I’m a fan of Jen Lancaster, and was really excited about reading this book. I appreciated the true crime references (I listen to a lot of podcasts) and the humor throughout the story. Although I enjoyed the characters, the multiple points of view were difficult to follow at times. The story took a while to really “get going” and the ending felt a bit rushed.

This book was sweet, funny, sassy and totally unexpected it had even romantic moments.

It was really well written, even if the many POV's felt a bit chaotic to me in the beginning. The story starts slow and builds up, and until the very last chapters you are there hanging wanting to know what would happen.

This was a very fun, sort of wish fulfilment type of book. The Doom Crew are exactly what we all wish for in our online interactions. That the online banter would turn into real life friendships with the best hostess, and the richest friend, and the funniest artist, and the savviest hacker, etc. So when this group that began in zoom rooms over covid, bonding over the it fascination of the day - true crime, becomes friends IRL everything seems perfect, until it's not.

Eli, Frankie, Carmen, Stella, Jazz and Diana run a true crime fan group, lead discussions, host Death Com events and so forth. As they meet to select the next case or criminal activity to feature, they learn of a trend in Japan where petty crimes are avenged by someone(s) meting out punishments to those 'who must pay' for what they've done. A peeping Tom that's left naked in public, or a bully left crying having wet himself. This seems like a fun topic for the group especially since there had been an unwanted uptick in their fandom dressing up as the killers, vs honoring the victims.

The topic then hits too close to home when they witness Diana's husband mistreat her with a casualness that seems far too habitual to write off as a one time issue. Jazz begins to hack thru Peter Pulaski's life and what she learns angers the group on behalf of their friend. They decide that he 'must pay' but are unsure how to go about it. But thanks to Eli's endless connections and funds, and Jazz's internet sleuthing, Carmen's insights and Frankie and Stella's southern 'ammunition', these wonderful, mixed bag of loyal friends, Diana ends up in a far, far better place, in all ways.

Lancaster is an expert storyteller. Just by looking at this book's cover, I knew I needed to learn why someone was in this car's trunk. Enter a story full of banter, mystery, crazy characters, and so much more. The secrets to unfold are done in a well-paced fashion. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Reading this is like watching a movie with all your favourite stars. It’s hilarious and thrilling all at once, featuring an amazing and complex plot which any mystery aficionado would appreciate. I loved the characters and their interplay - so touching and hilarious all at once. The fact that it is based around a true crime group just adds to the ultimate satisfaction as the whole plot unfolds. It’s so well written, with really tight dialogue. The different points of view are seamlessly managed, with each character’s individual voice shining through without a slip. I just loved this.

I just finished a great book. Peter Pulaski Must Pay by the awesome Jen Lancaster is out this summer. Pick it up!

I couldn’t help but fall headfirst into this wild ride of dark humor, friendship, and messy human drama. What hooked me was how Jen Lancaster perfectly balances hilarious chaos with genuine emotion. The writing style is sharp and witty, filled with clever observations that had me laughing out loud even as the tension ramped up. The romance, if you can call it that, is delightfully twisted and messy, perfectly fitting the story’s tone. Though, what really stood out was how the book mixes suspense and humor without losing sight of the emotional weight. It’s a story about the lengths we go to protect the people we care about, even when it means making questionable choices. I devoured it and can’s stop thinking about these characters.