This one really grabbed me from the first page and held my attention straight through to the last. I enjoyed the multiple points of view but did struggle at time to keep up with the multitude of characters. In the end, I realized they all had a part to play and was glad I kept with the story.

There is a lot of dark humor here as well as morally grey characters and psychological thrills and chills. Definitely an entertaining read.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I must say I really enjoyed this book. The very beginning made you want to read this non stop. There were so many times I was second guessing who was responsible and the writing was done in a way there was no stalling. I really enjoyed this

In the world of ARCs, Berkley is often thought of as the unicorn of publishing—the best books and impossible to get. Because of that hype, I went into Haven’t Killed in Years with my expectations pretty high.
This book follows the daughter of a serial killer who has been living under an alias, and then all of a sudden, body parts start showing up on her doorstep. The premise sounded like golden thriller material, so I was seated and ready for the journey. It started off quickly and kept me turning the pages as fast as my Kindle could load them. Then, around 60%, the book started to slow down drastically. I found the group of characters to be very unlikable. I don’t always need to have likable characters in my books, but I couldn’t relate to any of them in any capacity. The relationship between Elyse and Jake was a bridge too far—a bit too convenient to be believable.
Overall, I think this book had a lot of potential but ultimately dropped the ball and left me feeling underwhelmed.

Despite some reservations, this thriller kept me engaged until the end. Marley must navigate life while also working through demons in her past. Just when Marley thinks she has established a new life, her past catches up with her. As she befriends new acquaintances, she must question their intentions and involvement. While some of the ending was predictable, a lot of the intricacies were not.

There were some parts of the book that I had issues with, especially the supporting character of Porter. I wasn’t able to initially get a grasp on their relationship because his age and their age gap wasn’t well established. I had a hard time throughout the book because of this. Also, while the author spread out the introduction of new characters, I feel like their descriptions and relationships weren’t established enough to be memorable as the story moved on. Lastly, the ending was incredibly drawn out. I appreciated the way the story wrapped up and questions were answered, but it definitely could have been more concise.

I did enjoy the book and kept reading until the end. It was engaging, even with the issues I had. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Haven’t Killed in Years by Amy K. Green is a dark, sharply written psychological thriller that follows Gwen Tanner, the daughter of a notorious serial killer hiding under a new identity. When dismembered body parts start appearing, she's dragged back into the horrors of her past and the disturbing world of true crime fandom. It’s darker than my usual reads, but I couldn’t put it down—an intense, gripping page-turner from start to finish.

DNF 51%

I was really excited about this one, but the story makes no sense.

I don’t feel any connection to any of the characters, especially with each other. It started off good, but then the flow got choppy.

I don’t understand Marin's attachment to Porter. I felt nothing between her and Dominic, nor between her and Elyse.
I was reading and reading and, for the life of me, I couldn’t understand why anyone was obsessed with Abel. I get that he’s this terrible serial killer and that they get groupies, but it wasn’t properly written how that came to be.

Then we get to the halfway point and suddenly the culprit is made known but they had nothing to do with the story up until that point, so the revelation didn’t land the way it probably should have.
It was a fail.

What a story. A lot going on but easy to follow along.

Definitely not your typical mystery/thriller. Amy took her story and gave it a twist to make it a story line you may not of ever read.

Really liked this book and can’t wait to read more from Amy.

This was a great book that held my interest. The character development was really good and the twist got me!

Haven't Killed in Years is rather morbid with the gruesome killings and the novel moves slowly at the beginning but gradually gets more interesting as it all comes together with a satisfying conclusion.

This book was bad. I did not finish it. The beginning was so quick with no detail and just did not entertain me at all.

The first half of this book was so, so good. I loved the tone, the humor, and thought Gwen was a fantastic main character and narrator. The second half did not quite hold up as strongly for me-- it felt like it got really distant from Gwen and from her relationship with her father, which were the parts that had really drawn me in. However, I did still enjoy the book as a whole and do recommend it!

