thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing me with an advance copy of this book to review!

2.5. I do want to start with the good since I'm going to sound kind of negative on this overall: it's an engaging read that I feel like a lot of people are going to enjoy. it's not in any way a bad book, just one I kinda... don't think did what it was supposed to.

now on to the negative. mostly, I am getting kind of tired of thrillers and suspense novels that are not thrilling or suspenseful. this is more like general or crime fiction than a thriller. there are also no twists at all, like I kept expecting Naomi's husband to betray them or something but... nope.

I guess at the end of the day it's not a terrible thing that it rarely feels like the women are actually in danger, but it's still true, and I feel like it didn't fulfill what I expected from a thriller. there were a lot of characters and most of them came off quite samey. also weird copaganda at times, like emphasizing that cops are just soooo dedicated to saving abused women??

I dunno. like I said, I think this is still an enjoyable read. just don't expect to be like on the edge of your seat or anything

This was fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

AH REVENGE THRILLER!

I say give me MORE!

I will not say much about the plot because “revenge thriller” is everything we need to know if you’re interested in picking up this book.

The characters are believable and yes they are as realistic as things are. Doubtful at times. Guilty of not doing enough. Facing grief and loss. Living with the consequences of injustice.

A group of women who are supposedly participating in a therapy group will do the “job” for their lost loved ones who are not getting the justice they deserve.

The writing is good and the plot is good. The ending is interesting!

Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press, for the advance reading copy.

When a therapist puts together a support group of women that have been affected by domestic violence, the only thing that can help them heal is.... revenge. The six women swap abusers to get the justice they deserve. a truly thrilling and satisfying story. everything about this story had me hooked from the very beginning.

thank you Poisoned Pen Press and netgalley for this advanced reader's copy- I truly enjoyed this book and could not put it down

Thank you so much for this ARC! The premise was so intriguing; a grief counselor (mental health practitioners in thrillers are Chef's Kiss for me!), seven women suffering from tragic losses yet united in their grief and a plan for revenge. I thought this was an easy 5 stars for me. My attention was caught immediately and held strong for about 20% of the book. From there, the unbelievability of the story just took away from my excitement. Who agrees to commit murder after one group meeting? Who travels somewhere remote with essentially a stranger to commit a crime?

I am so glad to see readers adored this book - however, it was not for me. I will certainly try it again on audio as it was well received!

Mia leads a therapy group for women who lost a sister to domestic violence. Not only are they grieving their beloved sisters, but they also have to live with the knowledge that the perpetrator got away with a slap on the wrist at best. That’s when they start their new project, based on the "Strangers on a Train" story: you take mine, I’ll take yours, and no one will ever know why it happened.

While I don’t advocate for taking justice into your own hands in real life, I find it incredibly satisfying in books. It’s the kind of story that makes me want to sing “he had it coming,” and the men in this book? They surely do. Since the system let them get away with what they did, it’s only fair that the women taking revenge do too.

The best part of the story is that they don’t get away with it so easily. Some people in the police aren’t that dumb, and one woman starts to connect the dots. I hate when everything is a little too easy in thrillers. Most of them also don’t have an easy time actually committing the murder, which I appreciated because it’s realistic. Being angry doesn’t mean it can turn you into a killer easily and without damage.

Overall I enjoyed this. I didn't find it was written the best and it lagged a little in the middle where it got repetitive. I also don't know if it's an Australian thing, but Olivia using "darl" in every sentence got quite annoying.

Quick thriller revolving around a group of women seeking revenge on domestic abusers that killed their loved ones. Was it predictable? Yes. Did I finish it in under 24 hours? Also yes. Super quick read and page turner that is a fun twist on 'Strangers on a Train'. Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the eARC!

Okay, talk about a page turner!!!
This is a tense, pulsing and utterly gripping and I raced through it.
At first, I had a difficult time keeping up with all the characters names, and definitely felt that some had more airtime than others, which made it hard to connect with all the women.
The Sydney setting was cool, and totally reinforces that horrific domestic violence statistics in this country.
Easily one of those morally grey novels.
Are the characters motivated by justice or revenge? Each of them believes the are protecting the other and future victims.
The police investigation was just far enough removed to not over take the main storyline of the novel, but to still seem realistic and I would absolutely recommend this

I loved this book. The beginning few chapters were a little choppy but after that I flew through this. Read it in one day. I love a women’s rage/revenge story. Do you have to suspend belief a little? Yes, but isn’t that what fiction is for. I don’t need my fiction books to have the most plausible story line, and I don’t sit and think would this really happen in real life. Spoilers……I’m glad the women all got their tasks done. I liked the ending because it means there could be another book.

