Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks & Jennifer Holdich for the arc!

Well now, that was fun! Unhinged & completely off the rails, but fun! And let’s just get this one thing cleared up …. Julie girlfriend, you most certainly ARE a psychopath! 😂

This book gave me all the cringes while making me laugh at the same time. It’s fast-paced & wildly entertaining & I flew through the pages with guilty pleasure waiting for the next completely unpredictable & messed-up thing our little psycho would drop on us. She did not disappoint.

And talk about unreliable narrators! Having Julie tell this story through her completely deranged thoughts & reasoning was a TRIP! It’s twisted, dark, kinda sad, definitely funny & yet somehow I came away kinda rooting for our little delulu!

Unfortunately, contrary to the title, Julie Tudor IS a psychopath! She’s delusional, incapable of remorse and certainly has no insight or empathy. Although at times entertaining and humorous, I found myself mostly uncomfortable being inside the mind of Julie. I enjoyed reading it until the last few chapters when the novelty wore off. I guess this book just wasn’t for me. If you want a quick mindless read on female serial killer trope, you might want to try this one. Think YOU but female version! Thanks to @bookmarked for my e-ARC.

If you are looking for the perfect #beachread look no further! This book is part thriller, part dark humor, and part serial unaliver.

This was such an interesting book for me - I was NOT rooting for Julie…but I was also kind of cheering her on and on the edge of my seat to see what she would do next. Julie is quirky and unhinged and oh so stabby.

This story is told through multiple timelines and from Julie’s POV. She truly believes in what she is doing and thinks it all perfectly logical. Her sense of calm and conviction really gives this underlying tension.

I deem June 2025 my month of thrillers! And all types, from dark to light and everything in between. That includes a lighter dark comedy thriller like Jennifer Holdich’s debut novel, Julie Tudor Is Not A Psychopath, which had to be read!

Julie Tudor would not appear to be the stereotypical unaliver. She appears to be a well put-together 49-year-old woman. She seems to have it all—on the outside. But she certainly lives in her delusions on the inside. One of those delusions is that her 25-year-old boyfriend is straying away from her. However, her 25-year-old boyfriend is not even aware that they are together. A minor detail in Julie Tudor’s world. And she has a plan to fix it all.

Though I typically read darker books with this theme, the books I read tend to delve deeper into why the characters are the way they are, too. Julie Tudor is not about that. I didn’t find it dark but light, funny, and a quick read. It was a nice change-up and I enjoyed it.

This debut novel is hilarious! Julie works in an office setting and imagines her life with her boss--even if he's already taken. But she's inventive and smart so she devises plenty of ways to get his attention--along with her other "normal" office mates. I laughed out loud so often I thought maybe I was headed for the loony bin, but grab this one right away as it's so worth it!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

If you are looking for a thriller that starts with a bang and keeps you twisted in knots of discomfort throughout, look no further than Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath. Told from the point of view of a very disturbed woman, this novel was creepy and darkly funny in the best way.

Julie is such a disturbed (and disturbing) character, from the very first scene through the epilogue. At times, I felt sorry for her especially when she missed the social cues of her officemates and what amounted to their subtle bullying. I was supremely uncomfortable through most of the novel, as I could see that her perspective was flawed, and I also could see where things were going to end up. Unlikable characters are not a deal breaker for me, though, and Julie is one of the most unlikable yet fun characters ever.

Content warning for anyone who has issues with animal abuse, there is a bit of storyline that deals with Julie tiring of various pets and practicing her taxidermy skills that is slipped in amongst her various other delusions.

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the digital ARC of Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath by Jennifer Holdich. The opinions in this review are my own.

Such a wild ride—loved every minute!
This was such a fun read! Jools is completely unhinged in the most entertaining way. She's so sharp and comedic, you almost forget… is she actually a psychopath? No, she couldn’t be… could she? 😅
Charming, chaotic, and oddly lovable. Plus, the cover? Absolute brilliance 👏🏼

She’s got the dream home (wonder how she got the money for it, but nothing has been proved), and the man of her dreams.

Julie Tudor is not a stalker.

Sean is 25 and the love of Julie’s life. The only problem? He thinks he's in love with someone else.

And Julie Tudor is definitely, definitely not a serial killer.

But Julie has been in a situation like this before. And if there’s one thing she knows, it’s how to get rid of the competition…

Deranged, eccentric, desperate for love and obsessive, our main character Julie is insane to put it lightly. She doesn’t have much going for her but still manages to leave a trail of bodies along her mundane trip through life. I wouldn’t want to be in her stalkerish sights.

The story was fun but a bit on the slow side as well as being repetitive for me. I did enjoy it for the most part and will read more from the author. Thanks to Sourcebooks for my eARC. This one is out today.

I loved the title , the cover and the overall premise, but I just didn’t like this book . Julie Tudor is a psychopath - no doubt about that . But being in her head for the length of the book just didn’t work for me .

Others love this book … so give it a chance

2.5 ⭐️

Julie Tudor may or may not be a psychopath, but she's certainly a lot of fun! If you loved 90's rom-coms with a bit of Mystery - you need to reas this. I guarantee you'll love it. I devoured this ridiculously fun, unhinged tale. I cannot wait to read more from Jennifer Holdich.

Julie is 49 years old, with a fantastic job, beautiful house and the man of her dreams. She really has it all… or does she?

