I find Ashley Winstead's writing to be SO effortless and enjoyable in this book! LOVED the premise of this book and loved the twist at the end. I am so grateful to have received an advanced copy of this book. Thank you, NetGalley!

Struggled with the beginning did pick up midway but the ending was rushed or just odd.

Enjoyed the mystery sleuth online plot. But adding in all the other pieces just underwhelmed me.

The murderer, so yeah this was a shocker, so much that it just didn’t fit or feel right.

My first by this author and will try another.

Thanks to netgalley for my electronic advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

I have to say that this book was a disappointment to me. I generally enjoy the author’s books and don’t mind a book that draws from current events. Unfortunately for me, this seemed to start out well then drag in the middle and then wrap up too quickly in the end. If I was not reading this one to review, I may have DNF’d it. I think the problem was too many storylines.
This one focused on our protagonist, Jane, whose father dies suddenly, causing her to leave university and return home. She becomes lost in her grief and becomes enamored with a True Crime forum that consists of amateur sleuths trying to solve a homicide that occurred close to Jane’s home. Her camaraderie with others in the forum is a lifeline to her. Over time, they all become quite close. This case alone could have been a single novel but then we are introduced to other cases and this is where the plot lagged and veered too far off course for me.
A lot of the story centered around the crimes and then a separate aspect was Jane’s grief and her attempt to find out more about her father. In the end, I am not sure that I really understood why this was so much of the story. This plot line may have explained Jane’s attraction to the members of the group or why she went so far into it, but I don’t feel as though the depth that we explored her backstory with her family offered anything to the overall storyline.
This was a miss for me.
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As a true crime lover and one who has occasionally visited true crime forums such as WebSleuths, I was initially intrigued by the plot of This Book Will Bury Me. I thought that the first 25% was interesting - Julie has recently lost her father to a heart attack and wasn't able to save him. In her grief she ends up sleuthing with five other "armchair detectives" on a site called TheRealCrimeNetwork.com in hopes that helping to solve other crimes will help her avenge his death. However, when the main case comes into play I realized that the information was practiacally copy/paste from a current murder case that is about to go to trial. Some college kids in Idaho are murdered. The similarities are eerie, from the name of the road the murders took place to the descriptions of the girls, to the fact that they were at a food truck, that they were stabbed, that there were quotes from press conferences thrown in there as well. It all felt a little too similar to the actual case, which is going to trial soon. I think that's exploitative and lazy for the author to do this (and it's not the first time she's copy/pasted a real case into her book and just changed slight details...). Don't get me wrong, if this was a non-fiction true crime retelling of the case, that would be one thing, but for the author to say it was loosly inspired by a true case when it clearly was HEAVILY influenced by the case, makes me not like it very much.

I stopped reading and will rate this a 2.5 based on the fact that I enjoyed the first 25% enough, but chose to stop reading because I don't feel like we should support an author who chooses to copy/paste instead of using her own brain to write an original story.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

After her father dies suddenly, Jane leaves college and distracts herself with online true crime forums. She becomes friends with a group of armchair detectives and ends up getting a little too involved in an investigation.

I loved the true crime sleuthing. And I loved how this book was written - from Jane's point of view, defending herself against a tell all book written about the crime she and her internet friends investigated.

Winstead has long been a must-read author for me and this book was a "can't put down" for me! I loved the narration, the characters, the story all around. She continues to surprise & delight with her mysteries (and her romance!) and I will continue to read whatever she does next.

So glad I finally got around to this! I really enjoyed this, if
You love true crime you will definitely love this! My only issue was this was kind of long and definitely dragged a bit but I never wanted to put it down!

This was an interesting thriller focused on the online sleuths obsessed with true crime.

The story focuses on Jane, a college student dealing with the death of her father. She seeks distraction and finds herself within the online community of true crime. Soon she’s invited into a group that is determined to find a killer of a high-profile murder case.

The writing is engaging and unique – told by Jane’s perspective in a memoir format. You get a deep dive into online sleuthing - the obsession and the potential dangers which I found fascinating. It’s a quick read with short chapters and twists and turns that keep you guessing, and I loved the ending. The only problem is that it resembles a recent, highly publicized real case, a case that hasn’t even went to trial yet. Therefore, the subject matter might be sensitive to readers.

I binged this book in a single weekend! The premise involved a true crime chat forum where amateur sleuths gather to try and solve cases. Jane found unexpected comfort and purpose in this online community, after the death of her father.

When the murder of three college girls becomes the forum’s focus, Jane forms meaningful connections with four other sleuths. Jane was left feeling very isolated in her grief, and there was clearly unresolved trauma surrounding her relationship with her mother. I do wish her relationship with her mom was explored a bit deeper.

The character development had depth, the pacing kept me invested, but the ending felt a little hurried. I was craving just a bit more closure and clarity in those final chapters. I honestly think this would be a fantastic listen on audio!

What I read was well written and grabbed my attention, but I didn't finish the book. I generally enjoy Ashley Winstead stories but this one was too similar to a true life case and that really took away from the reading experience. I have a lot of strong feelings about people turning real life tragedy into money making opportunities so this ended up being a book I couldn't continue reading.

It took a while to get through this book, it felt long and drawn out however it still had a way of keeping me invested in the story. It was twisty and enjoyable

I originally rated this book 4 stars. While I enjoyed my time with this story and seeing a main character who is making questionable decisions in the midst of a grief spiral, I struggle with the fact that this is ripped from a true story. I’ve been really removed from the world of true crime over the last 5 years so I had no idea about the real story until I looked it up after finishing this because something about it sounded familiar. While art often imitates life, there’s something about this being an open case that hasn’t gone to trial that feels icky to me. I can’t imagine how the victim’s family’s feel about this. I’m removing my rating and can’t in good conscience recommend this to others to read.

