This book drew me in and lingered with me, even when I wasn’t reading. The author crafted a compelling cast, especially Jane—flawed, complex, and deeply human. While not always likable, she was fascinating, evoking both empathy and frustration in equal measure.

The novel’s exploration of true crime culture was sharp and insightful. Jane’s growing obsession with amateur investigations effectively highlighted how such involvement, while well-intentioned, can become invasive and harmful to victims and their families.

That said, the pacing faltered. The first half dragged, and the real momentum didn’t kick in until past the halfway mark. Additionally, the group’s investigation and the events toward the end stretched believability. Still, it’s a thought-provoking and well-written read, even if a bit overlong.

Framed as a tell-all after an online sleuthing operations goes horrifically wrong, this book simultaneously shines a bright light on the problems with true crime while also managing to fit into the spotlight. Jane Sharp is looking for a distraction after the sudden death of her father, and true crime becomes her escape. When three college students are brutally murdered in Idaho, it's exactly the twisty turney case that she so craves, and the farther she digs, the more questions she uncovers.
Firstly, Jane is a bit of an insufferable narrator. She's quite pretentious. Secondly, pretty gross to take such a recent and brutal true murder case and fictionalize it so lightly to capitalize on it. That's just nasty.

I don't know if the world is ready for a fictionalized take on the Idaho Four Murders, but this book seems to be the first to take it on. Honestly, I am still so disturbed by that case that I had to read This Book Will Bury Me like it was not related to that at all.

I really enjoyed the story from start to finish. The character being lost in her grief was both over-the-top and relatable. Doesn't everyone have seemingly too strong reactions sometimes? The little band of true-crime loving detectives was great and made me want to find one to join!

The story had moment of heavy sadness and darkness. It also had moments of levity, which I always appreciate as a break from the hard stuff. The mystery was very engaging and the resolution was pretty satisfying.

Thank you for the chance to read and review "This Book Will Bury Me" by Ashley Winstead.

Even though I finished this book a few weeks ago, it still pops into my mind, especially with the new movement in the Idaho murders.

Jane is blindsided by the death of her father and struggles to find meaning in her life. She drops out of college, moves back home and works to learn more about who her father was. One day as she was looking at the Star Trek message board her father was part of she comes across a true crime message board. She becomes fascinated by the people on the board and when a murder happens locally to her she is able to "help" investigate as a way to help find meaning and purpose in her life. She is accepted by an group of arm chair detectives and she continues to work on cases while searching for more information about her fathers life and her job at Starbucks. Then the sensational killing of three college students takes the world by storm and Jane becomes obsessed with the case and finding the killer. After a second set of murders, the team decides to go to Idaho to investigate in person and there Jane's dangerous actions puts her and her friends in harms way. Can they find the murder without being killed or arrested themselves?

Winstead is an auto-read author for me so I really couldn’t wait for this one!

I was so into the premise of this book and about halfway through I figured out what was going on. I felt like the ending could’ve been wrapped up differently and I didn’t appreciate how this is about the Idaho murders when that case is still so fresh. I will continue to read Winstead but this wasn’t my favorite.

Nope i started this book but DNF With the trial going on right now this just felt like the wrong time to read it. Maybe i will pick the book up again someday.

Ashley can do no wrong!! While this wasn’t my fave by her (how can you ever top the last housewife!!) I still really enjoyed it! I was very quickly hooked and it was an easy binge read. Loved the true crime elements although I can see how it may be a bit controversial with similarities to an ongoing case in the US. I do wish it was a bit shorter but otherwise enjoyed!

This was interesting but felt like it was lacking. It felt like this book was too long and didn’t need to be. It was a bit predictable and a let down.

Wow! Thank you so very much for allowing me to review this amazing book in exchange for my honest review. I have loved every book Ashley Winstead has written and this is no exception! It is so fast paced and twisty! I love how this author always keeps the reader guessing. I loved every bit of this and can’t wait to read more from this author! Thank you again for allowing me to read and review this book. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves dark and suspenseful stories.

This Book Will Bury Me was a wild, intriguing ride. It was definitely different from Ashley Winstead’s usual, but in a good way. The concept was fresh, the writing sharp, and it kept me turning pages. While it wasn’t my absolute favorite of hers, I still really enjoyed it and appreciated the risks she took with this one. A solid, thought-provoking read!

