This book had so many twists turns I felt like I was just like looking up at the ceiling every other page just going wow I just really appreciate it how the author was so flexible and could show that she could write in so many different formats. I’m so excited for her next book.

This was my first Julie Soto book and it definitely will not be my last. This is a fast paced thriller that is good for young adults! It's good if you love cliques, characters that don't feel/act/seem the same, and some supernatural/paranormal twists and turns! This was such a good start to reading a Julie book.

I want to personally thank NetGalley, as well as the author, publisher, and anyone else involved in providing copies, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

WOW! This book was not what I expected…it was even more! I need book 2 like now! That epilogue floored me! Soo good!

This book was so good! I couldn’t stop reading it, and I could picture each scene in my head. I told so many friends about this book! Thanks for letting. me read it!

Julie Soto does it again! As a 35 year old, I don't typically enjoy YA books but this one was great! I really and truly loved it! Either You're in or you're out. Such a fantastic coming of age story. You've got this elite friend group that everyone wants to be called the thrashers. Jodi is one of them but it never really feels right. When Emily dies everything changes and Jodi gets stuck with all the hard choices. would you protect your friends or would you protect yourself?

I had trouble getting into this book. I am a septuagenarian and the culture represented by this novel was a long time ago. There were certainly clicks in my school and I was not in them so reading about them here was hard. The book starts out with a suicide so potential readers should be aware of that possible trigger. And I was not prepared for the paranormal aspect.

Because of the content, I would not recommend this book to readers under the upper high school age. I am sure they would enjoy the story but it was just not for me.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent review.

The Thrashers is a YA thriller following a FMC, Jodi, and a group of high school kids known as the Thrashers. Emily is another character who was a former Thrasher member. I thought that this book was slightly predictable however I still really enjoyed it. I did like the ending and how it all tied together. The way that Jodi got sucked into the lifestyle, eventually getting wrapped up into the latest scandal, goes to show that even those you think you ‘know’ have secrets to hide. I felt so bad for Hannah throughout the entire book, she loved her sister so much.

“The Thrashers” is an exclusive group of teenagers. Emily was obsessed with joining the group, she killed herself on prom night. The group is rumored to have something to do with her death, and Emily’s journal entries detail the bullying she received from all the members, but Jodi. Jodi starts to uncover her friends’ secrets.

This was a fast-paced YA mystery/thriller told by Jodi. It was filled with toxic friendships and bullying. The characters were complex and I loved the supernatural elements. It was an entertaining and addictive read. If you enjoy YA thrillers, definitely read this one.

I thought this was an excellent ya thriller and I love that Julie Soto is branching out into other genres. I have already purchased a copy for both my daughters to read as I think they will really enjoy it. This book had so much drama and it makes me so happy that my high school experience was nothing like this book! The story was well paced and I found myself wanting to keep reading to find out what would happen next. I really liked how even though there were many characters they were easy to distinguish based on their differing personalities. The twists at the end were frustrating and satisfying at the same time. I wanted something better for one of the characters and something worse for another. But I also think that was the author's purpose and keeps the reader thinking long after finished.

Read this book is you like
- high school setting
- loads of drama
- twists
- suspense
- toxic relationships

YA thrillers will forever be one of my favorite genres and Julie did not disappoint with this one. The distinct different personalities of all the characters in this "clique" was quite entertaining. the epilogue had me floors....jaw dropped....no freakin way'ing out loud. Super fast read leaving you guessing who you could trust because everyone seemed suspicious. I loved protagonist Jodi and her perspective from inside The Thrashers. Julie Soto has a new fan because this was phenomenal.

As a fan of Julie Soto’s romance books, reading a mystery/thriller was a bit of a breath of fresh air, to see how much of a well rounded writer she is. I was not someone who read her fanfic before, so this was my first introduction to her more suspenseful writing.