♡ thank you to Berkley Publishing and Amy K. Green for an ARC of this book! ♡

4/5 ⭐️

this was SUCH a good book! i was sucked into this book so fast and when i wasn't reading it, all i was doing was.. thinking about reading it. if you like thrillers, this is FOR YOU.

📖 plot & pace: gwen tanner has a dark past. her father (abel haggerty) is a notorious serial killer but gwen (formerly marin) has tried her best to live a normal life. that all changes when someone figures out her true identity and she's pushed to extreme measures to keep herself hidden and safe. this is a medium to fast paced book that really keeps you interested, though i do wish the stalker reveal had been a bit more in depth.

👥 characters: gwen's best friend in her adult life is porter. they seem to have such a good relationship. we're also introduced to gwen's (marin) past friends and family, such as natalie and elyse, and some new faces associated with the mystery. many of the characters in this book were very likable, others not so much, but everyone served a clear purpose & added depth/tension to the story.

🤩 tropes: secret identity, mystery stalker, family trauma, everyone's a suspect

this was my first book by this author, but i'm so glad i picked this up! i'll definitely keep my eye out for more books!! i recommend this to anyone searching for a high tension thriller 💕

When Marin was a child her serial killer father was arrested and she was sent away to have a new life. As an adult she tries not to get too attached to anyone and live a quiet life. One day a severed arm shows up on her door step. Then another severed arm is delivered. It seems her past has caught up to her and she needs to figure out who knows her true identity. This is a psychological thriller told through the various characters POV's. The author's writing style is fun and easy to follow and she also includes a good amount of humor.

Haven’t Killed In Years is a fun different premise for a thriller and I’m all about that.

Gwen is hiding in plain sight and trying to blend in to ‘normal’ life. She does a great job until she realizes someone knows who she really is.

Very twisty with the serial killer element this book kept me turning the pages. I did guess some stuff pretty early on but mostly it is filled with surprises and both likable and unlikable characters. Gwen stole my heart was somehow so relatable although I had nothing in common with her.

This one is a must read!

This is one of the best books I’ve read recently, such an interesting concept & I ended up falling in love with all of the characters. They were written so well! Gwen in particular showed a ton of growth from beginning to end which I really appreciated. I had a soft spot for Porter too. This was nerve wracking from end to beginning & I honestly had no idea where it was going most of the time. I was really surprised by all the twists & turns! It had a satisfying ending too

Loved this book the whole way through! It kept me intrigued and ready to know what was next. I appreciate the ARC and will definitely be looking in to more work by this author!

4.5 stars: I will say, I do feel like initially I was a bit bored with the book but I think that was the point. Gwen lived a very boring, routine life so she can go unnoticed. About halfway through, I was hooked! The plot took various twists and turns so I had no idea who the killer could have been. The ending was not at all what I was expecting but made so much sense. The author did an amazing job of putting the pieces together for the reader. I also loved seeing the connections Gwen made along the way. Let's hope she goes to therapy now LOL!

4.5⭐️ Thank you to Amy K. Green, Berkley publishing group and Netgalley for the e-arc of Haven’t Killed In Years. Multiple POV thriller that flips between past and present timeline! This book drew me in and kept my attention throughout! The main character is the daughter of a serial killer just trying to live under the radar until boxes start showing up at her doorstep. The past comes back to haunt her! This book publishes on 11/18/2025!

OMG i loooooved this!! i'm not even the biggest thriller girlie, but I ate this book up and immediately told my friends to read it too

Amy K. Green delivers a gripping thriller with *Haven't Killed in Years*, blending suspense, dark humor, and psychological depth into a truly unique read. Gwen Tanner, the daughter of a notorious serial killer, has spent years hiding her identity, until someone starts sending body parts to her doorstep. The novel masterfully explores themes of identity, obsession, and the fine line between reinvention and relapse.

Green’s writing is sharp and witty, with a protagonist who is both guarded and dangerously compelling. The pacing keeps you hooked, and the twists are perfectly timed. While there are moments where the narrative slows, the character development and immersive storytelling more than make up for it. If you love thrillers with bold main characters and a touch of satire, this one is a must-read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.