A delightful YA mystery thriller, with just a touch of the paranormal! This book was wildly entertaining and has all the teen drama and social hierarchy of high schools. It starts with the suicide of Emily. As the investigation gets underway, fingers are pointed at the school's elite group called "The Thrashers", led by the devilishly handsome and popular Zach Thrasher. Our main character is Jodi, the only one in the group who Emily's family don't seem to blame. Following a journal Emily kept, it seems the group may not be all Jodi thought they were. Can the friend group survive this scrutiny, or will it tear them apart? There are tons of twists in this one and it was super fun to follow along! It's like Pretty Little Liars meets 13 Reasons Why. I highly recommend it for a YA mystery thriller!

Thank you to NetGalley, Wednesday Books and Macmillan Audio for providing me the opportunity to listen to an ARC of the audiobook. Narrator did a great job! Book releases May 6th, 2025.

DNF at 35%

I really just had a hard time getting into this read and that may be on Netgalley itself. The audiobook doesn't load without wifi, trying to listen to this book outside of being home is practically impossible but the story itself just didn't grab me in and I didn't feel the urge or pull to pick this book up. I usually LOVE ya mysteries but this just felt like it was lacking something- I'm just not sure what. Sad to put it down but I just don't have the time or availability to finish this before my borrowed time is up.

Appreciate letting me read this before publication and just because it's not for me, doesn't mean YOU won't love it.

I am pretty sure Julie Soto is actually incapable of writing bad books. I almost never read thrillers - ya or adult - but I was very eager to check this out! I was pleasantly surprised by how engaging and twisty this story was! For adults who followed Pretty Little Liars religiously, you're going to want to check this out.

On top of enjoying the actually text, I found the narration to be sooooo good. Sometimes YA audiobooks make the characters feel too old or too young, but I didn't feel this way at all. I can't wait to recommend this to friends!

The fact that this is Julie Soto's debut into the YA space is incredible. I genuinely really enjoyed this book and the plot. What I like about thrillers is that they keep me guessing, and I can't easily guess the twists and turns in the story. I was engaged the entire time and wanted to know more about what was going on with the characters and how their plot would unfold. I would recommend this if you are looking for a YA thriller. It gives Pretty Little Liars, The Weight of Blood, and is a little spooky but not too scary. I would recommend the audiobook as well; it makes the story feel more immersive..

I am typically not a big YA thriller reader, but when I saw 1. this cover and 2. that this upcoming release was written by Julie Soto I just knew I had to read it. And ya’ll, let me tell you, I devoured this book in like 4 or 5 hours. The narrators did a fantastic job bring the story to life and keeping me entertained. Julie Soto did a fantastic job blending high school cliques, mystery, suspense, along with some romance and paranormal aspects.

It really does give off Thirteen Reasons Why and Pretty Little Liars vibes so if that’s your jam pick this up asap.

✨𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀 you NetGalley, SMP, and Macmillan Audio for the immersive reading experience✨
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The Thrashers is a wild ride YA thriller that that left me questioning everything until the very end. This book explores toxic friendships, high school hierarchies, and the weight of guilt. Jodi is caught between loyalty and the truth as she unravels the mystery of Emily’s death. The pacing is gripping, the twists unpredictable, with a haunting setup. Absolutely worth the listen. The narration was fantastic.

Thank you to Wednesday Books & Macmillan Audio for the review copies! I devoured this one, even though I am not usually a thriller or YA reader. It gave me Veronica Mars vibes, and was just so juicy!

I’m a Julie Soto stan at this point, I’ll follow her to whatever genre she wants to write next. Check your TWs with this one, it opens with a teenager, Emily Mills, dying by suicide. A popular clique nicknamed “The Thrashers” are blamed for her death because of how they treated her. We see the rest of the book through Jodi’s POV - the one Thrasher who isn’t under investigation. But when the group becomes plagued by accidents and near-death experiences they wonder, is Emily really gone?

Veronica Mars was one of my favorite shows, and I loved that there was a focus on the friendships and romantic drama as much as the mystery elements, which is also what I loved about The Thrashers. And one of the characters gave me Logan Echolls vibes - probably where my love for misunderstood “bad boys” came from.

If you follow me because you love gossip and thinking about complicated human behavior, you’ll love this. It’s fast paced and full of twists. The paranormal aspects were just creepy enough that I had to pause the book when it got too late at night.

🎧Eva Kaminsky and Jesse Vilinsky bring this audiobook to life. Listening to the audiobook made me feel truly immersed in the story.

Jodi, the main protagonist of this novel, offers readers a compelling lens through which to experience a story of growth, guilt, and subtle supernatural intrigue. The book follows her evolution as she grapples with the suicide of someone she tentatively calls a friend—an event that casts a long, emotional shadow over her and her close-knit group of best friends. The premise is both sad and captivating, hinting at the possibility that Jodi and her companions may have played a role in the tragedy, whether intentionally or not. This moral ambiguity, paired with a potential supernatural thread woven into the narrative, kept me turning the pages.
While the story held my attention through to the end, it didn’t quite ignite a passionate love or visceral dislike. Instead, it settled comfortably into the realm of “like”—a decent read that I appreciated for its intriguing setup and Jodi’s development, even if it didn’t leave a lasting mark. For a book to achieve a solid “like” is no small feat, and this one delivers a quietly engaging experience worth exploring.