We are introduced to a high school group of friends called the Thrashers. They’re not very social or friendly, And even the friendships within have tension. And with the suicide of a girl in school that they used to bully, all eyes are on them. But what I loved about this storyline is it kept me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out things, and the new discoveries and plot twists made the story so easy to read through. The touch of paranormal in there was also very fun to experience.

5 stars and I hope to get more of these characters and world.

Julie Soto’s Thrashers is like a modern version of Christopher Pike or R.L. Stine of my high school years, but with more narrative. It’s really hard to describe this mystery/thriller without giving too much away. But it is hard to put down, I finished in two days because I couldn’t put it down and had no idea where it was going to go next.

man… yeah.

the rage on the technicality at the end is so real my GODDDDDDD

i knew from the beginning who was behind all the creepiness, but i still really enjoyed getting through the story!!!

i’m simply not much of a paranormality fan, which played a small part in the story, and explains my rating :)

The Thrashers by Julie Soto is a deliciously dark, twisty YA thriller that perfectly captures the intoxicating pull of elite high school cliques and the terrifying cost of belonging. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will devour this one.

Jodi Dillon is the ultimate outsider on the inside—thrust into the glamorous, toxic orbit of the Thrashers thanks to her childhood friendship with the infamous Zack Thrasher. The tension between wanting to fit in and knowing she doesn’t truly belong is palpable and so well written. As the story unravels, the secrets, betrayals, and rising paranoia had me second-guessing every character’s motives.

Julie Soto masterfully weaves in eerie, almost ghostly moments that blur the lines between guilt, grief, and something more sinister. Emily’s death haunts every page, and the escalating mystery, punctuated by found journal entries and ominous messages, keeps the pace racing.

What makes this story shine is its ability to capture the emotional vulnerability of adolescence—how far you’ll go to protect your friends, how easily lines get crossed when status is at stake, and how dangerously fast secrets can unravel.

The ending is satisfyingly sharp with twists I didn’t fully see coming. Some of the characters could have been fleshed out a bit more, but the core of the story—loyalty, survival, and the dark side of popularity—hits hard.

The Thrashers is a binge-worthy, high-drama thriller that hooks you from the first page and refuses to let go.

This book was pretty intriguing all the way through and had me curious what was going to happen next. This is my first book of Julie Soto (I know she has popular romance books) but if this is her first YA thriller then I can’t wait for her future ones! I enjoyed the premise of this book with teenagers called the Thrashers being accused of bullying this one girl into doing what she did but uncovering hidden intentions and experiencing stranger haunting and occurrences. I liked the legal aspect of things and having interviews with detectives and lawyers. I really liked our main character Jodi and learning about her life and inner thoughts. I felt for her with her dad and within the friend group. The struggles and conflicts she had about not feeling welcome, had nothing to bring to the group, questions about missing out, being pushed aside were very real. All that along with the death of this girl who latched on to her and seemed to want to take Jodi’s place at the start but then ended up becoming obsessed (it seemed) with Jodi and wanting all the other fiends to pay.

I liked the real friendship and connection that built between Julian and Jodi, which was very surprising because I did not like him at the start. Things took a turn once incidents started happening and he started to look after Jodi and treat her like an actual friend, especially when everyone else wasn’t.

The thing that really held my back in the end is that I felt like most of them didn’t get what they deserved. All these things are revealed in the end and yet nothing happened and everyone basically gets away with it except one person. And that person was someone who was actually honest and wanted to do the right thing in the end, while everyone else was sneaky and lied, and it worked for them.

I will say…THE END. I need my questions answered. I love Julian so finding this “thing” out had me so sad and curious and wanting help. These teenagers made a lot of poor choices and definitely could’ve done better, but given the situation and dealing with a person who is manipulative and seeing how she latched on to them, honestly it seemed in the realm of possibilities that they would do what we found out. There is a line between bullying and being protective/upfront with someone who doesn’t care about/get boundaries.

I received a digital copy from NetGalley & the author of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Julie Soto for this novel!

