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Thank you to Netgalley and Tantor Audio for letting me listen and enjoy this book.

I had no idea what to expect from Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath, and it was decent. It really reminded me of You. That stalker and unreliable narrator gaslighting us into making us think what they are doing is normal and okay. Then we learn more about the past and learn she is most definitely unhinged.
I felt like the narrator did a great job with voicing Julie. Despite being not all there she gave her a humorous side as well. I couldn’t help but feel for her and route for her, as crazy as that sounds.
I did just want more from this read, it was okay for me but not amazing. I’d still recommmed it to other readers.

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This book was not for me! The narrator was great and the book had some good moments, but I was bored and didn’t think it was particularly funny. I think it is well written and someone (probably many someone’s) will love it.

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3.5 stars

Wow. Julie Tudor is definitely something or a combination of a lot of things one of which may or may not be a psychopath. This was a wild trip inside Julie's crazy, delusional, vengeful and downright strange mind... And for the sake of anyone who decides to take this trip - it's not a bad thing. This book held my attention - I needed to know what Julie was thinking, how she got the way she did and to see what she was going to do next.

The narration was excellent - the story was told from Julie's POV and the narrator nailed it. This book was definitely something different and it's not one I'll be forgetting anytime soon!

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Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath
Jennifer Holdich



Julie is not a psychopath, keep that in mind.

She is in love with Sean. He may be in a relationship, he may be uninterested, he may be rebuffing her at every chance he gets.

But Julie is still in love.

Everyone will soon find out: you either go Julie’s way or you go the way of the fishes.

Fun, funny, and fu@ked up!

JULIE TUDOR IS NOT A PSYCHOPATH is out today!

I had fun with this one. It reminded me of one of my favorite books where the heroine gets her day.

I read through it quickly and in one sitting. I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator. They heightened the material and added to my enjoyment of the book.

Thanks to NetGalley Tantor Audio (https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/publisher/83616) and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark | (https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/publisher/35070)Sourcebooks Landmark for the advanced copies!

JULIE TUDOR IS NOT A PSYCHOPATH…⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath is one of those books with a main character that readers really should not like. She obsesses over coworkers and may have a history of violence. It is a fun read for those with a dark side.

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Thank you Netgalley, Jennifer Holdich and Tantor Audio for the audio arc of Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath.
Narrated by Clare Corbett

This book is one hell of a ride. It ebbs dark humour from every page which was really entertaining. Julie, our MFC wants the love of her life and she will do anything to get him. We go from setting our sites on a love interest and it spirals through to unhinged disillusionment and as it gets darker, it gets funnier. Told from the POV of Julie in first person, we delve into a mind that only has one direction and I loved her. The characters that were built around her are also very built. Each situation gets wilder and I found this book both entertaining and engaging.

Clare Corbett did an excellent job narrating this book.

4 stars

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Holy Smokes... did I love this book!! And I'm shocked I did, because I rarely read "thrillers".. for fear of too much gore. This thriller was perfect. No gore, but my goodness, I was held to the edge of my seat.

This book is unhinged, in the most enchanting of ways. I couldn't stop listening. I finished in less than 24hrs. I even took my ear buds to the dmv with me and had to keep myself from gasping at good ol' Julie. Is it weird that I kind of loved her? The narrator does a wonderful job of bringing Julie to life and you really can't help but like her, at least a little. The ending was a slow build of madness that I sat in my car to finish because I just had to know how it ended. And I wasn't disappointed.

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3.75 stars!

Thank you Nettgalley for letting me listen to this fun story.

Julie Tudor is a woman of a certain age who is madly in love with her much younger coworker Sean who she has a wonderful secret relationship with. He always has a kind word for Julie and will grab her tea at work in the mornings.
It’s just to bad that Sean has no idea about their love.

Julie takes us back through her life and tells us about her life and tells us all about all the people she’s loved and killed.

I wish this book had more to do with her being a serial killer. Most of it was mentioned like it was no big deal. It didn’t need to be a gore fest but something to make you be afraid of Julie.

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This was really good. I listened to the audio book version of this book and I loved it! Wow, Julie is a character all right. She sure does have her head in the clouds. She forms relationships that only exist in her mind and she will stop at nothing to hold on to them. Then, she rationalizes every single thing. It's actually quite funny in a way that just shouldn't be funny! If you are looking for a book that is unique, hilarious, dark, and so much more than this may be the book for you!
The writing is fun and refreshing in this story. The narrator brings Julie to life perfectly. She's scarily believable! I definitely recommend this in either book or audio form. You'll have a good ol' time with this one.

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What a wild ride! I'll admit I struggled a bit because I just could not get in Julie's head...and maybe that' s a good thing? However, I love books about characters who live their lives unapologetically. An interesting read...

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One of the most trainwreck unreliable narrators I couldn't look away from. Julie Tudor!! What a mind consuming read, I could not put it down. Julie's obsession with Sean and other paramours sucked me in, but her delusional outlook was what kept me hooked. There were parts of this book I cringed at (intentioned), and parts I laughed or sympathized with Julie. This was a really interesting read with a unique protagonist. I found myself shaking my head and devouring this read!

