Thank you so much Macmillan audio and NetGalley for the advanced ALC of this title.
I was so lucky to get to read this book early and I thought I couldn't love it more until this audiobook came out. I thought the narrators did a fantastic job narrating this book. The dual cast added to the suspense, the angst, and the emotions of the book. The best part of a good audiobook is feeling like the story comes alive and that was absolutely the case with this one.

This book is brilliant and haunting! I couldn't take a break and needed to know all the secrets and confessions. The last few chapters are so emotional and truly make you question your own morals. I was rooting for each character in different ways and equally hated them all. Julie Soto captured what it's like to be a teenager dealing with all the toxic environments including friendships and home life. I'm going to be processing this one for a long time.

The Thrashers is a gripping young adult novel that follows the saga of a group of highly popular high school students: Jodi, Zack, Paige, Lucy and Julian. When one of their classmates, Emily Mills, who desperately tries to become one of the clique, ends up dead on prom night, "The Thrashers'" lives are under a microscope. The Thrashers are notorious for inviting people into their circle just to "thrash" them, making their intentions lethal and their acceptance immeasurable to anyone who dares penetrate their bubble. What does it take to be accepted? And and what cost?

Jodi isn't a rich or a beautiful at the other Thrashers, but as Zack's best friend since 2nd grade, she becomes an integral part of the group throughout the years. Told from her point of view, this story allows readers to revisit the nostalgia of high school, first heartbreaks, intense jealousy and the uncertainty of the future as Jodi comes to grips with her differences amongst her friends and the very real possibility of life beyond high school without them. Before Emily's death, her and Jodi were friendly, though Emily's left-over diary paints a more intricate picture of her relationships with each of the Thrashers. Now, it seems Emily is taunting them from beyond the grave as freak accidents occur and unknown text message haunt them. Jodi becomes determined to defend her friends when they are accused as catalysts in Emily's death and find out the truth about what happened on the fateful prom night.

This audiobook was completely enrapturing. For some reason, a good young adult novel once in a while hits the main themes of life in a meaningful and powerful way. This was one of those books that you finish, and you need a day or so to digest before starting a new one because you're still thinking about it. I'd love to see a sequel to this book and see what the future holds for the Thrashers.

I haven't been captivated by a YA thriller since A Good Girls Guide to Murder a few years ago. I am happy to say, I think this one was even better. I ate up every morsel of this story! I was so enthralled by the writing; I wanted to call out of work to finish it! Imagine a more sinister mean girls with secrets, despair and the unfortunate death of a classmate, pending charges and a little paranormal -- and you have The Thrashers. Wow, I wish I could read this again for the first time. I KNOW this is going to be a sensation already.

The narration blew my expectations out of the water!

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this audio version of Julie Soto's newest book The Thrashers. Forget Me Not was one of my favorite reads. Her covers are also beautiful. This is a YA thriller, but it was very enjoyable on audio and highly recommend giving it a listen.

The Thrashers by Julie Soto
First, thanks to @juliesotowrites, @macmillan.audio, and @netgalley for the advanced audio copy for my honest review.

Mean Girl meets 90210. The Thrashers don't even realize they are The Thrashers. When Emily Mills passes, a diary leads to many questions about death, reality and friendship.

Jodi Dillon and Zack Thrasher have been friends since elementary school. Along the way, they add to their friends group and in high school are dubbed The Thrashers. But Jodi has never quite fits in with the ultra-wealthy Thrashers and sometimes feels she’s just included by default. Enter Emily Mills, who becomes obsessed with the Thrashers and is desperate to become one. Soon Emily is dead and every single Thrasher is a suspect.

Generally, I find YA mysteries to be really good or really bad. The Thrashers is definitely on the really good side. I liked Jodi a lot as a character. You can’t help but root for her. As the story unfolds and you learn more about her, your heart kind of breaks for this middle class girl who always seems to be the odd one out. The story is compelling and will keep you guessing all the way to the twisty end. I definitely recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ALC. Eva Kaminsky and Jesse Vilinsky were great narrators.

