I DNFed this book at 33%, I skipped to the end to find out "who dun it" and I easily guessed the overall plot line and where the story was going within that first 33%. I was not entertained, and I did not enjoy the narration of this book. I will not be continuing and I do not think now that I know the end, that I will pick this one back up again.

I really enjoyed the two Julie Soto romances I’ve read and was excited to read her YA thriller debut. The Thrashers grabbed me right from the start and I wanted to keep reading to see how the twisty plot would turn out. I have to admit that it helped me realize that I am definitely in my romance era as this book was a bit darker and creepier than I prefer to read these days. Still a great book though!

I don’t always love young adult, but Julie Soto can never do wrong in my world and this book continued that mind set. I loved it!

I was provided an eARC for review. After a couple of false starts, this YA thriller had me gripped. I couldn’t put it down once the action started going. As an adult who enjoys teen drama, I need it to be smart and self-aware. This delivered and it took me back to the complexities of high school and friend group dynamics. I think there were issues with character development and the resolution at the end. Fans of Ginny and Georgia and One of Us Is Lying will love this as much as I did!

I’m not sure what it is about YA thrillers but they’re truly my favorite. The Thrashers had me hooked and I basically read this entire thing in one sitting. Which is definitely saying something that considering i’ve been in a bit of a slump for months.

The premise of this book was great and the execution was so well done. I loved Jodi, the FMC in this. Don’t get me wrong, she was definitely a bit flawed but she was also so incredibly relatable. The insecurity she feels especially when thinking of her best friends. The way she made a point to say she was the one always instigating in their chats shows just how much their difference in economic classes weighted on her, even before the whole trial even began. I also adored Julian and their progression of their dynamic through this book. He went from her being such an annoyance to him to caring so much about her. I loved their scenes together and the small ways he would show up for her even when her other “best friends” didn’t. The other three; Paige, Lucy, and Zack, I liked enough but I didn’t really care when they were on the page versus not.

Zack was the typical “popular boy” who’s nice to everyone and I love how Jodi got to see who he truly was by the end of this book. She was finally able to remove the rose colored glasses she had on for this boy and i’m so glad she did because he did not deserve her. I actually ended up pretty much hating him by the end because of how selfish he was.

The plot of this, while predictable, was so well done. I had 2 theories as to what exactly happened and what was going on and they both revolved around her sister. I figured it was either A. Hannah set them up or B. this was going to be some PLL type of plot and it was actually Hannah that died and Emily was pretending to be her (unhinged, I know but you also never know with a thriller). Either way, I was able to guess what would happen but the reveal of it all made it so worth it still.

I loved the haunting ghost of Emily and going from a sweet girl to someone completely obsessed with the group and especially Jodi and how that was all slowly revealed. I also like how all of the characters had done something that was pretty messed up in the grand scheme, but to know she wasn’t actually planning to kill herself and instead did it for Jodi’s attention speaks a lot as to who Emily was.

Overall, loved this book and had so much fun with this. I stand by YA thrillers being the best and this one backs that up for sure. I’m going to round this down for Netgalley and Goodreads but I did rate it 4.5. Also, pretending that epilogue didn’t happen but also WHAT. I just need one extra chapter from Julian’s POV after that 😭

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review ◡̈

This was SO GOOD. The author writes tension so well, I was hooked immediately and it carried through the whole novel.

There was a supernatural element that was SO creepy, it was giving some final destination vibes sort of? Like this would make a fantastic movie.

And the END 😱😱😱😱. Stunning. The perfect thriller ending.

If you haven’t read any Julie Soto yet because maybe romance isn’t your thing, but you’re into thrillers, definitely pick this up!

Thank you @netgalley and @wednesdaybooks for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This book was like a mix between Pretty Little Liars and Thirteen Reasons Why with an ode to those who live or grew up in Sacramento. It really has you hooked from the very beginning with a who done it feels. I can't wait to see if there will be a sequel to this, or if this is how the story ends.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. The Thrashers was such a fun and quick read. It was a different YA thriller than I expected. I loved that the main characters seemed to dismiss being called "The Thrashers" while secretly relishing in their elite status. The characters were all a little broken and that made them more human and relatable. The plot was twisty and engaging and had a little Thirteen Reason's Why vibe to it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely be recommending it to others.

