This book was a RIDE from start to finish. I really loved the mystery at the beginning and the gut punch of realizing Nan had killed her friends. I also found why she had killed them to be tragic and alienating. A fast-paced read that kept me guessing.

After not loving Rory Power's WILDER GIRLS and then not reading her release following that, I was unsure what I would be getting myself into here. I think with KILL CREATURES though, this author and I have found our stride. I enjoy all books that turn grief into a monster, so this one was definitely for me.

I was very excited to dive into this new book by Rory Power and while I liked most of it, I think the final reveal/twist was not what I expected. I liked the premise and the idea and I thought it was going to go a paranormal route, but then it didn't. Not my favorite by Power, but I did enjoy the characters and their interactions as well. I think it was nice to have the past and the present to get a clear understanding of what happened.

GREAT twist, really good read! I struggle with Young Adult titles sometimes, but thank goodness this one is not just a gorgeous cover!

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC.

I loved the cover of the book. Now, the story was not bad, but there was no intrigue, there was no suspense, it was alright. You get to know the killer from the beginning . If there is a best part of the book, it is almost at the end of the book, where the readers find out, what happened, how it happened, why it happened, why one of the victims was alive.

A year ago Nan went into the canyon with her three best friends, and killed them. Now, a year later one of them is back.

Kill Creatures is another amazing novel from Rory Power. It revolves around the mystery of what really happened at the canyon, and how one of the girls Nan thought was dead returns to her small town. Infused with dread, it's a stress riddled read with plenty of twists and turns.

Nan has to figure out how her bestie survived, and where she's been for the last year, without outing her own part in Luce's disappearance.

This is definitely at least 4 1/2 stars for me. Rory manages to weave a story that borders on the precipice between YA and adult horror. The story of four girls living their best summer, of tragedy and the lies people tell themselves, of redemption and ruin, betrayal and retribution. I thought I knew what happened multiple times, but Rory Powers kept me off balance the entire time. Is this book horror? Is it mystery? I'd say it doesn't matter, fans of both will enjoy it. At under 300 pages, it's an easy palette cleanser between more chonky books, but with enough meat on the bone to be satisfying in its own right.

really enjoyed this book and the journey of the main character and all that they went through. It kept me on my toes and what would happen in the story.

Kill Creatures is dark and amazingly suspenseful! The reader feels the anxiety and keeps holding on for the big reveal(s) until the very end! The perfect environment and plot for a thriller.

Kill Creatures is a story filled with morally grey characters and mystery upon mystery. You might catch yourself wondering, "wait, what did I miss?", and flipping back through pages to look for little snippets and clues that have led you to where you are in the story. I was entirely enthralled by this story and it took me by complete surprise, which is a joy!

I like Rory Power's books because they always surprise me, and this was no exception. Their writing style is emotional and really gives readers buy-in to the story, even if they don't necessarily like the characters. I am glad to report that Kill Creatures is another success and I think all thrill- and mystery-loving readers should check out this authors work.

A twisty turny mystery that will keep readers guessing right up until the end. Fast paced and will have wide reader appeal for high schoolers.

A twisty dark murder mystery sure to set your teeth in edge and your skin on fire. If you think someone is watching you. You’re probably right. Kill Creatures will have you up all night and questioning everything.

Thank you netgalley for allowing me early access to this book. I had so much fun with the story, it gave me a bit of the same vibes as the fear street saga on Netflix, which I love.

Rory Power’s Kill Creatures is a solid but uneven YA thriller that nevertheless feels tailor-made for adaptation. The premise, a girl returning from the dead after vanishing into Saltcedar Canyon, while her best friend secretly knows she killed her, is gripping, atmospheric, and perfect for a streaming series or film. On the page, the pacing drags in places and the character work leans more on mood than depth, but visually the eerie canyon setting, fractured friendships, and unreliable narration would translate far better on screen. As a book, it earns three stars: an engaging, if imperfect, read that lingers more for its cinematic potential than its execution.

(3.5 stars rounded up)

This was a quick, propulsive read at first, and I couldn’t put it down. I really enjoyed the first half, but the second half didn’t maintain the pacing, and I found the ending and reveals kind of unsatisfying. This is more of a thriller than a horror or mystery, in my opinion, but if that’s what you’re looking for, this is a good pick.

Thank you Random House and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. I gave this book a 3.75. While it was predictable it still was an enjoyable read. This story follows Nan and she has killed her three best friends. Until one of them comes back from seemingly the dead. The plot twists were a little predictable but again still an enjoyable time.

Great TY thriller; lots of drama and secrets! I really enjoyed it. Thank you NetGalley and publisher for early arc

4 Stars

This was a very different genre than what i usually read, and significantly shorter than what i usually read. That being said, it was very unique and a nice change of pace that i really enjoyed.

The book follows Nan, who killed her 3 best friends a year ago (and nobody knows). Throughout Kill Creatures the reader is presented with the narrative from the past (the killing and the lead up to it) and the present (1 year later and the return of one of her dead best friends).

I can’t say much because it will spoil the book, but i binged this in a couple of sittings and had quite a few twists and turns. Some foreshadowed, others not so much.

If you a looking for a bizzare thriller that keeps you guessing, highly recommend giving this one a read.

Thank you to Penguin Random House and Netgalley for an Advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

At this point, I think I'm done with Rory Power's books. I am always so intrigued by the premises, but I don't find they deliver or meet expectations. I felt like the plot of this book was just empty to me. I knew where the story was going, I easily predicted a couple of twists, and I just didn't find the book engaged me enough to be okay with how predictable it was. I found the characters to be really one dimensional. Even our main character (whose POV we follow for the entire book) to be extremely forgettable and boring. Making her an unreliable narrator did nothing for me except annoy me. I think this one is a skip for non-fans and fans alike.

After many tries and effort I really believe Rory Powers is not for me. The premise is interesting and I know this is a good book for some people. Just not for me. I found that the first half was so boring and I could not get myself to want to keep reading,
Good idea just not for me.

I've read and highly enjoyed Rory Power's other works, especially Burn Our Bodies Down, so I was excited to read Kill Creatures! Overall, I thought it was pretty good. I loved the suspense and the flipping timelines back and forth from "then" to "now." Objectively, I thought the plot twist at the end when the reveal happened was built pretty well and you can point and see exactly what was building up to it. I thought Nan was an interesting character, I personally wanted a bit more than we got with Edie, Jane, and Luce, but understand why we didn't get it.

My big thing was that the plot twist was kinda meh. Maybe I was expecting something a bit more out of pocket, just based on the likes of BOBD and Wilder Girls had done, but it just felt a little typical thriller-y. I realize that's what they were going for, so I know it's more my expectation than execution. The execution itself, when everything was figured out, I thought made practical sense and was a bit shocking in context of the story.

It was a nice, well-paced read and I liked it. Not my favourite of Power's work, but one I would recommend to someone looking for a YA thriller with a queer MC. Thanks netgalley for the eArc!