Kill For Me Kill For You by @sscav - ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟
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We've all heard the premise of Strangers on a Train, right? You want someone dead. I want someone else dead. So we trade murders and no one is the wiser. Cavanagh takes this premise and turns it on its head with deadly (no pun intended) precision. I thought I knew where this train was going, but that train was not only derailed but also set on fire in a ditch 🤣 I was guessing until the very satisfying end. I will be watching for blue-eyed intruders in my kitchen every night I go get a glass of water for the rest of eternity.
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I read Th1rt3en last year, also by Cavanagh, and was utterly engrossed the entire time. I will make it a point to go into 2024 with some of his backlog on my TBR, because the man's twists are better than a Mickey pretzel at the front gate of the Disneyland castle. 🥨
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Special thanks to @netgalley and @atriabooks for allowing me to have this arc. All opinions are my own. Definitely go pick up a copy of KFMKFY when it releases next year! You will not regret it, except for when you're so engrossed you don't want to get up to do other "adulting" chores. That's always a struggle.
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In the realm of heart-stopping psychological thrillers, Kill For Me, Kill For You is an absolute work of art. Crafted by the brilliant Steve Cavanagh, this tale of loss, revenge, and murder hits you like a freight train, leaving you dazed and electrified. Cavanagh weaves a Hitchcock-esque narrative bursting with gut-wrenching blows and unexpected turns that'll have you exclaiming "oh shit" at every twist.

Ruth's New York City brownstone becomes a battleground when she survives a brutal attack, but the ordeal leaves her forever altered, robbed of her sense of safety. Meanwhile, her guilt-ridden husband, absent during the assault, is desperate to restore normalcy to her shattered world.

In a different corner of the city, Amanda, grappling with grief and a court-mandated counseling program, connects with Wendy, a fellow sufferer. United by their shared tragedies and a burning desire for revenge, they concoct a plan to eliminate each other's tormentors. But as they dive into the murky waters of murder, complications arise at breakneck speed.

Kill For Me, Kill For You is a symphony of suspense, expertly orchestrated to keep readers teetering on the precipice until the final curtain. It delves into the depths of trauma, fear, and the struggle for control in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. The narrative challenges conventional norms, exploring the lengths individuals pushed to the brink might go to reclaim their power – even if it means embracing the taboo.

Cavanagh's strength lies in his portrayal of morally ambiguous characters, each flawed and vulnerable. This complexity adds a layer of realism that makes it effortless for readers to connect with and invest in the characters. Empathy isn't just handed out; it's earned, especially when rooting for women seeking retribution through unconventional means. It's a testament to Cavanaugh's skill.

Every chapter oozes relentless, heart-pounding suspense, crafting a narrative that grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. Kill For Me, Kill For You immerses thriller enthusiasts in a riveting saga of vigilante justice, deception, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. This novel is a tour de force, a must-read that will leave you breathless and begging for more.

I usually love Steven Cavanagh, but this book just didnt do it for me. I found the book kind of repetative and did not even want to finish it. I cannot give many details because it did not even leave behind any talking points.

Steve Cavanagh's KILL FOR ME, KILL FOR YOU is riveting from the first page. There are mostly two perspectives: 1) Amanda, who needs to right the injustice that Wallace Crone killed her daughter Jess, which spurred her husband to commit suicide, and 2) Ruth, a woman who narrowly escapes death after a man breaks in and attacks her. (There is also an occasional perspective from a detective, which doesn't add a whole lot, but breaks up the narrative a bit.)

Amanda meets Wendy at her grief group, and Wendy approaches her with a plan that seems suspiciously similar to Strangers on a Train, with the two women killing the man responsible for the other's loved one's death.

I enjoyed how the author connects these two plots, and I particularly liked the character of Billy when he was introduced in the second half.

I had been familiar with the author's novels that take place in the courtroom, so I was happy to find out that this one mostly takes place outside the courtroom. Nice change of pace!

This is an outstanding thriller that has a couple twists, but isn't completely outlandish. It is very propulsive, and I read it in a day!