Ashley Winstead has outdone herself—this is hands-down my favorite of her books so far! As a thriller fan and true crime junkie, I was hooked from the start. The memoir-style format brings such a fresh, intimate feel to the story, and Jane’s character? So relatable. I loved the found family aspect, the true crime thread, and how current real-world issues were seamlessly woven in. But what really set it apart was the emotional core—watching Jane navigate grief after her father’s death hit hard. When a thriller makes me tear up, it’s an automatic win. Knowing Winstead wrote this as a tribute to her own father just made it even more powerful. Absolutely loved it—5 stars!

This was my first book by Winstead and now I’ll definitely be reading her backlist titles. I had so much fun reading this and never wanted to put it down. It follows a group of true crime “armchair detectives” who are working together to solve the deaths of three college women. Jane, our main character, is new to this sleuthing world, but is eager to prove her worth within her new friend group. Some parts of the story are told by reading the group chats and I think that was so much fun. It was a quick read and kept my attention although I did have to suspend a little belief at times. Also important to note is she based it off of a real life horrific crime.

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted e-copy.

Whoa. This book was BONKERS. First of all, I went to UCF, so imagine my surprise when I saw that was the university that our main character, Janeway, attended at the beginning of the book. WHAT? UCF is never in books!!!!! GO KNIGHTS! Secondly, I love true crime, and this book is about a bunch of Internet sleuths working together to solve murders. It's written to be a book written by Janeway, explaining the true story about how she and 4 internet sleuth friends solved the case of the Delphine Massacres.

Janeway's dad passes away at the beginning of the book, and she is really struggling with this loss. She is looking for a distraction, and stumbles upon the world of true crime armchair detectives/internet sleuths. She quickly gets drawn in and her entire life turns into revolving around her new obsession. When three college students are massacred in Idaho, her and her buddies decide to go out there to work this case at the place where it happened.

There are a few twists, and I did guess correctly at a couple of them, so I wasn't completely blindsided. I still couldn't put this one down, and really enjoyed the story and the pacing.

I will be purchasing this author's backlist because somehow, I haven't read them yet! 4.5 stars only because I correctly guessed some of the twists.

After finishing ‘This Book Will Bury Me’ in 2 days, I have conflicted emotions.
I have read a few Ashley Winstead’s before with success, so I blindly requested the arc for this without too much research… my bad.
Following Jane after the sudden and tragic passing of her father, she discovers the world of armchair sleuthing and true crime.
I actually LOVED the first quarter of this book where Jane is learning about true crime for the first time and we get to experience the curiosity first hand, all while truly feeling her pain after the loss of her dad.
One thing about Ashley Winstead, you cannot talk negatively about her writing because it truly is soooooo good. It’s what kept me flying through and turning the pages.
After Jane and her motley group of amateur sleuths solve a case in Florida, they turn their sights of a triple homicide in Idaho, and try to solve that.
As someone who avidly follows true crime, I try to be as conscious as possible about consuming the media responsibly and in a way that is productive, not just for entertainment. That is the main reason why I am having a hard time with my feelings about this book in particular and how it seemingly circles around the real life Idaho murders.
From what I have researched, the book states that everything is fictional and not inspired by real life events, but it was strikingly obvious that it took partial inspiration from the real life tragedy.
Although I flew through this book and thought it was written well, I struggle with a rating due to my moral conflict.
I will still pick up books by Winstead in the future. I’d also like to look into what others thought and see if others have a similar sentiment to me.

4.5 stars-true crime fanatics, this one is for you! While I hated that almost every chapter ended with a tease, I also loved it because I NEEDED to know what happens next. I loved the ending.

Ashley Winstead’s This Book Will Bury Me is a chilling and compulsive novel that explores the intersection of true crime fascination and personal trauma. With a sharp narrative and deeply unsettling twists, Winstead crafts a story that keeps readers on edge until the final revelation.

The novel follows Jane Sharp, a college student grappling with the sudden death of her father. Seeking solace, she immerses herself in the world of online amateur detectives, forming a close-knit group of sleuths who attempt to solve real-life crimes. When a shocking triple homicide in Delphine, Idaho captures national attention, Jane and her friends race to uncover the truth. However, as they dig deeper, they realize the case is far more complex than they imagined, and their involvement may have dangerous consequences.

Winstead masterfully explores themes of grief, obsession, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding true crime communities. The novel raises thought-provoking questions about the fine line between justice and exploitation, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers. The characters here are richly developed, each bringing their own motivations and flaws to the story. The unreliable narration adds an extra layer of suspense, making readers question what is real and what is distorted by Jane’s perspective.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy dark, character-driven mysteries with psychological depth. Winstead’s ability to blend true crime elements with a deeply personal narrative makes this novel a standout in the genre.

Absolutely unputdownable! I loved getting into the characters heads as they are solving the crimes. What a great twist at the end!

I binge read this and, as always, loved the author's writing style and all of the twists and turns that kept me guessing. I was also intrigued by the idea of the true crime podcasters banding together to play amateur detective and try to solve these brutal murders. The biggest issue I had was knowing that the book is based on real murders that took place in 2022 and that the person who has been charged goes to trial later this year. It just felt a little too soon to be reading a fictionalized account, so I was a little uncomfortable while reading. If that doesn't bother you, you'll probably love this one.