Thank you NetGalley and Avon for this Arc!
What a fun and witty who done it murder mystery!! Toss in some fun college life drama between friends, lovers and frenemies, some partying, a little bit of spice, some murder and of course the emotional and relatable eulogies of Sloane's exes and you've got a fantastic and addictive read.
I thought I had it down to who did the set up and murders! Nope, I was wrong and didn't see that coming!! The ending I had hoped for for Sloane also didn't happen. But..... The ending kind of left a possibility of maybe...something else to come?? I could see this as a mini series in the making too, which I would definitely watch!

I have mixed feelings about this book — on the one hand, I was absolutely engrossed. But on the other hand, I feel like the ending didn’t satisfy me. I didn’t get the proper payoff I was waiting for, which I think was the point. I was generally satisfied until the final reveal came through. That being said, I’m glad that it had a somewhat open ending, to let me imagine how things turned out after all. I loved Asher, and even though Sloane started as someone really difficult to root for or feel any sympathy for, I did find myself respecting her a lot more by the end, especially as she owned more of her own flaws. The premise was really fun, but the Asher/Sloan romance was probably the funnest part to me. I would definitely read more from this author in the future — fun mysteries like this are always on my TBR!

This book was such a fun, fast-paced ride—I tore through it in just a couple of sittings. Emma Simmerman blends the dark intrigue of a campus murder mystery with the addictive drama of college romances, and the result is sharp, witty, and a little bit wicked.

The narrator’s voice pulled me in immediately. The idea of writing “eulogies” for ex-boyfriends as a quirky coping mechanism is both hilarious and painfully relatable—but then it takes a chilling twist when those guys actually start showing up dead. Suddenly, what starts as a tongue-in-cheek premise morphs into a tense whodunit where the main character’s future (and freedom) are on the line.

What really makes the book work is the banter between the protagonist and Asher, her so-called frenemy. Their dynamic adds levity to the darker moments, and the push-and-pull between them feels natural, messy, and addictive in the best way. The romantic tension simmers underneath the suspense without ever overpowering the central mystery.

The college setting also felt authentic—equal parts parties, pressure, and paranoia. As the body count rises, everyone becomes a suspect, and I genuinely found myself second-guessing nearly every character. The pacing is tight, and Simmerman knows how to drop just enough clues (and red herrings) to keep you hooked until the final reveal.

Out February 3rd, 2026
If heartbreak were an Olympic sport, this book would be the gold medalist with glittery mascara streaks and a playlist full of sad bangers. It’s part diary, part emotional exorcism, and entirely relatable for anyone who’s ever cried over a boy, then immediately texted their best friend something unhinged. The tone is raw, funny, and just the right amount of dramatic—like a group chat vent session turned literary.

Each chapter feels like a love letter to chaos, with a cast of exes that range from “ugh, him” to “wait, why did I ever like that guy?” It’s not just about romantic wreckage—it’s about growth, self-worth, and the glorious mess of figuring yourself out one heartbreak at a time. The writing is sharp and self-aware, like someone who’s been through it and lived to tell the tale with eyeliner intact.

Basically, it’s the kind of book that makes you want to light a candle, blast some Olivia Rodrigo, and write your own list of emotional casualties. Cathartic, hilarious, and surprisingly empowering—it’s a breakup anthem in paperback form.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon a for this ARC!

Amazing book loved the characters and plot. I couldn't stop reading I stayed up all night. I loved the book so much thank you for the arc.

Darkly funny and really good pacing, I liked this! Mysteries aren't usually my favorite genre but Sloane had me at the very beginning.

Very entertaining! I was hooked by the premise and the great title.

I thought this was a great dark comedy but the romance(s) left me wanting.

The mystery was intriguing and kept my interest. The clues were planted well and were clever. Plenty of twists to keep readers guessing. There was a nice build-up to the reveal too.

Our heroine definitely flawed. She has a drinking problem and makes bad decisions. She's a mess at the start of the book and is allowed to be a flawed female character which was so refreshing. She was a great character to follow. I didn't get tired of her POV.

There is a love triangle here which was just okay in my opinion. I didn't love either option for her. One was a jerk and the other was an indecisive guy. No one to swoon over. The spice was nice though.

Overall, a great dark comedy mystery but okay romance. I would rate this 3.5/5 (rounded up to four).

She’s far from perfect.
Her moral compass, faulty. Her past decisions, questionable.

All in all, Sloane’s a flawed character.

That’s what sets this from a run of the mill who done it, a morally grey main character. The reader teeters between empathy for her current situation and a vicious satisfaction that she may be getting her just desserts.

