The Thrashers was a quick and bingeable YA thriller that I enjoyed. I did feel like the pacing was a bit off. It started off strong and then grew a little boring in the middle and the end was kinda abrupt. But overall it was good.

This was an absolute wild ride from start to finish. Very much so gave 13 reasons why vibes with a hint of the supernatural. It kept me guessing the whole time and while I wasn’t shocked at the big reveal there were quite a few things I didn’t guess!

Huge thanks to St Martins Press & Netgalley for the chance to read this one early in exchange for an honest review.

Wanted to give this one a try but I'm finding YA is more hit or miss for me lately! For the right reader, this is probably an excellent book. Will be checking out some of Julie Soto's other books.

Thrashers is one of those books that I enjoyed so much that the review is going to be short and to the point because quite honestly, I will probably be recommending this book to everyone.

The Thrashers are a group of privileged high school friends with one exception, Jodi. The Thrashers though are the IT group; you want to be them and would give anything, including your life to be a part of them. Emily Mills did exactly that, she gave her life. The Thrashers takes place after Emily Mills takes her life, and the lives and relationships of this friend group starts to unravel as Emily's journal comes to light.

Just go grab a copy and read this book. It kept me on my toes and guessing up to the very last page. The ending had me screaming (internally as it was late at night), and I wanted to throw my phone across the room at how perfect it all came to a close. I will have to say that the ending was semi predictable in the way that there had to be something more about the one character and their relationship with Emily (there were just dropped hints all over the place). And Jodi... Jodi, why do have to be so emo? Trauma. Yeah... she has a lot of trauma. But the dynamic of the group is just nuts when actually spelled out to Jodi who only sees it from her very narrow minded view. And LOVE LOVE LOVE the little paranormal inserts. Chills. Literal chills were had.

5 stars. Enough said. Read the ARC, but will be buying a physical copy. Will live eternally rent free in my mind.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for the opportunity to read in exchange for an honest review.

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Messy rich teens doing super dramatic teen things. It should definitely be a TV show. The twist wasn't surprising but I definitely had a fun time reading this!

Thank you to Julie Soto, Wednesday Books, and NeGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Okay this is take 2 on writing my review because my browser refreshed 1/2 way through so this will likely be more concise (though who knows). I’m not normally a thriller reader, but if Julie Soto writes it I’m going to read it! And this did not disappoint! I read this book in less than 24 hours as a mom of 2 toddlers with a full time job haha. This is now the third genre I’ve read by her and they have all been 5 star reads! Jodi was a very relatable FMC, which for me at least makes it a lot easier to connect to the story. I thought that the friendship dynamic was really layered and complex and I enjoyed learning about it. It was interesting to hear that a lot of them felt the same way in regards to the group, but they hadn’t really communicated it at all. I really felt for Jodi and the situation with her father, and think that added an interesting layer in the development of her friendship with Julian. I think if there was a way to have a sequel I’d be incredibly interested in it, because this could easily be a standalone, but I think I still have enough questions that a second book could happen.

I typically don't enjoy YA books, but I do love Julie Soto. I found this one intriguing and read it quickly, but ultimately I don't think it will stick with me for long.

Julie Soto's The Thrashers plunges readers into the deceptive glamour of an elite high school clique where loyalty is tested and secrets turn deadly. "Either you're in or you're out," is the unspoken rule of the Thrashers, New Helvetia High's most coveted and envied friend group—Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher.

Jodi Dillon, feeling perpetually out of place among the rich, sophisticated, and attention-loving Thrashers, is only "in" because of her lifelong friendship with Zack. However, their exclusive world shatters when Emily Mills, a girl desperate to join their ranks, dies, igniting whispers and suspicion around the group.

As Emily's journal surfaces and detectives close in, Jodi faces an agonizing dilemma: betray her friends or protect herself from the fallout. But the nightmare is far from over. Eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, making it terrifyingly clear that Emily isn't finished with the Thrashers yet. The Thrashers is a compelling and suspenseful read about toxic friendships, dark secrets, and the haunting consequences when the past refuses to stay buried.

Thank you to NetGalley, Julie Soto, and Wednesday Books for the ARC.

I've been a fan of Julie Soto's for what feels like forever (from fanfic to her original romance novels, to this absolute masterpiece!), and while I was a bit scared going into Julie's first foray into YA, this was incredible. I loved it. I'm obsessed. I'm dying for a sequel and need to reread it IMMEDIATELY, especially after that epilogue. I flew through this and stayed up way too late to finish it. 15/10 recommend.

This was a fun read! I don’t typically read books in the YA genre, but I love Julie’s writing so I gave it a try. I’m glad that I did! Lots of suspense, coupled with high school dramas and character growth.
Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me the chance to read an advance copy of The Thrashers in exchange for my honest review of the book.

If you like the Pretty Little Liars tv show you’ll like this book. Both have very similar vibes and I love both very much!

The Thrashers is ultimately a novel about teenagers who made bad decisions and are now having to face the consequences. It’s full of high school drama, bad decisions, and spooky vibes.

I really loved how fast paced this novel was. I devoured it in under a day. It was just so good and I hope Julie Soto plans on writing a sequel!

I read this book in one day, the whole time I was at the edge of my seating wanting to know all the secrets and how the book would end. The twists are amazing and I definitely think the author could easily make a sequel (wishful thinking).

Was perfectly paced, written so well about current high school dynamics and how kids can be mean these days in a more twisted secretive way than in the past.