Sean is 25, the love of Julie’s life, but he thinks he’s in love with someone else. Don’t worry, Julie will set him straight. She’s done it before!

Julie Tudor is a psychopath, in the most unhinged way and you are in for a ride while navigating her day to day! Julie is super quirky and the book has a great balance with humor so not to lean too heavily on the dark and dramatic. Julie will have you yelling at your book and like a car wreck- you can’t help but stare!

Watch out world, Julie is on the loose! Grab a copy and settle in for some delusional antics. I know this may be a little too unhinged for some but it was definitely worth the read!

Thank you to author, Jennifer Holdich, Bookmarked/Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

🔪💄Happy Release Day Julie Tudor! 💄🔪

Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath
by Jennifer Holdich

This book was hilarious. If you’ve ever worked in an office and secretly wished your colleagues would die - this one is for you. Julie’s internal monologue is WILD. This woman is unhinged and morally grey, but yet totally relatable.

Why did I love her so much when she’s obviously so evil? It’s almost like the devil on your shoulder came to life.

Rating: 4 ⭐️ – A chaotic, creepy delight for fans of dark comedies, morally dubious narrators, office drama, and obsessive shenanigans.

“She says she’s not a psychopath. She also has a spreadsheet tracking your every move…” 🗂️🔪

OH MY GOODNESS!! The way I couldn’t stop laughing! Julie (Jools) is HILARIOUS!! I mean she is a serial killer? But you wouldn’t think she is when you get to know her, even though the book starts out CRAZY!! lol ANYWAY, she has a sense of humor that’s unmatched!! She has so many loose screws I can’t get enough of her, this book was worthy of a review before I even finish it….

(Finished it and I LOVED IT!!!)

Thank you @bookmarked and @netgalley for my free copy 💖.

🗓️Out today! 6/24/25

✨What it is about:
Julie Tudor swears she’s not a psychopath, just a woman in love with a younger man who’s dating someone else. But Julie has a history of eliminating obstacles… and she’s not about to let anything stand in the way of true love.✨

💭My thoughts:
This one was bonkers, and I have to say, Julie Tudor is definitely a psycho! 😂 It’s dark, sad, disturbing… and yet, totally entertaining. I flew through it in a day, so it’s definitely bingeable. There were a few moments that felt cringey or uncomfortable (and honestly, that was kind of the point), but the story’s twisted nature kept me completely hooked. Julie’s delusions and her wildly unhinged inner monologue were both horrifying and fascinating. I just had to know how far she’d go, and how long she could keep getting away with it.
This book isn’t for everyone, it’s definitely out there, but if you’re in the mood for something dark, unsettling, and a little outrageous, it’s a wild ride. It’s the kind of story that gets under your skin and makes you wonder how close fiction can get to real life obsession. A totally unique experience.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Read if you like:
🔪Morally gray characters
🔪Twisted MFC
🔪Fast paced reads
🔪Multiple timelines
🔪Unreliable narrator

⚠️CW: Alcoholism, murder, kidnapping, poisoning, animal cruelty.

Buckle up because once Julie meets Sean it’s a wild ride and it has you questioning yourself about why you’re rooting for her.
This is a fun summer read for sure.

I … really liked this?!

Okay first, ya girl IS in fact, a psychopath. (I promise you learn that immediately, and it’s not a spoiler.) I honestly had such mixed feelings reading this, because I almost felt guilty that I was so intrigued by it 😂 like I was enabling Julie, or that my morbid curiosity was so morbid that I couldn’t put the book down! I just had to know what else this crazy b* had done! It was definitely a unique read for me. I’ve read serial unaliver books before, where you actually are rooting for the “villain,” but this was NOT it. I was never rooting for Julie. (Even when I did actually feel bad for her. But that never lasted long, lol.)

This one is going to have a lasting impact on me. I will be talking about Julie for years to come. And I’m sure I’ll still feel a bit unsettled then as I am now. (But in a good way 😅, because I must be the weirdo that likes that. 🤷‍♀️)

𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑰'𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐:
People who can stomach some psychopathic tendencies (and some off page animal deaths), and the weirdos like me who are drawn in to these like a moth to a flame.

4.5/5 rounded up

"Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath."

"Julie Tudor is Not a Stalker."

"And Julie Tudor is definitely, definitely not a serial killer."

"After all, what's a little murder in the name of true love?"

Oh my goodness I loved this one so much! Even though it is dark, sad and uncomfortable at times, it creates a humorous look at an unhinged person that you will feel guilty rooting for her. She can rationalize with her own mischief mind that will make you question yourself. When Julie Tudor's mind is made up, nothing will stop her delusional self. When she falls in love with Sean, who works with her, he has no idea they are in love.
He is in love with someone else. Buckle up because this roller coaster is about to take off, and there is no getting off of it until the last hill has been climbed and released. This was very entertaining and suspenseful. There are only 320 pages and it's worth every minute.
Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this incredible ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Oh Julie, you need to reevaluate what you consider a psychopath. My goodness that was a chase for a someone who never wanted you and to end that way. If someone doesn’t want you, just accept that and don’t do what Julie did.

This book had such a twisted charm that immediately drew me in. I loved how the darkness and humour intertwined throughout.

My goodness what a wild ride. The pace on this was great. I really enjoyed the characters and the vibe.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this arc.