This one tells the story about the Thrashers and what someone would do to become one.

Reading about what happened as Emily was trying to become a Thrasher and Jodi trying to solve just went on had me hooked.

The journal entries and mysterious messages made me keep reading. I actually thought the ending was kind of heartbreaking for one of the relationships.

A good YA read!

The narration was spot-on, bringing the characters to life with so much depth and emotion that I felt completely immersed in the story. Every voice felt distinct, the pacing was perfect, and the intensity of the plot was amplified by the performance. It’s the kind of audiobook that makes you want to keep listening long after you should have stopped. If you’re looking for a gripping, emotional YA story with stellar narration, this is absolutely worth the listen!

The phrase "If she writes it, I'm going to read it" has never been more true. Julie Soto is without a doubt one of my favorite romance authors. I saw she had a YA thriller book in the works and, honestly, was planning on skipping it. I was skeptical, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance. Delving into a new genre can be tricky, but Julie Soto killed it (no pun intended). This book was so good. Addicting from start to finish, just like a thriller should be.

I would like to make it known that I am forever a Julian apologist. And that ending?? Did not see it coming. I absolutely LOVE a thriller ending that keeps you thinking long after the book is done.

4/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Publishing for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Well I didn't anticipate a YA novel possibly being my favorite book of the year, but then again, its Julie Soto. This woman can write any genre and I'm going to read it. Five friends of the high school elite, known as The Thrashers are suddenly the focus of a police investigation after the suicide of a fellow classmate. The characters are interesting, if not morally grey, but surprisingly you want to root for them. A thrilling page turner with tons of drama, suspense and a touch of the supernatural. I was hooked from page one.

'The Thrashers' is a solid YA horror novel. The novel follows the aftermath of a teen's suicide. Some believe the social group known as The Thrashers is responsible. It nicely straddles the boundary between reality and ghostly revenge until the very end of the book. I had an issue with the end, but it wasn't that grave. The narration was great as well.
4 stars.

I listened to The Thrashers on audio, and it absolutely hooked me from the start! This was my first book by this author, and I was immediately drawn into the world they created. The Thrashers are an elite friend group that everyone aspires to be a part of. The plot revolves around Emily, who desperately wants to be one of them but ends up dead. What happened to her? The suspense kept me guessing the entire time, and I couldn’t wait to uncover the truth.

Big thanks to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Macmillan Young Listeners for providing me with an advanced audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book is set to release on May 6, 2025, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys gripping mysteries with complex characters.

This was so good. These kids were so bad and so confused. I could hardly stand it. But I also felt for them. It was scary and interesting and sad. It was a wonderful listen. I love the narration!

"The Thrashers" is an exciting and unputdownable YA mystery/thriller. I've had a great streak with YA novels recently, and this book did not disappoint. This was my first Julie Soto novel, and I will definitely be reading more. I was actually surprised to see that this was her debut YA thriller, so I hope she writes another. From the very first chapter I was hooked, and I was turning pages late into the night to find out what happened next. The story is fast-paced and compelling, and you will either love-to-hate or hate-to-love the main characters, a group of popular high schoolers known as "the Thrashers." It reminded me of some of my favorite teen dramas growing up. I'm not typically a fan of books with paranormal elements, but I thought this was really well done. Overall, a fun read, and as I said, I really hope Soto writes more YA thrillers!

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Eva Kaminsky. She did an excellent job bringing the story to life and enhancing the tension and suspense. Jesse Vilinsky also did a great job voicing Emily's perspective. Her voice was a nice contrast with Kaminsky's, so it was easy to tell them apart.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

The Thrashers is a YA novel which I wanted to love, but I just wasn't the right audience for this book. The writing was a bit slow and I couldn't connect with the characters (but it is a YA novel). I would recommend to younger readers :)

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advanced reader copy of this audiobook.

Ok wow? I loved this book! It has been a while since I had a book that I TRULY didn't want to put down and this was one of them. Addicting and intriguing! Jodi and her friend group kept me guessing with their lies and stories. I liked how no individual was strictly "good" or "bad". The paranormal element to the novel was something I personally loved. The high school dynamics were filled with drama and gossip that had me hooked (even as a 24 year old).

Narration - The narrator was easy listening and lively. I loved when she read from Emily's journal and added in the "lovestruck teenager" voice.

I 100% will be recommending "The Thrashers" to my audience for its intriguing narrative and thought-provoking questions. Thank you netgalley and Wednesday books for the ALC!

This book was so good!!!! For a YA mystery/thriller, this book slaps. It had a Pretty Little Liars meets 13 Reasons Why vibe to it, and a bit of a spooky element? I mean that ending! I've been told Julie Soto can do no wrong, but now I 100% believe it. I inhaled this book - SO good.

This was another excellent work of Julie Soto! I believe she can write about anything and make it interesting, engaging, and unputdownable. She drew me in with her characters, the drama, and twists. The plot kept me glued to every page. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. It’s not spicy, and I liked the spookiness of it. I highly recommend this one. Also, I had the privilege of also receiving an audio recording of this, and the narrating was excellent! Eva Kaminsky and Jesse Vilinsky were a perfect fit for this novel. They both deserve a 5-star rating with Julie Soto for this one. Happy reading or listening.
Thanks, St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio via NetGalley.