I'm not sure how to feel about this overall. The beginning was really good! I enjoyed that it felt like a fun summer young adult book. I liked the idea of The Thrashers and the mysterious texts gave it a pretty little liars vibe which I'm always wanting for in a YA mystery! Towards the middle, I started to get a bit lost and felt my mind drifting from listening to the audio. I kept seeing reviews saying that the epilogue was shocking, but to me, I just sort of scratched my head and thought okay then... there was also a reveal that was very similar to another Young Adult mystery reveal so because of that I wasn't much of a fan of who the texts ended up being from. I did really enjoy the narration for this one too! I felt it was fitting for this book. I think for this being Julie Soto's first young adult that it was a pretty good start! I've just read a lot of better young adult books that have really shocked me and been super twisty.

The Thrashers are a well-known group of five friends at school, and they are named after their leader’s last name. Emily really wanted to be one of them, but they did not want to let her into their circle, and later, she takes her own life. As the investigation begins, The Thrashers end up at the center of it all.
This is a YA mystery/thriller. Unfortunately, this one was not for me. There were no likeable character, only stupid, selfish, very-bad-at-decision-making teenagers. And the ending was unsatisfying. The narrator did a great job in the audio book.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I just finished this on my commute and I’m internally screaming JULIE SOTO WHATTTTT???? where is the rest of it? I’m gonna SOB??? WHATTTTTTT.

Phenomenal story telling. Wow. But seriously I’m gonna go to work lock myself in the bathroom and cry because that epilogue??? oh I’m unwell.

Thank you MacMillan Audio for the Audiobook, Eva Kaminsky and Jesse Vilinsky did phenomenally and I was hooked.

I would empty out my bank for a sequel.

Oh my goodness THE THRASHERS is so much fun! It's like a combo of GONE GIRL, WE WERE LIARS, and GOSSIP GIRL all rolled into one juicy, entertaining YA mystery. I can't wait to share this book with my high school library kiddos! It can't get published soon enough. This is one of the best thrillers/mysteries I've read in ages. I hope Julie Soto publishes more YA!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the Audio ARC in exchange for my honest review. I listened to this in 1 day so I hope that shows just how much I loved it!

The Thrashers are the "it" group at their high school - rich, super popular, and the kids everyone wants to be friends with. All of that starts changing when the journal of Emily Mills, a girl who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, emerges depicting them as bullies. Suddenly, the group finds themselves under the scrutiny of their peers and the police, with their futures in jeopardy. Jodi, the misfit of the group, starts unraveling the mystery...and creepy things start happening that lead the Thrashers to think they are being haunted by Emily.

I don't typically read thrillers or mysteries, but this book had me hooked from the very beginning. It was dark and full of perfectly timed plot twists and so much drama. The cast of characters was fascinating. They were flawed and morally grey. I loved that each character had their own distinct personality with layers of complexity and secrets that were revealed throughout the book. I also adored the romantic subplot and was rooting for those characters so hard. This book was intriguing, thought provoking, and immersive.

I listened to the audio and loved the narrator who did a fantastic job portraying the FMC's emotions throughout the book.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advance copy!

First off… I would like to say bullying isn’t nice, but damn Emily. Take a damn hint lmfao. I would’ve bullied her too jk ☠️ But I would’ve been so annoyed of her presence too & the whole set up leading to her 🪦? She is truly psychotic. And all for some MAN, omfg. It couldn’t be me, Lord.
IT. COULDN’T. BE. ME.
Do I blame them? No. Do I hold them accountable?
Sorta lmfao. I’m sorry, but like, it wasn’t like in your face bullying, you know? It hurts, but after so many hints how can you even stand to be around people who don’t even like you 😭😭😭😭 STAND UP.
Idc, she’s a villain. And the way she had her younger sister, I think she’s younger- Hannah Fo Fana Banana lay right by her & turn the cold water on & everything?! She’s wild… Hannah’s weird af for that too though, like? You’re just gonna let your sister…
Yk what… I can’t lmfao. AND EMILY TRANSFERRED SCHOOLS FOR BEING A WHOLE WEIRDO TOO????
I’m sorry, I just can’t.
Leave Julian alone & rest in damn peace, crazy.
Was he wrong? Yes, he went too far. But the fact that she’s still sticking around is like, girl. You still tryna get Thrashed in the afterlife or what ☠️ MOVE ON.
I wasn’t expecting this to be so entertaining, esp as a girl who’s from Cali. I didn’t know girls were weird like that in Sac, must be that heat fr lmfaoo jk.
Pauline weird for throwing that bottle too though, I ain’t forget you 🫵🏽
You ain’t bad, You ain’t NOTHING!! And that was her fear… Being nothing 🌚 (Not good enough technically). But same girl, same. She needs to chill tf out though, like poor thing is fr riddled w/ anxiety al maximo.

