men who destroyed their lives. Ruth lives in another part of the city and has been attacked by a blue eyed man. Her husband Scott is trying to help her through that and track him down. In the end all three of these women collide and this turns into a whirlwind. Page turner for sure and this author never disappoints! Great read!

I actually kept checking what % I was at on my kindle because I DID NOT want this book to end! Brilliantly done with twists that just kept coming. I'm running to read more by Steve Cavanagh. Truly one of my favorite books I've read this year!

With Strangers on a Train energy and more twists than a tilt-a-whirl, this thriller by author Steve Cavanagh is a must-read story. This is one of those books that you can't put down. I was full invested in what would happen with Ruth, Amanda, and Wendy. What a wild ride!

This was the first Steve Cavanagh book I’ve read and I must say it truly kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. 🍿

From the twisty plot, to the well crafted characters that keep you guessing about their true motivations, it really was hard to put down.

It dives into the nature of justice and just how far you will go for the ones you love. A breath of fresh air from the usually predictable, easily guessed storylines.

As a fan of the Thriller genre, I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a great paced, suspenseful read.

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Psychological Thriller😱
Rating: 🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪

This was an entertaining thriller. Reminded me of Strangers on a Train. The writing kept the story going. I will pick up more from the author.

This book went places I did not expect, and I loved every moment of it! Reading the description made me think of Strangers on a Train, and I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the story was going to be like, for the most part. That was not it! There is the chance meeting of two women, and after hearing each others stories over drinks they do decide to come up with a pact. After that the story takes a turn, and then goes completely off the rails... in the best way!! It is told from multiple points of view, and had great twists that I thoroughly enjoyed!

I read this book so fast, and couldn't wait to have my "reading time" nightly to finish it! This was jam packed with action and twists and I loved it! Read this one - you won't regret it!

I loved this book. It was well-written and clever. Just when I thought I knew what was happening, a new twist would surprise me. I will definitely be going back and reading more from this author.

Thank you Netgalley & Atria Books for an eARC of Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh.

Excuse me while I add this author's entire backlist to my TBR...Why on earth did I stall so long in reading this?

I loved this one! A trope that we've seen before but executed in a way that will stay wholly unique in my mind - Two women, strangers by nature, make a pact to take revenge for each other against the men who destroyed their families. If you kill for me, I'll kill for you.

In one POV, the book follows this storyline. In the other, it follows Ruth, also in NYC and attacked in her own home by a man who disappears into the night. Are these two happenings related?

I can't say too much without giving a twist away, but wow. Absolutely loved this book and will likely read it again :)

**Review of *Kill for Me, Kill for You* by Steve Cavanagh**

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5 stars)

*Kill for Me, Kill for You* by Steve Cavanagh is a fast-paced thriller with an intriguing premise involving crime, loyalty, and complex moral choices. Cavanagh’s writing style is engaging, and he does a good job of building tension throughout the novel. The plot keeps you on edge, with plenty of twists and turns that make it a page-turner.

However, while the suspense is strong, the characters felt a bit one-dimensional at times. Their motivations and actions were not as well developed as I had hoped, which made it difficult to form a deep emotional connection with them. Some of the plot twists, while interesting, were also a bit predictable, and the resolution felt somewhat rushed.

Overall, *Kill for Me, Kill for You* is an entertaining thriller with plenty of action, but it doesn't quite deliver the depth or complexity that would make it stand out in the genre. It’s a solid, fast-paced read, but might leave readers looking for more character development and unpredictability.

After being in a bit of a reading slump, I really enjoyed reading this book. I found it thrilling and a page Turner and it definitely got me out of the slump. For a thriller this is one of the better ones. I have read, it was not predictable, and I enjoyed reading it all the way through.

"Kill for Me, Kill for You" is a riveting, fast-paced thriller full of twists and turns. This book follows Amanda as she meets Wendy in a grief support group. The two women have both lost loved ones as a result of heinous crimes and devise a revenge plan to help one another seek justice: Kill for me, and I'll kill for you. The story is also told from the POV of Ruth, who was brutally attacked in her home. While at first they seem unconnected, the two storylines merge in a shocking conclusion.

I devoured this book on a roadtrip and stayed up way too late into the night turning the pages as fast as I could to find out what happened next. The plot twists were jaw-dropping, and as much as it pains me to admit, I never saw them coming. This is the kind of book that makes you want to read it again as soon as you finish. I did find a few things confusing and a couple twists were a tad too unbelievable. But otherwise, this was an amazing thriller! This was my first Steve Cavanagh book, and I will definitely be reading more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Meh.

Pros:
Points for bingeability and twists (though I mostly
saw them coming).
Short chapters
Quick and easy

Cons:
I have big probs with the ending and that some characters didn’t get what they deserved
The cheesy level was a bit too high for me.
I hate when I have to suspend WAY too much disbelief… and that was the case here over and over again.

2.5 rounded up for GR

Everyone seems to love this but as usual, when a book is something everyone loves, I don’t. I wish authors could put half a second into researching trauma and not thinking it’s a fun plot twist. It’s super annoying.

I love all of Steve Cavanagh's books and this was no exception! Strangers on a Train is one of my favorite movies, and this modern female-rage take on the premise was thrilling and page-turning. I will admit, that as a parent of a young daughter, I had a little bit of trouble with the character's backstories and was more upset/triggered than I usually am when reading this type of story. I would warn any parents going in to be wary of that, but otherwise the book was fantastic and twisty and I loved it.

I absolutely devoured this book. I truly couldn’t put it down. There were twists and turns until the very end. If you haven’t read it, you have to.

I enjoyed the suspense. I knew the stories would connect but didn't start to guess until a certain plot point happened.
I thought some of the ending was a bit too coincidental, but it didn't overshadow the rest of the book for me.
I did find it interesting that Billy chose to help Amanda. But it added depth of characters and that thoughts and emotions aren't straightforward.