I couldn't put this one down! From the first page, I was hooked by the complex characters. The plot kept me guessing, and just when I thought I had it figured out, another twist came out of nowhere. Winstead's writing is sharp and engaging, making it easy to get lost in the story. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with unexpected turns, this is a must-read. Highly recommend!

As usual with Ashleys books, this story kept me in its grip from beginning to end. A thriller for the people always, and everyone should add this to their TBR!

This book was AMAZING. I usually listen to this author's books on audio, so I was nervous about reading the e-book copy of this, but I was so caught up in the story.

I felt truly enmeshed in the storyline, and this is one of those books that I thought of constantly when I was forced to put it down.

The storyline was so realistic, and it felt like I was reading a true story and not a fiction novel.

Highly recommend.

I was sooo into this book in the beginning, but then it fell off for me. Quickly...

First, I'll say that it was super readable. Tore through it. But the writing was pretty cliched and had me rolling my eyes. Just too overly dramatic. A lot of tell, not show. Unlikable characters. I also didn't realize it was based on a real case and that it's so closely based on it, which I don't love.

Also saw the twist coming.

This book just wasn't my cup of tea. I've read others by her that I loved but this one I feel fell short. Although it was entertaining to a point I just kept thinking about the Idaho murders the whole time. So was it a little too soon to write based on that or was it just me that couldn't get it together to enjoy this one as much. Who knows, I did give it a generous 3 stars.

After the death of her father, Jane finds herself escaping in a surprising way -- into the world of true crime online forums. Jane is pulled into a fascinating world of amateur sleuths, and gets in deeper than she ever imagined. When news breaks of multiple homicides in a college in Idaho Jane and her new eclectic friends get themselves in on the case.

While Jane as a character drove me crazy at times, I enjoyed following along with the story. Each member of the group brought something interesting to table, and the twists and turns kept coming the entire time. This one is great in both print and audio!

This Book Will Bury Me is exactly the kind of twisty, layered thriller I’ve come to expect from Ashley Winstead. It’s moody, a little messed up (in a good way), and full of sharp commentary on obsession, ambition, and the line between fiction and reality. The premise—centered around a true crime author and a possibly cursed book—is such a fun, eerie setup, and Winstead really leans into the gothic vibes. The pacing dragged slightly in a few spots, and some of the side characters could’ve used more development, but overall, this was a really compelling read. If you like thrillers with brains, atmosphere, and a bit of a dark heart, definitely add this one to your list.

Ummmmmm I wanted to DNF this book at 30% and so many people took my poll and voted not to give up, but I kind of wish I did! I love Ashley Winstead's writing and I was so excited about this book. And then, people started discussing how this was framed around a true unsolved case, and how it felt yucky.... and I did not agree with that opinion, until I read the book. I felt like the back half really highlighted the modern problem with true crime podcasts, and their insensitivity to the victims and their families, and this book felt a little like that. I really loved her writing but the actual story was really hard to stomach. I love a murder mystery as much as the next girl, but when it starts to bleed into reality, it just feels wrong. I don't believe it was necessary to add to the plot and hard to justify the emotional damage this book probably caused considering the real case hasn't even made it to trail yet. I would recommend skipping this book.

It's always a bit tough when a book doesn't quite click, and that was my experience with Ashley Winstead's This Book Will Bury Me. I genuinely wanted to like it, and I certainly tried to get into it multiple times.
The premise seemed promising, and I appreciate what Winstead was aiming for. However, despite my efforts, I just couldn't quite get into the flow of the story. For whatever reason, it didn't fully grab my attention, and I found it challenging to connect with the narrative or its characters in a way that kept me thoroughly engaged. Sometimes a book just doesn't resonate, and for me, this was one of those times.

While looking for a distraction she feels from the sudden death of her father, Jane Sharp delves into the online world of true crime. She almost immediately is welcomed into an elite group of people who together try to solve a crime in Jane's home state of Florida. After much fanfare after solving the crime, the group goes on to investigate a gruesome murder of three young coed's in Idaho.
This is a world totally foreign to me - these people become consumed with crime solving to the detriment of their daily lives. That alone was fascinating. The speed with which they seem to find answers local police, FBI and other professionals are unable to uncover is unrealistic and the similarities to the real crime that took place recently is disturbing. Setting all that aside, the book moves along at a good pace and justice is served.