Overall yeah, fun story. So much mystery & the characters were all giving Euphoria. My biggest issue was probably the mention of Pop Culture, but like that’s a personal ick. But Zach (If I spell these mf names wrong, blame the Audio) But anyways, Zach liking Frank Ocean? SAME ☠️ Oh, I hate that his ass walked out scotch free… Mainly ‘cause he was the whole center cause of all of this?! But I guess he didn’t technically… legally… do anything other than slang that dang a lang to some crazy girl that no one even likes, like what lmfao. He set his crew up 🌚

Anyways… I hate that this was so long, but I legit have no one to vent to about this lmfaoo.
I ate this up within 24hrs 🫶🏽 I even worked out overtime ‘cause I got so lost in it 💪🏽

don't have the willpower to finish this .i'm bored listening to this dnf at 66% i just cant be brother to finish it.

thank i got the audio arc

Wow this book has actually blown me away. It was the perfect fast paced twisty YA thriller that could get anyone out of a book reading slump. I found myself invested in most of the characters and was pleasantly surprised at the development of a certain two (no spoilers here)! The end had my jaw on the floor and I will not be forgetting it anytime soon. The narrators were the perfect choice for this book and sound like they are in high school without being over the top. Highly highly recommend this audiobook!

I had the privilege of listening to the audio of this story. Eva Kaminsky reads the story at a great pace and adds emotion in the right spots. She is the reason I was hooked. I have heard Jesse Vilinsky in some previous stories so hearing her just brought me back. She does a great job portraying Emily's voice. The audio was amazing and I would highly recommend it.

I went into the story not knowing what it was about but as soon as I started, I was hooked. I didn't want to put it down. There was a couple times I was on the edge of my seat and couldnt believe what was happening. I didn't want it to end and wanted more. Also love the setting Sacramento which just brings up nostalgia for me. I love this story and would recommend it.

Julie Soto can do anything and The Thrashers is proof! This is a flawless transition into YA. Soto never talks down to her audience, developing fascinating characters that have you hooked. This is by far one of my favorite thrillers I’ve read in years whether YA or adult. The plot is interesting with twists that make perfect sense and still catch you by surprise. Absolutely loved it!

Eva Kaminsky did an outstanding job with the narration!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ALC in exchange for an honest review!

The Thrashers is a wonderfully narrated YA mystery/thriller. The Thrashers will appeal to teen readers with its unique story and characters. This isn't your typical spoiled popular kids getting away with bullying story. There are unexpected twists and turns throughout. Recommended for all YA collections!

4.5 stars ~ I cannot even explain how hooked I was during this book. Finished it in 24 hours because I was LOCKED IN. The more YA mystery/thrillers I read, the more I believe I like this genre more than the adult counterpart. This story was absolutely gripping and bonkers.

The Trashers follows an elite popular group, comprised of five very different high school seniors. Told from the perspective of the only Thrasher that is not from a rich family, Jodi Dillon has to navigate her senior year following the death of a girl who was "thrashed" (aka dropped from their friend group) and the mysterious, and maybe criminal, circumstances that surround it. With a touch of paranormal interest, this story very much gave Pretty Little Liars, in terms of the suspense, drama, intricate relationships between characters, obsession, stalking and life or death decisions. I literally would read an entire series of this!!!

I highly recommend this and all of Julie Soto's books. She can really do it all! Thank you so much to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books, and Macmillan Audio for this ARC.

I think I didnt fully know what this book was and now that I do.....it's not for me like at all. I don't typically like YA thrillers because they don't give me a good thrill anymore due to the fact I'm 20 and no longer in high school. Overall it was good for what it was but what it was, wasn't for me.