The Thrashers by Julie Soto was a fast-paced and deeply intriguing YA mystery/thriller novel about a group of high school students. I could not eat up all the drama fast enough, so I finished it in one day. I didn't see that ending coming. I recommend adding this book to your spooky season reading list for sure!

Jodie is lucky to be part of the elite social group, The Thrashers, but she wonders if this membership might put her in danger. The Thrashers explores the complexities of teen relationships and the loneliness that comes with feeling like the outsider. Soto does a fantastic job of making the situations feel intense and mysterious. Jodie and Emily, as unreliable narrators, really contribute to the dark and enigmatic vibe of the book, encouraging readers to question what they've just read and what truly happened behind closed doors. The only small downside is the ending, which might leave some readers feeling a bit unsatisfied.

This book was so addicting and fun to read! I loved slowly uncovering the mystery and the slight paranormal aspect. The characters were all interesting and fun to read about. I love a YA thriller and this one really lived up to they hype.

Thank you to SMP and Wednesday Books for the eARC.

This was SO GOOD!! I was pretty much immediately hooked from the start. The mix of thriller and paranormal aspects was so well done and the moral ambiguity of all the characters was perfect. It was hard to trust what anyone said or did but somehow I was still rooting for (most) of them. The epilogue at the end was insane and had me questioning everything I just read. I hope for a sequel asap!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

This book was disturbing and yet sadly, felt like it had threads of realistic truths from our contemporary times dealing with bullying and teenage suicide.

The "Thrashers" is how they are known to the outside world. A group of the teenage elite, and while Jodi is part of the group only because of her friendship status with Zack (or is she), she is definitely not in their league and on the very edge of being knocked off with one wrong move. Then Emily, a classmate, and wannabe Thrasher, commits suicide. Or did she...

Twists and turns galore, filled with mystery, suspense and ghostly happenings with an ending that will leave your mouth hanging open! This book definitely make you think long after the last page...

4 stars

ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE!! I could not put this book down until the very end. A satisfying, thrilling read from page one to the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for a chance to read and give a honest review an advanced copy of this book.

The writer got me with a few of the twists and unreliable narration! Would definitely want to see more from this universe!

This was a great Ya by Julie Soto that kept you on edge until the end. Slight paranormal, a little romance, but mostly the power of words. I really enjoyed the different characters and I thought the twist at the end end was great. I definitely would recommend this and I would read other YA by Julie Soto as well.

Awesome book! It had a bit of everything in it; suspense, humor, horror, romance, the supernatural, and friendship. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and it was such a fun, fast read! The characters were so perfectly flawed and the plot so wonderful askew that this book definitely goes in my “to be read again” pile! I’m sure that I will discover so much more the next time around. Amazing work, thanks for such an engaging and enjoyable book!

This one kept me hooked. It’s dark, twisty, and full of drama, with just the right amount of eerie vibes. I loved the mix of mystery and social tension, and the characters were well written. Overall it was such a great read.

I wish I had picked up this eARC sooner!! Omg, I really had a blast with The Thrashers. Think Pretty Little Liars, but with a paranormal edge. I was immediately hooked on it, I swear the writing was laced with crack. It was twisty and spooky and thrilling— and sometimes just plain sad. One minute I was rooting a character, then praying on their downfall the next. I loved these characters. I was surprised by the reveal at the ending! I wish I could read more of this story. I need to read more from Julie Soto pronto!!
4.5 stars, thank you to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for the chance to read and review an eARC.

Julie Soto is a genius. She builds characters and stories that leave you breathless and wanting more every time. I was so excited to read this book. I loved every single page! I love that I found her as an author and she an Autobuy for me every time. If you haven't, go read The Thrashers NOW! You won't be disappointed!