3.5⭐

Julie Soto's writing is absolutely addictive, and The Thrashers proves she can master any genre she sets her mind to. This YA thriller debut had me completely hooked from the first page—it's one of those dangerous "just one more chapter" books that suddenly has you wondering where the time went.

The story follows Jodi Dillon, who finds herself part of the elite friend group at New Helvetia High despite feeling like she doesn't quite belong. When Emily Mills, a girl desperate to join their circle, dies under mysterious circumstances, the Thrashers find themselves at the center of a deadly game where Emily might not be as gone as they thought.

Julie nails the atmosphere of high school social dynamics while weaving in genuinely creepy thriller elements. The tension builds steadily as Emily's journal surfaces and the group faces mounting pressure from both detectives and supernatural occurrences. While this might not be the most groundbreaking thriller plot ever written, it's undeniably entertaining and kept me engaged throughout.

I'll admit the ending got a bit overwhelming with multiple plot threads converging at once, leaving me with more questions than answers. But honestly? That just made me want a sequel even more. Speaking of which—I am absolutely desperate for more Jodi and Julian content. Team Julian all the way! Their dynamic was one of the highlights of the book, and I need to see where their story goes next.

The Thrashers is a fantastic debut that showcases Julie's versatility as a writer. If you're looking for a fun, addictive read that blends high school drama with supernatural thriller elements, this one delivers. I hope Julie Soto writes more in this genre because she's clearly got a talent for it.

Every high school has them - the popular clique, the boy every girl hopes will notice her, the girls who will be prom queen and class president. At New Helvetia they're the Thrashers, and Jodi Dillon is in, due to her lifelong friendship with Zack Thrasher. But after new girl Emily tries to join, and ends up dead, rumors start circulating, and Jodi wonders how well she really knows her friends.

3.5 stars. What if Heathers and Mean Girls weren't comedies? It is an interesting take on the genre, because no one's hands are clean here. The popular kids aren't exactly bullies, they just don't want to be friends with everyone. The girl being picked on is actually a somewhat crazy stalker. Julian is the boy who hides his feelings for a girl by being mean, and then jumps to Jodi's defense when she's in trouble. Oliver is a misunderstood goth who feels cast aside, but he's also a drug dealer who's targeting vulnerable kids. Everything is grey.

This felt a little more complex than a YA novel usually gets. What knocked it down for me is that I feel like Soto couldn't decide if this was going to be a straight-up thriller or have a supernatural angle. The haunting felt tacked on mainly as a plot device in the last third of the book and to give it a spooky epilogue.

I went in to this as a Julie Soto fan so had high expectations. I started and wasn't sure how I felt at first (Honestly I almost DNF'd because I didn't think it was for me). But I'm glad I kept going! I flew through this, and the writing I love Julie Soto for was definitely present. I loved the twists and turns. I predicted a lot of what happened which is probably why I didn't rate this higher, but the ending was a surprise!

I think YA thrillers aren't for me any more but I'm quite sure my daughter will adore this one. I definitely recommend to anyone who likes YA thrillers!

Veronica Mars meets PLL with a dash of Vampire Diaries thrown in (or some other supernatural/witchy/ghosty vibes.) This YA thriller from Julie Soto was so gripping that I cancelled all of my Friday night plans and stayed up until 3 in the morning to devour it. Then immediately placed preorders for copies to ship to friends out of state because they needed to read it so we could talk about it.

The way that Julie uses the passing of the school year to subtly show us the growth and changing of characters throughout the book is so. good.

I can't do justice to The Thrashers. It's been a month and I still will just randomly think about the art room. Or the rose garden. Or the bleachers. Or the pool. Or just....all of it. Read it. Highly recommend.

Listen, YA is usually not my jam, but I put my trust in Julie Soto and I was not disappointed. I basically read this in one sitting (which is really rare for me these days), because I just could not put it down. I was so hooked by the plot and intrigue, I had to keep reading to find out what was going on. If you like YA thrillers, you should absolutely check this out. And that ending...... haven't stopped thinking about it. If Julie decides to write a sequel/follow up, I would not be mad about it.