I love the premise of this book, a revenge thriller for the sisters of abuse victims. Great characters and edge-of-seat suspense! Highly recommended. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. Pub Date: Nov 5, 2024

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Wow, Kill Yours, Kill Mine is a great thriller. What happens when women want revenge? Read this book and find out.

Reminded me of another story I read recently. Very predictable at times but was an ok thriller. Not my favorite. Thank you NetGalley for this arc

A story about avenging terrible wrongs, protecting others, and women supporting women. In order for this story to work, there was a need for so many characters, but they were hard to keep track of at times. Thankfully the story still worked!

This was an interesting revenge thriller focused on grieving women. However, I felt the whole book was entirely predictable, making it a bore to read. The characters were well written though.

This was mesmerizing! I truly loved the dynamic group but that they all came together to help one another overcome their loss. Making sure other women weren't harmed by the same men who harmed their sisters. I was intrigued to see how this played out. Several moments, I was on the edge of my seat, just rooting for all of the women! The detective was determined, and I knew she wouldn't stop at any cost. I truly loved how gripping this one! Be prepared to read this in one sitting. It's hard to put it down!

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.

"Kill Yours, Kill Mine" does its best to capture the tense atmosphere of "Strangers on a Train" with its plot involving multiple revenge-driven killers. The premise, although not new, is intriguing and offers some suspenseful moments. The characters are diverse; however, the twists are somewhat predictable. Overall, it’s a fun read for those who enjoy revenge thrillers.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Katherine Kovacic for the opportunity to read and review "Kill Yours, Kill Mine" prior to its publication date.

I find it so interesting that in a matter of few months I’ve read two books inspired by Strangers on a train and both of them were really really great reads!

I practically inhaled this book I enjoyed it so much. A true page turner with short chapters. Every character is deeply grey but with good reason, or atleast that’s the question that this book makes you ask yourself.

This book raises a lot of questions about the judicial systems and who exactly they are protecting, the victim or the perpetrators.

It provides such a powerful insight into how the loss of a loved one due to domestic violence affects the family left behind.

In short, Kill Yours, Kill Mine by Katherine Kovacic is a gripping and absorbing thriller that will captivate readers who crave complex, dark, and suspenseful stories about female empowerment, revenge, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, making it a perfect fit for fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins.


Thankyou NetGalley and Poisoned Pen press for the advance reader copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC!

"Kill Yours, Kill Mine" by Katherine Kovacic is a gripping and intricately plotted crime thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story centers around Detective Alex Clayton, who is thrust into a complex investigation when a series of seemingly unrelated murders start to show disturbing connections.

Kovacic's writing is sharp and engaging, with a well-paced narrative that skillfully builds suspense. Detective Clayton is a compelling and nuanced protagonist, whose determination and keen instincts drive the story forward. The cast of characters is well-developed, each adding depth and intrigue to the unfolding mystery.

The plot is full of twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end. Kovacic expertly weaves together multiple storylines, creating a tapestry of suspense and surprise. Themes of justice, revenge, and the moral ambiguities of the law are explored with thoughtfulness and intensity.

Overall, "Kill Yours, Kill Mine" is a standout in the crime thriller genre, offering a thrilling and thought-provoking read. Katherine Kovacic delivers a masterful tale that is both chilling and compelling, making it a must-read for fans of intricate mysteries and strong, character-driven narratives.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing this book, with my honest review below.

Kill Yours, Kill Mine had such a great premise of vigilante justice that I was eager to read it, and I was so glad that it my anticipation was worth it!

Starting with Naomi we learn about this woman who is suffering from the death of her sister, Jo, who was killed by her boyfriend with no justice fulfilled. Naomi is seeing a therapist, Mia, who introduces her to group therapy to help. The circle of woman in her group all have one thing in common - their own sisters were killed by their partners without justice meted out. The women decide to pull a Strangers on a Train, leveraging their own unique talents to kill the men who killed their sisters, planning it out so that their connections to the men they kill won’t be discovered by swapping targets.

I love the plot and how cleverly the characters and their journey to justice was written out. Nothing is as simple as it was believed it could be at the start, but that makes all the more satisfying. This book was kept from becoming simply a rage fest by the introduction of Detective Fiona, who has her own emotional connection to the original crimes committed which brings the readers in to her conflict - if bad people are being killed, does her duty as a detective come first or is justice in all forms a many layered thing?

A great thriller I’d recommend for fans of the genre!