Ooooh, this was eerie AF - I loved it! Cyra is determined to avenge her sister's death. When she finds out that there is evidence that her sister, Mira, was a victim of a serial killer, Cyra is fixated on finding out their identity. A friend who works at the police department tips her off to a group of serial killers who meet - the titular support group. After infiltrating the group, Cyra meets a number of disturbing men whose lives we get to glimpse via their childhoods, victims, and time in jail. Cyra strikes up a deal with one of the killers, Jason, and the two work together to figure out who, if any, of the group members murdered Mira. This books had a ton of twists and tense situations. Some of the plot was a little thin, but the intensity makes the story work.

Self preservation skills? 0/5, entertainment factor?4/5.

Queer feminist goes on an undercover mission at a serial killer support group to find her sisters killer and enact justice. Very very flawed killer characters make for an extremely interesting read, and false flags everywhere. Great read!

When Cyra Griffin’s little sister is murdered, she doesn’t wait for the cops to bungle it—she goes full vigilante. Armed with a grudge and some highly questionable intel (don’t ask), Cyra infiltrates a support group… for serial killers.
Posing as one of them is risky. Earning their trust? Even worse. But revenge has a price, and Cyra’s ready to pay it in blood.
The deeper she goes, the closer she gets to her sister’s killer—and the harder it is to tell where the mask ends and the monster begins.

Wow, what a debut! This book was the ultimate thunderstorm read—dark, moody, and full of the kind of suspense. I won’t lie, you’ll probably clock the ending within the first couple of chapters. It’s not exactly subtle. But honestly? That didn’t stop me from devouring every twisty page just to see how we’d get there. What really hooked me? Schaefer didn’t just stick us with Cyra and her avenging mission. We got POVs from every serial killer in the support group. Each one got their own chapter, their own voice, and their own brand of creepy, and I was absolutely living for it. Such a bold move, and it paid off.
Dark, gritty, and weirdly addictive-this book had no business being this fun for something so dark.
3.5 stars and Thank you to NetGalley & Crooked Lane Books for the ARC.

This story was very interesting and unique. It was a very interesting thriller/mystery. I was very attentive through the whole book which isn’t always easy for me. I really liked this take on the serial killer story. It was easy to guess the outcome and killer but I liked it nonetheless.

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4.75⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: thriller/ mystery 📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
Ooo I loved this one! It was so unique. If you liked Butcher & Blackbird this one’s for you!

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Dark comedy
Unique storylines
Suspenseful reads
Twists on twists
Cat and mouse chase
Murder mysteries
Multiple POVs
Quick and fun reads

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
The female perspective
LGBTQIA+ rep
The ending was *chefs kiss*
Getting the POV of the serial killers

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
The plot is very unrealistic but honestly I loved it
I feel like I spent half the book yelling at the FMC

initial thoughts: interesting premise, but just not for me. this could have went in an entirely different direction and probably been a fun read, instead it took a bizarre twist (to me) and ended up being a dud.

our library has bought this title because true crime is extremely popular in our market.

Absolutely loved this book, so much so that even when it was released I had to buy a physical copy for my bookshelf and it has since been a chosen book to read with my bookshelf club.

This book hooked me by its title alone, but the plot and the writing really won me over. I didn't expect to be so caught on with the mentality of the characters. There's for me two angle in this book : the mystery of the murder you want to solve along side Cyra, and the evolution of Cyra as she infiltrate the group. There is really no time for boredom when reading it, you want to read it in one go!

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I really loved the whole concept of this book! Think AA for serial killers…absolute insanity! I really enjoyed how I had no idea where the story was headed and it had so many twists and turns, it made my head spin! I found the whole book intriguing and it held my attention throughout. I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes books about serial killers and solving familial murders!

This book was so different and I had such a good time reading it. This follows Cyra whose sister is murdered and to find out who did it she infiltrates a serial killer support group. This book was so different from other domestic thrillers and I really enjoyed the POVs from each member of the group. This book has me guessing from start to finish and the ending had me gaspingggggg! The only thing is that I did guess who killed Mira

You guys, once I pressed play, I could not stop listening! I binged the entire thing in one sitting and loved it so much! I mean, come on. A woman infiltrating a super secret support group for serial killers to try and sus out which one killed her sister? So unique and fun! I especially loved the character, Python, who is basically the meeting regulator. He’s a scary dude but I could see he had a hidden teddy bear side.