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

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Julie Tudor is 49, meticulous, successful, and seemingly living the dream—with the house, the job, and the man of her dreams. The catch? Sean, the object of her affection, is 25 and very much in love with someone else. But Julie is certain that with a little persistence (and maybe some… creative problem solving), true love will prevail. After all, a well-kept spreadsheet and the occasional body disposal aren’t all that different: both just require careful planning.

This darkly comic thriller takes the reader deep inside Julie’s calculating, slightly unhinged mind. She insists she isn’t a psychopath, a stalker, or a killer—but her increasingly outrageous actions suggest otherwise. The story balances sharp humor with chilling undertones, and Clare Corbett’s narration adds another layer, making Julie feel disturbingly relatable at times.

While the plot is a touch predictable in places, the strength of the novel lies in Julie’s voice—her delusion, charm, and self-justification keep the reader hooked. It’s a fun, sinister ride that blends satire with suspense, perfect for fans of anti-heroes and unreliable narrators.
A wickedly entertaining read that will make you laugh, cringe, and wonder just how far one woman will go for love.

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This was such a fun audiobook! It was slightly unhinged in the best way. I really loved how the book was told in Julie's perspective, which was not usually how it was in reality. The ending was fun and I really enjoyed listening to this book! I would definitely pick up more from this author. I received a free copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

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I wanted to DNF this book so bad but it was playing in the car on a long drive & couldn’t really change it. By the time I could, I was fully invested in finding out how Julie Tudor would get her come uppance since she definitely was a psychopath. Worst.character.ever! She was completely delusional & just kept going on and on about how everyone loved her when they were merely tolerating her. I would not recommend this book to anyone. The writing style was good & the book was well written but it was just too much listening to Julie Tudor being a crazy person. The narrator was excellent & I enjoyed listening to her read.

Thanks to NetGalley, Jennifer Holdich, Hodder & Stoughton and Tantor Media for a copy of this audiobook.

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My review is coming a few weeks after reading the book. But unfortunately it ended up being very forgettable.
I recall that I didnt enjoy Jule as a character. I know the point is that you are following someone who is unstable but it became really repetitive. She was constantly just delusional and logically how had she not gotten caught before now. I previously enjoyed reading Sweetpea by C. J. Skuse which I think executed a similar premise better and with more humor.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for an advanced audiobook for review.

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Unfortunately this was a DNF for me.
I really enjoyed it until about halfway and I quickly lost interest. The story started to become slow and jump around more.
I really liked Julie as a character and thought her POV was interesting! The story started to become repetitive and losing steam for me.
I really enjoyed Clare Corbett as a narrator! I’d definitely love to listen to her in future books! Her voice was clear, concise and easy to understand even at 2x speed.
Thank you for the ALC of Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath.

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i had pretty high hopes for this since i love any sort of twisted female serial killer/stalker book but this one just didn't land for me- i do think listening to this on audio did add to the experience because the narrator did a great job invoking the emotions and dry humour. i would describe this as a feminist twist on YOU!

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Snark, suspense, and just the right amount of chaos .Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath is what happens when a psychological thriller gets a personality transplant — and it totally works. Julie’s voice is razor-sharp, brutally honest, and hilarious in that “am I supposed to be laughing?” kind of way. Think true crime meets wine-fueled rant.

The pacing dips here and there, and I wanted a bit more from the side characters, but the originality and dark humor carried it through. The audiobook really brings Julie to life — like your most unfiltered friend spilling tea with murder on the side.

Not perfect, but definitely unforgettable.

Thanks to NetGalley and Tantor for the early listen!

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Julie Tudor, a 50-year-old modest woman, works in a cubicle daily and goes unnoticed by most. Julie is in love with Sean, Sean may be in love with another woman. But Julie has experienced this before and she knows just how to handle this little obstacle …..

Julie Tudor is NOT a stalker, murderer of psychopath.

I struggled to finish this one, the story was a bit all over and Julie was just not much of an interesting character.

Thank you to Tantor Audio and @netgalley for this advanced listener copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Julie Tudor is nearing 50 with a job she enjoys, a house she loves, and a man she is deeply in love with. The love of her life Sean is nearly half her age and for some reason believes he is in love with someone else though. This, however, is not the first time that this situation has happened to Julie. And she knows just how to fix the problem and be the only woman in Sean's life.

I went into listening to this audiobook basically blind, not knowing what to expect. It was such an interesting mix of appalling events and this cute little old lady vibe. I don't quite know how, but the book just worked with both elements. It felt like a very novel concept and it was enjoyable to listen to the story. I found myself switching between thinking of Julie as this nice, sweet older woman and this deluded psychopath. And the narration was key to the difference in perspectives, as the actions Julie was taking sounded so sweet via the narration. The only thing that I struggled with a bit was the timeline and keeping the two time period plot lines in order.

One thing I CAN tell you after listening to this book is that Julie Tudor is undeniably a psychopath!

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark, NetGalley, and Jennifer Holdich for this ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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