Then there’s the clever concept that the victims are exes who’ve wronged her. She’s journaled her frustrations only for said journal to become evidence. That gives her motivation-an essential factor for any successful mystery. Toss in a fast paced plot and you’ve got a good story.

This ARC was provided by the publisher, Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon , via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I really enjoyed this book!

The love interests, the murder, the mystery! I couldn’t get enough and needed to know who was killing Sloane’s exes. I did guess early on based on how this person was described, but there were quite a few red herrings throughout that made me second guess for a minute! The ending threw me off a bit, I was hoping it would have ended with Sloane’s last chapter.

I’d love for this book to be a movie or mini series. It gives Scream Vibes/ Vampire Diaries vibes.

I would recommend this book!

The book's premise reminded me of the show "Laid," and the execution also had bits of "The Flight Attendant" and a dash of the first "Happy Death Day" film, all of which I liked so this book landed ok for me. Great title! The novel will probably hook readers that enjoy Elin Hilderbrand.

The story straddles many varied tones including noir, some dark comedy and romance in a way that I didn't find jarring — but that did make me feel like neither one gets enough space to fully breathe.
Towards the final third especially it read like there were one too many plot elements in that regard. And I foresee the main character being divisive to a fair amount of readers in a way that might pull them out.

That said, the clues to the whodunit are well enough planted to track, even if the motive seemed to me kinda suspect (pardon the pun) or not sufficiently cleared up.

Rating at a 3/5 for me overall because I did end up binging it despite these reservations.

Goosebumps! This book was so fun to read and had me guessing until the end. I enjoyed all the love interests arcs and backstories. I felt as thought I’ve met all these characters and grew to love, hate, and get bored by certain individuals, iykyk.

As for the plot, I totally thought it was someone else. Very clever plot line and writing. I would recommend this book and read it again. Can’t wait to read more of Simmerman’s work!

I cried but also felt vindictive in this book. It was an experience for me and I think its a good book if youve been recently broken up with.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder x To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (if you squint) x Netflix watercooler miniseries. Messy depressy FMC with a drinking problem fake dates her friend group’s resident frenemy so he can inherit the family ski lodge in exchange for his help in solving who is framing her for the serial murders of her ex-boyfriends. High bodycount and good crossover appeal for readers of YA thrillers but it’s as convoluted as it sounds.

I appreciate that the author committed to an unlikable FMC and a complicated romance dynamic. Sloane has a serious drinking problem and chases after a guy with a girlfriend. I think the author set out to write a story about messy people and I applaud that—flaws of this magnitude are not common for a YA/NA lead—but none of these characters grow or change throughout the book.

The mystery takes a major backseat to the romance. The number of and variety of murders are interesting, though none of it is interesting or well-plotted enough for me to care much about the outcome. The love triangle is weak on both sides. Wes is kind of a wet mop the whole time who can’t decide what he wants and Asher is an unrepentant asshole. I like a jerk love interest with hidden depths though so I was enjoying the romance well enough right up until the backstory reveal resulted in zero vulnerability and no meaningful change in dynamic. There’s no turning point in his behavior where it makes sense for Sloane to develop feelings for him. He continues to treat her like dirt and she just eventually decides she’s in love once they hook up a few times? He’s so obnoxious to her the entire book I thought the author was leading up to a different reveal (which I actually would have really respected) and the reveal we do get feels like a bit of a cop out.

This reads like a debut author that is already thinking three steps ahead about what the film adaptation of this book might look like. There is a running bit (beginning from the first paragraph of chapter one) where Sloane literally daydreams about what the scene would look like if her life were “a Netflix series”. This could be a cute framing device if properly developed, but there is so much going on in this book it just feels tacked on. Especially since Sloane is in a creative writing program rather than a film program, and she’s also working on a short story for a seminar…but I’m Tokyo drifting off topic. The writing is competent but uneven. Scene transitions are awkward, chapter endings are strangely abrupt, there’s lots of tense shifting, and Simmerman struggles with deciding when to show or tell. I think this book needed more editorial support. It would definitely make a fun miniseries though.

Would I re-read this: No

Read this if you like:
Pretty Little Liars
YA/NA thrillers in a college setting
messy FMCs
antagonistic frenemies to lovers teaming up to solve a mystery

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon/Harper Voyager for the eARC.

Unfortunately this book was so close to being great but the ending ruined it for me. The female main character was unlikeable to an unimaginable degree and didn't show any growth. If you like mysteries where the person solving them is not a good person, you may still like this one!