Abby Craden and Timothy Andrés Pabon narrate the audiobook and do such a great job with character voices and personalities! The story is told mostly by Cyra’s POV but we do get an inside look at each of the serial killers in the support group too. I was surprised by the ending and think this is a great debut! I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!

Thank you so much Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley for this gifted copy, in exchange for an honest review! Serial Killer Support Group is out now! Serial Killer Support Group was a 3.25/5 stars for me! This one was pretty fun. I enjoyed the mystery of this one and the main character. I did have a hard time keeping track of all the serial killers in this group. The characters weren't very detailed and didn't have a lot of build up for me. I also felt this one had ending that fell a little flat. Overall, a fun serial killer story, but similar to a lot of the others.

I DNF'd st 15%. I could not get in board with the bizarre lengths the main character was going to so they could join a supposed swrial killer support group. There eas nothing that would have been said in that group that I would want to hear.

Thank you Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC!

So, this was fun! Is it the best thriller ever written? It could have been. But the nickname Kitten made me knock a star.

I loved the internal thoughts of the main character, Cyra. I think she may be slightly psychopathic, given her tendencies and internal monologue. I don't like the fact she was willing to kill innocent people or cover the tracks of serial killers to get into the group but eh. Men can be evil so women can too.

Overall, I think this is a fun thriller, and I'll probably buy a physical copy.

When Cyra's sister is murdered, Cyra is well-aware that justice will not be found by sitting around and waiting for the police to do their job. Instead, Cyra infiltrates a support group for serial killers. As she pretends to BE one of them, she must prove herself, and Cyra gets caught up in the very different--and scary world--of these people as she tries to discover what really happened. This was a really solid read and a great premise. I enjoyed it.

Serial Killer Support Group is a wild, bloody ride through the minds of some of the most unhinged characters you’ll ever meet—and I mean that in the best way possible. The story unfolds at a slower pace in the beginning, but once it picks up, it becomes a chaotic whirlwind of violence, tension, and darkly entertaining twists.

What really stood out to me was getting to read from the perspectives of some of the serial killers themselves. Their backgrounds and inner thoughts were disturbing, yes, but also fascinating in a way that kept me flipping the pages. Seeing their logic (or lack thereof) offered a gritty, psychological edge that I really enjoyed.

The main character wasn’t someone I personally connected with or particularly liked, but the outrageous plot more than made up for it. There’s something thrilling about a story that leans into its insanity—and this one definitely does.

If you’re into violent thrillers with a unique concept and a cast of characters that blur the lines between horrifying and intriguing, this one’s worth checking out. Just be prepared for a slower start before the mayhem truly begins.

Serial killers in group therapy? Yup, it’s as unhinged as it sounds—and mostly in a good way. Cyra’s sister is murdered, and when the cops fail her, she infiltrates a support group of actual serial killers (all with hilarious code names—shoutout to Mistletoe) to find the culprit. The premise is bonkers, the humor is sharp, and the pacing keeps you turning pages. But… the logic? Questionable. The twists? Predictable. And the ending didn’t quite stick the landing. Still, if you’re in the mood for something dark, ridiculous, and satirical, this murder mystery delivers a wild ride. Think Freida McFadden meets true crime parody. Not a forever favorite, but definitely a memorable read!

I was immediately drawn to this book, based on the cover and synopsis. It was a wild ride. Overall, I enjoyed it. It was a quick read, and kept me very engaged.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my complementary copy.

The support group for the serial killers was what hooked me but i was lowkey dissapointed how it rolled out and had to kinda just not think too hard about the logistics of it.
I did like the fact that i wasnt supposed to like some characters but they still got me very interested in their stories. But also how the backstories made me as a reader jump back and forth is one of my biggest pet peeves and really one of the main reasons i cannot rate more than 3 stars right now
but overall i think it could be kinda good "mindless read" i just thought too hard about it 😂

This book is extremely ridiculous, but also, so entertaining. I guessed who killed her sister pretty early on, but that didn't matter me. There was a point where I was worried that there was going to be a romance, but thankfully that didn't happen. The only thing I didn't really like was the perspectives from some of the serial killers, I didn't care about them.