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

OMG!!! This book had me at the edge of my seat right from page 1. I honestly don't think I expected any of the twists for the first time in a thriller. If I could erase my memory and reread this one for the first time again, I absolutely would.

Thank you for this ARC. Loved the twists and turns in this one and couldn’t put it down. Makes you really think about what love and revenge will make you do.

4.5 ⭐️When I found that this book is a standalone, rather than part of the Eddie Flynn series, I wasn’t sure how much I would enjoy it, as I wasn’t a huge fan of Cavanagh’s earlier standalone, Twisted. I am happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the roller-coaster ride of this book! I loved the way that the plot lines came together. I’m still mulling over the choices made by most of the characters, but I like that. In his author’s note, Cavanagh expresses his hope that he has kept the reader entertained, and I have to respond, “Mission accomplished!”

Thanks go to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

First book I’ve read by this author and WOW! What a page turner. This book kept me engaged from beginning to end. The author did a fantastic job with the characters. I loved every second of each of the twists! When I thought I had it figured out another twist happens and it completely blows your mind. This is one of those books where you’ll be up all night needing to know what happens next. If you enjoy psychological thriller’s that’s like a puzzle you will enjoy this.

I thought this might be the trendy genre where friends kill for each other to avoid getting caught...but this was a much bigger twist! Two parallel stories are told which finally come together to a climactic ending.

Oh how I loved every moment of this twisted goodness. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, I didn’t! I adore books like this one, where I think I know where it’s all going and turns out I was completely and utterly wrong.

The delicious, wicked and awful characters that peopled this book were so real in my mind. What fabulous writing that enabled them to come alive for me. There was such tragedy here and such evil. It felt like a study in human behavior, what would someone actually do in this situation? And from that standpoint it was so fascinating. But mostly it was a cat and mouse, revenge filled, and absolutely unputdownable thriller and I loved every moment of it. I don’t often come upon a book that I read straight through anymore but this was definitely one of those books for me.

I highly recommend this book to lovers of thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat and turning pages. This was a winner for me!

Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read this Arc. All opinions are my own

This book was a page turner for sure. The author made sure that you paid attention to the characters in following the flow of the dialog. Very entertaining and thought provoking!

Well crafted thriller with excellent twists. Read this if you enjoy psychological thrillers that offer a good puzzle.

Amanda and Wendy meet and immediate connect based on their past trauma and desire for revenge. They plan to kill for each other. Elsewhere in the city, Ruth is attacked in her home by a man with piercing blue eyes. Will she feel safe again with him still in the city somewhere?

This was a good twisty read. I love a good revenge story and this one was revenge but with some added twists. I was surprised by a few developments, which I found unrealistic but very entertaining. This book will keep the pages turning that’s for sure.

“We were too late to save our kids. The only thing we can do now is kill the wolf.”

Kill for Me Kill for You comes out 3/19.

This was my first Steve Cavanagh book and I’m glad it say it won’t be the last. It’s intense with great twists. Incredibly talented work.

Such a unique and page turning story, this one will have you saying “just one more chapter” until you find yourself at the end of the ride.

a really fun take on the Strangers on a Train trope - I personally found the reveals a bit easy to figure out but it was still a very fun and entertaining book! I really need to check out his Eddie Flynn series

First read with author, won't be the last. Highly entertaining thriller. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

This premise of two people, each killing someone for the other, is not new but this one has a definite unique slant on it. There's a second parallel story that takes awhile to figure out but all the twists and turns get tied up!

I have loved all the books I’ve read from this author and this one did nor disappoint . Talk about plot twist ! I can’t stop thinking about the ending . Highly recommend this book

Thank you to Atria books and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review

Steve Cavanagh is easily one of my new favorite authors. The way he tied this storyline together was so well done. There were so many moments in this book where my mouth was wide open. I did not guess one plot twist in this book. I liked all the characters. This is a fast read and def can be read in one sitting. I Highly recommend this book. Thanks Net galley for giving me this Arc.