A group of 5 high school friends are called "The Thrashers", and they are the in-crowd. They are rich and people want to be in their orbit. Their friendship is put under a magnifying glass when another girl in high school, Emily, commits suicide, and left clues that The Thrashers caused her depression. As the teens review what happened leading up to Emily's death. They claim to be haunted by her, having sleep disruptions and strange phenomena appear in their pictures or when doing various things. As Jodi Dillon tries to decipher what happened, she wonders what her friends,Julian, Lucy, Paige, and Zack are hiding.
A tale of obsession, jealousy, and manipulation. Surprising.

The Thrashers follows a group of five high school seniors over the course of a year as they navigate not only their senior year, but also an investigation into the death of one of their classmates, the blame being put on them and their behaviour towards not only their classmate, but for their behaviour in general. Known as ‘The Thrashers’, this ‘it’ group has a lot of power at school and is known to ‘thrash’ people with whom they no longer wish to be associated. I enjoyed this book as it was so much deeper than I anticipated at first, and although the plot was fairly predictable for the most part, the ending totally caught me by surprise.

I think the author did a great job creating characters not only with whom I empathized, but ones that were also morally grey and quite complex. So many YA novels depend on tropy type behaviour and often use miscommunication to propel a plot forward, but the author made her characters go through some pretty complex emotional trauma, exploring a lot of topics throughout the book. While it’s been years since I’ve been in high school, I have taught it for years, so I thought the author captured a lot of the complexity of navigating high school life with characters that were definitely not perfect, had to reflect not only on their previous behaviours but also on their relationships and how they treated people, and were dealing with current crises due to some of their choices in the past. Each of the characters had their own distinct voices, and while most of the book was told from Jodi’s POV, the author did not forget about the other characters and worked hard to make them unique and well-developed as well.

The plot itself was quite engaging and the way the mystery was wrapped up within the daily life of the main characters was interesting. With mysterious text messages from a person unknown, to a secret diary, to incidents happening, the MCs had to lean on each other to try to figure out what was happening, but they also had to keep their distance for reasons which will become clear as you read. They were in a difficult position trying to navigate the investigation into Emily’s death as well as navigate daily high school life as a senior and the author did not hold anything back when it came to exploring themes. Suicide, date rape, trauma, depression, alcoholism, physical assault, car accidents, drug use, abuse, culpability, loss of a loved one, bullying (including cyberbullying), and consequences were all explored throughout the pages of this book, to a depth that was quite satisfying. It was not glossed over or avoided, but the author made the characters face the truth of their actions and deal with the consequences, something that made me quite happy.

I wish the author had spent more time exploring Jodi’s behaviour with regards to Zach as that is an area I feel needed more development and was worth discussing. It sounds vague, but I don’t want to give any spoilers from the story. When you read it, you will understand.

The Thrashers was a fascinating look at a group of five teenagers who made poor decisions and had to face the consequences of those decisions. It definitely went a lot deeper than I had anticipated and explored a lot of themes. The ending caught me by surprise, something that surprised me considering a lot of the book was somewhat predictable, and I am really hoping there will be a sequel. Otherwise, I definitely recommend this book if you like well-developed characters and an interesting plot.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for giving me a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Since seeing this book and reading the blurb, I have wanted to read The Thrashers. I got approved and life got away from me over the last month but, FINALLY I was able to read it.
I couldn't put it down.
Every high schooler wants to fill loved and involved and in this case they want to be a part of The Thrashers. When Emily, who desperately wants in commits suicide the whole group is unraveled taking you all over the place and back again. The characters were 'shitty' the plot 'ridiculous' but that is what made the book great.

One complaint. What in the world was that Epilogue. I am so confused. Please Julie if you see this, or anyone sees this and knows the answer to what in the world happened. Was that even from the same book? Please someone give me something. Message me, anything just tell me what in the world really was that 2 page Epilogue?

Oh my goodness, The Thrashers got me out of a deep book slump. It was so addictive, I finished it within a day! It gives the best parts of Heathers and Mean Girls, with a supernatural twist. I really think you should go into this one blind. If you're looking for what I call "girly-pop thriller/horror", I strongly believe you'll make it out with a new favorite book.

This book was very telling by the characters portrayed. Julie Soto is a genius and she can captivate her audience. This YA is filled with emotion turmoil and leaves you wanting more. I couldn’t put my kindle down!

The Thrashers is a suspenseful YA thriller about Jodi, an outsider caught up with a toxic elite group after a peer’s mysterious death. Julie Soto blends high school drama, bullying, class tension, and subtle supernatural elements to create an eerie, fast-paced story.

While the paranormal aspect adds intrigue, it feels a bit underdeveloped, and the ending is somewhat rushed. Overall, it’s a gripping read for fans of dark academia and psychological thrillers.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book so much that I read it in one sitting. I had to know what was going to happen. I loved the storyline and thought the characters had great growth. I would definitely recommend this book.

This just might be my favorite YA thriller to date.
Julie Soto just doesn’t miss and I wouldn’t even be mad if this book got a sequel.
That epilogue- WOW! Absolutely did not see it coming and I am begging for more. Anything, @juliesotowrites , A N Y T H I N G

This one definitely gives Pretty Little Liars vibes and as someone who was obsessed with that show, it really kept me engaged throughout the whole book.
The paranormal activities intertwined made it nearly impossible to want to put this down.

Each character’s complexity was perfect for the story. They all had their own secrets and it made the drama SO GOOD.
Plus a little slow burn romance mixed in as well? Perfect. I was eating it up.

The characters have layers to make your way through, but not so much that you feel like it drags on. While there’s plenty of toxicity to go around, the found family within this friend circle is quite touching. They don’t MEAN any harm, but they’re also quite comfortable in their own little bubble with one another.